Red Gold & Bold - A KC Football Podcast

Only eight position players remain from the Chiefs 2021 roster. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, Chris Jones, Mike Danna and Nick Bolton.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss who the eight players are today that will still be on the Chiefs roster in 2029.- What we learned from the exercise.- Will Andy Reid be the Head Coach in '29?- Does Creed Humphrey get a third contract?- Is Josh Simmons the answer at LT?- Which WR makes the cut?- Is there a new Chris Jones on the DL?- Do the Chiefs invest in a CB?

The NFL schedule has been released. Did the Chiefs get the short end of the stick?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the entire Chiefs 2025 Schedule...- How does playing in Brazil affect Chiefs at Chargers?- Seven Primetime Games.- Is Thanksgiving and Christmas too much?- Week 8 for the Bye Week.- Most critical stretch of the season is...- Where the Chiefs can catch their breath is...- The Chiefs record will be...

What are the floor and ceiling for each of the Chiefs 2025 Draft Picks?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) use past Chiefs players to discuss the floor and ceiling for each of the Chiefs 2025 Draft Picks…- With his knee injury, how low is the floor on Josh Simmons?- Can Omarr Norman-Lott be a Pro Bowler as a situational pass rusher?- Does Ashton Gillotte get to 50 career sacks?- Is Nohl Williams capable of being a #1 Corner?- Does the ceiling on Jalen Royals include being a #1 WR?- Will Jeffrey Bassa be more than a special teams player?- How narrow can the comp be for Brassard Smith?

With the NFL Draft and the bulk of free agency behind us, which of the top teams in the AFC have made up ground on the Chiefs?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss how the draft and free agency have helped or hurt the AFC's best teams.- Has Sean Payton put enough around Bo Nix?- Are the Chargers ready to play Smash Mouth football?- Will the Raiders finally be able to score?- Can the Ravens finally take the next step?- Did the Bills find the answers on defense?- Have the Texans given CJ Stroud enough?- Did the Bengals even improve?- Should the Chiefs be Number-1 in the Power Rankings?

The Chiefs held their Rookie Mini-Camp last weekend. Did anyone flash?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are discuss the first look at the rookie class and more.- What are the biggest takeaways from the weekend?- How healthy did Josh Simmons look?- Did Jalen Royals look like he could fill in for Rashee Rice?- Does Nohl Williams have a nose for the ball?- Which UDFA has the best chance of making the team?- What are the three biggest needs for the Chiefs roster now?

What has to happen for the 2025 Draft to be considered a success for the Chiefs?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what draft success looks like for each of the Chiefs draft picks… - Does Josh Simmons have to be a Left Tackle? - How many sacks is acceptable from Norman-Lott?- When does Gillotte need to be a starter?- Should Nohl Williams take someone's job?- Can Jalen Royals break through a crowded WR room?- Is Jeffrey Bassa the replacement for Drue Tranquill?- Does Brashard Smith have to do more than return kicks?- Who wins the Mack Lee Hill award?

Most of the post-draft grades have been quite positive regarding the Chiefs draft class? Are they correct?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the Chiefs draft and much more…- Did the Chiefs reach for Omarr Norman-Lott?- Is Ashton Gillotte more than a rotation edge?- Were the Chiefs right to trade up for Nohl Williams?- Why was Jalen Royals still there in the 4th?- How do the Chiefs use Jeffrey Bossa?- What role will Brassard Smith have in the Chiefs backfield?- Knowing the draft results should FA have been different?- What's the real story with Shedeur Sanders?

Is the chance to solve the Left Tackle situation worth the risk the Chiefs took by selecting Josh Simmons?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Chiefs pick at #32 and all the biggest moves in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft.- Overall takeaway from the night?- Grading the Josh Simmons pick.- What to know about Simmons.- Chiefs trade down one spot with Philly.- Did the AFC West follow the Eagles blueprint?- Thoughts on the Browns/Jags trade.- Do the Rams play chess?- Where does Shedeur Sanders land now?- What's the plan for the Chiefs on Day 2 & Day 3?

Time for the Red Gold & Bold Mock Draft.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) alternate picks 1 to 30 by selecting who they think should be taken by each team...- Do any true first round talents make it to KC?- Where do the OT's land?- What top talent slides?- How man Defensive Lineman go before the Chiefs?- Is there a spot for the Chiefs to trade up?- Everyone makes the pick for the Chiefs at #31.

