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Not just Pat: Chiefs’ fast starts fueled by Dave Toub’s special teams, punt returners

Overshadowed by head coach Andy Reid’s offensive creativity and quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ undeniable combination of talent and infectious energy, special-teams coordinator Dave Toub’s units have quietly set the table for the success the Chiefs enjoyed in their first two games.

Despite the fact that the Chiefs have elected to kick off to start both games this season, Mahomes hasn’t stepped foot on the field with his team being behind. In fact, the first-year starter has been given about as ideal of scenarios as possible in the two games this season. He probably owes Toub a dinner or two.