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Analyzing the Chiefs win over the Jaguars, from Patrick Mahomes’ ankle to stunning Sammy Watkins Sep 09, 2019

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The A-Team of Blair Kerkhoff, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell sit down after the Chiefs’ decisive 40-26 win over the Jaguars Sunday to discuss what they saw and heard afterward.

It was mostly good. Patrick Mahomes even joked about his unsuccessful no-look pass.

This conversation was originally recorded as a Facebook Live video for the Red Zone Extra Facebook page.

Read the stories we discussed:

Chiefs report card: Season opener vs. Jaguars merits A’s nearly across the board: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234856632.html

After giving Chiefs fans a scare, Patrick Mahomes shows he’s as much grit as flash: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article234858647.html

Why Chiefs receiver Sammy Watkins’ career day could be a sign of things to come: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234857387.html

The new Chiefs defense passes first test with room to improve: ‘It felt dope, man’: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article234860037.html

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Tyreek Hill’s new $54M deal with Chiefs, a big college weekend, and a fond farewell Sep 06, 2019

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Wide receiver Tyreek Hill signed a 3-year, $54 million contract extension on Friday and we’re here to talk about it. What does it mean for the Chiefs, Hill and the team’s future?

It’s also a big weekend of college football for Kansas State and Kansas, coming off victories, and Mizzou, looking to right the ship after a wayward season debut. We talk to each beat writer about what they're expecting this weekend.

And we bid farewell to Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor, who is heading east for a new venture after covering one of the most successful seasons in Chiefs’ history.

Read the stories we discussed:

Tyreek Hill, Chiefs agree to a three-year deal worth $54 million: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234791862.html

K-State Q&A: Chris Klieman’s debut, John Holcombe and undefeated Big 12 football: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article234778017.html

KU’s best playmaker returns this week: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article234641047.html

Missouri’s offense has no problem passing against Wyoming. Can it get the run game going?: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article234710237.html

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Chiefs opener against Jacksonville Jaguars: players, score predictions and more Sep 05, 2019

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Countdown to the Chiefs opener is just four days, and three-quarters of the A-team gathered at Big O Tires in Overland Park to break down Sunday’s contest at Jacksonville.

The Jaguars were the only team that prevented Patrick Mahomes from throwing a touchdown pass last season. Does history repeat itself? What will the final score be? Plus, there’s agreement when it comes to guessing the Chiefs final record this season.

Read the stories we discussed:

Why reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes will be a better quarterback this season: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article234713622.html

Tremon Smith is back with the Chiefs defense after a stint with the offense...for now: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234722707.html

Patrick Mahomes stars in new commercials for State Farm, Madden: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article234741502.html

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All the news: Chiefs ready to charge; Mizzou Tigers in misery; and the Royals' Soler power Sep 04, 2019

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This busy show begins with the Chiefs and thoughts on what impact quarterback Jared Goff’s new $134 million deal with the Rams would have on Patrick Mahomes' future.

From media day, Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid look ahead to the season opener on Sunday at Jacksonville.

We invite Mizzou beat writer Alex Schiffer to tell us briefly what went wrong for Missouri in the Tigers’ lid-lifter (more on that later this week).

And we hear from the Royals' new single season home run king: Jorge Soler. Did he feel nervous chasing the record that was held by Mike Moustakas?

Read the stories we discussed:

ESPN's 'Body Issue': http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/27400369/the-body-issue#!

Peter King dips into last year’s conference title games for his Super Bowl picks: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234646187.html

What’s the state of Missouri’s defense heading into West Virginia on Saturday?: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article234682132.html

Jorge Soler’s record-setting season shows Royals recognized elite power potential: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article234704637.html

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Will Patrick Mahomes throw over 40 touchdowns this season? An over/under look at the Chiefs Sep 03, 2019

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As the Chiefs season opener approaches, Star columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger project the success of the team, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the defense and other aspects of the Chiefs’ season.

Will this be the best in team history? Or do the Chiefs take a step back after their AFC Championship Game appearance? Sam and Vahe join host Blair Kerkhoff to break down the Chiefs’ measurables.

The crew also take a glance back at college football opening weekend, which brought misery and glory to the local teams.

