That Football Show 6/15: How the Chiefs and Knicks Historic Titles Were So Eerily Similar

It's a special Monday edition of That Football Show and while this is usually a football podcast, something monumental happened over the weekend that they simply cannot ignore: The New York Knicks are NBA Champions! Matt Verderame and Tucker Franklin explore the fascinating parallels between this historic Knicks run and the Kansas City Chiefs' breakthrough 2019 Super Bowl season, comparing the sports cultures of a massive melting pot like New York City versus the all-in fandom of Chiefs Kingdom. Once the basketball celebration winds down, the guys pivot back to the gridiron to round up the latest NFL news, roster shakeups, and off-the-field drama: Chiefs Roster Moves: Breaking down the logistics of the Chiefs' late-round pick swap and offensive tackle trade with the Atlanta Falcons, plus the NFL's decision not to discipline defensive backs coach Dave Merritt. NFL Police Blotter: A deep dive into Denver Broncos edge rusher Jonathan Cooper’s recent legal troubles in Colorado, his multiple arrests, and what a potential suspension means for Denver's defensive depth come September. The Summer Lull: Why the absolute best news a Chiefs fan can hear over the next six weeks of the offseason is absolutely no news at all. Looking Ahead: As the NFL enters its quietest summer stretch before training camp, Tucker and Matt preview what’s coming down the pipeline, including upcoming "nonsense power rankings" and seasonal watch-alongs. 👉 Get Involved: Don't forget to click the link below (or check the bio on Twitter/X) to submit your nominees for this Friday's Bozo of the Week segment! — SUBMIT YOUR BOZO OF THE WEEK HERE! 👉 https://forms.gle/FB5UoFzsw77AuTSJ9 — Shop Chiefs tickets and more with NO Fees! 🎟️ Plus, save BIG with code KCSN at Tickets for Less, the official ticket provider of KC Sports Network. https://www.ticketsforless.com/kcsn-special?promo=KCSN — 📧 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/id6443568374 Google 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/KCSportsNetworkChiefs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kcsports.network/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork KCSN 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.