The Lead-Off: Recent Episodes
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Eric Berry is back in the news, Tony Romo deal, Chris Jones, Kent Swanson, some Royals talk, XFL Picks and a new candy bar.
Chiefs are ready for the Titans, what does coaching have to prove, Carrington Harrison joined and what are the Titans players saying?
In the first and only hour of The Lead-Off with Brandon Kiley, BK talks about how the Patriots are the matchup he wants for the Chiefs – because he wants Kansas City to be the team to end the New England dynasty, as they already should have. Plus, if you were told in July that neither Patrick Mahomes or Tyreek Hill would make the All-Pro First or Second Team, what would you think that meant for the season? BK discusses.
It's playoff week here in Kansas City, are the Royals the new A's and David Lesky stopped by to talk more Royals.
People are starting to love the Chiefs, Mitchy T vs Pat Mahomes, Cris Collinsworth is on the Chiefs defensive trail and Kent Swanson joined to talk more Chiefs.
BK is back and in the first hour he talked about Patrick Mahomes putting his stamp on the rest of the NFL season, the two Patriot players he is concerned by, the Chiefs need to find last years Damien Williams and NFL Insider Mike Sando joined.
The full conversation with National College Football Columnist for USA Today Dan Wolken.
Jay Binkley filled in for BK this Saturday and Bink talked about the Chiefs mindset going into this Bye Week, Pete Sweeney joined the show and a discussion about AFC Wild Card teams.
In the final hour BK and Cody talked more Chiefs and BK gave us his advice to fix the Chiefs and Cody gave us his advice to fix the sign stealing in the MLB.
Cody Tapp joined BK in studio for the full show and in the first hour they talked about Spags overview with the Chiefs defense, Royals talk and the Myles Garrett fight.
In the final hour Bink had Dave McGinnis the Color Analyst with the Titans on, a look on the College Football slate today and Pete Sweeney joined to talk Chiefs.
Bink filled in for BK this week and talked about Pat Mahomes finally playing again, can the Chiefs run the table, what the others are saying about the Chiefs and the NCAA is a joke.
Matthew Coller, the host of Purple Daily on SKOR North in Minneapolis, joins the show to talk Chiefs-Vikings with BK and Cody Tapp.
BK gives us a few thoughts on a Sammy Watkins soundbite from earlier this week and one big thing he learned about how Dayton Moore will be affected by the new Royals owner. Then apparently some people are trying to change the date of Halloween and why the pressure is fully on the Chiefs offense for the second half of the season. Then why the AFC may be opening back up for the Chiefs to get a bye in the playoffs.
BK is joined in studio this morning with Royals insider Cody Tapp to talk about the Royals hiring Mike Matheny as manager. Then the guys talk about how the Chiefs are still a very good football team with all of their goals still in front of them. Matthew Coller, host of Purple Daily in Minnesota, calls in to talk about the Vikings game plan against the Chiefs. Finally BK and Cody go through what the Royals offseason plan is going to look like.
Jay Binkley filled in for BK this week and Bink got down and dirty with College football, audio by Okafor, Howie long and Troy Aikman. Bonus postgame audio as you hear Broncos fans melt down.
In the final hour BK talked about how Mahomes makes every other young QB look not so good, Sean Pendergast joined and the Chiefs first real adversity.
In the first hour BK talked about a possible new quarterback rivalry in the NFL, how Hill is a difference maker when on the field and the defense needs to step up and stay healthy.
BK explains why this kind of QB doesn't come into Arrowhead & win, last week was the first time we noticed the Chiefs miss Tyreek Hill, Dave Fleming of ESPN.com joins the show to tell stories from his oral history on Andy Reid & a comparison of Bill Cowher & Andy Reid.
BK is joined by Arrowhead Pride's Chiefs defensive film analyst Craig Stout to discuss Frank Clark's start to the season
Dave Fleming of ESPN.com joins BK to share some of the stories he unearthed in his reporting for an oral history on Andy Reid.
