With Walker joining the offense alongside a season of relative stability on the offensive line, Kansas City is looking at the perfect storm
to get the screen game moving in the right direction again. Walker’s performance during screen drills has already drawn praise from teammates. Offensive linemen Trey Smith and Creed Humphrey described him as “a monster” after his first three OTA sessions. Compare that to the running backs during Eric Bieniemy’s heyday as offensive coordinator. In 2021 and 2022, Darrel Williams and Jerick McKinnon each recorded at least 40 receptions per season under Bieniemy. His offenses during his five years as coordinator ranked in the top five in passing yards each season. They also ranked no higher than 16th in rushing yards. The running backs he had to work with were simply better suited for the passing game. Walker is the first true volume rusher Reid’s offense has featured in years, but everyone knows this system is pass-first. That makes unlocking the screen game again all the more important.
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