In a jam-packed Episode 9 of the Chief in the North podcast, I start off with an examination of what traits Reggie Ragland has that may make him a good fit for what Bob Sutton wants in a SILB, and how he may fit into the picture in Kansas City.

After that, I take an in-depth look at the Chiefs' disappointing performance against the Seahawks, having reviewed the film several times over to get a sense of whether the sky is really falling or not. Of particular focus:

-Offensive line play, particularly run blocking

-The role drops and penalties played in an uncharacteristically sloppy performance

-The wildly vanilla nature of Andy Reid and Bob Sutton's gameplan

-The defensive line and run defense as a whole

After that, it's a detailed discussion on the impact of Spencer Ware's injury and what traits Kareem Hunt possesses to give us hope. I also discuss C.J. Spiller and Charcandrick West and what their roles may be moving forwad.

I also take a look at Marcus Kemp, one of those bubble players who has caught my eye, and KPL/Eligwe in their roles as potential inside linebackers of the future.

Finally, I close with some discussion of clear starter (based on what Andy Reid has said and done) Alex Smith and rookie Patrick Mahomes, and what their tape against Seattle looked like upon review. I also discuss the reasons I'm "OK but not thrilled" with Alex starting this year, and the differences between the two of them in how they perform when things go wrong around them.

It's a lot to take in, but a roaring good time if you ask me.

Episode 9: Reggie Ragland and Breaking Down Preseason Week 3

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