The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL The most interesting teams of the offseason, part 2: Chiefs, Vikings and Colts
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Feb 25, 2026 Jesse Newell, Chiefs reporter: concise analysis of KC’s roster construction and cap puzzles. Alec Lewis, Vikings writer: brief cap expert weighing QB timelines and roster gaps. James Boyd, Colts beat writer: quick take on the QB room, roster choices, and OL development. They discuss Kansas City’s offensive priorities, Minnesota’s quarterback and cap crunch, and Indianapolis’ post-2025 roster roadmap.
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Plan Contingencies For Multiple Aging Positions
- Prepare contingency plans at safety, corner, tight end, interior DL, and RT because many veterans are expensive or aging.
- Lewis lists Harrison Smith, TJ Hockenson, Aaron Jones, and others as must‑monitor cap/health decision points.
Colts Kept Ballard Because Of 8‑2 Hot Start
- Colts ownership cited the team's 8‑2 start as reason to keep Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen despite the late collapse.
- James Boyd reports Carlyle Gorden viewed the early stretch as the primary sample when granting the staff more runway.
Colts Will Lean On Daniel Jones
- Daniel Jones is the Colts' presumptive QB1 despite major injuries and free‑agency status.
- Ballard publicly framed Jones as short‑ and long‑term answer, complicating Indianapolis' roster and cap planning.