The NFL loves to profess that it’s a “copycat league.” No one quite likes to lean into human nature and try the literal same things as professional football coaches and executives. With the Kansas City Chiefs officially establishing themselves as a dynasty, the inclination to follow their example will be stronger than ever.
For good reason.
But there’s always the danger of gleaning the wrong conclusions from a team’s Super Bowl victory. This is where also-ran NFL teams get themselves into trouble — they almost seem to think replicating someone else’s success is seamless and painless. It never is, it never will be, and this thought process is precisely how many people in the league eventually lose jobs.
As the Chiefs begin an offseason ahead of a three-peat pursuit, let’s take a look at some of the wrong lessons their latest championship might teach NFL leaders. Put another way: If you want to win a Super Bowl in this era, you won’t follow the Chiefs’ footsteps to a tee.