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Once a second-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1991, Joe Valerio hops on the mic to provide insider insight for Chiefs Kingdom. The former Chiefs center spent four years in Kansas City, even snapping to NFL legend Joe Montana. Valerio is joined by Chiefs reporter Jeff Fedoitin to provide you with expert analysis on Patrick Mahomes II, Chris Jones Travis Kelce, and the rest of the team. Presented by BetOnline
Episodes
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the shirtless pictures of Patrick Mahomes from July 4 and the controversy around his dad bod. Does it matter if he has extra padding? Jeff also shares his reporting on Mahomes' latest Coors commercial and how the campaign was conceived. Agree or disagree with our thoughts? Let us know on X: @joevalerio73 and @JFedotin.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin share the latest on Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons' recovery, following Jeff's interview with a noteworthy orthopedic surgeon about the first-round pick's patella-tendon injury. They also discuss whether the Chiefs' new stadium could end up in Kansas. Agree or disagree with our thoughts? Let us know on X: @joevalerio73 and @JFedotin.
Vahe Gregorian, the sports columnist at The Kansas City Star, joins Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin. Gregorian, who has known Andy Reid longer than just about any other journalist, shares his insight into the Kansas City Chiefs head coach. He also reveals the latest developments regarding the future of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Agree or disagree with our thoughts? Let us know on X: @joevalerio73 and @JFedotin.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the latest news from Chiefs minicamp, including updates on Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. They also share their memories of Dan Meers, who is retiring after spending more than 30 years as the KC Wolf mascot. Agree or disagree with our thoughts? Let us know on X: @joevalerio73 and @JFedotin.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the latest news from organized team activities (OTAs), including Kingsley Suamataia's transition to guard and how the injuries to AFC South QBs could impact the Chiefs. Joe also shares why Joe Montana pulled a classic prank on him back in the day. Agree or disagree with our thoughts? Let us know on X: @joevalerio73 and @JFedotin.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the latest news from organized team activities (OTAs), including the speedy Chiefs WRs, RB Isiah Pacheco's added bulk and OL Josh Simmons' health. Joe also shares his experiences from his recent European trips. Agree or disagree with our thoughts? Let us know on X: @joevalerio73 and @JFedotin.
Former Buffalo Bills lineman Jerry Ostroski, who was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, joins former Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin to describe life in the trenches and discuss the intensity of the Chiefs-Bills rivalry, the creation of the Protector of Year award and the legitimacy of the Tush Push. They also relive some stories from their playing days.
With Joe Valerio on vacation, Chiefs Digest's Matt Derrick steps in to join the show alongside Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin. They discuss their reactions to the release of the Chiefs' 2025-26 regular-season schedule. Matt also shares his observations from attending the rookie minicamp and Josh Simmons' recovery prognosis from his torn patella tendon, an injury which is all too familiar to Matt.
Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the Chiefs' 2025-26 regular-season schedule, which was officially released on Wednesday and includes seven primetime games. They break down what stands out about the schedule and go game by game, predicting how the Chiefs will do.
Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the past weekend's rookie minicamp, and Joe shares his memories of what his first camp was like with the Chiefs as a second-round draft pick in 1991.
Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin analyze the Chiefs' selections in the 2025 NFL Draft and grade the picks. Joe also shares his memories of his former roommate Bill Maas; it was just announced he will be the latest inductee into the Chiefs' Hall of Fame.
Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin preview the 2025 NFL Draft and discuss who the Chiefs might select and whether they will trade up, trade down or stand pat. Joe also details his own draft experience from when the Chiefs selected him in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft.
NFL.com draft expert Eric Edholm joins former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin to preview the 2025 NFL Draft. Eric discusses who the Chiefs might select, his favorite prospects and some general thoughts about the draft.
Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin give their way-too-early preview of the AFC West and where the Chiefs stack up as we get closer to the NFL Draft. Are the Chiefs still the runaway favorites? Which divisional teams present the greatest challenges to them and why?
Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the latest rule NFL changes from the annual NFL meetings, including updates on the Tush Push, and how the new rules will impact the Chiefs. Jeff also shares his reporting about the Chiefs' new global marketing rights and what it means for their plans to play internationally.
Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the state of the defensive line after a couple of recent re-signings. Then, in the spirit of March Madness, Joe shares stories from when he and his teammates played in a Chiefs-sanctioned basketball league during the 1990s.
Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the re-signing of Kareem Hunt and addition of Elijah Mitchell to the Chiefs' running back room -- along with the latest free-agent news.
Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the comings and goings of a frenzied free-agency period for the Chiefs. In particular, Joe analyzes the signing of new LT Jaylon Moore and why he likes the acquisition — and some of the Chiefs players who got away. Agree with our thoughts? Disagree? Let us know on X: @joevalerio73 or @JFedotin.
Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the surprising trade of Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears and why the Chiefs moved on from him. Jeff also talks about the Donovan Smith story he broke, why the LT missed last season and why he could be back in the NFL in 2025. Agree with our thoughts? Disagree? Reach out to us on Twitter: @JFedotin or @joevalerio73
With former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio out of town, Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discusses the latest Chiefs news from the NFL Combine, including Andy Reid and Brett Veach's updates on Travis Kelce and what the Chiefs can do to bolster their offensive line. He also previews free agency, which starts next week. Agree with our thoughts? Disagree? Reach out to us on Twitter: @JFedotin or @joevaleri...
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