NFL News: Andy Reid has found a new leader for the Chiefs alongside Patrick Mahomes

After winning three Super Bowl titles in the last five years – including the last two in consecutive seasons –Andy Reid And Patrick Mahomes would like to write more NFL History with that Kansas City Chiefs.

Their quest for an unprecedented three-peat is off to a perfect start, as the Chiefs are the only undefeated team in the NFL for eight weeks. In addition, Reid has received promising news, even in the midst of an injury crisis.

Kareem HuntKansas City's return has not only given Kansas City a perfect replacement for Isiah Pacheco, but also more veteran presence in the locker room. In addition, the experienced running back Quickly become the leader on the field next to Mahomes.

“Yeah, you know, he was in that class with Patrick (Mahomes) and it's almost like he never left,Reid said of Hunt, who was appointed captain for the Week 8 win over division rival Las Vegas Raiders. “I think that's how the people who were here see it, and the people who weren't here always heard about Kareem and the people who talked about him. He has the leadership skills of a veteran (and is tough). He was welcomed back as if he had never left. That’s why we felt comfortable with it.”

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs hands the football to Kareem Hunt #29 during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 27-20.

Hunting is fun great start to his second stint with the Chiefs after spending five seasons with the Cleveland Browns following a controversial departure from Kansas City in November 2018. In four games (three starts) this season, Hunt recorded 84 carries for 308 yards with four touchdowns, an average of 3.7 yards per carry. In addition to helping Mahomes during Pacheco's absence, Hunt also lends his experience to a young offensive lineman.

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Chiefs happy with Hunt's return

Reid and Mahomes have staunchly defended and understood the Chiefs' decision to bring Hunt back this season The time away from the team was useful so that the player learns from his mistakes and grows as a person. The coach also made it clear that he is comfortable with the 29-year-old having so much possession.

“I mentioned earlier that apart from not playing football, he came back pretty well and that still holds true today“,” Reid said in early October. “When he was on the scout team, he did a good job in practice. Then he worked through it (and) was able to get into the game. We started him relatively slowly and then increased it, and he was able to handle both things. I think – and we'll see how the game goes – but I feel comfortable when he carries the ball.”

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Hunt was fired by Kansas City in his second year in the NFL after a video surfaced of him assaulting a woman, with the running back admitting he had not been honest with the team about the situation.

But five years later he got a second chance. Pacheco's broken fibula left the Chiefs without their starting running back just two weeks into the 2024 NFL season, paving the way for Hunt's return as a free agent. And So far, so good.