Why Patrick Mahomes may not be enough to turn around the Chiefs in 2026?

It’s NFL Scouting Combine week — and Scoop City takes you inside the most important evaluation stretch of the offseason, from quarterback interviews to roster shakeups that could reshape 2026. What do the Chiefs do next around Patrick Mahomes? Can the Ravens unlock another level with Lamar Jackson? Are the Broncos headed for regression after a magical run? And which teams are quietly setting themselves up for a bounce-back year?

James Palmer and Chase Daniel open with a firsthand look at the combine grind, breaking down what quarterbacks really face in Indy — from uncomfortable team interviews to throwing sessions that can change draft stock in a single rep. Chase explains how coaches compare QBs side-by-side, why mental toughness matters as much as arm talent, and how teams evaluate everything from body language to leadership between drills. It’s a rare inside look at how prospects are judged long before draft night.

From there, the conversation turns teams that can bounce back in 2026. Kansas City will head into the offseason with Patrick Mahomes rehabbing an injury. The guys also discuss  Travis Kelce’s uncertain future and how the Chiefs may attack the draft to counter deep coverages and rebuild explosive playmaking.

Next up: Baltimore as James makes his case for the Ravens as a major 2026 bounce-back team. With Lamar Jackson facing a massive contract moment and a new offensive staff pushing for near-perfect offseason attendance, the pressure is on to elevate chemistry and consistency.

Then comes the flip side — which contender might take a step back — with Denver landing squarely in the spotlight. James explains why fourth-quarter magic, elite defensive health, and favorable breaks are hard to replicate, especially in a tougher AFC West. They also touch on Bo Nix’s development, roster needs, and what Sean Payton must add to keep the Broncos from sliding backward in 2026.

The show wraps with Chase “breaking the internet” over a backwards hat debate that somehow turned into a full-blown social media moment

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Let us know your thoughts in the comment: Which team do you think is most likely to bounce back in 2026?

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