Tag: Super Bowl 2023

Andy Reid had the classiest answer about his time coaching both the Chiefs and Eagles

As usual, Reid is a class act.

There’s no question Andy Reid is one of the most accomplished coaches in NFL history. (He’s also clearly a proactive thinker.) With over 24 years coaching the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs — the two teams ironically squaring off in Super Bowl 57 — Reid has a distinct honor. He’s one of only seven coaches in NFL history to take two franchises to pro football’s main event.

Now, as he gets set to try and help the Chiefs overcome the Eagles this Sunday night, Reid was asked about his feelings on both organizations.

Unsurprisingly, he had a very classy answer about how much he pretty much equally appreciated his time in Philadelphia compared to Kansas City:

You might think Reid is simply trying to play both sides here without providing bulletin board material, but that’s not the kind of person he is. He had a lot of success with the Eagles and is having a lot of success with the Chiefs now. Most people would probably look back on such time fondly.

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Patrick Mahomes played it cool when asked about Eaglesā€™ DE Brandon Graham ruining his Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes nailed his answer to his question.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes wasn’t about to give Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham more reasons to sack him on Super Bowl Sunday.

During Monday night’s opening night for media coverage, Mahomes and Graham joined the stage as captains for their respective teams.

While everyone was all smiles during the captains’ conversation, the MVP contender knew he was sitting very close to one of the more dangerous pass rushers in the NFL.

Mahomes had an absolutely hilarious response while sitting near Graham when asked if there was anything he would like to say to the pass rusher.

Now that’s a smooth move by Mahomes. While he and Graham might be on good terms now, things will undoubtedly change this weekend once the Eagles defensive end is trying to chase down Mahomes while he’s playing on offense.

For now, it’s time for jokes and cajoling. During Super Bowl 57, these two guys will be competing for a Lombardi.

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Jalen Hurts shared a beautiful thought about inspiring the next generation of Black QBs

What a powerful message from Hurts.

One of the best qualities about the Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts as he gets set to play in his first Super Bowl is his self-awareness. One of the main reasons Philadelphia is back in a “must-win game” is their quarterback is an impeccable leader that understands some things are bigger than the actual on the field.

For example, with Hurts being part of the first pair of Black quarterbacks to start in a Super Bowl, he knows this could be a big moment for the sport. (Which the legendary Doug Williams really appreciates.)

When Michael Irvin asked Hurts how he felt about making history, he had a rather inspiring and powerful answer:

Man. How do you not smile listening to Hurts talking about how he can be an example for young kids as an outstanding Black starting QB? This player clearly has his eye on the prize in every respect.

Eaglesā€™ Jordan Mailata has a wholesome screensaver of Jason Kelce on his phone

Now that’s love right there.

Philadelphia Eagles tackle Jordan Mailata found an absolutely hysterical way to pay homage to one of his fellow offensive linemen.

During Super Bowl 57’s opening night for media coverage, Mailata praised his team’s center Jason Kelce for his leadership. The left tackle went so far to show how much he appreciates Kelce by revealing the background on his cell phone. The picture? One of Kelce in his Eagles jersey, adding fuel to the fire of how much Mailata loves his veteran teammate.

It’s one thing to praise a guy’s leadership skills. It’s another to make him the screensaver to your call phone. That’s love right there.

Wow, Mailata really proved his appreciation for Kelce by making him the first thing he sees when he checks his phone.

If all the players you could make the screensaver on your phone, Kelce is a heck of a pick. Perhaps Mailata will get a new photo of his teammate if they can top the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend and win a Lombardi.

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Eaglesā€™ Darius Slay angered all of Missouri by stating Kansas City is in Kansas, even though heā€™s right

Kansas City, Kansas is ā€” in fact ā€” an actual city!

It’s time to pull out your maps of the United States for this one.

On Monday, Super Bowl week got underway with media night as the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs answered questions from the press ahead of Super Bowl 57. The night produced some hilarious moments, such as Nick Sirianni’s blunt response as to whether or not the Super Bowl is a “must-win” game.

And yet, it seems as if the questions were conspiring against Eagles CB Darius Slay, as he pulled quite the tricky one out of a bucket during his go.

The question? “What state is Kansas City in?” His response? “Kansas.”

While the response clearly angered Missourians, Slay isn’t wrong here. There is a Kansas City, Kansas and it’s right across the state border from Kansas City, Missouri! The more you know, folks!

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Jason Kelceā€™s answer about beating sibling Travis Kelce in the Super Bowl was so relatable

Jason Kelce knows what’s on the line on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce knows what’s on the line when Super Bowl 57 rolls around on Sunday.

The “Kelce Bowl” will pit Jason Kelce against his brother, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce, for the Lombardi Trophy. During opening night at the week’s Super Bowl media availability, NFL Network commentator Michael Irvin asked Jason Kelce about what’s at stake with this title game against his brother. (Meanwhile, Donna Kelce knows where priorities should really be with some cookies.)

To Jason Kelce, it’s all about bragging rights. While he said he’s certainly recognizing how special it is to play in such a big game against Travis Kelce, the competitive spirit still seems alive for the big game.

