Red Gold & Bold - A KC Football Podcast

The heavy lifting of the offseason is complete...  Free Agency, the Draft and Mini-Camp have come and gone.  So what will the Chiefs 53-Man Roster look like on Week 1? Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) make the cuts and trim the roster to what they think the 53 will be. Do the Chiefs keep 3 QB’s? How many RB’s join Kenneth Walker? Are the WR’s the weakest part of the team? Same three at TE again? Is the OL the strongest unit on the team? The DL is better at the top! Do Special Teams dictate the LB’s? Lots of new faces in the secondary! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Going into his 10th season as a pro and coming off a major knee injury, Patrick Mahomes is almost certainly now entering the second half of his career.  What will that second half look like? Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what to expect from Mahomes in the second half of his career, where his place in history is in now and will be when his career is over. When is Mahomes is going to be 100%? How long will Mahomes play? Quarterback comp for the second half of Mahomes career is… How much does the Head Coach determine the rest of Mahomes career? What kind of numbers will Mahomes put up? Where does Mahomes rank all-time right now? It takes what for Mahomes to pass Tom Brady? Mahomes final ranking is what? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After an offseason of trades, free agents and a draft it’s time to take inventory of the Chiefs Roster position by position.   Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) evaluate each position on the Chiefs Roster and decided whether it’s better or worse than last season. What the Mahomes injury means to the QB grade? Clearly the RB room is better! What to make of the WR’s? Same “old” Tight Ends! Was it addition by subtraction with the OL? Does youth equal improvement on the DL? Is there a replacement for Leo Chenal at LB? How high is the ceiling at Cornerback? Who will play Safety? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chiefs locked up Patrick Mahomes to a new 8-Year, $505-Million contract.  Did the Chiefs have any choice?  Is it possible for this deal to be a mistake? Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the new deal for Mahomes, signing L’Jarius Sneed and trading Wanya Morris. Mahomes again signs the largest contract in NFL history. What makes this deal a success? How long will Mahomes play at the highest level? Does signing Sneed mean KC has problems in the secondary? Will the Chiefs sign any other Free Agent? Breaking down he Wanya Morris trade. What should we make of the Right Tackle competition? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chiefs current roster features only eight players on the Offense and Defense that were a part of the Chiefs opening day 53-man roster just four years ago. Which eight players will still be on this roster four years from now? Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take their shot at figuring out which handful of Chiefs players will beat the odds and still be on the roster heading into the 2030 season. Is Mahomes still QB-1? Will a WR step up and make the cut? Will Creed Humphrey or Trey Smith get a third contract? Is there a new Chris Jones on the DL? Will the Chiefs ever sign a DB do a second contract? ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chiefs can’t succeed on offense if they don’t get more from the Wide Receiver position.  Why should Chiefs fans think the Receivers are going to be better in 2026? Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the expectations they have for the Receivers and more. What will Rashee Rice’s role be? Can Xavier Worthy still have a breakout year? Jalen Royals is getting more time with the 1’s. What difference will Chad O’Shea make with the Receivers? Esa Pole getting reps with the first team. The Chiefs looking at L’Jarius Sneed means… Will Spags play the youth? What is Spagnuolo’s type of Defensive Lineman? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick Mahomes took part is portions of the Chiefs OTA’s.  What does that mean for the Season opener versus the Broncos? Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Mahomes participation at practice and what he had to say about his offseason. Could the Chiefs have traded for Myles Garrett? Should the Chiefs have dealt for AJ Brown? Are the Chiefs in an “All-In” mode? What Mahomes participating in 7-on-7 drills means for Week 1. Could watching practice help Mahomes? Will Mahomes wait until he’s 100% to play? Do we like what we’ve heard about Mahomes rehab? Mahomes says he’s working on being more settled in the pocket. Bieniemy + Mahomes Part II equals what? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick Mahomes contract is still the biggest total dollar contract ever given in the NFL, but where does it rank amongst the best value in Quarterback contracts today? Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) give the top 5 best value Quarterback Contracts in the NFL today. Is Mahomes still at the top? Does Josh Allen carry the same value as before? What first contract Quarterbacks make the list? Did winning a Super Bowl put Sam Darnold on the list? How important is making the Super Bowl? ⁃ Which regular fell off the list? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s time to put pen to paper and go on the record for each of the Chiefs 17 games.  We’re picking a win or loss for every game on the schedule. Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) pick the outcome for week 1 through week 18. Do the Chiefs sweep the first four games? What’s the Chiefs Division record? How do the Chiefs handle 3 home games in 3 months? How many road games do the Chiefs win? Can the Chiefs finish strong? ⁃ Do the Chiefs make the playoffs? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s been a busy offseason for the Chiefs Defense. With numerous players coming and going, where do we think the Defense stands right now?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take inventory of the Chiefs Defense and discuss what the expectations should be for Steve Spagnuolo’s Defense this year.- What are the realistic expectations for the Defense?- Can this Defense be better in ’26?- Will the Pass Rush improve?- Should Chris Jones be better?- How much pressure is on Mansoor Delane?- What part of the Defense is in the best shape?- Which part is the most concerning?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rashee Rice has violated his parole and is headed to jail. Will this be the final straw for the Chiefs? Is cutting Rice the only answer?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest off the field fiasco with Rashee Rice…- Is there any way the Chiefs keep Rashee Rice?- Should the Chiefs keep Rashee Rice?- Is a suspension coming from the NFL?- What does the WR position look like without Rice?- Where could the Chiefs look in Free Agency?- Could a trade for a WR be possible?- What should the Chiefs have learned from the Rashee Rice saga?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 Chiefs Schedule is out and it’s time to break it down!!!Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the best and worst parts of the Chiefs schedule and what it means for the Chiefs chances and the rest of the NFL.- What does opening on Monday night mean for Mahomes?- How to view the Chiefs Primetime games?- What’s the toughest stretch?- What’s the easiest stretch?- Are the Chiefs getting their opponents at a good or bad time?- What does a Week 5 Bye Week mean for the Chiefs?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.