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Upgrades in the AFCWest, big splash from the AFC South - CWM015

Welcome back to the podcast.  We have a quick-hitter this week. Early Free Agency news was a whirlwind. How did the division teams do? Which teams had the best week in free agency?
Free Agency Winners
The AFC West is active early in the Free Agency market. We talk thought the changes to the rosters across the AFC West and what they mean for the division.
Which Division made the big impact in Free Agency?
We start our free agency look at the other divisions with the AFC South.  How did Houston, Jacksonville, Tennessee and Indianapolis do in the opening rush of free agency.  Who is better off than they were a week ago and what long term impact is there?
What is happening with Cleveland?
The Browns’ new leadership has gotten off to a rough start, “Analytics” or not.
Pro Days are changing the draft stock of a number of players. They may expose new names for the draft in April, too.  
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Free Agency Stampede is On, First Mock Draft - CWM014

Welcome back to the podcast.  We have a quick-hitter this week. Early Free Agency news was just the beginning. At this point int he process, how could the draft fall out?  We take a deep dive.
Free Agency Kicks off
The AFC West is active early in the Free Agency market. Denver is seeing some key players leave.  Raiders are making a push to bring in some impact player to bolster the roster.  Kansas City brought back Tamba Hali in an effort to maintain their defense.
The Chiefs and Raiders look to be making moves that can result in them becoming the top 2 teams in the West.
Mocking the Draft Season
the PFS Mock Draft was held and their were a few surprises. A top-10 running back? Is Jaylon Smith still a viable rd1 draft choice?
Check out the first 31 picks of the PFS mock draft!
Pro Days ramp up and will reveal some risers.  Have fun
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Franchise Tags and the NFL Combine jumpstart Draft season - CWM013

Welcome back to the podcast.  We have a quick-hitter this week. Eric Berry has been franchise tagged.  Here’s a look at what that means for the player, the team and e process moving forward. The big event in Indianapolis has wrapped up.  We answer the question of what the combine means in the big picture of the NFL draft process.
Inside the Eric Berry contract negotiations
What does the franchise tag do tot he process of working out a new deal?
We revisit Joel Corry’s thoughts on Sean Smith in free agency.
The Combine
What does the combine tell the team personnel executives?
Isn’t the film enough? What information does the combine give you?
Added information outside of scheme and position.
How do the evaluation puzzle pieces fit the equation?
Pro Days ramp up and the free agency circus kicks off.  Have fun
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NFL Combine kicks off with Jon Ledyard, Eric Berry, Jared Allen - CWM012

The show this week is getting off to question gin start. There have been a lot of rumors surrounding Eric Berry. Where is it all going?
Jared Allen has called it a career in the NFL. We look back on his career and his unique personality.
As the NFL world turns to Indianapolis, this week’s podcast takes a long look at this draft class.
We talk at length with Jon Ledyard, Senior NFL Draft Analyst for USAToday’s TheDraftwire.com, digging into the 2016 draft class. We talk about a position group the entire AFC West will be observing closely at this year’s combine.
We go through a mock personnel meeting to set the Chiefs draft board; with Jon Ledyard acting the role of national scout.  Where could John Dorsey’s draft board fall? Where is Andy Reid?
Enjoy the combine!
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Offseason Priorities & guests Ollie Connolly and Matt Stagner - CWM011

This week’s podcast covers a lot of ground. We look at the off-season priorities fro the other teams in the AFC West and then focus separately on the Chiefs defense and offense.We look at free agency with our guests this week.  Ollie Connolly joins the show from TheReadOptional.com and we finish up part 2 with Matt Stagner from ArrowheadPride.com.AFC West off-season goalsChiefs offseason priorities - Maintaining the Defense - 6:00 Ollie Connolly joins the show to talk about the Chiefs growing UK fanbase, a draft-able QB that fits KC and the deep wide receivers draft class. - 11:00Chiefs offseason priorities - Upgrading the offense, WR2 could be filled by Chris Conley, Jamaal Charles as a slot receiver, Should they bring in backup QB competition? - 29:00Part 2 of our conversation with Matt Stagner - talking additions to the Chiefs’ roster - 41:00Head over to iTunes to subscribe and give us rating.  Are you ready for the off-season?

