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Chiefs Lay Out Aggressive Draft Plan (High Intent)

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April 17, 2026 | Edition #373

Hey, NFL Fans 👋

Next Thursday, when Coach Andy Reid and GM Brett Veach arrive in Pittsburgh, expect a draft night that won’t follow the usual script. This year’s class lacks blue-chip talents, but it’s loaded with unpredictable prospects who could reshape the franchises overnight. One of the teams looking to exploit that chaos is Kansas City. Veach already seems a step ahead.

With less than a week for the event, Kansas City hints at major moves that could reshape the franchise.





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Every draft has its strength, and this year, a few positions are clearly deeper than the rest, shaping how teams approach Round 1. What do you think….

Which position group is strongest in this year's draft?

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  • Now residing in Charlotte, the former Bills coach Sean McDermott is treating his first year away from the sidelines since 1999 as a 'leadership sabbatical,' studying sports structures to evolve his coaching philosophy. Keep an eye out for him during the NFL Draft.

  • Giants DT Dexter Lawrence no longer wants a contract with the team and wants to be traded. The update comes a day after the reports suggested talks have hit an impasse.

  • Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell is going beyond the realms of gridiron to tackle autism. He and Kyle Kelce are using their star power to help the needy with the Eagles Autism Foundation, which has raised more than $50 million for research and care.

  • Mike Tannenbaum claims Jeremiyah Love will get drafted in the top 5, with the Tennessee Titans as potential suitors.

With the draft approaching, the conversation shifts to a compelling question: how many all-time greats were overlooked entirely? We discuss the undrafted legends in this episode.

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