Episode Details

As the Chiefs season opener approaches, Star columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger project the success of the team, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the defense and other aspects of the Chiefs’ season.

Will this be the best in team history? Or do the Chiefs take a step back after their AFC Championship Game appearance? Sam and Vahe join host Blair Kerkhoff to break down the Chiefs’ measurables.

The crew also take a glance back at college football opening weekend, which brought misery and glory to the local teams.

Read the stories we discussed:

Mellinger Minutes: Chiefs’ predictions, new KC Royals owner John Sherman and more: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article234640032.html

LeSean McCoy finds his home with Big Red and Chiefs: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234649162.html

Grading Missouri’s 37-31 loss to Wyoming and looking ahead to West Virginia: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article234621172.html

A head nod, heave and hurricane: How Carter Stanley helped Les Miles to first KU win: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article234589907.html

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