Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss whether Kansas City’s success will make them the bad guys of the NFL like New England’s dynasty did for the Patriots. Hear the full conversation on “Sunday Night Blitz” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
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[MUSIC PLAYING]– There’s one, I think, palpable difference and one reason that I actually kind of disagree with you on the dark side element of this. Brady and Belichick were not relatable. They were not always nice. They were prickly in the media. They were prickly with each other. And at times, Brady and Belichick felt like mommy and daddy fighting, and they’re staying together just for the kids. It’s a weird analogy.
The Chiefs have none of that. I still see the joy, the– I think part of the reason people got frustrated with the Patriots is it was never enough, and they were never happy. When Andy Reid sees that touchdown, he reacts like it’s the first Super Bowl he’s ever won. As we were coming into the game–
– That’s another thing you missed.
– We were coming into the game, Chris Jones crying during the announcement.
– I thought that was a very powerful moment. Mahomes looked like he was almost in tears by the end of it too.
– Mahomes afterwards smiling and laughing and telling jokes and talking about life together, Travis Kelce being Travis Kelce. There are so many big personalities, but they are, for the most part, just likable. And likability goes a long way.
Now, there was a point where we all got bored with the Warriors, but I think it took a little longer with the Warriors because everybody loves Steph. But I think at some level, Mahomes is Steph.
– We saw the Chiefs get really heated a few times this year, Mahomes in particular. He’s screaming at the refs. I know he’s frustrated. That happens. I don’t hold that against him. But for a lot of people, that was a turning point, almost, with Mahomes. Now we have…
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Publish date : 2024-02-12 16:35:45
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