Bill Burr doesn’t necessarily believe the NFL is “fixed,” but he does have concerns about the integrity of the game. Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, the popular comedian contributed to the narrative that the Kansas City Chiefs’ dynasty has been bolstered by the league. When predicting the Super Bowl, Burr suggested that the Philadelphia Eagles would need to establish a 30-point lead to secure a victory, before making a passing reference to Nate Burleson’s postgame remarks on Chiefs fatigue.
“It’s just football at the highest level, and if you’re not appreciating what’s going on, then there’s something wrong with you,” Burr said sarcastically. He went on to express that “It’s a show, OK? They’re all shows at this point. Let’s be honest. There’s always been point-shaving, mob, gambling — all sports have always been like that. But I think we’re going into an unprecedented time of that with all sports or whatever. I’m not singling them out.”
When Eisen questioned whether Burr was implying that the Chiefs aren’t as good as commonly believed, Burr responded, “It’s a business… I don’t think it’s fixed. I think it’s massaged. There’s definitely more backrubs on one side than the other.” Reflecting on his past belief that the NBA was fixed during the 2000s, he cited the Tim Donaghy scandal as validation, asserting that where there’s smoke, there’s fire — and that the NFL might want to be cautious.
After humorously critiquing officiating, Burr questioned why the NFL identifies as an “entertainment league” rather than a “sports league,” alluding to deeper implications. Eisen chimed in, suggesting that Burr was experiencing “Chiefs fatigue,” to which Burr retorted, taking a jab at Eisen’s close ties with the league, “OK, you’re a company man. I get it. Rich Eisen in the green room is not Rich Eisen behind this desk… you want me to say what you’re not going to say.”
Aside from some laughter, Burr concluded the segment by calling himself a “confused old man” who doesn’t watch many Chiefs games anymore, humorously stating, “Don’t listen to me. Everything’s on the up and up.” Although much of the discussion was comedic, Burr’s observations further fuel the narrative questioning the purity of Kansas City’s dynasty, which has become a prominent storyline leading into Super Bowl LIX, despite Burleson’s attempts to dismiss it post-AFC title game.