Chiefs GM, Brett Veach held is annual Draft Press Conference. What did we learn?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what was important and what wasn't...- How we would change our Mock Draft now?- Who are the 12/13 players Veach said are first round talents?- Will the Chiefs take a Left Tackle somewhere?- How likely is a trade up?- What about trading down?- Doesn't sound like Trey Smith will be signed any time soon!

There are 32 picks in the first round of the NFL Draft, but how many players are truly first round talents?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) give their list of "real" first round players and discuss how the Chiefs would react to them coming off the draft board.- How many real first rounders are there? - What positions don't have a first round talent?- Where might the Chiefs consider trading up?- How likely is a first round talent to fall to pick #31?- What would a trade up look like for the Chiefs?

With less than two weeks to go before the NFL Draft it's time to look at what the Chiefs ideal draft would look like.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) each give their ideal Chiefs Draft.- What we learned from doing the Mock Draft?- Is there an OT worth the #31 pick?- How many DL's can the Chiefs get in this deep class?- Where do the Chiefs take a Running Back?- What's the right time to take a Corner?- Will there be any surprises?

As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, it's time to take a look at the draft record of Brett Veach.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) breakdown the draft record of Brett Veach round by round...- Are the Chiefs getting enough from the first round?- Is the second round Veach's sweet spot?- Why the production falls off after the third round?- Is the fourth round any better than the rest?- Why the fifth round is Veach's worst?- So what does this analysis tell us about the future?

As the Chiefs prepare for the NFL draft they've attempted to address most of their needs, but were they successful?  What positions still need help?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com) discuss what the Chiefs need in 2025 and beyond... - Do the Chiefs have more needs than other teams?- Is Left Tackle tops on everyone's list?- How important is position value?- Does everyone have RB high on their list?- Where do the Chiefs have problems in 2026?- What position doesn't have a major need right now?

Sam McDowell FINALLY returned home from the NFL League Meetings to discuss what to make of the comments from Andy Reid and the rule changes that are coming in 2025?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about Rashee Rice, Isiah Pacheco, Travis Kelce and the new rules.- Would Rashee Rice have solved the Chiefs offensive problems in '24?- Is the return of Rice bigger than any WR that moved this offseason?- What to expect form Rice in '25?- Did Pacheco return too early last year?- Can he be a true #1 RB?- Will Travis Kelce have a better season in '25?- Tush Push, Replay, Touchbacks... what the NFL rule changes mean?

Even after losing the Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes is still hands down the consensus “Best Quarterback” in the NFL.  Who are the ten QB's that can stand in Mahomes way?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) rank the Quarterback challengers to Mahomes throan. - Which veteran QB's can take another step?- Jalen Hurts already has a Super Bowl win against Mahomes… how big does that loom?- Which QB's can break Mahomes records?- How important is the MVP award?⁃ What young QB's have the biggest upside?

The Chiefs are getting the band back together along the Defensive Line, bringing back Charles Omenihu and Mike Pennel.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest Chiefs Free Agent moves and what they mean for the 2025 Season.- Why was Charles Omenihu still available?- Did the Chiefs get a steal with Omenihu?- Mike Pennel returns as well.- How does the DL look now?- Is DL still the logical choice with the Chiefs 1st round pick?- Nick Bolton says it wasn't about the money.- Hollywood Brown says he's got unfinished business.- What grade do we give the Chiefs Offseason so far?- Which departing player will be the toughest to replace?

The Chiefs have continued to add to their roster by bringing back some familiar names along with some new ones.  What does it mean for the Chiefs draft needs? Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest signings and what they mean for the Chiefs approach to the 2025 NFL Draft. - Is Kareem Hunt enough to add to the RB Room?- Do the Chiefs draft a running back?- How much does JuJu Smith-Schuster have left?- What does Jerry Tillery bring to the DL?- Is Garner Minshew the best backup QB in the Mahomes era?- How do the Chiefs draft needs stack up now?⁃ Jared Allen finally makes the Hall of Fame!

After another down year statistically where does his legacy among the all-time great sit right now?  What about the future?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Patrick Mahomes place in history… - Where does Mahomes rank all-time right now?- How much did the Super Bowl loss affect his legacy?- What grade does Mahomes 2024 season get?- Will Mahomes ever reach the prolific numbers of the past?- Where does Mahomes need to evolve?- Have the Chiefs put enough around Mahomes?- What will Mahomes look like without Travis Kelce?- What should be expected for Mahomes next 8 seasons?⁃ Where will Mahomes rank all-time when his career is complete?

