No Place Like Mahomes
By Shawn, Jacob, and Sam
No Place Like MahomesAug 17, 2023
New Names!
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn discuss which team put themselves into a position to compete post 2024 NFL Draft. Then transition to what they thought of Brett Veach and the Chiefs' process, and finish with what are realistic expectations for the Chiefs' top two picks.
I'm Feeling 32!
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn discuss the extensions for Andy Reid and Brett Veach, ask what would it take for Clark Hunt to approve trading two first round picks to move up, and do their last mock draft of 2024.
Trade Up
Shawn, Sam, and Jacob go through a few trade up scenarios for the Chiefs in an effort to get a tackle or a wide receiver.
Who's Your Crush?
Shawn, Jacob, and Sam give their thoughts on the Rashee Rice situation, transition to draft talk by giving their draft crushes, and wrap things up with their first mock draft of the offseason.
Hollywood In, Sneed Out
Sam, Shawn, and Jacob ask if the Chiefs mishandled the L'Jarius Sneed trade, talk about the impact Hollywood Brown can have on the offense, and give their thoughts on the retirement of Aaron Donald.
March Madness - NFL Style
Sam, Shawn, and Jacob give their thoughts on the early rush of free agency, how they feel about the Chiefs re-signing Chris Jones, and what's the takeaway from the seemingly slow start in free agency for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tags, Trades, and the Underwear Olympics
No Offseason
Shawn, Jacob, and Sam give their opinions on what positions they want to see the Chiefs address in free agency, how far up they would be willing to move to get a franchise left tackle, and what's the minimum you would want for L'Jarius Sneed in a trade.
Back to Back
The Chiefs are back to back Super Bowl Champs!!! Sam, Shawn, and Jacob dive in to who impressed them the most, how'd they handle the emotional stress of overtime, and ask who the hall of famers are on the Chiefs roster right now?
49ers Vs. Chiefs: Part 2
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn preview the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. They talk about the drama surrounding the 49ers, ask who fills the void left by Charles Omenihu, and ask what's at stake for each franchise.
Robbing a Bank in Baltimore
Jacob and Shawn start the show asking if the Chiefs have earned "Beyond All Doubt" status, where Travis Kelce ranks among all receivers, and asked what impressed them most about Spags game plan against the Baltimore Ravens.
Wide Right
Shawn, Sam, and Jacob discuss the Chiefs' offensive success, ask if there is anything to be concerned about with the defense, and look ahead to the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Dolphins down, Bills up.
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn discuss their predictions for where Bill Belichick will end up (Shawn's already wrong). They then turn to the Chiefs thumping of the Miami Dolphins, and look ahead to their next playoff opponent in the Buffalo Bills.
We're Back! And so it Miami!
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn finally return to talk about all things Chiefs and NFL. They start by giving their playoff predictions for the Wildcard round, look back at the season that was for the Chiefs, and look ahead to their rematch with the Miami Dolphins.
Beating up Bill
Shawn, Jacob, and Sam are back to discuss the Chiefs win over the Patriots. They discuss what to do with Kadarius Toney, ask if the defense can hold up through the playoffs, and give their final score and bold predictions for the Chiefs' matchup with the Raiders.
Better Late Than Never
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn reluctantly discuss the Chiefs' loss to the Green Bay Packers, ask if it's realistic to expect improvement from the offense at this point in the season, and look ahead to a matchup with the Buffalo Bills.
Thankful for a Win
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn go around the NFL to get caught up on the news in the league, ask is the Chiefs' offensive performance against the Eagles or the Raiders is more real, and look ahead to the matchup with the Green Bay Packers.
A Monday Night Matchup
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn start the show talking about who they don't want to see in the playoffs, hand out some midseason awards, and look ahead to the Monday night matchup between the Chiefs and the Eagles.
Caging a Cheetah
Jacob, Sam, and Shawn talk about the incredible QB performances around the NFL, rank the Chiefs defensive groups, and ask at what point will the receiving problems will cost the Chiefs wins.
A Haunting Performance
Sam and Shawn sift through the activity from the NFL trade deadline, ask what went wrong against the Denver Broncos, and look ahead to a matchup in Germany with the Miami Dolphins.
The Chiefs Take Charge
Shawn, Jacob, and Sam ask each other to explain why Travis Kelce is always open. They ask how the Chiefs' usage of their defensive line could impact what types of players they draft and sign, and ask what the drop off will be from Nick Bolton to Drue Tranquill.
Denver is Sad
Shawn, Jacob, and Sam discuss if brining back Frank Clark is a good idea, ask if the Chiefs playing down to competition is a problem, and look ahead to another divisional matchup with the Chargers.
Cornering the Vikings
Sam and Shawn start the show by discussing Jonathan Taylor's new contract. They move to the Chiefs knocking off the Vikings, ask if the Chiefs have the best corner group in the NFL, and look ahead to Broncos week on Thursday Night Football!
Freaky Sunday
Sam and Shawn hold down the fort with Jacob out, and do a quick review of the first quarter of the season. They also review the Chiefs' defensive performance against a surprising Zach Wilson, and ask if it's possible for the Chiefs to acquire a receiver at the deadline.
Shake it Off, Chicago
Sam and Shawn discuss a massive Chiefs win over the Chicago Bears, look ahead to the Chiefs' matchup with New York Jets, and ask if Taylor Swift is the new Queen of the Red Kingdom.
