That Football Show 4/17: Is it Time to Be Worried About the Chiefs' Draft Strategy?
That Football Show 4/17: Is it Time to Be Worried About the Chiefs' Draft Strategy?  
Podcast: KC Sports Network: Kansas City Chiefs Podcasts
Published On: Fri Apr 17 2026
Description: Matt Verderame and Tucker Franklin dive deep into Brett Veach’s pre-draft press conference to figure out what’s smokescreen and what’s reality. While Veach is known for his honesty, his latest comments about certain position groups have us sounding the alarm. We break down why one specific path the Chiefs seem to be eyeing would be an absolute "allocation of resources" disaster. From questionable free-agent fixes to the "15-player" board theory, we’re looking at the red flags that could define the Chiefs' 2026 (and 2027) future. In this episode: The Honesty Trap: Is Brett Veach telling us exactly what he’s going to do, or is this the ultimate pre-draft head fake? The "Nightmare" Scenario: Why moving up for a specific position would be "egregious beyond all comprehension." Roster Sins: How the front office might be trying to use the #9 pick to cover up past mistakes. Positional Value: Where the real depth is in this class and why the Chiefs' current "pressing needs" aren't being talked about enough. —📧 KCSN Chiefs Newsletter: Join 20,000+ Chiefs fans and subscribe FREE for the latest news and analysis directly to your inbox every weekday ➡️ https://www.kcsn.com/subscribe—The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcsn&hl=en—Stay up to date with newsletters straight to your inbox from our lead reporter, Herbie Teope. Subscribe now for free: www.kcsn.com FOLLOW US ON: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KCSportsNetworkChiefsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kcsports.network/Twitter - https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetworkKCSN Chiefs Newsletter - www.kcsn.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.