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Super Bowl Possibly Led To Spread Of Coronavirus Says Governor


Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is admitting that the Super Bowl may have been a breeding ground for Coronavirus.

Back in February, which seems like forever ago now, the Super Bowl took place in Florida. Florida has been very lackadaisical in their response to the Coronavirus and now, it appears as though they are making some admissions about how the whole thing has been handled. Recently, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about COVID-19 and how the Miami Super Bowl was most likely the cause of numerous infections. 

There are 62,000 seats in the Hard Rock Stadium which means numerous people could have been infected. At the time, the state wasn’t testing people which ultimately could have led to some people going under the radar, especially if they were asymptomatic.

Super Bowl Possibly Led To Spread Of Coronavirus Says Governor

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This is proving to be a problem now as the United States has over 200,000 confirmed cases of the disease. Florida has 6,000 and they are expected to get a whole lot more after the March Break fiasco that recently went down. With this in mind, it’s clear that the Super Bowl has proven to be cause for concern for the state although there isn’t very much they can do about it now.

The next few weeks will prove to be crucial as states across America, as well as countries around the world, fight to stop the spread of COVID-19. For now, these are uncertain times but hopefully, we can all stand united and prevail.

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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. 

Patrick Mahomes & The Chiefs Can Become The NFL's Next Great Dynasty

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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.

Patrick Mahomes & The Chiefs Can Become The NFL's Next Great Dynasty

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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.

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Stephen A. Smith Reveals Who Is To Blame For 49ers Super Bowl Loss

There was plenty of blame to go around.

Despite having a 10-point lead with just eight minutes left in the Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs who were able to score 21 points in the finals minutes. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the charge for the Chiefs who came through with yet another comeback in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the 49ers were heartbroken as they seemed to be the better team through three quarters. With that being said, many people are blaming 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan for how he managed his team's lead late in the game.

One of those pundits is none other than Stephen A. Smith who was quite firm on his stance that Shanahan is at fault for the loss. As he explains, Shanahan should have kept running the ball late in the game and that he was forcing the ball into the hands of QB Jimmy Garoppolo, too often. Shanahan gave up a 28-3 lead in the Super Bowl as the offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons which was yet another talking point for Smith.

Regardless of who you put the blame on, there is no denying this loss will sting for quite a while. Making it to the Super Bowl isn't something that's guaranteed and the Niners will have to work hard to get back there next season. 

Who do you think deserves the blame for the blown lead? Is Stephen A. right?

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Super Bowl 54: Predicting Who Will Hoist The Lombardi Trophy


The big game is upon us.

After five months of hard-fought football, the NFL is finally down to two teams. Yes, that’s right, the Super Bowl matchup has been set and it will all go down tomorrow in Miami. The two teams vying for the Lombardi trophy are the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Both teams were among the best in their respective conferences and have done more than enough to earn their spots in the championship game. Fans are incredibly excited about this matchup and have been debating all week about who will come out victorious.

Some believe the Chiefs offense will simply be too much for the 49ers to handle. Others think the 49ers run-game and elite defense will leave the Chiefs shaking in their boots. Regardless of what you believe, there is no denying this will be an entertaining game with plenty of intrigue for the full sixty minutes. No matter who wins, you truly can’t be too upset as these are two deserving squads who have proven themselves to be the cream of the NFL’s crop.

Throughout the first three rounds of the playoffs, I predicted who I thought would win each game. Aside from two upsets, I was pretty accurate and we have the receipts to back that up. In fact, coming into the Super Bowl I have an 8-2 record, including a perfect score last week. With that being said, it only makes sense that I would try my hand at predicting the Super Bowl. Before giving my take on who will win this match, let’s break down both teams and see how they got here. 

Kansas City Chiefs (AFC)

Super Bowl 54: Predicting Who Will Hoist The Lombardi Trophy

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If you’re a Chiefs fan, then you know this season was a bit of a slow build. At the start, the defense was struggling quite a bit as Patrick Mahomes tried to find his rhythm from last season. Early in the season, Mahomes suffered a dislocated kneecap that had him out of the lineup for a couple of weeks. The Chiefs went on a bit of dry spell during this time and lost a couple of games. When Mahomes came back, the team lost to the Tennessee Titans which served as a wake-up call. From there, the Chiefs won the last six games of the regular season and have been on a tear in the playoffs with 51 points against Houston and 35 points against the Titans. 

