CHIEFS SQUAD SHOW: Should Chiefs STOP Patrick Mahomes From PUSHING Too Hard for a Week 1 Return?

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4.6 • 993 Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2026

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Kansas City Chiefs face major questions as Patrick Mahomes pushes to return for Week 1 after ACL surgery. Will Chiefs leadership protect their superstar QB from rushing rehab, or could hasty decisions risk another setback? Xavier Worthy’s injury saga takes center stage as he fires back at critics on social media, fueling speculation about whether he can finally emerge as the reliable third pass catcher the Chiefs desperately need. Aaron Ladd, Chris Clark, J.C. Pearson, and Darren Smith break down roster dynamics, including the debate on trading Chris Jones to reset the team’s salary cap and spark “Dynasty 2.0.” The panel explores Andy Reid’s search for a creative new offensive coordinator and questions around Travis Kelce’s future. Key topics feature defensive depth, the impact of recent injuries, and what it will take for Kansas City to reclaim dominance in the coming NFL season. Will the Chiefs’ stars step up or is a new era about to begin?

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0:00.0	My name is Aaron Ladd, host of the Locked-on Chief Squad Show, and I'm hoping, praying,
0:09.4	really hoping, though, that someone protects Patrick Mahomes from himself as he pushes to be
0:14.5	ready in time for week one.
0:15.9	Can they do it?
0:17.3	We'll discuss in this episode.
0:19.5	And I'm Chris Clark from the Locked-on-Chief podcast, and I have to agree with Aaron. And I hope that they protect him from himself a little bit, not saying that I don't think you can make it to week one, but big questions there. And I'm Jay C. Oh, I'm sorry. Go ahead, Darren. I am out of order, right? And I'm Darren Smith. It's all good. Look, and I'm Darren Smith. If I eat at this cheese on the moon, you better go grab your crackers.
0:43.4	When I say something, it is what it is.
0:46.0	Hmm. And I'm J.C. Pearson.
0:49.9	Xavier Worthy having his shoulder surgery today. I think he's learned a valuable lesson,
0:57.1	one that I had to learn as a player myself. Chiefs Kingdom, stand up. It's the Chiefs Squad.
1:03.7	Everything Kansas City Chiefs every week. Breaking down all the big hits and game-changing plays
1:09.4	from Arrowhead Stadium, the way only the
1:12.1	locked on podcast network can. Squad up, the Chief Squad Show starts now.
1:22.3	The Chief Squad Show is off and rolling on the Thursday. We appreciate you joining us and making
1:27.1	us part of your week. Remember today's episode is sponsored by prize picks. Download the prize picks app today. Use code locked on NFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Quarterback one, Patrick Mahomes, speaking with the media for the first time since tearing his ACL on December 15th against the Chargers.
1:46.8	We will hear, we will discuss what QB1 had to say in his intent and trying to make it back for the start of the 2026 regular season.
1:53.7	Xavier Worthy also had some choice comments that he made on social media.
1:56.8	I think they were pointed directly at one of our panel members here.
1:59.7	We will discuss what Xavier Worthy said.
2:02.3	And what his time line?
2:03.4	Which one?
2:04.9	Which one?
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