Chiefs Coach Doubles Down on Kenneth Walker After Monster Week 1
Kenneth Walker exploded in his Chiefs debut, and OC Eric Bieniemy says there's no limit to how much they'll lean on him.
Kansas City Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy has reinforced his commitment to keep Kenneth Walker at the heart of the team's offense after the rookie's dominant Week 1 performance. Walker, who rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries in his NFL debut, set a career-high for rushing yards in a single game and the most carries by any Chiefs player since Jamaal Charles in 2012.
Bieniemy, in an interview, lauded Walker's preparation and mindset, stating that he expects the rookie to continue dominating as the season progresses. The coach emphasized the importance of giving the ball to the best-running back available, echoing the approach that has proven successful for successful run-based offenses like those of the Eagles and Seahawks.
With Patrick Mahomes recovering from an injury and a formidable defense in place, Bieniemy sees no reason why Walker cannot replicate Barkley's impressive rookie season numbers. The Chiefs' next opportunity to assess Walker's sustained success will come against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night.
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