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The Chiefs right guard spoke with Mitch Morse about the biggest offseason upgrade in Kenneth Walker III.<\/p>\n

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Trey Smith couldn\u2019t stop raving about Ken Walker after watching the Super Bowl<\/p>\n

The complete\u00a0overhaul of the Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 ground game\u00a0has been the biggest pivot point of the team\u2019s offseason. Trey Smith sounds ready for it.<\/p>\n

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While general manager Brett Veach has made trades, signings, and releases that have affected all aspects of the roster, the entire Chiefs organization has placed a special emphasis on rebuilding the backfield in hopes of greater dynamism and impact in 2026. That includes new coaches and players, anchored by the signing of star free agent RB Kenneth Walker.<\/p>\n

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Walker\u2019s arrival is the story of the Chiefs\u2019 offseason so far, the exciting import of the reigning Super Bowl MVP at perhaps the position of greatest need. Isiah Pacheco departed for Detroit. Kareem Hunt remains unsigned.\u00a0Walker is now the centerpiece\u00a0of a rebuilt position that also includes fellow newcomer Emari Demercado.<\/p>\n

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The Chiefs right guard spoke with Mitch Morse about the biggest offseason upgrade in Kenneth Walker III.<\/h2>\n

During an appearance on the debut episode of Mitch Morse\u2019s new podcast,\u00a0In Good Company<\/em>, Smith was asked by a fan how the offensive line plans to adjust to Walker\u2019s patient running style. Instead of addressing the technical aspects of what\u2019s required, Smith sounded like an actual fan himself when discussing what Walker brings to the team, saying, \u201c[I\u2019m] fired the f\u2014 up for him to be my teammate.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cJust watching him in the Super Bowl, one thing that stood out to me was the patience he had as a runner,\u201d Smith said. \u201cBefore, I don\u2019t know if it was [Cris] Collinsworth or anyone said anything, I was thinking, like, \u2018Damn, he runs like\u00a0Le\u2019Veon Bell.\u2019 I remember as a kid watching Le\u2019Veon Bell almost walk up, hit it, and take off.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Smith said he hadn\u2019t seen much of Walker\u2019s tape prior to the Super Bowl, but he came away a believer in real time. \u201cI just kept saying, like, \u2018This guy is good. Damn, he\u2019s good. Wow, he let the block develop. Damn, he\u2019s good.’\u201d<\/p>\n

Walker signed a three-year deal\u00a0worth up to $45 million to rejuvenate the Chiefs\u2019 rushing attack. Given the strength of the interior offensive line, of which Smith is a part at right guard, Walker is expected to dominate behind a stout front that includes Smith and center Creed Humphrey as perennial Pro Bowlers alongside talented young linemen like left tackle Josh Simmons and left guard Kingsley Suamataia.<\/p>\n

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Last season, Walker had 221 carries for 1,027 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns on the ground. He added another 31 catches for 282 receiving yards while working in tandem with Zach Charbonnet. He has over 4,500 yards from scrimmage in his four-year career, all with the Seattle Seahawks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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