The Kansas City Chiefs are making their fourth Tremendous Bowl look in 5 seasons, prompting some NFL followers to root in opposition to them. Nevertheless, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and firm embrace being the “unhealthy guys.”
“I believe I similar to profitable,” Mahomes advised the media Wednesday. “In case you win lots and that causes you to be a villain, then I am OK with it. However on the finish of the day, I’ll take pleasure in taking part in the sport and attempt to win as a lot as attainable.”
Per ESPN’s Adam Teicher, the Chiefs have been booed on Monday in the course of the Tremendous Bowl’s opening evening. Las Vegas is the house of their longtime divisional rival, the Raiders, which may clarify the jeers.
Star Kansas Metropolis defensive sort out Chris Jones would beg to vary. He claims followers have turned on the franchise and don’t need it to seize its third championship in 5 seasons Sunday in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers.
“All people used to like us,” Jones told Teicher. “We was one of the crucial favourite groups. Now all people’s prepared for the Chiefs to lose. It is OK. They will proceed hating. You name it hate once you win a complete lot. The issue is we’ve not gained as a lot as folks suppose. We have gained solely two [Super Bowls], proper? We solely gained two out of three.”
The Chiefs intention to grow to be the primary crew to repeat as champions because the 2004 New England Patriots. Solely seven clubs have gained back-to-back titles.
San Francisco presents a tough problem. The 49ers have a star-studded roster, together with operating again Christian McCaffrey, huge receiver Deebo Samuel and linebacker Fred Warner. As of Wednesday, FanDuel lists them as a 2.5-point favorite.
Do not rely the Chiefs out, although, particularly after they’re coming in with a chip on their shoulder. Mahomes, 28, has 14 postseason victories — tied for third in NFL historical past.
