The versatility of multiple players on the Kansas City Chiefs roster is already paying off after one week into the new season.
Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke to reporters on Thursday and discussed linebacker Leo Chenal’s value in his group.
“Yeah, Leo (Chenal), out of all our players on special teams, besides Justin Reid, he has our best get off the ball, like moving the ball, and then somebody taking on, he has incredible get off,” said Toub. “That’s why I read something the other day. Somebody wrote that he might be a good defensive (player) because of his get-off. He’s so quick; not everybody can do what he does. He’s so powerful, too, and he’s got, you know, leverage with the way he’s built; he could do a lot of things and everywhere we put him. I mean, he continues to excel.”
Chenal was notably down and injured momentarily during the Baltimore Ravens’ final drive, giving them an extra timeout. He played well throughout the Week 1 victory, filling in at multiple spots defensively and on special teams.