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Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes set to benefit most from 'enhanced' offensive position
TL;DR
Patrick Mahomes is expected to benefit significantly from improvements in the Chiefs' offensive position, particularly at running back. The team aims to address past struggles in the run game to enhance overall performance.
Key points
- Patrick Mahomes set to benefit from enhanced offensive position
- Chiefs finished last season with a 6-11 record
- Running back position was a major problem area
- Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco struggled in the run game
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As the Kansas City Chiefs entered the offseason fresh off a 6-11 record and no playoffs, the franchise knew where its most problematic positions were on the roster.
The biggest one was running back.
Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco gave the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes next to nothing in the run game, as the pair struggled to get anything positive cooking.
That has led the Chiefs to sign Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker this offseason, along with a couple of other newcomers, to overhaul the position.
And for ESPN's Nate Taylor, running back is easily the most improved position for the Chiefs.
“No other position could've been better enhanced than at running back, as the Chiefs replaced Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt with a trio of Kenneth Walker III, Emari Demercado and Emmett Johnson,” Taylor wrote.
“With the Seahawks last season, Walker finished second among all running backs in percentage of carries that gained 10 yards or more. Demercado and Johnson should be quality backups who offer versatility and receiving skills out of the backfield.”
Q&A
How will the Chiefs improve their running back position for Patrick Mahomes?
The Chiefs are focusing on enhancing their running back position to provide better support for Patrick Mahomes, addressing previous performance issues.
What was the Chiefs' record last season and how does it impact their strategy?
The Chiefs finished last season with a 6-11 record, prompting them to reevaluate and strengthen key positions, especially running back.
Who were the running backs that struggled last season for the Chiefs?
Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco were the running backs who struggled significantly, contributing to the team's lack of success in the run game.