BK opens up with a wild night at KU, Tony Dungy makes what sounds like an insane statement seem totally reasonable,we're joined by Chiefs defensive film analyst Craig Stout to discuss Frank Clark's start to the season & the one fair comparison between the 2014/2015 Royals run & the current Chiefs.
Jay Binkley filled in for BK today. Pete Sweeney and Matt Lane of Arrowhead Pride joined the show and a great Yost talk and Chiefs talk.
Is it impossible to watch Mahomes and then enjoy watching other offenses, Jalen Ramsey will improve the defense for the chiefs and Pete Sweeney joined BK.
BK is back and in the first hour he talked about why the Chiefs should trade for Jalen Ramsey and his take on the Ravens if they beat or lose to the Chiefs in week 3. Terez Paylor also joined to talk about everything Chiefs related.
Lead Draft and Film Analyst for Arrowhead Pride Kent Swanson joined to talk about Chiefs.
In hour two BK talked about how we officially arrived to Mahomes hype week, will the preseason games finally go away, was the Dee Ford trade the first step for the defensive overall haul and the Chiefs are on a collision course with the Patriots. Enjoy!
Frank Schwab who writes about the NFL for Yahoo Sports joined BK to talk about the state of the NFL.
In hour one BK talked about how good Patrick Mahomes could possibly be, how much we are learning about the Chiefs defense and your pick Darwin Thompson or Carlos Hyde. Enjoy!
BK in hour two went one-on-one with Darwin Thompson earlier in the week, talked about the running back situation and a one-on-one with Khalen Saunders. Enjoy!
BK discusses Brett Veach's comments to The Ringer that he knew all along the corner position was a problem, and he had a plan to fix it.
BK goes through his list of Chiefs players he's ready to go all-in on with a big pre-season.
BK gives his list of Chiefs who need to have a big pre-season to make the Chiefs roster.
BK today in hour one talked with Brett Veach about the Chiefs, is Mo Claiborne the best option for corner and BKs takes on who will show out in the pre-season. Enjoy!
BK opens up by saying it's time for the Chiefs to re-sign Tyreek Hill, we discuss how Tanoh Kpassagnon is symbolic for the improvement fans hope to see from the Chiefs defense in '19, our one-on-one with Brian Baldinger of NFL Network & Patrick Mahomes has a unique ability to leave other NFL players in awe.
BK opens up with his one-on-one conversation with Chiefs rookie WR Mecole Hardman. Then, we get back into the one glaring issue for the Chiefs in 2019, we play our one-on-one with Tanoh Kpssagnon & our top five takeaways from the first week at Chiefs camp.
BK discusses how Tanoh Kpassagnon is symbolic for the Chiefs' defensive improvement in 2019 & why there's one aspect to the defense he expects to be improved next season... And it hasn't been discussed enough.
BK dives into Patrick Mahomes coming in at #4 on the NFL's top 100 list... But he's less interested in his ranking and more interested in what other all-time great NFL players had to say about Kansas City's 23-year old superstar QB.
BK in hour two talks about how people are buying in on the Colts, there is a reason for optimsim for the Kansas City Royals, Arrowhead Pride Pete Sweeney joins to talk about Chiefs training camp and more on the Chris Jones.
Editor in Chief and Lead Kansas City Chiefs Writer for Arrowhead Pride Pete Sweeney joined BK to talk about training camp and what position battle he is looking forward to see. Hint... BK does not agree with him.
BK in hour one today talked about Chiefs training camp, Chris Jones Possibly in his final year as a Chief, how historic the offense will be this year and what the biggest position battle will be druing camp. Enjoy!
BK started the show off talking about how Tyreek Hill is better than Antonio Brown, Chiefs big three under 30... for now and which Chief will be the next fan favorite? BK will answer that.
BK started the show off talking about how Tyreek Hill is better than Antonio Brown , Chiefs big three under 30... for now and which Chief will be the next fan favorite? BK will answer that.
