Albert Breer compares Chiefs RB move to Ravens signing Derrick Henry
Albert Breer believes the Chiefs' addition of Kenneth Walker III could have an eerily similar impact to the Ravens' addition of Derrick Henry.
The Kansas City Chiefs may have just made one of the more impactful moves of the offseason, and at least one respected NFL writer believes the ripple effects could be massive, much like they were when the Baltimore Ravens made a similar signing. Sports Illustrated's Monday Morning Quarterback staff shared its opinions on its favorite moves of the offseason . Two of the five, Michael Fabiano and Albert Breer, cast their lot for Kansas City's Kenneth Walker acquisition.
Breer believes the move is so significant that it mirrors Baltimore and the Philadelphia Eagles' additions of Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley, respectively. Barkley originally signed a three-year, $37. 5 million deal .
He rushed for 2,000 yards and won the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year award en route to his assistance in leading the Eagles to their second Super Bowl win. Henry would have won the league's rushing title if not for Barkley's efforts. He finished 79 yards shy of joining the 2,000-yard club for the second time in his career.
Breer likening the Chiefs' Walker agreement to those two is high praise, but itโs not without merit. Walker brings explosiveness, vision, and the ability to change a game with one touch. Those are traits that can elevate an already dangerous offense.