AA Weekly Rundown: Ricky Ali’ifua, Matt Waldman and more

Sep 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC Trojans offensive tackle Zach Banner (73) defends against Utah State Aggies defensive end Ricky Ali'ifua (95) during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC Trojans offensive tackle Zach Banner (73) defends against Utah State Aggies defensive end Ricky Ali'ifua (95) during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome to the new Weekly Rundown at Arrowhead Addict, looking at this week’s best content in one handy place.

If you’re a casual reader of Arrowhead Addict, then you’ve likely missed some great content somewhere along the way this week. Even in the offseason, we continue to feature several new stories each day, from insightful podcasts to exclusive interviews to intriguing op-eds or the latest news.

Because of this, we’ve decided to launch the AA Weekly Rundown, a quick capture of the best of the week for those of you who stop in only from time to time—or to remind some of you of what you might have missed. Enough with the explanation. Here’s a rundown of the best content at AA this week.

INTERVIEWS

Ricky Ali’ifua, Chiefs Defensive Tackle
We spoke to the newest member of the Chiefs defensive line about faith, family and the one great shot he’s giving the NFL.

Tyson Summers, Georgia Southern Head Football Coach
The Chiefs selected LB Ukeme Eligwe in the fifth round out of Ga. Southern. We spoke to Ukeme’s head coach to find out more about his high ceiling.

Marquel Blackwell, Toledo RB Coach
Kareem Hunt was the Chiefs target in the third round. We spoke to his running backs coach at Toledo to hear about his incredible final season and pro potential.

PODCASTS

Locked on Chiefs feat. Matt Waldman
Matt Waldman, founder of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, offered some great insights into the Chiefs draft class in this episode.

Roughing the Kicker looks at Kareem Hunt
Joshua Brisco returned for a new RtK episode that looks at the bright future of the Chiefs backfield.

FEATURES

Is coaching and continuity enough for the Chiefs?
Lyle Graversen asked an important question about the Chiefs this week, since they’ve made less moves than any of their division rivals.

What if the Chiefs had kept their original draft picks?
A fun look at what K.C. might have brought home if the Chiefs had simply stayed put with every one of their 10 selections.

Too bad the Chiefs cannot afford Sammy Watkins
It’s much ado about nothing, since the Chiefs lack the cap space, but it’s a perfect buy-low opp for someone to make the Bills an offer.

NEWS

Jamaal Charles only guaranteed $100K from Broncos
Did the Chiefs really not want to keep Charles around for that limited amount?

Patrick Mahomes is already learning from Alex Smith’s leadership
The Chiefs QBs are saying and doing all the right things thus far.

Patrick Mahomes robbed at gunpoint
Fortunately they caught the suspects and everyone is safe.

Schedule