The Kansas City Chiefs made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, signing reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to a very lucrative multiyear deal.
Through two weeks, the former Seattle Seahawks star has validated this move and even looked like a bargain.
He’s leading the league with 369 yards from scrimmage, following a record-breaking debut with another strong performance in the win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Nevertheless, head coach Andy Reid is worried about his season-long usage, so his numbers might take a big hit in the following weeks.
When asked about his new star, the future Hall of Famer hinted at giving rookie RB Emmett Johnson a bigger workload.
The Chiefs want to give Emmett Johnson a chance
“The other part is allowing Emmett to grow,” Reid said. “I think Emmett will continue to get more snaps, and that will take a little bit of the load off Kenny. He wants the ball every play, Ken does. He’s not asking to be relieved or anything else. But, I think as it goes on you get a nice balance with those two in there, and it keeps them more fresh as the season goes on.”