After a flurry of activity to begin Free Agency, have the Chiefs done enough to expect a return to glory for the offense?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what the Chiefs Free Agent moves add up to on offense and look ahead to what some of the signings mean for future Chiefs Free Agents.- Do the Chiefs moves = a Top 5 Offense?- What's left to do on offense?- How the Chiefs unlock an elite passing offense again?- Is the Offensive Line coming together?- What's a realistic expectation for the Chiefs receiving corps?- What the Jaycee Horn/Myles Garrett deals mean for McDuffie & Karlaftis?

The Chiefs give two years and $30-million to Jaylon Moore to be there Left Tackle. Did they get it right?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Chiefs start to Free Agency...- Is Jaylon Moore the answer at Left Tackle?- Could the Chiefs have swung a deal for Laremy Tunsil?- Nick Bolton is back!- Adding Kristian Fulton at CB and what it means for Trent McDuffie.- Trying it again with Hollywood Brown.- No charges filed against Xavier Worthy.- How Elijah Mitchell fits in the Chiefs backfield?- Will KC miss Tershawn Wharton, Justin Reid and the others leaving?

The other shoe drops on the Chiefs franchising Trey Smith when they trade Joe Thuney to the Bears for a 2026 fourth round pick.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about the decision to move on from one of the best offensive lineman in the league.- Was trading Thuney the right move?- Did the Chiefs get enough?- Is keeping Smith over Thuney the right decision?- Who plays Left Guard now?- Does this give Trey Smith leverage in contract negotiations?- How does this affect fixing Left Tackle?- Should the Chiefs have interest in DK Metcalf? Davante Adams?

Brett Veach said before the NFL Combine, the draft would be the Chiefs Free Agency.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what the Chiefs offseason is going to look like and how they ended up where they are now.- Are the Chiefs going to have to sit out Free Agnecy?- How many top contracts can the Chiefs carry?- What should be their approach moving forward?- Does the Super Bowl loss mean more than the other 19 games?- Is Nick Bolton going to be in great demand when Free Agency starts?- Will Justin Reid's next contract be bigger than his last?- Who looked like a fit for the Chiefs at the combine?- Brett Veach said Travis Kelce was ill for the Super Bowl.

The Chiefs have placed the Franchise Tag on Trey Smith. Travis Kelce wants to write a different ending to his career.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the huge ramifications to the Chiefs Salary Cap and Roster with the decision to tag Trey Smith and more.- Kelce's back! - Does his $19M cap number work?- Is "Franchising" Trey Smith the right move?- What does the return of Smith mean for the rest of the roster?- Reid says the Chiefs will look at all options at LT.- Is there a way to keep Nick Bolton?- The Chiefs want to keep Hollywood Brown.- Chiefs get a C-minus in the latest NFLPA Grades.

It's time to take a look back at what we got right and what we got wrong when we made our preseason predictions for everything with the 2024 Chiefs.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) go through the sometimes rewarding and sometimes painful exercise of reviewing what they thought would happen for the Chiefs.- Offensive Player of the Year.- Defensive Player of the Year.- Biggest Surprise!- Biggest Disappointment!- Chiefs Record.- Playoff Finish!- Bold and Daring Offensive Predictions.- Bold and Daring Defensive Predictions.

Looking back at our NFL Preseason predictions. How did we do and what can we learn?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) made predictions for everything in the 2024 NFL Season...- AFC Division Winners and Wild Cards.- NFL Division Winners and Wild Cards.- Playoff Predicitions.- Award Winners.- Bold and Daring Predictions.

Even though the Chiefs came within one game of pulling off the 3-Peat, there were more holes on the team than most people realized.  So what are the Chiefs priorities for the offseason?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) breakdown who should stay, who should go and how the Chiefs get better.- Who should the Chiefs try to keep?- Does KC have the money for Trey Smith?- Should they try to keep Hollywood Brown?- Can the Chiefs replace Justin Reid?- What will it take to keep Nick Bolton?- Did the Chiefs make a mistake resigning Chris Jones?- Ranking the Chiefs Top 5 needs this offseason.- Should the Chiefs follow the Eagles lead?

