KC Chiefs: Most overrated and underrated player heading into 2019
Most Underrated Chiefs Player: Carlos Hyde
Most of the fans within Chiefs Kingdom weren’t exactly jumping up and down with glee when the Chiefs signed five-year running back Carlos Hyde.
It’s not that people dislike Carlos Hyde, but he seems to slip under the radar for most. This makes sense—Hyde started off his 2018 season very hot with the Cleveland Browns but, after a midseason trade which shipped him off to Jacksonville, his numbers depleted in the wake of Leonard Fournette and T.J. Yeldon and his stats faded into the background.
However, his performance shouldn’t be overlooked. Hyde had five touchdowns and 382 rushing yards in just six games with the Browns as well as showing off his offensive versatility.
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While being a huge, physical back, Hyde can also catch passes like a receiver. This will be key to a pass-first offense like Kansas City, especially in the absence of Kareem Hunt and Tyreek Hill. In 2017, Hyde picked up an impressive 59 receptions, and his combination of size and pass-catching proficiency will allow him to slot in perfectly in the Chiefs offense.
He will be able to double as a pass catcher as well as a strong back who can carry in a touchdown, as well as being a solid veteran leader to the young running backs alongside him. He most likely won’t start for KC, but that doesn’t mean he won’t bring significant value to this team and won’t surge in offensive production in the Chiefs’ explosive offensive system.
His one-year deal will go for $2.8 million with just $1.5 million guaranteed, according to Spotrac.com. This deal likely won’t be considered a steal, but it isn’t terribly expensive either considering the value that Kansas City could get out of it.