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OP: 'late 2nd round'; Mahomes 35th in checkdowns 2024; training camp 45 targets; Vegas RB14 projection; last 5 Chiefs RBs: Hunt 611 rushing yards 9 TDs 18 catches; Pacheco 935 rushing yards 9 TDs 44 catches; Williams 558 rushing yards 8 TDs 47 catches; Achane 7.3 YPR, all-time YPC leader, ~90% designed plays
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OP projects late-2nd-round value with PPR upside similar to Achane (2024). Training camp data shows 45 targets to Walker vs. 53 to Kelce; Mahomes ranked 35th in checkdowns (2024), stated intent to increase. Community skeptical: (1) Mahomes unlikely to shift checkdown rate dramatically despite preseason comments; (2) Chiefs RBs historically underperform—no 1000-yard rusher in 9 years; last 5 leading backs (Hunt 611 rushing yards, Pacheco 935, Williams 558) posted modest totals; (3) Walker's durability and injury history are primary concerns; (4) Comparison to Achane is disrespectful to both players—Achane is elite talent with 7.3 YPR and all-time YPC leader, ~90% of his receptions were des...

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