# Chiefs Coach Andy Reid DEMANDS a POWER Closer—Is Kenneth Walker Jr. the ANSWER?

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Published: 2026-07-09T22:31:10+00:00
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Kansas City Chiefs face a crucial season, searching for true “closers” beyond Patrick Mahomes to seal tight games. Is Kenneth Walker Jr. the answer at running back, or will the offense need a committee approach when it’s time to run out the clock? Ryan Tracy and Chris Clark break down the need for a consistent ground game, the offensive line’s role in creating space, and whether the new vision at running back can finally deliver late-game dominance for Chiefs Kingdom. On the defensive side, questions abound: Can the revamped pass rush and interior line deliver game-changing stops, or is a ball-hawking secondary the Chiefs’ best hope for closing out wins? The spotlight also turns to backup quarterback Justin Fields—can he step up if Mahomes can’t finish a game? Packed with analysis of coaching tactics, positional battles, and the all-important mentality to “close,” this Fun Friday sets the stage for a high-stakes Kansas City Chiefs campaign. Join our Everydayer Club at lockedonchiefs.supercast.com! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-chiefs/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/ TEXT US: 816-357-8781 MORE NFL: 🚀 NFL Teams News - https://NFL33.com 🎞️ Chiefs Breakdowns at RGR Football - http://bit.ly/RGRF-Chiefs 🔥 ChiefsKingdom Gear 👉🏼 https://teespring.com/stores/rgr-store 📝 Chiefs Corner Site - https://chiefscorner.substack.com/ 🧧 Connect: @RyanTracyNFL | @LockedOnChiefs | @ChrisClarkNFL | @ChiefsCorner For your next listen, check out the Locked On Fantasy Football podcast. Get daily insight to the best Fantasy draft strategies so you can win your league this season. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Te…

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