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Andy Nesbitt

Story of Chiefs' One-Armed Coach Who Helps Patrick Mahomes Before Games Loved by Fans

Porter Ellett' lost his arm after a farming accident when he was a kid. | @ESPN

Before every Kansas City Chiefs game Patrick Mahomes gets some help from Porter Ellett, the team's assistant running backs coach, as he warms up for the challenge ahead.

While Ellett's efforts may go unnoticed by most fans, his path to the NFL should be an inspiration for everyone. Ellett lost his right arm as a kid after a brutal accident on his family's farm. Instead of letting that keep him down, he became an all-star athlete in high school, excelling in basketball and baseball.

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