Ep. 5 - Preseason Game Three Preview: Chiefs vs. Seahawks

With Joel and Seth away, former Chiefs linebacker Shawn Barber (2003-2005) joins Pete Sweeney to discuss the latest on the Chiefs position battles headed into their third preseason game against the Seahawks, set to take place Friday night at 7:00 p.m. CT. 

3:00 – We’ll all have our eyes on the first-team offense in this game. 4:26 – offensive question: How does the left guard position shake out? 5:27 – offensive question: Who will be the third tight end? 6:45 – offensive question: Who may make the team as the sixth wide receiver? 7:57 – Shawn suggests that De’Anthony Thomas’ job could be in jeopardy. 11:19 – Shawn and Pete discuss the surplus at running back the Chiefs have. 12:54 – Pete explains why he feels the Seahawks game is pivotal for Spencer Ware. 16:53 – Shawn dives deep in what he sees in the Chiefs linebacker position. 17:44 – Shawn explains why he loved the DJ Alexander/Kevin Pierre-Louis swap. 18:57 – Shawn, who does some scouting work, explains why he originally didn’t have Tanoh Kpassagnon rated that high, and why he has changed his mind. 23:45 – Shawn explains why he feels Bennie Logan is one of the best defensive players in the league. 25:00 – defensive question: Who will have the better year…Bennie Logan or Dontari Poe? 26:30 – Shawn explains why the right cornerback is the No. 1 weakness is an otherwise great defense. 30:05 - Shawn and Pete play “Cut or Keep” 30:20 – Shawn and Pete get sidetracked about general manager Brett Veach’s calves. 37:05 – Shawn gushes about safety Daniel Sorensen.