Kansas City Chiefs Finally Name Their Starting RB For The 2019 Season

May 31, 2019, 11:33am EST (Updated: October 19, 2022, 4:51pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

There will be no running back by committee for the Kansas City Chiefs.

On Thursday, Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy announced that Damien Williams will be the full-time starter at the RB position.

“Damien Williams is our starter. We expect him to excel in that role,” Bienemy said, via Brandon Kiley of 610 Sports in Kansas City.

Eric Bieniemy: "Damien Williams is our starter. We expect him to excel in that role." #Chiefs
— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) May 30, 2019

No running back by committee for Chiefs. Damien Williams is their starter:https://t.co/nnQibNxeGh
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 31, 2019

In just three games last season, Williams rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns while catching 14 passes and another touchdown.

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He then took his game to another level by posting 129 yards rushing & a touchdown against the Colts and recording three total touchdowns against the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.

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He definitely earned this with his play on the field.