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It’s also necessary to notice the place Hunt is right now in his profession. Whereas it is very important be aware his position as a backup to Chubb, Hunt hasn’t been the impression participant he as soon as was:

Kareem Hunt in 2017-2018 with Chiefs – 19 Explosive Runs

Kareem Hunt in 2019-2021 with Browns – 5 Explosive Runs

Nick Chubb in 2019-2021 – 35 Explosive Runs

D’Ernest Johnson in 2019-2021 – 7 Explosive Runs

He ain’t that dude anymore. https://t.co/0utIOT4NB9

— Pete Smith (@_PeteSmith_) August 7, 2022

He missed 9 video games final yr because of damage. The 2 years prior, Hunt’s yards per try dropped to 4.2 after 4.9 and 4.6 in his first two years within the league. Final yr, on solely 78 carries, it jumped again as much as 4.9 with no full workload.

To be honest, working backs usually really feel extra snug when they’re able to get a variety of carries in every recreation. They’ll get a really feel for what the protection is doing higher and really feel extra impactful.

Hunt has been extremely lively within the passing recreation with 122 receptions throughout his 32 video games with the Browns. Even on this space, Hunt’s impression has decreased. In his first two years with Kansas Metropolis, Hunt averaged 10.5 yards per reception. That has dropped to 7.9 with the Browns.

Hunt continues to be superb however is he price a decent-sized contract extension from Cleveland or one other group? Has the final three years proven sufficient for one more group to commerce belongings of worth for him? Sure is a potential reply to each of these however would require some projection that the 27-year-old working again would revert to his Chiefs kind.