EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 35 MIN
Chiefs’ 2026 Outlook | Raiders Reality Check — Coach & Company
from Before My Head Explodes with Vince Russo · host Bleav
NFL preseason is back, and The Coach and Mikey P begin by separating the fun of August football from what it can actually tell us about September. They discuss the Cleveland quarterback picture, whether preseason performances matter for roster hopefuls, and the early Rams chatter around Aaron Donald as the regular season approaches. The Weekend Rewind moves from the Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark conversation to golf, where Scottie Scheffler’s eight-stroke FedEx St. Jude Championship win reignites the debate about the game’s most dominant player. The show then turns to the AFC West, examining the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders, with a close look at Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, Maxx Crosby, Brock Bowers, and Ashton Jeanty. The episode closes with the latest preseason running-back news, including the Jeremiyah Love ankle-injury update, before The Coach and Mikey P debate how NFL teams should divide carries to protect star backs and extend careers. Timestamp Topic 00:02 NFL preseason Week 1 is in the books: expectations, evaluations, and why August football still matters. 02:17 Jacksonville’s preseason win, Cleveland’s quarterback competition, and what stood out from Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. 04:42 Chiefs preseason observations, quarterback depth, and why teams may protect their veterans in August. 06:25 Rams outlook and the possibility of an Aaron Donald return. 10:12 Weekend Rewind: Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and the Atlanta–Indiana overtime conversation. 14:44 Scottie Scheffler’s FedEx St. Jude dominance, Player of the Year talk, and why top golfers should show up for fans. 20:27 AFC West preview begins: Kansas City Chiefs outlook, Mahomes’ health, Kenneth Walker, and Travis Kelce’s 2026 motivation. 26:39 Las Vegas Raiders reality check: Kirk Cousins versus Fernando Mendoza, Maxx Crosby, and building around a young offense. 30:27 Late NFL news: Breece Hall, Jeremiyah Love, and the best way to manage elite running-back workloads. 35:01 Closing thoughts and the Coach & Company sign-off. BTT Studios delivers the best in sports, entertainment, and culture. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@watchbttsports Instagram: @watchbttsports Twitter/X: @watchbttsports #BTTStudios #Podcast #Sports #Entertainment Supplemental Sources The links above are provided as companion resources for the stories discussed during the episode. The PGA TOUR’s official recap confirms Scheffler’s eight-stroke win at the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship, his 21st TOUR title. The remaining sources direct listeners to the relevant official league or club coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Coach and Mikey P kick off the AFC West countdown by sizing up the Chiefs’ road back to contention and debating how quickly the Raiders should turn to Fernando Mendoza. They also hit NFL preseason takeaways, the Angel Reese–Caitlin Clark moment, Scottie Scheffler’s dominant FedEx St. Jude win, and late running-back injury news.
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