Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith recently expressed his enthusiasm for the team's new running backs during a media session following practice. With the 2023 NFL season underway, Smith is eager to see how the revamped running back room will contribute to the Chiefs' offensive strategy.
In his remarks, Smith emphasized the collective growth of his teammates, stating, "Yeah, man, really, not just running backs. I’m just excited for all of my teammates, past, current, and former, man, just really excited to watch them continue to grow." He highlighted the importance of maintaining connections with former players while focusing on the current roster, which he believes is filled with talent and ambition.
The Chiefs' current running back lineup includes Kenneth Walker III, Brashard Smith, and rookie Emmett Johnson, all of whom are looking to make significant contributions this season. Additionally, the team has welcomed a new running backs coach, DeMarco Murray, who brings a wealth of experience to the position.
Smith praised Coach Murray's coaching abilities, saying, "Coach (DeMarco) Murray, also our coach, (Eric Bieniemy) EB, they do a phenomenal job in coaching those guys up and getting them prepped and going as we build our run game and continue to get that going." His comments reflect a strong belief in the coaching staff's capacity to enhance the performance of the running backs and the overall offensive unit.
Murray, who has spent the last three years coaching running backs at the University of Oklahoma, is stepping into the NFL for the first time as a coach. His playing career spanned seven seasons in the NFL, during which he amassed impressive statistics, including 7,174 rushing yards and 49 rushing touchdowns. His transition from player to coach is anticipated to bring a fresh perspective to the Chiefs' running game.
Smith concluded his comments by underscoring the importance of teamwork and cohesion within the offense, stating, "Just like we always talk about, when we’re hitting on all cylinders as an offense, it’s when we’re at our best. So, just really excited to go work with those guys and just going to war with them in battle every single day." As the Chiefs prepare for the upcoming season, the collaboration between the offensive line and the running backs will be crucial for their success.
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