Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs achieved what seemed impossible on Sunday, redefining what the sports world deems possible. Their 32-29 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals marked the Chiefs as the first team to reach the Super Bowl for a third consecutive year while also being two-time defending champions. This unprecedented success is largely credited to Mahomes, regarded by many as the best quarterback in the NFL during an era where the quarterback position holds significant importance. However, star defensive tackle Chris Jones believes that the credit should go elsewhere.
After the game, Jones appeared on ESPN, discussing the key factor that enables the Chiefs to maintain their winning streak. “As long as they continue to let Spags be our defensive coordinator and not hire him as a head coach, we’re going to continue to win,” Jones stated. “For me, he’s one of the greatest assistant coaches to ever coach the game. You look at his resume; he’s got one of the greatest resumes. He finds a way to close. That’s what Spags does.”
Fans took to social media to react to Jones’ statement. One Twitter user remarked, “How Steve Spagnuolo is not a head coach again is beyond me.” Another added, “Teams ravaged the Lions’ coaching staff but none went after Chiefs’ coaches.” Additionally, a fan expressed, “Spagnuolo should be in the Hall of Fame with Reid, Mahomes, Kelce, and Jones. In the last Super Bowl, he shut down Purdy and was a huge part of that win. In the last Eagles/KC Super Bowl, it was Mahomes in the second half who was incredible. All these guys contribute big to a dynasty!” Another commenter suggested, “Maybe the Bills should hire him. It’s the only way they will have a chance at beating KC in the playoffs. McDermott can’t beat them.”
It remains to be seen whether Spagnuolo will get the opportunity to lead a franchise.