Well, can you blame him? The winner of this game will get plenty to brag about in the years to come. Unless the Chiefs and Eagles meet again in the Super Bowl, this will be the biggest game the two play in since they’re playing against each other.

We’ll see which Kelce gets to brag once Super Bowl 57 gets underway this weekend.

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The Eaglesā€™ Nick Sirianni had a blunt 1-word response to whether the Super Bowl was ā€˜must-winā€™

There’s no way this was a serious question!

Sunday’s Super Bowl 57 will mark the Philadelphia Eagles’ first appearance in the NFL’s Big Game since the 2017 season. Should Philadelphia and young quarterback Jalen Hurts win, it will have been the franchise’s second Super Bowl title in its history. It’s almost needless to say, but this is a monumental game for head coach Nick Sirianni and Co.

You know, one they obviously want to win.

During Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday, this concept about “winning” might have gotten lost in the weeds. When Sirianni came to the podium, a reporter asked the coach if the Super Bowl was a “must-win” — you know, pro football’s championship battle.

Yes, seriously. Sirianni answered the question in arguably the only appropriate way:

Is winning a title game a must-win? Uh, yeah. You could almost see Sirianni roll his eyes for a second at the very idea being questioned.

And understandably so: it’s the Super Bowl! What game isn’t a must-win if this specific one isn’t? I ask that rhetorically, of course.

Why the Chiefsā€™ absurd 2022 draft class has them poised to dominate past the Super Bowl

The Chiefs drafting like this is almost unfair!

As long as Patrick Mahomes is their starting quarterback, the Kansas City Chiefs will probably make a lot of noise in the winter every year. That’s just the name of the game when pro football’s best player is on your roster while being coached by the genius Andy Reid.

However, as one recent statistical analysis shows, Kansas City’s run to Super Bowl 57 was largely aided by a very impactful 2022 draft class. If the Chiefs are capable of stockpiling young talent around a QB who won’t be even 28 years old until next September: their dominance is all but virtually guaranteed to continue.

Just look at the below charts. Not only did the Chiefs have the most games played by rookies during the 2022 season, those same rookies also generated the third-most approximate value (AV) on the field. The next-closest legit contender on the AV front was the Cincinnati Bengals — in 13th with roughly 10 fewer points!

Of those Chiefs rookies garnering valuable playing time, first-rounders George Karlaftis and Trent McDuffie are both starters on defense. Meanwhile, skill position players like Isiah Pachecho (drafted in the seventh round!) continue to make a notable offensive impact.

Regardless of what happens this Sunday, it’s pretty hard to argue that the Chiefs won’t continue putting their best foot forward as the NFL’s unquestioned kings. Mahomes and their new young(er) players simply won’t let them.

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The Chiefs and Eagles are somehow mind-bogglingly identical on these 4 essential stats

HOW on Earth is this even possible??!

Before the kickoff of every Super Bowl, some try to figure out how the respective AFC and NFC champions carved a path to the NFL’s big game.

Usually, they both have dynamite quarterbacks set to create some absurd plays. And that is the case with the Kansas Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and the Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts. (Who pioneer Doug Williams really appreciates as the first pair of Black starting Super Bowl QBs.) They probably also have an excellent coach. In this case, Andy Reid (Kansas City) and the fiery Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia), respectively.

But typically, the Super Bowl squads have a bit more of a contrast in styles and primary statistics. They’re not necessarily opposites, but they do have their fundamental differences.

That, uh, is not necessarily the case with the Chiefs and Eagles in Super Bowl 57, who are utterly identical in four very essential facets:

To be honest, I thought nothing of the overall record. That tends to happen with the cream rising to the top and all. But then I saw the points scored. And the number of All-Pros. And a Kelce brother. AND a top seed.

That is one heck of a coincidence, to be sure. But we can’t rule out football god magic, right? Right?

Doug Williams is so pumped about Patrick Mahomes and the future of Black QBs in the NFL

Williams was beaming with joy!

It’s a big week for NFL history and progress in pro football.

Come Sunday and the kickoff of Super Bowl 57, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts will become the first pair of Black quarterbacks to start in the NFL’s biggest game. It’s a massive moment for the sport and a great sign of how far the game’s most important position has come.

After the young Justin Fields weighed in on how he thinks Black QBs will continue to push pro football forward, a pioneer has shared some of his insights.

In an interview with Harold P. Kuntz of FOX4 News Kansas City, Doug Williams, the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl (22 with the Commanders in 1987), was so thrilled to sing the praises of players like Mahomes and Hurts. Williams clearly loved seeing Black QBs continue to gain prominence as faces of the league.

And he doesn’t see that ending any time soon:

You know you’ve won a legend over when they happily talk about how talented and selfless you are.

In an assertion in line with Fields’ thoughts, having more multi-faceted passers in the game — guys who can make defenders pay with their arms and legs — will only give offenses more options to succeed. As defenses get more innovative and more athletic, the days of the “statue” signal-caller seem numbered.

And it’s thanks in part to trailblazers like Williams.

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