Kareem Hunt signs with the Chiefs [2024 edition]

[wazu]

With RB Isiah Pacheco expected to be sideliend 6-8 weeks, the Chiefs are bringing their former RB Kareem Hunt back to Kansas City for a Tuesday visit, per league sources. Hunt could help fill the Chiefs’ running back void. pic.twitter.com/nDzNGlrcuH

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2024

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

And?

Reacquiring Mecole Hardman was a net positive.

Not going to have to convince me of that. I was one of the few posters that defended him when we signed him back.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

He definitely will face more lighter boxes than at anytime with Cleveland. I need to see him behind our OL before I make any wild predictions but I think he will definitely be an upgrade to our short yardage game even though Steele looks good in that role as well.

We've had light boxes for 6 years and run hot and cold in terms of running the ball.

[Sassy Squatch]

But he's a fringe player at best right now. He's taken 1 snap on offense in two games. Moore has taken 15.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by O.city

We've had light boxes for 6 years and run hot and cold in terms of running the ball.

that is true. Pat sometimes ends up being our leading rusher

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch

You're the one that more or less said you thought Hunt would take Pachecos workload even when he was back and healthy. There's a pretty huge difference between being a complimentary veteran like Pennel was and Hunt probably will be and taking a talented starters job.

Did not say he'd take his job - what I meant was I think they're both gonna play.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

I might be in the minority here though in that I don't think current Pacheco is any more than 80% of what prime Kareem was. And I think people might realize that when they see another talented back getting regular carries for the first time in a few years.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch

Yeah, there's probably a reason he wasn't even on a PS in mid September

Andy mentioned he had surgery…

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

I might be in the minority here though in that I don't think current Pacheco is any more than 80% of what prime Kareem was. And I think people might realize that when they see another talented back getting regular carries for the first time in a few years.

I mentioned the same thing a couple pages back. I think the RB room has been pretty underwhelming since he left.

[PatMahomesIsGod]

I like the vibes on this move.

KH is going to be highly motivated to play for Pat and a ring.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Did not say he'd take his job - what I meant was I think they're both gonna play.

Of course he's going to play if he's even close to what he was. Even in 2018 when Hunt was at his peak Ware and Williams still took a handful of snaps per game.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

I might be in the minority here though in that I don't think current Pacheco is any more than 80% of what prime Kareem was. And I think people might realize that when they see another talented back getting regular carries for the first time in a few years.

That may be true but Hunt isn't anything near prime Kareem Hunt either.

There is zero doubt who the better RB is at this point.

People forget Hunt wasn't even on a freaking team before this week. Pacheco would be starting for more than half the teams in the NFL.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

I mentioned the same thing a couple pages back. I think the RB room has been pretty underwhelming since he left.

He's fun, the way Pacheco runs is fun, but generally speaking he gets what's blocked up. He absolutely has everything you need to have to be a fan favorite, dude was a super late draft pick that is a solid person and a fun player.

But as far as being say an elite player, nah, he gets the yards that are blocked if you take a look at his yards gained above expected, not great.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

That may be true but Hunt isn't anything near prime Kareem Hunt either.

There is zero doubt who the better RB is at this point.

People forget Hunt wasn't even on a freaking team before this week. Pacheco would be starting for more than half the teams in the NFL.

Believe me, no one has forgot that. See previous 4-5 pages.

[O.city]

It's fine guys if you're hopeful. Just say that.

"I really hope he works out and is good". You're a fan, that's ok.

Because history would tell us....it's probably not gonna end up being a big needle mover.

[xztop123]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

I might be in the minority here though in that I don't think current Pacheco is any more than 80% of what prime Kareem was. And I think people might realize that when they see another talented back getting regular carries for the first time in a few years.

I would probably take prime hunt over Pacheco but it’s extremely close.