CHIEFS SQUAD SHOW: Kansas City Chiefs Deliver MESSAGE With Defensive HAUL—Is Spagnuolo Ready?

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4.6 • 993 Ratings

🗓️ 29 April 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Kansas City Chiefs double down on defense in the 2026 NFL Draft—does Steve Spagnuolo now face higher expectations? Aaron Ladd, J.C. Pearson, Ryan Tracy, and Darren Smith break down the Chiefs’ bold, defense-first draft strategy, spotlighting top picks like LSU’s Monsore Delane and Clemson’s Peter Woods. Get insider reactions on the Delane trade-up, the selection of R Mason Thomas at edge, and what Jadon Canady brings to the secondary. Are the Chiefs reshaping their approach to maximize Patrick Mahomes’ championship window? The crew debates whether Kansas City’s infusion of young talent signals a new era for Spagnuolo’s defense or simply restocks the roster after key free agent losses. Key topics include potential rookie roles, Emmett Johnson’s fit in the running back room, and high-upside UDFAs to monitor. Hear bold predictions for standouts and what the draft haul means for Spagnuolo’s job security and the Chiefs’ Super Bowl aspirations.

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0:00.0	My name is Aaron Ladd, host of the Chief Squad Show here in the Lockdowne Podcast Network.
0:05.9	I'm usually not partial to other tigers inside the SEC, but Missouri, excuse me, the Chiefs,
0:11.2	grab two LSU Tigers in this draft, and I like both of them.
0:15.0	I'm all aboard the Nussbus.
0:16.2	I'll tell you why in this new episode.
0:18.6	And I'm J.C. Pearson.
0:20.0	This is our first chance to talk to you guys about all of the chiefs draft picks, and we'll go in depth with all of them and more. I'm Ryan, Tracy, and I am ready to tell you why. Some are going to be on the field, and some are not out of this draft class. It's a lot of pressure. And I'm Darren Smith.
0:38.0	I'm going to tell you whether or not this Chief draft class is just as good
0:41.3	as what the Chief Service for dinner Thursday night.
0:44.4	Chief's Kingdom, stand up.
0:46.1	It's the Chiefs Squad.
0:47.6	Everything Kansas City Chiefs every week.
0:50.5	Breaking down all the big hits and game-changing plays from Arrowhead Stadium,
0:55.0	the way only the locked-on podcast network can.
0:58.5	Squad up, the Chief Squad Show starts now.
1:05.7	Chief Squad Show is off and rolling on a Tuesday.
1:08.2	We appreciate you being with us.
1:10.5	It's Aaron Ladd, J.C. Pearson, Ryan, Tracy, and Darren Smith, our first show post the 2026 NFL draft. We were with you live for the first pick. We will discuss each and every pick since then, as well as the UDFA signings and how it possibly impacts the hot seat under Spags or if there even is one remember to like comment
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