In hour two BK talked about the chiefs resigning Hill if he is still with Crystal Espinal, Partick Mahomes arm strength and who are the superstars in the NFL. Yes, Partick Mahomes is a superstar.
The full version of interview with baseball writer for Royals Review and Baseball Prosepctus as he talked about Bubba Starlings debut.
BK opens the show talking about Bubba Starling debut for his hometown team, reflection on everything going on with Tyreek Hill and we were joined by Baseball writer for Royals Revew and Baseball Prospectus.
BK is joined in-studio by Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride to discuss the latest in the Tyreek Hill case, Chris Jones' future in Kansas City and the disconnect between the national & local concerns about the Chiefs.
BK is joined in-studio by Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride to discuss the latest in the Tyreek Hill case, Chris Jones' future in Kansas City and the disconnect between the national & local concerns about the Chiefs. Plus, what if this is what Adalberto Mondesi is going to be?
BK opens up with the latest in the Tyreek Hill situation & what a potential Tyreek extension could mean for Chris Jones. Plus, one reason for optimism that Mahomes won't regress in 2019, Michael Ginitti of Spotrac joins the show to discuss the Chiefs' future numbers crunch & if the Chiefs knew then what they know now, would they still have selected Mecole Hardman?
BK is joined by Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac to discuss what a contract extension with Tyreek Hill would look like, what it would mean for Chris Jones & what a future contract could look like for Patrick Mahomes.
Chiefs Film Analyst Seth Keysor joins BK to preview the upcoming Chiefs season and highlight the biggest stories surrounding the team as we look ahead to training camp.
Patrick Mahomes is the only active MVP quarterback to not go to a Super Bowl but Brandon Kiley believes that will change sooner rather than later. Also, millennials aren't wearing deoderant, an update on Chris Jones' holdout, and Chiefs Film Analyst Seth Keysor joins the show. Loaded show on this Saturday afternoon. Enjoy.
BK can't bring himself to care about the Chiefs' regular season - and that's a good thing. Are other Chiefs fans feeling the same way?
BK talks to Kent Swanson of Arrowhead Pride about the Chris Jones contract situation, how much of an improvement Kent expects from the defense in 2019 & what Chiefs fans aren't talking enough about.
BK talks with former NFL executive Andrew Brandt about the Chris Jones negotiations, some quirks that could affect the Chiefs' next offseason & why gambling is going to become the hot topic for the next CBA discussions.
The Chiefs may have given a wink and a nod to Chiefs fans on how the team feels about its cornerback situation based on something the Chiefs included in their new TV show, 'The Franchise.'
BK opens up with the Raptors' win over the Warriors, and how it relates to the Chiefs. Plus, did the Chiefs give a wink & a nod to fans on this week's episode of 'The Franchise' about how the team feels about their CB's? Kent Swanson of Arrowhead Pride joins the show & BK takes a look at two potentially combustible situations in the NFL.
BK explains why he can't bring himself to care about the regular season for the Chiefs next year. Plus, former NFL executive Andrew Brandt joins the show to talk about what could be unique about next offseason for the Chiefs & the rest of the league. BK also discusses how the Royals became the most underperforming team in all of baseball & why the NBA is about to gain new fans next season.
BK always thought Carson Wentz's new contract would be hugely important for Patrick Mahomes. Well, Wentz got his deal... And it means very, very little for Mahomes.
BK believes the Chiefs have had one team in mind while they're building their defense. And if that was the goal, they've succeeded.
BK reacts to the first Tyreek Hill update in weeks. It's objectively good news... But it's not the end of the road. Not yet.
BK is curious who the most pivotal player is for the Chiefs in 2019. He has two in mind - one for the offense & one for the defense.
BK has a shortened show for Royals pre-game. He dives into the first update on Tyreek Hill in six weeks, why the Carson Wentz contract means less for Mahomes than he expected it to, the most pivotal player for the Chiefs in 2019 & the team the Chiefs have had in the back of their mind while building their defense.
