In this episode, we break down three undrafted free agents who have a strong chance to crack the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster.

For a partial transcript of head coach Andy Reid’s comments on Josh Simmons, read below!

Q: Andy, when do you see him ready to go? Training Camp? Is that a reasonable timeline?

Reid: “He’ll definitely be ready for training camp,” Reid said. “He’ll be able to do some stuff up until then.”

Q: How important was the visit that he had here, as far as both the medical side, also just getting to know the kid?

Reid: “We had a chance to bring him here. We met with him at the combine, so we had that visit with him. We brought him up here for one of the 30 visits, had a good visit with him there. Had a zoom visit with him a couple of times, as late as yesterday. Again, just to make sure we we’re doing our homework.”

Q: What did you really see lacking in the lineman area that makes you think that Josh Simmons could really close the gap there and be a good fit for the team if he’s able to get healthy?

Reid: What you heard from the guys announcing this is true, he would have been a top five or ten pick. It’s a position we could use some good players at, just in addition of good players. In particular, the left tackle spot, if and when he can jump in there. He’s flexible so he can play any spot, we felt like he was a true left tackle.”

Q: What about his style and traits that fit that you like to do in the offensive line?

Reid: I think he’s good in the run and the pass game. But obviously you’re looking for guys that can anchor down in the pass game. That becomes important, especially on the left side with a right handed quarterback. We have such good players that we go against that play that defensive end spot, so it’s important that you find a guy who can do that.

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As the 2025 trade deadline approaches, the Kansas City Royals are headed in the wrong direction.

Losers of their last six games, the Royals are suddenly buried in fourth place in the American League Central, and they trail the Boston Red Sox by three games for the third and final Wild Card spot. Their offense, which has been subpar all season, has gone completely silent.

If things don’t turn around quickly, the Royals could be in danger of selling at the Jul. 31 deadline instead of buying, which was the obvious move when they were in playoff position. But one team insider believes there is a clear-cut goal to achieve if the Royals buy.

On Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com predicted that the Royals would go after a power bat at the deadline, which would be a continuation of their failed strategy both this past offseason and at last year’s deadline.

“It was what the Royals sought at last year’s Deadline, it was what they searched for this offseason, and it’s still something they need to inject into their lineup by the end of July this year. The Royals need a bat that can slot right into the middle of the order and provide the kind of fear and swagger pitchers hate facing in big moments,” Rogers wrote.

“Entering Sunday, their 46 home runs rank last in the Majors and their 83 wRC+ ranks fourth-worst. The most obvious spot for a power bat to fit in defensively would be the corner outfield, but third base could be an option with Maikel Garcia having the ability to move around the field.”

Calling the Royals’ inability to land a power bat a “failure” might be a bit harsh, because they simply don’t have the resources to pay what those hitters typically get on the open market. And that also makes it difficult to acquire them in trades if they’ve even made it to arbitration, much less free agency.

The Royals will have to get creative, either trading for a young hitter with years of control who can break out in a power capacity, or a veteran who has some flaws, but can drive the ball out of the yard (Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward, for example).

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