Super Bowl Recap, NFL Honors & Free Agency - CWM010

Welcome back to the podcast.  Super Bowl is in the books and was an impressive display of two very good defenses. The right guy was named MVP and we talk about who was overlooked.We continue to react to the Travis Kelce extension and look at free agency with our Guests Matt Stagner from ArrowheadPride.com and Ben Almquist from ArrowheadAddcit.com. - Super Bowl 50 reactions:     Defenses reign    Talib penalties    Miller deserving of the MVP    Who is the forgotten guy form SB50?- Matt Stagner brings his take on:    Eric Berry’s CPOY award    Marcus Peters DROY award    Yes, Ryan missed on the Travis Kielce extension    Offseason priorities- Chris’ Meltdown Minute - Ben Almquist talks free agency:    Kelce reaction    How Jaye Howard effects Dontari Poe    Berry re-signing options    Wide Receiver fits    Reloading the Safety position-Marshawn Lynch hangs ‘em up?Head over to iTunes to subscribe and give us rating.  Are you ready for the off-season?

Super Bowl, All-Star Game-Changers, Travis Kelce & Draft - CWM009

Welcome back to the podcast.  Super Bowl is ready to go.  We give our keys and predictions for the NFL Championship.We react to the Travis Kelce extension and look at the Chiefs’ roster, free agency and draft strategy for the #28 selection in the 2016 NFL Draft.Super BowlWill the defenses going to rule the day?Can Peyton Manning and DeMarcus Ware motivate the Broncos enough to win? - 3:01Which team has the running game to win?Feature the tight ends  - 6:30Super bowl predictions - 11:20 ProFootballSpot’s Luc Polglaze (Dir NFL content, @LucPolglaze) and Jake Arthur (asst Dir NFL content, @JakeArthurPFS) join the show.  They share their insights form their trips to the East-West Shrine game and the Senior Bowl.Defensive/Offensive line - 15:00    Who flashed at the Shrine bowl? - 19:30Senior bowl defenders - 25:40Is there a franchise QB in the 2016 draft class?  - 29:30Super Bowl predictions - 38:00The Meltdown Minute - Does Johnny Manziel get another chance in the NFL?  - 44:10Reaction to the Kelce extension  - 46:00The Chiefs draft plan.  Scenarios for trading the #28 pick. - 48:50Jaylon Smith draft position. - 51:00Head over to iTunes to subscribe and give us rating.  Enjoy the Super Bowl!

Free Agency, All-Rookie, QB Draft Class - CWM008

Welcome to the podcast.  The NFL is down to the two Super Bowl participants, Denver and Carolina. The rest of the league is moving forward toward next season.Ryan Tracy and Chris Clark give their analysis on the Chiefs’ roster AFC West & NFL free agency, draft strategy and which teams are rising with our special guest of the week.- Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL ) returns to the show for part 2 of our conversation. We go over some AFC West interests and look to the Draft.AFC West teams in Free AgencyYoung QBs in Denver and OaklandCan Andy Reid win it all?The 2016 Quarterback Draft class- The “Meltdown Minute” calmly looks at the AFC Championship game.- We see what the conference championship games told us about the upcoming Super Bowl. Head over to iTunes to subscribe and give us rating.  Enjoy the games!

End of the line for Kansas City, NFL Relocation, QBs and Conference Championships! - CWM007

Welcome back to the podcast.  We follow up on Kansas City’s ousting from the AFC playoffs by the New England Patriots this week. Hosts Ryan Tracy and Chris Clark give their analysis, check on the state of the Chiefs heading into the off-season and talk through the inside view on team relocation with our special guest of the week.Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL ) joins the show to go over some AFC West interests in part 1 of our talk with him.The inside look at the Rams relocation and its effects on the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders.  Could the Charger and Raiders still relocate?Facing Tom Brady, does Peyton Manning give the Broncos the best chance to win?What does Ben in this years QB draft class?  Is there a franchise QB in this class?The “Meltdown Minute” features the hot takes on Albert Wilson.Finally, We take a look at the conference championship games coming up this weekend.Head over to iTunes to subscribe and give us rating.  Enjoy the games!

Super-Sized Playoff Win Guest Extravaganza! - CWM 006

Welcome back to the podcast.  We follow up on Kansas City’s first playoff win in 22 seasons with a super-sized episode. Hosts Ryan Tracy and Chris Clark give their analysis and talk with three special guests on the wildcard win, the state of the Chiefs and a look at the Divisional matches.We welcome three new guests to the show this week:Herbie Theope, Founder of ChiefsDigest.com - with a look at the team’s mentality in turning their season around. (Eric Berry)Seth Keysor (@RealMNChiefsFan), ArrowheadPride.com - an in-depth conversation analyzing the play on the field, including Alex Smith, Albert Wilson, Marcus Peters, Derrick Johnson’s play on J.J. Watt. Luc Polglaze, NFL Content Director, ProFootballSpot.com - rundown the Broncos divisional matchup with the Steelers, the NFC divisional games and potential changes coming to the AFC West as the Chargers/Raiders relocation hits a speed bump.We bring you a new segment this week…The “Meltdown Minute”. What caught Chris’ attention this week?Head over to iTunes to subscribe and give us rating.