Mark Van Sickle

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Mark Van Sickle was born in Seattle, Washington, but has lived in the Kansas City area for 30 years. He has followed the city’s sports teams along the way from the KC Blades to the Royals to the Wizards/Sporting KC, now the KC Current and of course, the Chiefs. Mark has been a radio producer and on-air talent in Kansas City since 2011 and is currently a producer for morning shows on KCMO Talk Radio. He is a writer and podcast host for the Heartland College Sports Network. He is a writer and weekly contributor to FanNation’s Inside the Royals. He is a consistent guest on Roughing the Kicker Chiefs podcast and, of course, a writer and weekly contributor to FanNation's Arrowhead Report.

Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (45) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

GM Report

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice made an impact in his rookie season, but how can he improve in Year 2? It may depend on how many games he's allowed to play.

Sep 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs with the ball chased by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (97) in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

GM Report

KC Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah can progress in year No. 2, but will there be an increased role waiting for him in 2024?

Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Kansas City Chiefs helmet after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

GM Report

There's a lot of unknown regarding KC Chiefs offseason pickup Louis Rees-Zammit, but he's endearing himself to the town already.

GM Report

The Kansas City Chiefs' 2024 schedule is out, and there are plenty of marquee matchups to look forward to this upcoming season.

Oct 7, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Kaden Prather (1).

Draft

Projecting how the Kansas City Chiefs could use their first three selections of the 2025 NFL Draft following a potential three-peat.

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with Taylor Swift.

News

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce appears to have his place in Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department."

Texas tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (0) celebrates after the Longhorns' game against Texas Tech.

GM Report

As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, it's time to take a look at the board and see how the Kansas City Chiefs could fare through all three days of the draft.

Feb 14, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general overall aerial view of Arrowhead Stadium (foreground).

News

The state of Kansas is looking to lure the Kansas City Chiefs to their side of the state line as the team considers leaving Arrowhead Stadium.

KC Chiefs’ First Wave of 2024 Free Agency Has Been a Success

GM Report

In the past week, the KC Chiefs have gained some new faces while also retaining Super Bowl players and seeing others depart for new teams.

Four Wide Receivers for the KC Chiefs to Monitor in Free Agency

GM Report

The KC Chiefs will be looking to upgrade their WR room as early as this upcoming week. Who should everyone keep an eye on leading up to free agency?

No Rest for the Weary as KC Chiefs’ Offseason Ramps Up

GM Report

News was abundant from the KC Chiefs this past week. Let's take a look at some of the headlines and how things could work for or against them.

KC Chiefs' Quest for Three-Peat Could Hinge on Returning Players

GM Report

The Kansas City Chiefs and their front office have some interesting moves to make with players like Chris Jones and L'Jarius Sneed very soon in the offseason.

Mark Van Sickle

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Kadarius Toney, Nikko Remigio, Cornell Powell, Justyn Ross: Who Wins KC's Final WR Spot?

Second-Year Jump: Can Nic Jones Be the Chiefs' Breakout Late-Round 2023 Draft Pick?

How Can Chamarri Conner Take a Second-Year Jump After an Impressive Rookie Debut?

Second-Year Jump: Can Wanya Morris Win the Starting Left Tackle Job?

GM Report

Second-Year Jump: Can Rashee Rice Take a Leap in 2024 with Potential Suspension Looming?

GM Report

Is Felix Anudike-Uzomah's Second-Year Jump Out of His Control?

GM Report

Louis Rees-Zammit Embraces KC, Looks to Make Impact for Chiefs

GM Report

Top 5 Games on Chiefs' Schedule for 2024-25 Season

Draft

Way-Too-Early 2025 Kansas City Chiefs Three-Round Mock Draft

News

Breaking Down Taylor Swift's Travis Kelce References in 'The Tortured Poets Department'

GM Report

Kansas City Chiefs Seven-Round Mock Draft: Offense, Offense, Offense

News

Kansas Making Pitch to Bring KC Chiefs to the Sunflower State: What You Need to Know About STAR Bonds

KC Chiefs’ First Wave of 2024 Free Agency Has Been a Success

Four Wide Receivers for the KC Chiefs to Monitor in Free Agency

No Rest for the Weary as KC Chiefs’ Offseason Ramps Up

KC Chiefs' Quest for Three-Peat Could Hinge on Returning Players