According to SI’s NFL insider Albert Breer, the Denver Broncos, along with the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks, are mentioned as the three teams who could give reigning Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker a deal worth somewhere between $12 and $16 million dollars per year.
The Denver Broncos are expected to be major players in the running back market once again this offseason, and with Breece Hall being franchise tagged by the New York Jets, Walker will be the top free agent back available.
With the Broncos out of the dead cap hell that was the Russell Wilson contract, they have some cap and cash to spend this offseason and could be eyeing a big free agent splash at running back. Kenneth Walker is an explosive and powerful back who would pair nicely with RJ Harvey and would instantly improve the Broncos’ run game.
Walker carried the Seahawks offense throughout the postseason and in the Super Bowl, and due to his performance, was named the Super Bowl MVP. He proved he can be a lead back and can and will show up on the biggest of stages and perform well.
Now, that price tag will likely turn a lot of fans off from this potential deal, but I think it’s the exact type of deal the Broncos need to make. Bo Nix is on a rookie deal, you’re in a Super Bowl window, and a consistent run game was one of your biggest weaknesses last season. Signing a top back can change an entire offense (Look at Barkley signing with the Eagles), and give the Broncos the added boost to get over the hump and back to the Super Bowl.
Give Bo Nix some help and don’t stop there. Upgrade at tight end, draft another running back and tight end, do what you can at wide receiver, and don’t ignore the trenches. Signing Kenneth Walker to a big deal should just be the start of what should be a big offseason for the Broncos.
On top of that, the Chiefs are looking to upgrade their run game, and I don’t want to see Walker giving us headaches next season with Mahomes and company at Arrowhead. Outbid the rivals, make them regret not signing Walker, and go dominate the AFC West once again next season.
