From the episode

we've got more than enough evidence in his tenure in Seattle to show that the man is perfectly fine with check downs and has the capabilities to be a three down back... it seems like the money was paid for them to purchase a full three down back.

STACKED’s take

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Walker's three-down capability and KC's investment signal massive upside potential.

Despite being perceived as a platoon back, Kenneth Walker demonstrated three-down back capability in Seattle with checkdown receptions and pass-catching ability, and the Chiefs' big-money free-agent investment suggests they purchased a full three-down back to unleash the backfield to one specific player, positioning Walker's upside as massive if Kansas City's strategy succeeds.

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