Chiefs Coach Toub Dismisses Trump's NFL Kickoff Criticism

Kansas City Chiefs assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Dave Toub dismissed President Donald Trump's recent criticism of the NFL's revamped kickoff rules on Thursday, saying the president lacks understanding of the play's mechanics. Speaking at a team press conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Toub stated, "He doesn't even know what he's looking at. He has no idea what's going on with the kickoff rule, so I'm going to take that for what it's worth. I hope he hears it." His remarks drew laughter from reporters.

Trump voiced his disapproval during an appearance on ESPN's The Pat McAfee Show on November 11, shortly after attending a regular-season NFL game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions. That visit marked the first time a sitting president had attended such a matchup since Jimmy Carter in 1978, though the crowd reportedly booed upon his arrival. On the show, Trump described the rules as "so terrible" and "so demeaning," arguing they harm the game's excitement and tradition. "I think it hurts the game. It hurts the pageantry," he said. "I've told that to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and I don't think it's any safer. I mean, you still have guys...