That Football Show 4/10: Why the Chiefs’ Three Top-40 Picks Will Define Their 2026 Season

The 2026 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and for the Kansas City Chiefs, the stakes couldn't be higher. With three picks in the top 40, Brett Veach and the front office have a rare opportunity to reload a roster that is at a major crossroads. Matt Verderame and Tucker Franklin break down why this draft is the ultimate "hit or miss" moment for the Chiefs and why the Chiefs can’t afford to be "precious" about draft value this year. The guys dive deep into: The Top 40 Mandate: Why hitting on at least two of these early picks is non-negotiable for a 2026 Super Bowl run. The Mahomes Factor: After a season of "scrubs" at WR and Mahomes working his way back from injury, is it time to finally go all-in on elite playmakers? Draft "Value" vs. Reality: Why the "draft nerds" on Twitter might be wrong about reaching for the right fit. Defensive Overhaul: With a mass exodus in the secondary, how will the Chiefs use their capital to fix the defense? —Join us for the fifth annual KCSN Foundation Tacos & Bourbon Golf Tournament on Aug. 17 at Creekmoor Golf Course! SIGN UP HERE: https://givebutter.com/kcsngolf—📧 KCSN Chiefs Newsletter: Join 20,000+ Chiefs fans and subscribe FREE for the latest news and analysis directly to your inbox every weekday ➡️ https://www.kcsn.com/subscribe—The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcsn&hl=en—Stay up to date with newsletters straight to your inbox. Subscribe now for free: www.kcsn.com FOLLOW US ON: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KCSportsNetworkChiefsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kcsports.network/Twitter - https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetworkKCSN Chiefs Newsletter - www.kcsn.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.