Kenneth Walker Hits the Ground Running With Chiefs

When the press conference opened, the first question was asked about why Kansas City was a fit for Walker.

“Cause it’s a winning culture. Watching them over the years, been to plenty of Super Bowls, and you know, they know how to win, so I feel like it’s a great fit for me,” Walker responded.

Being a Super Bowl MVP also adds to his own sense of knowing how to win. The Seahawks were led by an impressive season in the run game all year to bring them a Lombardi trophy.

The Chiefs are also getting a humble player that recognizes all the work that has led to this moment.

“All the work that you put in as a kid, and the sacrifices my parents made for me and my siblings, and you seeing it’s paying off. It means a lot,” Walker added.

It isn’t easy to always compete at the highest level, but the team is putting together pieces to get back to their winning ways. With the draft coming up next month, the Chiefs will be looking for even more weapons to make sure the offense has its firepower.

For Walker, he even talked about what his driving force would be now that he has the ring, Super Bowl MVP, and the major contract.

“I’m just trying to go get another one. I know we got a lot of great guys on the team. Like I said, I’m ready to get to know them. Just go out there and do my best,” he said.

The Chiefs made two signings that even helped Walker’s decision on signing. The team now has two former running backs on their coaching staff with Bieniemy at offensive coordinator, and DeMarco Murray as a running backs coach.

“It means a lot cause they played the position. Their word, I feel like it holds more weight that much more, cause they were in this position before,” he added.

Walker made sure to show the fans his true self and show how excited he was to play for Kansas City. After a 6-11 season, the Chiefs will be looking to bounce back in a significant way, and that starts with a more prominent run game.

“This is where I wanted to be,” Walker added.