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Sports columnist for the and . Email: smellinger@kcstar.com.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Dec 14

    This was, basically, a troll job on every insecurity Chiefs fans have.

    18 replies 16 retweets 93 likes
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  2. Retweeted
    36 minutes ago

    With Eric Berry, Reid says it’s the same foot issue that’s been bothering him throughout the season. Reid wouldn’t say one way or another if Berry will play on Sunday. “We’ll just see as time goes on.”

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  3. 2 hours ago

    Astute reader Bob points this out: Chiefs closing in on what appears to be the NFL's all-time record for most first downs surrendered.

    36 replies 54 retweets 155 likes
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  4. Retweeted
    22 hours ago

    A NEW Quick Slants the podcast () 🏈 Pat Mahomes or Drew Brees . . . who's the NFL MVP? discusses the issue with , and . 🎙️Listen here: …

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  5. Retweeted
    23 hours ago

    Tune into Facebook Live to see who roasts next.

    28 replies 36 retweets 149 likes
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  6. Dec 27

    I meant to say “you,” I promise, but it was probably funnier the other way.

    . with the jokes this morning. Bob Sutton: "We think a lot alike, don't we?" Mellinger: "That's bad for me." (Everyone laughed, it was a good moment)
    11 replies 2 retweets 84 likes
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  7. Dec 27

    “These guys know. They read the papers.” — Eric Bienemy. Thanks for the support, guys.

    4 replies 5 retweets 256 likes
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  8. Retweeted
    Dec 27

    With defense providing almost no margin for error, fast starts imperative for KC: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is amazing but somehow needs to be even better in playoffs

    5 replies 10 retweets 80 likes
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  9. Dec 26

    Will be legit surprised if he doesn't throw at least 5 tuddies on Sunday.

    Updated odds to win NFL MVP (): Patrick Mahomes -230 Drew Brees +145 Philip Rivers +2500 Andrew Luck +5000 Russell Wilson +5000
    28 replies 37 retweets 587 likes
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  10. Retweeted
    Dec 25

    Today is very special to my heart. To give back to the two people who have given up everything to support my brother and I. I can’t thank them enough. Love you Mom and Dad

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  11. Dec 24

    The Chiefs will look hard at the freshly cut DJ Swearinger. Doesn’t mean they’ll sign him. He’s got the dreaded “character concern” label. But they’ll take a look and this is not a guess.

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  12. Dec 24

    In 2009 I argued for Zack Greinke to win the Cy Young in part because he was contractually prohibited from pitching against the Royals hitters. Today, I would use the same argument for Patrick Mahomes and the MVP.

    16 replies 164 retweets 919 likes
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  13. Dec 24

    No Minutes this week. Thank you all for following along. Hope you have a great week.

    16 replies 1 retweet 81 likes
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  14. Dec 24

    The Chiefs still have everything in front of them, despite themselves. But at this point, they've made their fans terrified about what that means.

    71 replies 35 retweets 275 likes
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  15. Dec 24

    Going on in a few minutes....

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  16. Retweeted
    Dec 23

    It’s everyone’s favorite time of the night: Facebook Live After Dark with , and

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  17. Retweeted
    Dec 23

    is now trending in

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  18. Dec 23

    Jake is a Chiefs fan.

    Replying to @mellinger
    Sam would it be better to lose to the Raiders and take the respectable road playoff loss or beat them and take the humiliating #1 seed home playoff loss?
    53 replies 125 retweets 990 likes
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  19. Dec 23

    Chiefs lose to Seahawks 38-31: Insta-reaction! (C’mon, you know you want to).

    69 replies 4 retweets 27 likes
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  20. Dec 23

    Charvarious Ward in press coverage against Tyler Lockett with no help over the top is no way to go through life, son.

    57 replies 47 retweets 478 likes
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  21. Dec 23

    Eric Berry is not on the field.

    55 replies 9 retweets 78 likes
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