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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis
It's been an underrated factor in the decline of the Chiefs offense the past couple seasons, but the lack of a big play guy in the running game has really hurt them. With teams daring offenses to run more than ever, the Chiefs have relied on Pacheco who has some of the worst vision in the league, and geezer ass Hunt who is purely a short yardage guy now. Normally I would hate drafting a RB that high, but the Chiefs really need more pop in the running game to open up more passing lanes for the offense. Lions got mocked for drafting Gibbs, but that worked out pretty well.
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You're the poster who famously claimed an elite kicker is worth more than an elite running back.
I do think the lack of talent at RB was an issue. But the offense as a whole was just not well designed, and players didn't execute at all. The Chiefs should have enough settled on offence where a dynamic back could flourish...but with Reid being so stubborn, he might end up wasting the talent. I'm fine to change up the position. But I do wonder if a Breece Hall or Travis Etienne could upgrade the position enough for a reasonable price in FA. Than use the pick on a premium position you can't afford to address in free agency. If you take a RB...it's a 5 year player and you move on after.