Kansas City Chiefs: Le’Veon Bell isn’t the answer at running back
By Kole Berrey
Coleman took over for injured running back Devonte Freeman when he went down for the year, and has filled in nicely overall.
Recently, he has struggled, failing to get to ten rushing yards in back to back games. This could actually be good for the Chiefs, as late season struggles could lead to the soon to be free agent signing a lower -end deal then he would have otherwise.
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For his career, he averages 4.2 yards per carry, which is on par with what Bell averages in his career, 4.3. Obviously Coleman hasn’t had the workload Bell has, but he shows good vision and is an excellent receiver out of the back field. In his career, he averages 12 yards per catch, and has six receiving touchdowns in the last 2 years, which is actually 2 more than Le’Veon in the same timespan.
Coleman also has a special connection to the Kansas City Chiefs. Chiefs running back coach Deland McCullough was Coleman’s running backs coach when he attended college at Indiana University. This could make Kansas City an enticing option in the running for Coleman as it offers a team that can compete for the Super Bowl, has a clear need at his position, and a personal connection from his college years.
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Whether it be Tevin Coleman or a young draft pick, or both, look for the Chiefs to address the running back position in the offseason. Just don’t expect it to be with a running back like Le’Veon Bell.