On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs will showcase a different look to their roster. Many starters are expected to rest in Week 18, and young players like rookie fullback Carson Steele will see more action.
Steele spoke with reporters on Wednesday about the lessons he’s learned from veteran running back Kareem Hunt during his rookie season and fixing mistakes.
“I mean, just watching him (Kareem Hunt), he’s an eight-year guy, nine-year guy, just being able to watch him and kind of fall in his footsteps, not even in the running back role, like blocking, catching out of the backfield, stuff like that,” said Steele. “It’s really helped me improve my game too, as well, especially learning different types of blocking techniques from him.”
Steele was given opportunities early in the season but was hampered by three fumbles in the first five weeks. Hunt was signed shortly after Isiah Pacheco’s injury to help solidify the position.
“I had a few mistakes at the beginning of the year,” said Steele. “It’s something I’ve learned from, too, after practice every day, trying to work on little fundamental stuff like that, especially learning from the older guys, protecting it in traffic, stuff like that, just a little technique.”
The rookie has tremendous upside, and Sunday’s game could remind the coaching staff how impactful he can be in the postseason.