CHIEFS SQUAD SHOW: Patrick Mahomes’ Preseason Streak SNAPPED; Is Kansas City BUILT to WIN NOW?

from Locked On Chiefs - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Chiefs · host Aaron Ladd, Darren Smith, JC Pearson, Chris Clark

Aaron Ladd, J.C. Pearson, Darren Smith, and Chris Clark scrutinize final roster cutdowns, Josh Simmons’ ongoing injury saga, and the future of L’Jarius Sneed in the Chiefs’ secondary. Insightful debate covers the rise of young talents like R. Mason Thomas and Montez Delane, special teams controversies with Nico Remigio, and whether Kansas City is truly built to win now. Will limited preseason reps haunt Mahomes’ offense, or is Andy Reid’s unconventional approach prepping the Chiefs for another deep playoff run? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gusto Try Gusto today at gusto.com/LOCKEDONNFL, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) 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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Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason winless streak continues as Patrick Mahomes sits out, raising questions about whether resting starters is helping or hurting Andy Reid’s squad. Brashard Smith seizes the spotlight with explosive play on special teams and in the backfield, intensifying the competition behind Kenneth Walker, while potential roster shakeups loom—including a possible Mecole Hardman reunion and Andrew Armstrong’s impact on the depth chart.