It’s probably a very challenging time to be a fan of any AFC West team that isn’t the Kansas City Chiefs. Sunday night’s overtime win in Super Bowl 58 officially cemented Patrick Mahomes and friends as a dynasty. And it doesn’t seem like their run is ending any time soon.
That’s rather unfortunate for anyone who roots for the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers. For one, the Chiefs won a championship on the Raiders’ home field. It usually doesn’t get more painful than that. But Sunday evening was likely more taxing on the Denver faithful than anyone else in this division.
Why? Because Broncos legend John Elway was the guest presenter for the Lombardi Trophy. He was picked long in advance, so it’s not like he had a choice, but it still had to sting Denver fans watching their best player ever hand a title to a hated rival:
John Elway having to deliver the Chiefs Lombardi Trophy is the cherry on top. pic.twitter.com/IWcdZNLKFy
— KC Chiefs Blog (@KCChiefsBlog) February 12, 2024
The Broncos have just one win over the Chiefs since September 2015. Barring some completely unforeseen turnaround, they’re likely not going to shift their fortunes with Kansas City any time soon. Oh, by the way, the Chiefs’ latest Super Bowl win now means they have more Lombardi Trophies (4) than the Broncos (3), too. Oof.
Having a Denver icon like Elway be the man to literally give the Chiefs their latest championship isn’t something I’d wish upon my worst sports enemy.