RB has an argument for being our biggest team need

[RunKC]

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

[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.

[kccrow]

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.

[SAGA45]

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.

[T-post Tom]

Biggest team need? Not even close. IMHO. LT is clearly the biggest need.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by SAGA45

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.

Oh I 100% agree. I'm just stating that he actually is fast fast and it's been timed before. He's gonna scoot.

[O.city]

I'd just take Henderson at 31 I guess.

[Dunerdr]

Originally Posted by O.city

I'd just take Henderson at 31 I guess.

Damn I like him but at 32 idk..

[Boxer_Chief]

Man I’ve watched highlights of several of the guys you all have talked about but nobody else looks like Jeanty my lord. His vision, tackle breaking and elite pull away speed are sweet. Henderson looks to have some burst and I wouldn’t mind a big back like Kaleb Johnson but if somehow jeanty falls I would be pumped.

[kccrow]

The guy I'm starting to like more and more for this team as a mid-round player is Jarquez Hunter from Auburn. I like his vision, he's got good speed, he can catch the ball, he has some good contact balance and he always seems to be moving forward.

[DJ's left nut]

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 think he gets below 4.4.

Somebody beat me to him in the "My guy" thread and I'm not ENTIRELY sold on taking him in the 1st. But man, if he got to the mid-2nd, I'd be looking to trade up to around 50 to get him without much hesitation.

I think he's going to be really really good.

And yeah, there's absolutely a scenario where he's my favorite guy on the board in the 1st.

I'm going to end up with the same unhealthy fascination I ended up having with Rashee Rice. He's just damn near perfect for what I want to add to this offense.

[Couch-Potato]

If we take a RB high, would you consider trading Pachecco?

Hunt, Henderson, Perine, Steele

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

If we take a RB high, would you consider trading Pachecco?

Hunt, Henderson, Perine, Steele

I'd look to trade Pacheco anyway that's a car with 200k miles on it I would be surprised if he'd fetch you much tho

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I think he gets below 4.4.

Somebody beat me to him in the "My guy" thread and I'm not ENTIRELY sold on taking him in the 1st. But man, if he got to the mid-2nd, I'd be looking to trade up to around 50 to get him without much hesitation.

I think he's going to be really really good.

And yeah, there's absolutely a scenario where he's my favorite guy on the board in the 1st.

I'm going to end up with the same unhealthy fascination I ended up having with Rashee Rice. He's just damn near perfect for what I want to add to this offense.

I am so torn on Henderson at 32. I love the kid. Think he’d be a perfect fit here, however:

-we did win 15 games with the worst RB room in the league
-we don’t utilize a RB that much compared to other positions
-RB is very easy to find i.e. Williams, McKinnon etc
-we won’t and shouldn’t pay a RB a 2nd contract in this offense
-RB class is loaded. Is a RB at 66 from this class that much worse than him?

Idk. I think a DL, OT or damn near any other position would be a better investment at 32.

Wouldn’t bitch if they did take him though