On the offensive side of the ball, the Chiefs are beastly and it’s all because of Patrick Mahomes and his multitude of weapons. Of course, Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, Mecole Hardman, and Travis Kelce are some of his most significant. The team finished the season ranked sixth in total offense and averaged 28.2 points per game. Their passing game was nothing short of elite as they averaged just over 280 yards per match thanks to Mahomes’ cannon of an arm. When it comes to rushing the ball, the Chiefs were only 23rd in the NFL although that’s mostly because they had fewer attempts than their opponents. Not to mention, Damien Williams is picking up steam in the postseason and could pose a serious threat in the Super Bowl.

As far as the defense is concerned, the Chiefs could certainly use some work although they are much better now than they were at the beginning of the season. The Chiefs defense gave up a respectable 19.2 points per game although they were 17th in total yards allowed per game, with 349.6. When it comes to passing defense, the Chiefs were eighth in the NFL thanks to playmakers like Tyrann Mathieu. Rush defense is where the Chiefs really struggled as they finished 26th, allowing 128 yards per game. 

San Francisco 49ers (NFC)

Super Bowl 54: Predicting Who Will Hoist The Lombardi Trophy

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Over the course of this season, the San Francisco 49ers have been one of the most dominant teams on the field and it hasn’t been very close. They are one of the most well-rounded teams in the entire NFL and it showed on the scoreboard. The team was able to finish with the first seed in the NFC thanks to a 13-3 record. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo became a bonafide leader who has the ability to manage a game like no one else. Not to mention, their defense was lauded for their pass rush and ability to snag interceptions at will.

In terms of rankings, the 49ers were at the top of the league in almost everything. For instance, the 49ers were fourth in total offense with 381 yards per game and 29.9 points per game. Perhaps their biggest weakness on offense came in the form of their passing game as they ranked 13th. Jimmy G played well, don’t get us wrong, however, he was more of a game manager than a playmaker. Luckily for the 49ers, they excelled when rushing the ball thanks to players like Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman. In fact, the team was second in rushing offense as they picked up an average of 144 yards per game.

Defensively, the 49ers were an absolute powerhouse as they finished second in total yards allowed, with 281 per game. They only gave up 19.4 points per match which is significant when you consider their strength of schedule. Thanks to an incredible pass rush led by Dee Ford and Nick Bosa, as well as a high-flying secondary, the 49ers were first in pass defense, only allowing 169.2 yards per game. Rush defense is where the team struggled at times, giving up 112 yards per game, which was good enough for 17th in the NFL. Regardless, the 49ers defensive unit is nothing to be messed with and the Chiefs will be in for a rough game. 

The Game

Super Bowl 54: Predicting Who Will Hoist The Lombardi Trophy

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Having looked at both teams, the big question is: who will win? Well, the Chiefs are a 1.5-point favorite although Vegas isn’t an exact science. It’s been a very long time since we’ve had a Super Bowl that is such a coin flip in terms of the matchup. These two teams never played each other this season so we don’t really have any sort of measuring stick for how these two will stack up. Any sort of analysis can be shattered as soon as the ball is kicked off in the first half. Despite this, I’m at least going to try.

Right off the bat, don’t expect a defensive game. Both of these teams have high-flying offenses and that’s exactly what you’re going to get. The 49ers pass defense has been incredible this season but they won’t be able to stop Mahomes and his plethora of weapons. While he may have some early jitters, Mahomes will explode in the second quarter and you’ll see the Chiefs thrive from there on as they maximize their aerial attack. You also can’t forget that Williams has proven himself to be a dynamic running back, who can find seams whenever necessary. Defensively, the 49ers are in for their hardest game of the season and Mahomes will truly test what they’re made of.

As for the 49ers, their ground game will be able to go toe-to-toe with the Chiefs’ passing barrage. Expect Mostert to get the vast majority of touches as he is the perfect player to expose the Chiefs’ weak rush defense. If the 49ers build an early lead, they will use Mostert the same way they used him in the NFC Championship game against Green Bay. Mostert decimated the Packers’ defensive line and left the entire team dejected. If the Chiefs don’t contain him early, the 49ers will run rampant all over the field. Meanwhile, quarterback Jimmy G will find himself in another limited role. Against the Packers, he only threw eight times and head coach Kyle Shanahan will be looking to keep the ball out of the air.

Realistically, this is going to be a close game that comes down to the final possession. In those kinds of situations, you want to be able to rely on your quarterback for a big play. Between Mahomes and Garoppolo, Mahomes is the guy you want at the end of the game. Having said that, the Chiefs have the slightest advantage when it comes to winning the Lombardi trophy. 

Prediction: Chiefs (35-31)

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