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Evan & Tiki

Kenneth Walker Chooses the Chiefs and the Giants Miss Another Target

Evan & Tiki

Audacy

Sports

4.2988 Ratings

🗓️ 9 March 2026

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

NFL free agency starts flying and a major domino falls as Kenneth Walker signs with the Kansas City Chiefs. Evan and Tiki break down why the move makes perfect sense for Kansas City, adding another explosive weapon for Patrick Mahomes while Walker cashes in with a big contract. The guys also react to reports that the Giants were legitimately in the mix for Walker but came up short, continuing a trend of being aggressive without landing the big fish. Evan explains why that could still be a good sign for Giants fans, showing the front office is hunting for upgrades even if the deals have not closed yet. Plus, a debate about the running back market, what Walker’s contract means for Breece Hall and the Jets, Tom Brady catching heat for reportedly blocking a Maxx Crosby trade to New England, and a conversation about quarterback options for the Jets as free agency continues to unfold.

Transcript

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0:00.0

And the major news is that one of the major running back dominoes has fallen.

0:06.0

Kenneth Walker is going to Kansas City and the Chiefs.

0:11.0

That makes sense.

0:11.9

Kansas City seemed like they were in for a lot of these available running backs this offseason.

0:17.7

And Kenneth Walker, the premier guy, at least according to some because of the Super Bowl MVP,

0:23.6

even though he was kind of marginalized during the regular season. But it makes sense for Kenneth Walker, he gets paid. He was not going to get paid by Seattle. As we mentioned earlier, they're selling their team. So it doesn't mean, it doesn't make sense to put extra liabilities on their cap. And so I think it makes sense that he was moving. Kansas City was desperate for running back and another weapon around Travis, around Pat Mahal. He goes from a team that ran the football a lot to a team that never runs the football. Right. But that will change. Yeah, yeah, no, I agree with you. I know that's easy to say, and it's true, but I think Kansas City will run the football a little bit more now having the Super Bowl MVP in Kenneth Walker. We mentioned before the break are the Giants really in on him? Well, according to Jordan Ron on, they were. They made an offer. Yeah. They didn't get them. I don't know what that offer was. That just means that Kansas City's was a big offer. Or he looked at that opportunity as a better opportunity, and how could you blame them? They're the Kansas City Chiefs. True. I understand they missed the playoffs last year, and we all feel good about where the Giants are going, but John Harbaugh and Jackson and dart as as it is, and it's appealing, is not Andy Reed and Patrick Mahomes. It's just the best situation. Even though, who knows who the quarterback is going to be to start the season. Patrick Mahomes. Really? He's going to be ready. Yes. That's my long-term prediction. Don't rush it. I'm not saying you should rush it, but I think he'll be out there week one.

1:45.9

So Kenneth Walker is off the board.

2:01.0

He signs with the Kansas City Chiefs. We'll give you the finances when we hear it. But yes, the Giants were in on him. So this wasn't like fake interest in him. And so far, here's what we're getting from the Giants. And I do not mean this to mock you because it's not a mock.

2:02.7

I like where the Giants are going.

2:17.5

They're aggressive and they're going after a lot of different people. Now, they haven't ended up with anybody, so they've been kind of the bridesmaids. But we heard before that trade was made of Trent McDuffie to the Rams, it came out of Kansas City. The Giants were in. The Giants were trying to get him.

2:22.6

They did not get him. Kenneth Walker goes to Kansas City. We're hearing they were in on Kenneth Walker. They didn't get him. Right. So they're big game hunting. They just haven't acquired the

2:27.1

game yet. But they're trying. At least. Now, I'm not sure after this, where we go.

2:36.6

Like, who's the next big target?

2:42.5

Well, according to the list that are out there from free agent running back, Travis E.TN is still there. And then it gets like backups.

2:45.4

Well, Kenneth Gainwell, Rico, Dowdell.

2:48.2

Yeah, see, you're missing it.

2:49.6

This is leading towards that inevitable moment where the New York Giants use their fifth overall pick to select Jeremiah Love.

2:59.9

Only if they do other things in free agency.

3:01.9

I'll be fine with it.

3:03.4

As long as they address what they need to address in free agency or via trade, because that's still an option here, then whatever.

3:11.0

Just remember this giant fans, they are trying to address the running back room.

3:14.3

Just because Devin Singletary restructured and took a pay cut and Cam Scataboo is your favorite player, and we all love Tyrone Tracy.

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