Was the Eagles dominating win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX already the end of the "Chiefs Dynasty"?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss if the lopsided loss to the Eagles is the final chapter in the Chiefs NFL supremacy.- Is this the end of the Chiefs Dynasty?- Was this the best 3-year run in NFL history?- How does this loss affect Mahomes legacy?- What does the win do for Jalen Hurts legacy?- Where does Hurts rank among today's best QB's?- Did we just watch Kelce's final game?- Do the Chiefs need to shake up the coaching staff?

The quest for a 3-Peat comes to a resounding end. Were the Eagles just a better team?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Chiefs disappointing end to the season.- Were the Eagles just better?- How much blame belongs with Mahomes?- Did Vic Fangio shutdown the Chiefs offense?- Was the Chiefs game plan the problem?- Was the Offensive Line more of a problem than we thought?- Were the WR's just not good enough- What blame does the Chiefs Defense deserve?

Some people say you can't pick against Patrick Mahomes while others say the Eagles are the better team. How do these two teams math-up?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) drill down on what really matters in Super Bowl LIX.- Could Jalen Hurts outplay Patrick Mahomes?- What's the plan for stopping Saquon Barkley?- Will Chris Jones make a major impact on this game?- Do the Chiefs have the answer for the Eagles DL?- Can the Chiefs WR's win against the Eagles DB's?- Which Defensive Coordinator has the bigger challenge?- What under the radar player steps up in this Super Bowl?- What does a Philly win look like?- What does a Chiefs win look like?- Keys to the Game.- Predictions.

Now just days away from Super Bowl LIX and the Chiefs chance at history, it's time to start breaking down the game on the field.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking Super Bowl and whether the Chiefs should have interest in a trade for Myles Garrett or Cooper Kupp?- Sam's reaction to the opening night media circus.- Should the Chiefs have interest in Myles Garrett?- What about Cooper Kupp?- Was DeAndre Hopkins worth a 4th round pick?- Do we believe Kelce has no plans to retire?- Can the Eagles win without a big day from Saquon Barkley?- How big is the Chiefs advantage at Quarterback?- Can Jalen Hurts carry the Eagles if necessary?- What should the plan be to cover AJ Brown and Devonta Smith?

The Chiefs are just one win away from becoming the first team to win three straight Super Bowls. Where would the Chiefs rank all-time if they can pull it off?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the biggest questions surrounding the Super Bowl. - Does the 3-Peat talk present a challenge for the Chiefs?- Where does this team rank all-time if they 3-Peat?- Are the Eagles the toughest opponent the Chiefs have faced?- Can Xavier Worthy continue to lead the Chiefs WR's?- Which Travis Kelce will we see in the Super Bowl?- Will DeAndre Hopkins make an impact?- Can the Chiefs stop the Eagles running game?- How does Jaylen Watson change the Defense?

The Kansas City Chiefs saved their highest point total of the season for the AFC Championship Game and are now headed back to the Super Bowl.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Chiefs AFC Championship win...- Mahomes led KC to its highest point total of the year.- How much credit goes to Reid and Nagy?- Takeaways from the Bills final drive.- Anyone think Allen and Lamar have closed the gap to Mahomes?- How Bills fans should view Josh Allen today.- What impact the Christian Benford injury had on the game?- Spagnuolo wins on short yardage downs.- Did the Refs get it right on the Bills 4th-Down QB sneak?

The Chiefs and Bills meet again in the AFC Championship Game. Will this one be any different from the first meeting earlier this year won by the Bills?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the matchup from every angle...- Which team has to play up to win? - Is the AFC Championship really the Super Bowl?- Who's the better QB?- What does Mahomes have to do to win?- Can Kelce repeat last week's performance?- Is Thuney at LT still the best plan?- What does Josh Allen have to do for the Bills to win?- Can the Chiefs stop the Bills running game?- Keys to the game.- Predictions!

It wasn't always pretty but the Chiefs are headed to their 7th consecutive AFC Championship Game. What are the biggest takeaways from the Chiefs 23-14 win over the Texans?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) lay out the biggest takeaways from the Chiefs latest playoff win. - Mahomes draws two more Personal Foul Penalties.- Has the Chiefs Offense regressed?- Playoff Kelce shines again!- Where was Hollywood Brown on Saturday?- Should Kareem Hunt be the starter?- The Offensive Line struggles again.- Is Harrison Butker back?- The Pass Rush dominates...- The Run Defense doesn't!- Is the Better Team coming to KC?

