Changing from a likely three-turf to shocking fine chopping was certainly not in Kansas City Chief’s Playbook Sunday.
Of course, this is what happened before a worldwide audience in the Super Bowl Lix, such as Philadelphia Eagles under the direction of as many as 34 points on their way to a 40-22 departure.
Chief’s kingdom has been ranked! There are cracks in the surface! And Patrick Mahomes, goat? Talk about a baaaad take!
Chief’s haters happy about the defeat, with many who felt it denoted the end of the team’s dynasty. The truth is that KC can keep this government afloat by successfully navigating in a crucial season.
Before reviewing what is facing the franchise, which begins with the waiting game on the dense end Travis Kelce’s possible pension, here is a confirmation for Chiefs: This should also pass. Just remember who is at the top – not by the NFL anymore, but the organization.
Somewhere on the road during the team’s dominant driving of five Super Bowl performances – including three wins – over the past six seasons, coach Andy Reid lost the dubious difference from Nice Guy who can’t win the big one.
Still only 29, mahomes remain the team’s quarterback and leader, and he is not deterrent from liability.
“I take ownership in the loss, probably more than anyone in my career,” Mahomes said. “I sat down in some bad places.”
In fact, Mahomes collected three sales and was dismissed six times by an Eagle’s defense that dominated the review line.
“There are times when guys are not open, I have to throw the ball away or check it down and let guys make games happen,” he said. “Sometimes I get where I want to make a big game to spark us. It is something I have handled my entire career. If I do not show, I will take what is in the game, the defense will remain in the coverage they are in. “
On a smaller scale, Chief’s return to February begins -loving with lessons learned from this Super Debtakel.
Philadelphia had its way in front of both sides of the ball, and the defensive side of that equation showed not only holes in the line but the lack of a big game receiver in addition to Rookie Xavier worthy and an inconsistent running game.
Veteran Deandre Hopkins was silent in the playoffs after a modest contribution after his acquisition of the mid -season, which left Chiefs that would probably go outside the organization for a necessary threat outside. They have had a rotating door at the recipient in recent seasons but managed to win.
With right-wing Trey Smith who is expected to land a productive pay day in free agency, the O-line can take a season here if Smith decides against a likely hometown discount with regard to Chief’s salary capital restrictions.
Important defenders Nick Bolton, Charles Olevenihu and Justin Reid are also approaching free agency and adds the team’s decision.
Kelce is still under contract for the 2025 season, and his off-Field talents and exploits are well published. The team has Noah Gray if Kelce retires, but his passport capturing abilities is not as proven. Sure, Kelce was a non-factor in the Super Bowl, but his latest pedigree is difficult to debate, no matter how much you have harmed his advertising and significant other.
If Kelce stops, here guess we will not see sudden cuts to Taylor Swift when the managers are on the clock in the NFL draft. There will be plenty of urgent for General Manager Brett Veach and Co., when KC aims to update its list with immediate contributors. Four of the team’s six drafts of elections are within the top 100.
“I feel we will be back,” Worthy said. “Use this as fuel; Use this as motivation. “
The road back to the top will not be easy, but Chiefs’ Core knows the way.
