Andy Reid helped lead the Kansas City Chiefs to their first-ever Super Bowl, earlier this year. After going down early, the Chiefs mounted a comeback against the San Francisco 49ers and eventually won the game 31-20. Reid was able to pick up his very first Super Bowl and will forever be cemented in history as one of the best coaches ever. With this in mind, there should be no question that Reid will eventually make his way into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
For now, though, Reid will have to be content with another Hall of Fame honor. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Reid's outfit from Super Bowl 54 would be on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Everything from his hat, shirt, and even shoes. Funny enough, Reid wore a pair of Black Air Force 1s with red highlights on the back.
If you're not in on the joke here, Black Air Force's have become a huge internet meme and are typically associated with robberies, drug dealing, scamming, and any other crime you can think of. Coming back from ten points down in a Super Bowl to win by 11 is definitely some Black Air Force energy if we've ever seen it. To be honest, it just feels good to say Black Air Force 1s are heading to the Hall of Fame.
We wonder if Reid will get another pair for next season. If so, the whole league needs to watch out.
Patrick Mahomes & The Chiefs Can Become The NFL’s Next Great Dynasty
With last night's win, a legend was born.
Down 20-10 in the Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs looked as though they were hanging on by a thread. Mahomes had just thrown two interceptions and the 49ers defense was making the Chiefs offense look pedestrian. With just over seven minutes left to play, Mahomes threw a pass to Tyreek Hill on 2nd and 15 that appeared to be complete. Upon further review, it was revealed that the ball was thrown too low and touched the ground. It was yet another example of the poor night Mahomes was having. On the ensuing 3rd and 15, Mahomes launched the ball down the field where it looked like no one was open. Just when it seemed like all hope was lost, Hill came blistering into the frame and caught the ball deep inside 49ers' territory. From there, the Chiefs went on to score 21 points in just seven minutes and captured their first Super Bowl win in 50 years, by a score of 31-20.
After the game, Mahomes was crowned Super Bowl MVP as he finished with 286 yards passing, two passing touchdowns, a rushing touchdown, and two interceptions. Mahomes was phenomenal throughout the playoffs and with the win, he became the youngest player in league history to win both an MVP trophy and a Super Bowl. At just 24 years old, Mahomes has achieved the pinnacle of football and based on his talent, there's no reason to believe he won't keep up this blistering pace. When you look at all of the weapons around him, it becomes quite clear that the Mahomes-led Chiefs could be the league's next great dynasty.
Of course, the New England Patriots currently hold the title as the best dynasty in all of sports. Until Tom Brady and Bill Belichick retire, that will never change, however, that time is almost upon us and the league is looking for another team to hold the mantle and dominate for years to come. As it stands, the Chiefs are in the best position to do this and with Mahomes at the helm, there is no doubt that they will be a problem for the next two decades.
While some may feel this is a gross overreaction, it's important to note that there is solid reasoning behind this assertion. So let's look at the facts, shall we? In just 31 regular season starts, Mahomes has 76 touchdowns and just 18 interceptions. When accounting for the playoffs, he has 89 touchdowns in 36 games which is a record that surpasses the likes of Dan Marino. Not to mention, Mahomes became the youngest player to score 50 touchdowns in a season, during the 2018 campaign. Individual stats don't tell the whole story but they certainly do a great job at illustrating just how special of a talent Mahomes truly is. Statistics aside, Mahomes has proven that he knows how to win. The QB has a career regular-season record of 24-7 and is 4-1 in the playoffs.
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One could make the argument that Mahomes and the Chiefs should have won the Super Bowl last year, as they were an offside call away from defeating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. As we all remember, the Los Angeles Rams were awful in the big game and the Chiefs would have been in a great position to win. With this in mind, the Chiefs could have easily won two straight Super Bowls which is certainly the makings of a great dynasty. In the end, though, the Chiefs lost in 2019 which means, for now, they will have to settle with their one Super Bowl win. Regardless, the 2019 campaign is a great illustration of how consistent and dynamic the Chiefs are. They were able to improve upon last season's results and there is no indication that they will be slowing down anytime soon.
A great quarterback typically isn't enough to become a dynasty; just look at the Green Bay Packers. Luckily, the Chiefs have all the pieces in place to sustain their success long term. Defensive players like Chris Jones and Tyrann Mathieu were lights out for the team this season while offensive juggernauts such as Hill, Mecole Hardman, Travis Kelce, and Damien Williams helped take the team to new heights. With these players returning next season, the Chiefs will be in a perfect position to repeat as world champions. Add head coach Andy Reid into the mix and you have a team that can run circles around anyone. When you put all of these pieces together, it truly becomes apparent that there are very few teams who could actually beat the Chiefs when it matters. The San Francisco 49ers had an all-time great defense and were struggling to keep their head above water during the final stretch of Super Bowl 54. If teams don't figure out Mahomes soon, he could wind up with a couple more championships over the next few years.
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Winning multiple championships is easier said done although when you look at the Chiefs' competition, it's certainly possible. The AFC isn't particularly strong by any stretch of the imagination. For instance, pundits love to talk about Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson in relation to Mahomes' biggest competition. While they are both formidable foes, there is a lot to be said about the weaknesses of their respective teams. Watson's Texans have a horrendous defense that gave up 51 points to Mahomes in this year's Divisional Round. Meanwhile, Jackson has yet to win a playoff game and seems to crumble in the big moments. Needless to say, the Texans and Ravens have a lot of catching up to do if they want to beat the Chiefs in future playoff matchups.
Is it too early to dub the Chiefs a future dynasty? Perhaps. There are a lot of factors that go into whether or not a team has longterm success. So far, the Chiefs are on the right track and of all 32 teams in the NFL, they are the ones in the best position to win multiple titles this decade. When you have a quarterback who can turn a hopeless game around at the flick of a wrist, it's hard to bet against you. In the case of the Chiefs, that's exactly what they have and at 24 years old, he won't be leaving anytime soon.
Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid Party It Up After Huge Win: Watch
You can never celebrate too hard after a Super Bowl.
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs shocked the world last night as they mounted an impressive comeback in the fourth quarter to win their first Super Bowl in 50 years. Head coach Andy Reid was looking to win his first-ever championship and get the weight of never winning off of his back. Mahomes is now the youngest player to win NFL MVP and a Super Bowl which certainly makes him one of the most impressive players the league has ever seen.
Immediately after winning the big game, the Chiefs celebrated in exciting fashion. At first, it started with some dancing in the locker room. Eventually, the team headed to a party bus where Patrick Mahomes was yelling excitedly at Reid who was showing off the shiney Lombardi trophy. From there, the team went to a nightclub where Mahomes was front and center throughout the night.
This morning, Reid was asked about his celebration and explained how he spent it with his “trophy wife.” It’s clear both Mahomes and Reid had a great time following their big win and all in all, it’s well deserved. The Chiefs could have easily won the championship last year so it’s nice to see them pull it off in such a short amount of time.
With that being said, who do you think is going to win it next year?
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