The Divisional Playoffs are here. It's been 24 days since the Chiefs tried to win a football game. What are the keys to another victory over the Houston Texans?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what will matter in the Chiefs game with the Texans... - Sean Payton felt real good about their next game (Chiefs)!- What are the keys for the Chiefs Defense?- Nico Collins priority number one?- Can Houston win without Joe Mixon?- Does Chris Jones need to be a force this time?- What does Jaylen Watson back mean for the Defense?- Will Mahomes raise his game for the playoffs?- What are the keys for the Chiefs Offense?- What's the WR rotation now?- Final word on Left Tackle.- Bills/Ravens Predictions!- Chiefs/Texans Predictions!

All of the higher AFC seeds advanced on "Super" Wild Card Weekend. What does it all mean for the Chiefs run at a third straight Super Bowl?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down...- Who impressed the most on Wild Card Weekend?- Bigger threat... Bills or Ravens?- Bills crush the Broncos.- Ravens abuse the Steelers.- Texans pound the Chargers.- What to make of the Broncos/Chargers AFC West future now?- Which QB presents the biggest challenge?- How many teams can actually win the Super Bowl?- Do the 7-Seeds present a threat?

Both of the Chiefs Coordinators are interviewing for Head Coaching jobs. What would losing Steve Spagnuolo and Matt Nagy mean for the Chiefs?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Spags and Nagy talking to the Jets, Raiders and Jags. Plus...- How much would losing Spagnuolo or Nagy hurt the Chiefs?- Ast. GM Mike Borgonzi interviews with the Jets as well.- The biggest threat to the Chiefs getting to the Super Bowl is who?- Have the other AFC QB's closed the gap on Mahomes?- Breaking down the Chiefs 4 possible opponents.- Predictions for this weekend's games.- Super Bowl Predictions.

The final score was ugly but did anything matter in the Chief's 38-0 loss to the Broncos?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a closer look at the ugly performance in Denver...- Were there any positives for the Chiefs?- Do the Chiefs have a depth problem?- Can KC win a Playoff Game with Wentz?- What did we learn about the Offensive Line's future?- Measuring the Chiefs CB2.- Is Brock Bowers the new Travis Kelce?- Will Kelce again pick up the pace for the playoffs?- What to make of Tyreek Hill's latest drama

The Chiefs game Sunday at the Broncos is the only game over 24 days before KC takes the field in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Who should play and how long?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Chiefs and Broncos and much more...- Pros and Cons of 24 days off.- Who we want to see play Sunday?- Who needs to play?- Expectations for Carson Wentz are...- Chiefs land 5 players in the Pro Bowl!- What other teams should fans be rooting for Sunday?- Predictions for Chiefs at Broncos.

The Chiefs have won 15 games in a season for the first time in franchise history and won in Pittsburgh by the biggest margin of the season.  Is it time for the rest of the league to admit the Chiefs are back on top? Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Chiefs Christmas Day dominance of the Steelers. - Are the Chiefs again the league's best team?- Is the offense fixed?- Can Xavier Worthy be the go-to guy?- Should Joe Thuney be the starting LT moving forward?- Is the Run Game a problem?- Why the defense thrived without Chris Jones.- 3rd straight game with multiple Takeaways.- Kelce sets a bundle of records!

The Chiefs finally got to debut their biggest Free Agent acquisition, Hollywood Brown.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) breakdown the Chiefs win over the Texans and look ahead to a quick turnaround at Pittsburgh.- Reaction to Hollywood Brown's Chiefs debut.- Is Xavier Worthy becoming a major weapon?- How should the Chiefs split the RB carries?- What to make of the Offensive Line now?- Can the Chiefs count on their defense to win games?- Chris Jones leaves with a calf injury.- Playing 3 games in 11 days.- Keys to a Chiefs win in Pittsburgh.- Predictions for Chiefs at Steelers!

Patrick Mahomes was not mentioned on Thursday's Injury Report setting the scene for him to play Saturday against the Texans. Is this the right way to handle the most important player in the NFL?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) set the scene for the Chiefs Week 16 game vs. the Texans.- Is playing Mahomes the right decision?- Do the Chiefs need to adjust their offense to protect Mahomes?- Can Joe Thuney and the OL handle the Texans pass rush?- Hollywood Brown is expected to play!- Can the Chiefs exploit the Texans shaky interior OL?- What problems does the Houston offense present?- How does C.J. Stroud measure up to Patrick Mahomes?- Is this a must win for the Chiefs to get the #1 Seed?- Keys to the game.- Predictions for the game.

