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RunKC · 01-20-2025, 01:22 PM

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

Titty Meat · 01-25-2025, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kccrow

The dude has never had a fumble in his career so I'm not sure where the fumble issues statement comes from. Hunt ran a 4.60. Steele ran 4.77 for comparison. Hunt and Skattebo are about identical in size at 5'11" 215. Skattebo runs with great balance, like Hunt.

Now if he goes to the combine and runs around a 4.8, no I wouldn't touch him. But if he runs a 4.65 or lower, yeah I'd take that kid in the middle rounds easily.

I mean, look at 1k rushers this year and you'll a few in that 4.6-4.65 range... Kyren Williams and Josh Jacobs come to mind

He's never fumbled?

https://x.com/BDenny29/status/184767...LLZxobnGQ&s=19

Yeah I'd take a flyer on him in the middle rounds as well

kccrow · 01-26-2025, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Titty Meat

He's never fumbled?

https://x.com/BDenny29/status/184767...LLZxobnGQ&s=19

Yeah I'd take a flyer on him in the middle rounds as well

Alot of differing data on him fumbling or not...

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...1/cam-skattebo

https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/321989/

https://www.statmuse.com/cfb/player/...5/career-stats

https://fantasydata.com/ncaa-footbal...ntasy/50060622

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-...skattebo/stats

So it appears that major outlets have not given him any but the others do, which I was unaware of. Sports-Reference doesn't give fumble data on college players.

Anyhow, if he has 5 fumbles over the past two seasons with 1 lost, I'd hardly call it a major issue.

OKchiefs · 01-26-2025, 03:56 PM

Not sure he’d ever fully utilize them correctly, but could you imagine this offense with a Saquon Barkley at RB? Not sure this team will be able to address LT anytime soon and who knows when Pat will get over his yips, but give this team a truly dominant rushing attack and it could mostly mask the weaknesses in the passing game.

Chargem · 01-27-2025, 08:13 AM

The more I reflect on this, the more I think RB is no where near our biggest need. OL, DL, LB, CB, WR all bigger needs for sure, as it stands.

RB is an area where it would be relatively easy to get better, sure. But if the O line regresses once Trey walks, that could offset any benefit of a better back.

Titty Meat · 01-27-2025, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chargem

The more I reflect on this, the more I think RB is no where near our biggest need. OL, DL, LB, CB, WR all bigger needs for sure, as it stands.

RB is an area where it would be relatively easy to get better, sure. But if the O line regresses once Trey walks, that could offset any benefit of a better back.

It's not

O.city · Yesterday, 04:12 PM

They need a CB/DE/DT before they think about a RB, but I'm a full on BPA guy now. Just keep taking good player.

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RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $-500389	RB has an argument for being our biggest team need 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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