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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 27 MIN

Real evaluations begin when pads come on. Who’s looking good for the Chiefs?

from SportsBeat KC · host KCUR and The Kansas City Star

Chiefs training camp doesn’t really begin until the pads come on. It’s the first time to evaluate linemen and most defensive players. So who’s looking good?Chiefs insider Pete Sweeney and columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian break down what they’ve seen at camp on SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR (89.3 FM).Tackle Josh Simmons and rookie defensive lineman Peter Woods have made solid early impressions, but injuries to receivers Xavier Worthy and Cyrus Allen have put a damper on things.Also, the baseball trade deadline has come and gone. How did the Royals do? Stick around and I’ll tell you what’s on my radar in Kansas City sports.SportsBeat KC is the sports podcast of The Kansas City Star and KCUR, hosted by Blair Kerkhoff. It’s produced by Hannah Wise, Suzanne Hogan, and Gabriella Lacey, and edited by Jeff Rosen and Scott Chasen.   

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