Walker is a pending free agent, and his price might just be a little too high for him to stay in Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks have a big decision to make regarding Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker.
With Walker set to hit the free-agent market, the Seahawks, in an ideal world, wouldn't even let Kenneth make it there.
If he did, a bidding war would ensue, and we aren't sure the Seahawks want that, because the price will go up substantially.
But due to Walker's performance across the regular season and then the playoffs, he might have already priced himself out of a Seattle stay.
With Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams being the first to agree to a deal, with a three-year $24 million deal being announced, what that does for Walker is interesting.
Make no mistake about it. Walker's contract talks will be far beyond $8 million per season.
ESPN's Bill Barnwell thinks one team will pursue Walker in free agency, and his projected APY could signal Kenneth's time in Seattle is over.
"Walker is the most notable name in this mix after winning Super Bowl MVP," Barnwell wrote. "Teams are going to be able to talk themselves both into and out of the Seahawks RB. Walker's success on this second contract is going to come down to a handful of potential big plays each year.
"If those runs go for 12 yards, Walker's going to be underwhelming relative to other veteran backs who offer more consistency and a wider range of skills. If those runs go for 30 or 40 yards, though, Walker's going to put together a 1,400-yard season and make it to the Pro Bowl. Some team is going to take that bet."
Projected average annual salary: $8-12 million.
There is a distinct possibility that Walker gets James Cook-level money of $12 million per season, and you could even make the case that he could get more.
After all, his stock has never been higher, and he is the Super Bowl MVP, something his agent will no doubt bring to the negotiation table.
Anything under $10 million per season, I don't see happening, and it is nearly at the point where Walker can name his price. Some teams will be willing to fork out the necessary funds to secure his signature.
I'm just not sure it will be Seattle.