SportsBeat KC: Mocking up a Chiefs draft, and why Tyrann Mathieu opened up about KC

In less than three weeks, the NFL will conduct its annual draft. And as it stands now, the Chiefs figure to be busy each day with a total of 12 picks, including two each in the first four rounds.KC Star Chiefs beat writer Herbie Teope has been hunkered down, working on mock drafts. He’s released two and plans to unveil two more before the draft begins. What are his guiding principles? The focus is on defense.After a break, columnist Sam McDowell shared his conversation with Tyrann Mathieu. The All-Pro safety who spent the past three years with the Chiefs opens up about why it’s not likely he’ll be back in Kansas City.Story linksIn candid interview, Tyrann Mathieu says he’s ‘heartbroken’ to not be back with ChiefsWhy picking defense first (still) makes sense for Kansas City Chiefs: Mock Draft 2.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices