Heading into his ninth NFL season, every Kansas City Chiefs running back looks to Jerick McKinnon as the elder statesman in the room. Even Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Ronald Jones look to McKinnon for tips on ways to get better and how to have longevity in the league. The same goes for the rookies in the room, such as Isiah Pacheco and Tayon Fleet-Davis.
Addressing the media following Saturday’s practice, McKinnon was asked to share his thoughts about Pacheco after working with him at training camp. The seventh-round rookie has left an impression on the veteran running back with his humility, work ethic and athleticism.
“He’s a humble guy and his work ethic is top tier,” McKinnon said. “He’s real explosive and has nice size. Him and (Tayon) Fleet (Davis) both, big backs but they move really well. They have good footwork in the individual drills. I know the coaches think highly of them and so does everybody else on the team.”
