@tour2ma said:
Gonna disagree there, Flugs...
While I get that KC used him like he was a #1, feature back... they really did not have an alternative. Clearly Hunt is closer to Duke stylistically... it's just that Hunt is also a very effective early down back.
So while I can see Hunt "stealing" carries from Chubb as a change of pace back, Chubb is still the #1. Whereas Hunt makes Duke superfluous.
I like your point Tour. I agree about the similar style to Duke with similar frames promoting that. That said, Hunt was the AFC Offensive Rookie of the Year in a feature back role because he's very talented. When you can rush for 1327 yards at 4.9 yards a carry w/8 TDs; and also contribute 53 receptions for 455 yards and 3 receiving TDs - you're an every down kind of talent. To your point though, will his frame support that kind of usage long term? Remains to be seen.
I was just getting really annoyed with Duke whining like he's been treated really poorly here 1 year after a generous contract extension. Meanwhile, Chubb is the one keeping his mouth shut and going about his business like he did last year when the cream rose to the top.
I've had mixed feelings about us adding Hunt. I know he's extremely talented; but he's the type of knucklehead that finds trouble too easily off the field for comfort. Duke and his agent have to know this. Not only that, Duke has the first 8 games to remind Dorsey why he felt compelled to give him such a generous raise/contract extension. He's choosing to be a distraction instead.