Man it’s bad. Like really bad. Really really really bad.
The Chiefs have the least explosive RB room in the NFL. Only 17 explosive plays from RB’s. Pacheco is the most explosive guy, and he’s been a good soldier here, but he’s not the guy. Excellent change of pace back, but his vision is bad and his lateral agility isn’t good either.
I love Kareem but he’s winding down. He’s 30 next year and you could see the wheels start to come off with usage.
I think we should consider a RB rd 1 if the board gets dicey, but ideally we sign someone like Ty Johnson from Buffalo. Also to preface this I think LT is numero uno for us and this is a scenario where one is just not attainable.
Everyone gets so mad at this offense and blames coaching but the pieces have just not been there. The truth is this team badly misses Jerrick McKinnon. They’ve gotten some of that from Perine but it’s just not enough.
We got 1 TD from a RB in the passing game this year. Compare that to:
2023: 7
2022: 12
2021: 5
Major major drop in production there that has killed the offense. I see these playoff teams with quality backs and it’s helped them tremendously.
Getting an explosive, dynamic playmaking RB has to be a major priority. It could change the entire offense and help soften the blow of losing Kelce (eventually) and working on LT
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Originally Posted by SAGA45:
Henderson's blitz pick up should lock him in for day 2 or earlier. He's never coming off the field. Don't really care how he times unless it completely goes against his tape.
He's been clocked as fast as 4.38 at OSU. I can't imagine he runs any slower than 4.45 inside a dome with months to prepare.
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Originally Posted by kccrow:
He's been clocked as fast as 4.38 at OSU. I can't imagine he runs any slower than 4.45 inside a dome with months to prepare.
I don't think it matters. His film is enough. The 2nd gear is evident. Position drills, medicals, and interviews are all the scouts/teams probably care about with him. Everything else is mere formality.
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