Red Gold & Bold - A KC Football Podcast

The Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie for four draft picks. Was this the right move 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) break down the trade and what it means for the Chiefs in Free Agency and the Draft. - Reaction to the deal. - Did the Chiefs get enough for McDuffie? - What was the market for the All Pro Corner? - Who got the better end of the deal? - Why can the Rams afford McDuffie and the Chiefs can’t? - Is this the new “Norm” for the Chiefs? - What does the Secondary look like now? ⁃ How will this affect the Draft and Free Agency?

Free Agency is right around the corner and the Chiefs are already rumored to be chasing a high dollar target. 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 discussing the rumors around the Chiefs, the depth of Free Agency and where the Chiefs might have a match? - Do the Rams want Trent McDuffie? - Breece Hall getting the Franchise Tag means… - Should David Montgomery have been a target for KC? - How the Free Agent RB’s measure up? - What does Jeremiyah Love’s 4.36 mean? - Should the Chiefs have interest in Rasheed Walker? - Are the Chiefs worried about Josh Simmons? - Is there a Wide Receiver that makes sense? - Can the Chiefs find help for the D-Line? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

Rueben Bain has very short arms and the Chiefs come up short on the NFLPA team report cards. 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 Bain’s measurements, NFL PA Report Card and troubled WR’s. - What sub 31-inch arms mean to Bain’s fvalue? - Is Bain worth the 9th pick in the draft? - Could another DE be a better fit? - Where else could the Chiefs look at #9? - Better but still not good on the NFL PA Team Report Card. - Andy Reid comments on Tyreek Hill. - What the Rashee Rice lawsuit means to the Chiefs? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

The NFL has arrived in Indianapolis for the Combine and with it Chiefs GM, Brett Veach and Head Coach, Andy Reid took questions. What to make of their comments on Travis Kelce, Trent McDuffie, the Salary Cap and 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… - Where does it sit with the Chiefs and Kelce? - What’s the outcome for the Chiefs and McDuffie? - Who can the Chiefs sign out of Jaylen Watson, Bryan Cook and Leo Chenal? - What to do with the $60M in convertible bonuses on the Chiefs roster? - Explosive runs! ⁃ Mike Danna’s gone, what’s the hold up with Jawaan Taylor?

Last episode we broke down the Offense position by position. This episode we look at the defensive side of the ball. 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 each position group using a scale of 1 (best case) to 10 (worst case), to determine where the Chiefs Defense needs attention this offseason. - Really thin at Defensive Tackle! - After Karlaftis, there’s not much at DE. - The linebackers should still be solid. - Corner looks good with McDuffie, without? - Safety is a problem! ⁃ Conclusions.

With Free Agency right around the corner it’s time to take a look at where the Chiefs stack up on Offense, position by position. 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 each position group using a scale of 1 (best case) to 10 (worst case), to determine where the Chiefs have their biggest problems. - Can QB be anything but a 1 with Mahomes? - With only two RB’s on the roster it’s got to be a 10, right? - WR is a bigger problem than you think? - Some disagreement on Tight End. - The Tackles are pretty sound. - Interior OL is rock solid. ⁃ How much did Butler’s struggles bring the Specialists down?

The Chiefs have 22 Unrestricted Free Agents. Looking at the “Over the Cap” valuations, are they worth it? 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 value of each player and whether the Chiefs should or could sign them. - Is Travis Kelce still worth it? - Will too many teams be interested in Tyquan Thornton? - Will Isiah Pacheco make a 53? - Is there a way to sign Jaylen Watson? - What is Bryan Cook worth? ⁃ Leo Chenal will be popular on the market.

The Seattle Seahawks won their second Super Bowl with a strong running game, great defense and a young Head Coach. What can the Chiefs take from the Seahawks performance? 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 lessons the Chiefs should learn from Seattle’s Championship. - Does the road to the Super Bowl go through New England in the AFC? - The biggest takeaways are… - Do the oddsmakers have it right for 2026? - Will parity rule the day again in ’26? - Is Andy Reid’s age a factor? - Can the Chiefs afford a Running Back in Free Agency? - Do the Chiefs need to be open to a different kind of pass rusher? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

With Super Bowl Sunday just a couple days away, we as the question how long until the Chiefs are back in 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) discuss… - How far are the Chiefs from returning to the Super Bowl? - Should the Chiefs look to Jeff Stoutland? - Zero black coaches were hired in this cycle. - Does the rise of Sam Darnold mean middle class QB’s are the way to go? - Keys to the Super Bowl. - Predictions! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

With the Super Bowl days away we take a look at how the Chiefs measure up position by position against the Seahawks and Patriots and discuss Matt Nagy landing as the OC for John Harbaugh and the Giants. 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 which positions the Chiefs are worse, the same or better than the Super Bowl teams. - Matt Nagy lands the OC gig with the Giants. - How much better is Mahomes? - Running Back’s not close. - How far back are the Receivers? - Plenty of money in the Offensive Line. - The Defensive Line is a problem. - Linebacker is a strength. - The Secondary measures up. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

