Arrowhead Pride · Dec 31, 2021
Dave Toub discusses playing with replacement kicker and punter
Throughout last week’s game-planning and practice, it was difficult to tell which of the Kansas City Chiefs’ opponents would be tougher: the Pittsburgh Steelers or COVID-19. Ultimately, the team was forced to play without several key players — including placekicker Harrison Butker and punter Tommy Townsend.
On Thursday, Chiefs assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Dave Toub discussed having to replace both kicking specialists on short notice, crediting general manager Brett Veach for finding suitable replacements: placekicker kicker Elliott Fry and punter Johnny Townsend — Tommy’s older brother.
