# CHIEFS SQUAD SHOW:  Why the Kansas City Chiefs MIGHT Bring Back L'Jarius Sneed—Risky or SMART?

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Published: 2026-06-05T01:17:54+00:00
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George Karlaftis’s secret injury—and its impact on last season’s pass rush woes—raises new questions about expectations for 2026. The crew takes on the season’s biggest coaching battle: Eric Bieniemy vs. Steve Spagnuolo. Whose influence will shape Patrick Mahomes, Kenneth Walker III, and the Chiefs’ title hopes? Heated analysis covers offensive coordinator changes, defensive development, and the pressure on both sides of the ball. Will the Chiefs’ latest moves bring a historic three-peat closer or threaten their AFC dominance? 00:00 Chiefs News & Sneed Visit Intro, show rundown, Lejarius Sneed back in KC for a free agent visit, panel discusses whether a Sneed reunion makes sense given injuries and roster needs. 15:30 George Karlaftis Injury Impact Panel breaks down George Karlaftis' revelation of playing through a broken hand, how it affected D-line production, and expectations for 2026. 30:35 OC vs. DC Importance Debate Deep discussion on whether Eric Bieniemy or Steve Spagnuolo is more important to Chiefs 2026 success, with focus on player development and coaching challenges. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL . FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and…

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