Eric Bieniemy is in as the Offensive Coordinator and Patrick Mahomes is progressing well in his rehab. Does this add up to an improved offense for the Chiefs in ’26? 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 takeaways are from the recent media sessions with Bieniemy, Mahomes and Andy Reid… - How long Reid will wait to enter the Hall of Fame? - What Bieniemy will bring with him from Chicago? - How will Bieniemy be different this time around? - Should confidence in the offense be improved? - How far behind is the Chiefs Offense? - What are reasonable expectations for ’26? - How important is the draft in turning the offense around? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

Andy Reid held a press conference on Monday to discuss the hiring of Eric Bieniemy, or was it to promote Matt Nagy? 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 Andy Reid’s comments on Monday and what to take away from Matt Nagy still being on the market. - What was the purpose of Reid’s Press Conference? - Why the Chiefs didn’t interview anyone else for OC? - How is this anything but the Same Old… Same Old? - What are the warning signs it’s time for a change? ⁃ What hiring Joe Brady and Mike McCarthy means for the AFC?

The NFL has reached the Conference Championship weekend. Of the Final Four teams, what one player would the Chiefs want most from each team’s roster? 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) decide which players from the remaining playoff teams the Chiefs could use most and discuss the coaching hires from around the AFC. - What player from each team could the Chiefs use most? - Are the Broncos set to rule the AFC West moving forward? - Will the Pats now be the team to beat in the AFC? - What was Terry Pegula thinking? - Should the Chiefs celebrate the Ravens hiring a defensive Head Coach? - Is Mike McDaniel the missing piece for the Chargers? The Bills? - Eric Bieniemy fixes how many of the reasons the Chiefs missed the playoffs? - Predictions for the Championship Games! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

Eric Bieniemy is set to return to the Chiefs as the Offensive Coordinator. Is this the right move 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 Bieniemy brings to the Chiefs and what success looks like for him. - Does Eric Bieniemy’s return mean its status quo for the offense? - What makes this move a success? - Matt Nagy won’t be the Head Coach in Tennessee. - Chad O’Shea the next WR Coach? - Josh Allen’s not in Mahomes class, it’s official? - Did the Bills get it right firing Sean McDermott? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

Mahomes spoke to the media for the first time since tearing up his knee. Rehab, the offense, Matt Nagy and a new Offensive Coordinator were all on the table. 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) react to the first conversation with Mahomes since his injury. - Mahomes reaction to the injury. - Fear that Mahomes rushes the rehab? - Did Mahomes admit the Chiefs are predictable? - What Mahomes would want in a new Offensive Coordinator? - Mahomes on Matt Nagy. - Could Mahomes get sideways with the Chiefs? - Value of the offseason work for Mahomes. - Watching the Playoffs is what type of motivation? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

What are the 15 biggest reasons the Chiefs are watching this year’s playoffs on TV? 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 a 5-round draft to each give their biggest reasons for the Chiefs missing the playoffs. - Where were the Stars? - 4th Quarter collapses! - Rashee Rice got himself suspended. - Stale Offensse! - Where's was the running game? - No playmakers! - Not enough pass rush. - Mahomes throws the Pick-6 in Jacksonville. ⁃ Kelce turns a TD catch into an INT going the other way.

For the first time since the end of the 2014 season the Chiefs find themselves out of the playoffs. So what can they learn from each of the seven teams that did make the AFC Playoffs? 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 list the biggest thing the Chiefs should take from each of the seven AFC Playoff Teams… - Denver Broncos - New England Patriots - Jacksonville Jaguars - Pittsburgh Steelers - Houston Texans - Buffalo Bills - Los Angeles Chargers 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

After another loss the Chiefs can only look to the future. Does that future include Travis Kelce? How much of the Coaching Staff still fits moving forward? 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) wrap up the ’26 season and what to learn from it. - The offense was a disaster without Patrick Mahomes. - Offensive problems scheme or talent? - Did the Youth show anything? - Travis Kelce… then, now and what’s next? - Andy Reid’s comments this week. - Coaching staff changes? - What the Chiefs can learn from John Harbaugh’s exit. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

The Chiefs will have a top-10 pick with a loss in Vegas, but the Raiders have the number-1 pick at stake. Can the Chiefs actually out-tank the Raiders? 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) preview the Chiefs at Raiders… - Which team has more at stake? - Will even more youth be served by the Chiefs? - Does Spags change his approach? - Which players are playing their final game for the Chiefs? - Is this Matt Nagy’s last game with the Chiefs? - Dominating the AFC West is done! - Keys to the Game. - Predictions! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

Andy Reid said Monday he plans to be back in 2026. Was this ever in doubt? 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 Andy Reid’s comments and look back on the Christmas Day loss to the Broncos. - Andy Reid plans to return in ’26. - Was Reid’s return ever in doubt? - Has Chris Oladokun earned the #2 QB job? - What’s the plan for Brashard Smith? - Xavier Worthy doesn’t catch one ball! - The makeshift O-Line allows just one sack! - No McDuffie, no problem again for the secondary. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552