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EPISODE · Dec 21, 2025 · 27 MIN

UNPREPARED: Chiefs Suffer, Roster FAILINGS Exposed After Gardner Minshew Injury

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Kansas City Chiefs face major uncertainty after Gardner Minshew suffers a reported ACL tear, leaving their quarterback room in complete disarray. With Chris Oladokun forced into action and key starters like Rashee Rice unavailable, the Chiefs’ offense looks lost—can they salvage anything in the upcoming showdown against the Denver Broncos?Chris Clark, Ryan Tracy, and Matt Derrick break down the roster chaos, coaching missteps, and missed evaluation opportunities against the Titans. The episode highlights struggles along the offensive line, questionable coaching decisions regarding young talent such as Rashard Smith and Jeffrey Bossa, and persistent defensive lapses. As fan speculation about tanking intensifies, the hosts explore options for shoring up quarterback depth—including potential returns of Bailey Zappe or Shane Buechele—and dissect the long-term impact on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ future. Are the Chiefs prepared for next season, or will injuries and poor planning halt their momentum?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOChiefs?sid=YouTubeLocked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFLTEXT US: 816-357-8781MORE NFL:🚀 NFL Teams News - https://NFL33.com🎞️ Chiefs Breakdowns at RGR Football - http://bit.ly/RGRF-Chiefs🔥 ChiefsKingdom Gear 👉🏼 https://teespring.com/stores/rgr-store📝 Chiefs Corner Site - https://chiefscorner.substack.com/🧧 Connect: @RyanTracyNFL | @LockedOnChiefs | @ChiefsCornerListener SurveyWe’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!CarGurusShop the way you want with the tools, data, and unbiased deal ratings that make it easy. Buy or sell your next car today at http://CarGurus.com.FanDuelIf you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFLGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.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.

Kansas City Chiefs face major uncertainty after Gardner Minshew suffers a reported ACL tear, leaving their quarterback room in complete disarray. With Chris Oladokun forced into action and key starters like Rashee Rice unavailable, the Chiefs’ offense looks lost—can they salvage anything in the upcoming showdown against the Denver Broncos?Chris Clark, Ryan Tracy, and Matt Derrick break down the roster chaos, coaching missteps, and missed evaluation opportunities against the Titans. The episode highlights struggles along the offensive line, questionable coaching decisions regarding young talent such as Rashard Smith and Jeffrey Bossa, and persistent defensive lapses. As fan speculation about tanking intensifies, the hosts explore options for shoring up quarterback depth—including potential returns of Bailey Zappe or Shane Buechele—and dissect the long-term impact on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ future. Are the Chiefs prepared for next season, or will injuries and poor planning halt their momentum?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOChiefs?sid=YouTubeLocked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFLTEXT US: 816-357-8781MORE NFL:🚀 NFL Teams News - https://NFL33.com🎞️ Chiefs Breakdowns at RGR Football - http://bit.ly/RGRF-Chiefs🔥 ChiefsKingdom Gear 👉🏼 https://teespring.com/stores/rgr-store📝 Chiefs Corner Site - https://chiefscorner.substack.com/🧧 Connect: @RyanTracyNFL | @LockedOnChiefs | @ChiefsCornerListener SurveyWe’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!CarGurusShop the way you want with the tools, data, and unbiased deal ratings that make it easy. Buy or sell your next car today at http://CarGurus.com.FanDuelIf you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFLGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.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...

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