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Kareem Hunt Has Potential to Be Best Chiefs RB in History, Larry Johnson Says

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Kansas City Chiefs rookie Kareem Hunt has received high praise from former NFL running back Larry Johnson after his 246-yard, three-touchdown performance against the New England Patriots on Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Speaking to TMZ Sports, Johnson said Hunt has the potential to become the best running back in Chiefs history and didn't stop there.

"I could see this kid, really, 1,000 yards rushing, 1,000 yards receiving, and he'd be the Rookie of the Year," Johnson said. "I can see that for him because the offense is clicking.