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The Nick Bolton and Trey Smith problem(s)
Tackling the reasons the Chiefs may not (and perhaps should not) spend top-of-market money in their two biggest names hitting free agency.
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Pivot point; The 2025 Chiefs draft will be their most important in years
Looking at KC's recent draft history and discussing why this year's draft is so crucial for their continued contention.
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Flaws exposed; The three major Chiefs offensive issues SB LIX exposed
When everything goes wrong, it's overwhelming to analyze. But let's talk about the biggest overarching issues the SB exposed that KC needs to address.
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So this is what this feels like...
Everything ends badly, or it wouldn't end. The Chiefs lost both the Super Bowl and their shot at history in disastrous fashion.
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Keys to Super Bowl LIX, Part 2: When the Chiefs are on defense
Examining the key matchups/issues that will help swing the Super Bowl for KC's defense.
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Keys to Super Bowl LIX, Part 1: When the Chiefs are on offense
Examining the key matchups/issues that will help swing the Super Bowl for KC's offense
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Say hello to the bad guy; Chiefs fans don't owe ignorant football fans an explanation
I've had some time to think about what it means to be a hated dynasty, and I want to talk about it as the Chiefs try to threepeat.
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January 2025

Unsung hero; Juju Smith-Schuster had a big AFC Championship in more ways than one
The veteran WR contributed in a big way to the Chiefs advancing to the Super Bowl.
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Chess master; Andy Reid took the Bills apart
The Chiefs head coach added another legacy game to his resume in the AFC Championship
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Six things I'll be watching in Chiefs/Bills and Underdog Picks
Looking at some of the matchups that will determine the outcome of the AFC Championship, along with some picks I like for this Sunday.
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Kareem Hunt needs to be RB1 for the Chiefs
For the rest of the playoffs, Andy Reid needs to go with the runner who makes the most positive plays.
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How Steve Spagnuolo slammed the door shut on the Texans
The Chiefs' defensive coordinator did the thing again in the Divisional Round.
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