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

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Podcast: [Locked On Chiefs - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Chiefs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-chiefs-daily-podcast-on-the-kansas-city-chiefs-52262)
Published: 2026-07-09T22:31:10+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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