The Chief win by two touchdowns in Cleveland but may have lost the war with Mahomes going down with another ankle injury.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down another win that came with all kinds of questions for the Chiefs to continue to try and answer.- Should the Chiefs feel better or worse about themselves?- How to handle the Mahomes injury?- Was it a mistake to go for it on 4th down when Mahomes was hurt?- Is Thuney the best option at Left Tackle moving foward?- Encouraged by the defensive performance?- Can the Chiefs keep takeaways coming?- What to take away from Clyde Edwards-Helaire's tenure in KC?

The Chiefs haven't been able to put a team away for months, so why should anyone think Sunday's game at Cleveland will be anything but a nail-biter?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Chiefs and Browns...- How concerned should the Chiefs be with the Browns?- What does Left Tackle look like this week?- Can the Chiefs slow down Myles Garrett?- Will KC make the run a priority on offense this week?- Is more "hurry up" offense the answer for the Chiefs?- Are the Secndary problems bigger than CB2?- With Belichick gone to college is Andy Reid ready to break the Win Record?- Keys to the game.- Predictions!

The Chiefs find a way to win ANOTHER close game. Can this continue?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest last second win for the Chiefs.- Should Chiefs fans feel better, worse of the same about this team?- Can the Offensive Line be fixed?- Is Andy Reid's play-calling an underrated part of the problem?- Will the return of Hollywood Brown make a difference?- Is the Defense actually the Chiefs biggest problem?- Can Steven Nelson help the Chiefs Secondary?- When is it time to admit the Chiefs just are what they are?

Chiefs and Chargers on Sunday Night Football. Are the Chargers ready to challenge the Chiefs for the title of "Best in the West"?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether the Chargers are ready to challenge the Chiefs for the top spot in the AFC West right now or in the near future. Plus...- Are the Broncos ready to challenge the Chiefs?- Is Matt Nagy a problem?- Will the Chiefs grab the AFC's #1 Seed?- Can the Chiefs win playoff games?- Worthy over McConkey, did the Chiefs make the right choice?- Keys for the Chiefs Offense on Sunday Night!- Keys for the Chiefs Defense on Sunday Night!- Predictions for the Chiefs and Chargers.

The Chiefs have made a habit of winning close games. How much of their success is just plain luck?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether the Chiefs are about ready to see their luck run out or take the next step and start winning comfortably?- How much of the Chiefs success is just luck?- Are the Chiefs any better this year than last?- Where is the Defense's biggest problem?- What part of the Chiefs offensive struggles are the Left Tackle?- Was punting on 4th - 2 late in the game the right call for Reid?- Did the Chiefs run it enough?- Why is Marquez Valdes-Scantling succeeding in New Orleans?

The Chiefs won with a "Walk Off" field goal but seemed to need a pep talk from Andy Reid post game.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the good and bad form the Chiefs win over the Panthers...- Should be encouraged or discouraged after this one?- Offense improved, what's the ceiling now?- Is DJ Humphries the answer at Left Tackle?- Can the defense be fixed now?- Will Charles Omenihu solve the Pass Rush problems?- What happened to the Chiefs secondary?- Can the Raiders ruin another holiday this year?- Predictions for Friday's game!

When it is all said and done, what will the AFC Playoff Bracket look like?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) layout how they expect the AFC Playoff seedings to look at the end of the regular season and what are the keys to KC at Carolina?- Can the Chiefs hold on to the #1 Seed?- How many losses are left for the Bills?- Do the Steelers hold off the Ravens?- Will the Chargers threaten the Chiefs in the AFC West?- Are the Broncos really a Playoff team?- Will the Bengals still make the playoffs?- Key matchups for KC at Carolina.- Chiefs Offensive and Defensive Keys to the Game are...- Predictions for KC at Carolina!

The quest for an undefeated season comes to an end, but is that a good thing for the Kansas City Chiefs?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Chiefs loss in Buffalo...- Biggest takeaway from Sunday's loss is...- Is the end of the undefeated streak a good thing?- Can the offense improve this season?- Has the defense been exposed?- Quiet day for Travis Kelce and DeAndre Hopkins!- Xavier Worthy, the good and the bad!- Where do the Chiefs rank among the NFL's best teams now?