Return of the Sack
Sam, Shawn, and Jacob discuss Patrick Mahomes' contract restructure, revel in the performance of Chris Jones against the Jaguars, and ask if the Chiefs' matchup with the Bears is a "Get Right" game for the offense.
Chiefs Drop Opening Night
Sam, Shawn, and Jacob rejoice that Chris Jones is back in the Chiefs building, recap the tough 21-20 loss to the Lions, and look ahead to a noon matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Opening Night!
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn discuss Nick Bosa's massive extension, and how it will impact Chris Jones' negotiations with the Chiefs. They ask what's next after Travis Kelce is hurt, and give their predictions on Chiefs vs. Lions for opening night!
Cuts, Cuts, Cuts
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn discuss the lack of movement on Jonathan Taylor and Chris Jones, ask when is it time to "take what you can get" in a trade, and review the Chiefs' 53 man roster after cut down day.
The Final 53?
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn give their thoughts on the latest Chris Jones development, and then predict their final 53 man roster for the Chiefs.
Cook, Zeke, and a Preseason Game
Shawn, Jacob, and Sam talk about the two recent running back signings in the NFL, ask what stood out from the Chiefs' first preseason game, and did anything surprise them?
Supensions, GMs, and the Top 100
Shawn, Jacob, and Sam discuss the 6 game suspension for Chiefs' Charles Omenihu, ask what they can derive from Brett Veach's comments about Chris Jones, and share what they'd like to see from the Chiefs first preseason game.
Training Camp Thoughts
Jacob, Sam, and Shawn start the show with a discussion about the most recent running back controversy with Jonathan Taylor. They also discuss the most recent news coming out of Chiefs training camp, and give their Too Early Predictions for the NFL season.
Holding Out
Shawn, Sam, and Jacob discuss the new contract for Justin Herbert, give their levels of anxiety about Chris Jones holding out, and ask what are realistic expectations for Kadarius Toney.
The NFL vs. Running Backs
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn discuss the comments from Derek Henry regarding running back contracts, and try to give potential solutions to the problem. They move to the recent DeAndre Hopkins signing, and close with their thoughts on the show "Quarterback."
An All Time Worst Defense
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn go through the Kansas City Chiefs rosters and put together the worst defense of all time.
A (Kind of) All Time Defense
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn discuss at what point they will be worried if Chris Jones isn't signed, and try to piece together their childhood all time defense.
Why Do You Hate Running Backs?
Sam and Shawn soldier on without Jacob, starting off with a wide ranging discussion about the running back landscape in the NFL. Then they turn to Chiefs topics, discussing who they want to see take a big step forward, and who can't take a big step back.
Chief Decisions
Jacob, Sam, and Shawn cover what's the max they'd give Chris Jones' on a new contract, who they'd prefer between Yannick Ngakoue and DeAndre Hopkins, and ask where does Eric Fisher rank amongst number 1 overall picks from 2013 to present?
DeAndre Hopkins to the Chiefs?
Shawn, Sam, and Jacob take a deep dive into DeAndre Hopkins being released from the Arizona Cardinals. They discuss their level of interest in Hopkins, what kind of contract are you willing to give Hopkins, and what team would scare you the most if Hopkins went there instead of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Speculation Season
Shawn, Sam, and Jacob talk about the impact of the recently approved changes to the NFL rules, and what it means for the NFL going forward. Then they dive headlong into speculation by asking who they'd rather have between Chris Godwin and Mike Evans.
Schedule Predictions
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn give their thoughts on the Chiefs' schedule, and predict the outcome for each game.
A Surprise Signing
Sam, Shawn, and Jacob discuss the Chiefs' surprise signing of left tackle, Donovan Smith. What does this mean for the starting lineup on the offensive line? What was the Chiefs' original plan for left tackle? What are realistic expectations to have for Smith?
The Kansas City Chiefs Select...
Sam, Shawn, and Jacob recap the NFL Draft with which teams did well, and didn't. They give their picks the Chiefs made from this draft, ask if there was anything they would have done differently, and set what reasonable expectations are for the 2023 rookie class.
With the 31st Pick in the 2023 NFL Draft....
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn open with a discussion about the Aaron Rodgers trade to the New York Jets (Finally!). They ask what needs to happen for the deal to be a success for the Jets, before turning to the reports of the Chiefs' rumored interest in trading up for running back Jahmyr Gibbs, and ask what prospects are overrated and underrated.
Guides for the Mocks
Sam, Shawn, and Jacob discuss the Jalen Hurts extension, how it impacts the Chiefs reworking Patrick Mahomes' contract, and all participate in a mock draft exercise for the Chiefs.
The Top 30
Sam, Shawn, and Jacob discuss the Ravens signing Odell Beckham Jr., and what it means for Lamar. They answer the question if tackle, edge, and wide receiver are all on the board, and all equally graded, who are you taking? They finish with a game of Would You Rather, Top 30 Visits version.
Making a Mockery of Things
Sam, Jacob, and Shawn run their first mock drafts of the offseason!
Out with the Old, In with the New
Shawn, Sam, and Jacob are back after Shawn bungled his schedule. They discuss the NFL's QB soap opera with Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers, get caught up on the Chiefs free agency departures and signings, and ask which WR that's rumored to go to the Chiefs is the best fit?
Free Agent Frenzy!
Shawn, Jacob, and Sam discuss the events of the NFL offseason thus far, starting with the Panthers acquiring the 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft. They answer the question of what are the best/worst signings of the legal tampering period so far, what do they think of the Jawaan Taylor signing, and what makes this a perfect free agency period for the Chiefs?