Terez Paylor of Yahoo! Sports joins BK to talk about Patrick Mahomes following up his MVP season, the mindset that Mathieu & Clark can bring to the defense & a discussion on the Colts vs. the Chiefs.
BK discusses the risk the Raptors took in trading for Kawhi Leonard, and how the Chiefs are following a similar path to get over the hump.
David Lesky of Royals Review joins BK to discuss the Royals moving on from Chris Owings & Jorge Soler's development.
BK catches up with Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride to talk about Sammy Watkins at OTA's & the leadership the Chiefs have seen this week from Tyrann Mathieu & Frank Clark.
BK opens his show with the most significant offseason addition, and it's something intangible that was on full display this week at OTA's.
BK makes the case for why the Chiefs should trade for Le'Veon Bell (if he's actually available).
BK takes a look at what he's classified as the "Brett Veach special" and why it's the perfect way for Veach to build this roster from the bottom up.
With D-Bowe signing a 1-day contract earlier this week, BK makes the case for why Dwayne Bowe is one of the most underrated Chiefs of the last 20 years.
BK talks with Seth Keysor of The Athletic about the trade for Darron Lee, the way Brett Veach has built this defense & whether it would make sense for the Chiefs to trade for Le'Veon Bell.
BK talks with Craig Brown of Royals Review & Baseball Prospectus about the disappointing start to the year from Brad Keller, Nicky Lopez's first week in the big leagues & Alex Gordon's future in KC.
BK finishes things off with the new core for the Royals, a conversation with Seth Keysor of The Athletic about the Darron Lee & the possibility of Le'Veon Bell being traded (to KC?). Plus, the case for Dwayne Bowe & the Brett Veach special.
BK finishes things off with the new core for the Royals, a conversation with Seth Keysor of The Athletic about the Darron Lee & the possibility of Le'Veon Bell being traded (to KC?). Plus, the case for Dwayne Bowe & the Brett Veach special.
BK opens up with the Brett Veach special & why Le'Veon Bell makes sense for the Chiefs (if he's actually available). Plus, Alex Gordon deserves another year if he wants it, Craig Brown of Royals Review & Baseball Prospectus joins the show to talk about the Royals' pitching woes & Brett Veach apparently viewed the Chiefs defense the same way the casual Chiefs fan did.
BK discusses the Royals new core, the buzz for the Chiefs rookies, Matthew Coller of 1500 ESPN in Minnesota joins the show & BK has gone into panic mode.
BK opens up the show with a new look at the Chiefs cornerback situation, and why Brett Veach probably doesn't deserve as much criticism as he's received. Plus, the new core for the Royals & the one frustration the Royals have caused BK this season. Jim Nagy of the Senior Bowl joins the show to talk about the Chiefs draft & BK is convinced Sammy Watkins has somehow become underrated locally.
BK is joined by Matthew Coller of 1500 ESPN in Minnesota to talk about the likelihood of a trade for Trae Waynes or Xavier Rhodes.
BK is joined by the director of the Senior Bowl, Jim Nagy, to discuss the Chiefs draft pick getting the most buzz, and why Nagy believes Frank Clark would have been the #1 rated defensive end in this year's rookie class.
BK has noticed a surprising amount of hype for this Chiefs rookie class. It feels different, and that's exactly what the Chiefs need if they're going to continue this run when Mahomes gets paid.
BK believes the Royals have added a new player to their core for 2020 & beyond, but he's frustrated by the team's handling of Nicky Lopez.
Colin Cowherd says the Chiefs are the new Steelers of the AFC. Is that such a bad thing? Plus, why are people convinced the Colts are the new class of the AFC?
BK talks with Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports about what the Chiefs should/will do with Tyeek Hill, and what executives around the league have said about the way the Chiefs have handled the situation.
BK opens the show with the reason he's convinced Tyreek Hill will play for the Chiefs in 2019. Plus, why the 2019 season has quietly been the best-case scenario for the Royals, Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports joins the show to talk about Tyreek's future in KC, and we finish things up with a little love for Andy Reid and what's up with ax throwing?