Chiefs Coordinator Quotes
October 30, 2025
ASSISTANT HEAD COACH AND SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR DAVE TOUB
Q: Does anything stand out in the particular stadium in Buffalo?
TOUB: “It’s, every time we go it’s windy, it’s rainy, it seems like every time. It’s kind of weird that way. I don’t know. I haven’t really looked at the weather. I don’t know what we’re going to get. It’s always a factor it seems like every time.”
Q: On getting positive yards within the return game.
TOUB: “We’re better than what we’re playing right now. We’re not getting those returns on the board and when we do, we’re going to be where we should be. We’re just not there yet.”
Q: Matt Araiza began his career in Buffalo; can you speak to what he has done for you since he’s been in Kansas City?
TOUB: “Yeah, you just reminded me about that. That last time we played Buffalo he (Matt Araiza) ran down – I don’t know if you guys remember, he ran down there and made a tackle. He was like a nut. I’m going to make sure he pulls back a little bit. It’s special any time that you go back, I mean they drafted him. I know he’s going to have some added pressure to do a great job (and) you got to keep your head on straight. I know it’s going to be a big game for Matt.”
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR STEVE SPAGNUOLO
Q: How quickly can Mike Pennel make an impact?
SPAGNUOLO: “Well, the good thing about Mike (Pennel) is he was here before this season I think it is probably an easier transition for him than going someplace else. We’re glad that we got him. Mike is a fun guy to have around, and a good football player. So we’re happy about that.”
Q: What are some of the key factors to being a successful defense on fourth downs?
SPAGNUOLO: “I would put that right back on the players because our guys do a really good job of being on point. They recognize the situation. We talked about fourth down on Tuesday. It doesn’t matter who we’re playing. We do that on Tuesday in our first meeting when we segway to the next team and we research (and) the guys do a great job. (Outside Linebackers Coach) Rod Wilson is involved in that. No matter what you call, the guys got to execute and our guys have done a pretty good job at that.”
Q: On containing James Cook.
SPAGNUOLO: “This is a real dynamic runner (Bills RB James Cook). We’ve faced a bunch of them already this season. This guy might be the tops of the crew. I think he is really – I’m always impressed with running backs that can make the jump cut behind the line of scrimmage and go and he can do that. He really – I showed three of them this morning, he can capture that edge (and) he can convince an edge defender that he is going inside and then boom get outside on them and that’s where he is really dangerous, because he’s got really good speed. He can do it all. I mean he’s going to look to cut back on us – it looks to me like they really are trying to feature their run game and they’re doing a really good job of it.”
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR MATT NAGY
Q: What is unique about the Bills defense?
NAGY: “The idea that they all play within (Head Coach Sean) McDermott and Coach (Defensive Coordinator Bobby) Babich’s scheme that they have. They play it fast (and) they play it well. They do a good job – it’s always a hostile environment there in Buffalo, they feed off of that with the crowd noise. So, we want to make sure that with silent count we’re good there. Part of that is being – no self-inflicting wounds with penalties – pre-snap penalties. Schematically, they do a really good job in their zones and when they play man, they’re super physical, they’re sticky, they make you be good with releases, they make you win at the top of routes and then they have good ball skills. So, you kind of put that all together with an offense that’s scoring points, and it makes it tough.”
Q: How much fun has this season been?
NAGY: “This has been a lot of fun. For me, the experiences that I’ve had in my career as a coach this is up there at the top. Our record is our record (and) we’ve come together here after those first couple games. The people that are doing it in this building, together, it’s everybody. It makes you feel good when you drive in here to work every morning and you’re excited for the moment to be with the guys, but you’re not satisfied. And I think that’s what’s so powerful about this culture that we have right now is that we’re doing It together. There is not one selfish person that is on this team or coach. When you win defensively, special teams, offense, coaches, the support, the fans, the city, it’s awesome. That’s why we do what we do. From the offensive side, I haven’t really been apart of this before. It’s a bunch of good guys playing good football.”
Q: How much of a factor is it where you’re playing and the atmosphere when deciding to go for it on fourth down?
NAGY: “No man. I like what you just said with the aggressive. You just used it twice in there and we got to keep that going. Making sure we’re aggressive is important. I know we’ve talked about it all the time. We talk about it internally. We have to stay that way, and if you don’t get it that’s okay at least everybody knows this is how were going to do it and we’re going to go down this way and then when you do get it, it’s just contagious. So, we want to keep that going, and that’s the positivity and the power of speaking it into existence.”
Chiefs Player Quotes
October 30, 2025
DT CHRIS JONES
Q: What is the best part of having Mike Pennel back in the defensive line room?
JONES: “Mike (Pennel) brings a veteran presence. Good for the locker room. Great guy. Like one of my brothers, you know? A lot of good things I could say about him. Just bringing positive energy. I think that’s something that goes underrated in a football locker room. A good, high-energy guy that keeps everyone fun, happy but also makes you remember the important stuff (like) how old and how gracious this game is.”
Q: On the Bills matchup.
JONES: “This is one of those matchups where this game could be a huge deciding factor of seeding for playoff, and it’s always exciting, competitive game. Especially when you play a guy like (Bills QB) Josh Allen. Who can do so many things well. He’s big, he’s physical, but also fast, also has a big arm that can make any throw, and he makes the guys around him better. So, we know it’s going to be a competitive matchup, and we always look forward to the challenge.”
Q: What fuels you when playing in a hostile environment?