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Mellinger Minutes: Chiefs’ predictions, new KC Royals owner John Sherman and more: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article234640032.html

LeSean McCoy finds his home with Big Red and Chiefs: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234649162.html

Grading Missouri’s 37-31 loss to Wyoming and looking ahead to West Virginia: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article234621172.html

A head nod, heave and hurricane: How Carter Stanley helped Les Miles to first KU win: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article234589907.html

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How do the Chiefs work LeSean McCoy into running back rotation? Sep 02, 2019

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The Chiefs didn’t pull many surprises when cutting their roster to 53 players on Saturday. But the team made news late that evening when it came to terms with running back LeSean McCoy. Andy Reid is reunited with his former Philadelphia Eagles standout who spent the previous four years with the Buffalo Bills. How will the 31-year-old McCoy be used by the Chiefs, who have Damien Williams, Darrel Williams and Darwin Thompson on the roster? Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor stops by to talk about the newest Chief.

Read the stories we discussed:

Chiefs sign LeSean McCoy to 1-year, $4 million deal, per source - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234611182.html

Chiefs announce six practice squad signings, other transactions - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234621272.html

Chiefs set 53-man roster, but expect more moves before Jacksonville season-opener - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234601687.html

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The Chiefs preseason is over. Now roster trimming begins Aug 30, 2019

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The Chiefs lost to the Green Bay Packers 27-20 in the final preseason game on Thursday night at Lambeau Field. As expected, the starters didn’t play, but there was plenty to talk about afterwards, mostly about the roster decisions the Chiefs and other NFL teams must make to trim rosters from 90 to 53 by Saturday afternoon. Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor and columnist Sam Mellinger join SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff in a Jeep motoring down I-43 in Wisconsin breaking down the game and the decisions.

Read the stories we discussed:

Chiefs send message to bubble players in final preseason game ahead of roster cuts - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234527197.html

Sam Mellinger: The next time we see the Chiefs it’s the season opener. Here’s a preseason assessment - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article234530297.html

Jeremiah Attaochu played like he belongs on the Chiefs’ roster - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234540187.html

Announcers hot mic in Chiefs preseason game catches critical comment about a player - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article234536587.html

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Royals earth rumbles with possible ownership change. And the end of 4 NFL preseason games? Aug 28, 2019

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The Royals could have new ownership before the end of the calendar year. John Sherman, a Kansas Citian and minority investor of the Cleveland Indians, has emerged as the successor to David Glass. What does this mean for the Royals and the prospect of a downtown stadium? Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian join host Blair Kerkhoff to discuss this next major chapter in Kansas City Royals history on today’s podcast.

Read the stories we discussed:

Sam Mellinger: The Royals are for sale, and that’s a good thing for Kansas City - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article234453167.html

Royals owner David Glass is in talks to sell team to group led by Kansas Citian - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article234449312.html

Potential Royals owner John Sherman: ‘the kind of guy who would pour himself into it’ - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article234451357.html

Mizzou will return to Arrowhead to play Arkansas on Thanksgiving weekend - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article234435927.html

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Why the Chiefs hope they don’t have to use their newest player Aug 28, 2019

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The A-Team of Brooke Pryor, Vahe Gregorian, Sam Mellinger and Blair Kerkhoff gathered at Big O Tires in Independence to talk all things Chiefs, starting with the newest player, quarterback Matt Moore. If he gets on the field in anything other than a Chiefs blowout that’s not good news for the Chiefs. Also, is Patrick Mahomes being over-exposed?

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Chiefs sign former Dolphin Matt Moore after backup QB Chad Henne goes down - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234388867.html

When Patrick Mahomes goes out these days, planning and caution are the keys - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234239212.html

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Chiefs preseason injuries pile up. And projecting Mizzou, K-State, KU football seasons Aug 26, 2019

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The Chiefs provided injury information Monday on wide receiver Marcus Kemp and defensive lineman Breeland Speaks who were hurt in the previous week’s preseason game, but the latest update was a stunner. Backup quarterback Chad Henne suffered a fractured ankle in Saturday’s game. The Chiefs acted quickly and will sign veteran backup Matt Moore. Also, college beat writers Alex Schiffer (Mizzou), Kellis Robinett (K-State) and Jesse Newell project (KU) a final record for their teams this season. Hint: the range is wide.

Read the stories we discussed:

Chiefs to sign former Dolphin Matt Moore after backup QB Chad Henne goes down - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234388867.html

Five bold predictions and game-by-game picks for Mizzou’s football season - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article234236862.html

Five bold predictions and game-by-game picks for K-State’s football season - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article234084812.html

Five bold predictions and game-by-game picks for KU’s football season - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article234261822.html

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