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SportsBeat KC podcast: Chiefs GM Brett Veach on NFL Draft, Tyreek Hill, Tyrann Mathieu

Could the Chiefs trade up in the first round? What went into the Tyreek Hill trade, and the decision to not re-sign Tyrann Mathieu before last season?
Could the Chiefs trade up in the first round? What went into the Tyreek Hill trade, and the decision to not re-sign Tyrann Mathieu before last season? jsleezer@kcstar.com

Could the Chiefs trade up in the first round? What went into the Tyreek Hill trade, and the decision to not re-sign Tyrann Mathieu before last season started?

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach addressed those topics and more during his annual pre-draft news conference on Friday. The Chiefs currently own 12 picks, two in each of the first four rounds, in this year’s NFL Draft — which begins next Thursday.

So where was plenty to discuss. You’ll hear Veach’s entire give-and-take with reporters on today’s episode of SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast. Make sure to come back for more next week as The Star loads up on Chiefs and NFL Draft coverage.

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This story was originally published April 22, 2022 at 4:06 PM.

Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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