The Kansas City Chiefs aim to solidify their position as the greatest dynasty in NFL history. A victory against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday would make them the only team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Following such a remarkable period of dominance, the Chiefs have garnered a villainous reputation among fans and analysts, many of whom are eager to see their reign come to an end. Star tight end Travis Kelce embraces this role, as he mentioned on his podcast, New Heights, during the Super Bowl buildup.
“I love it,” Kelce expressed. “At one point in time, it wasn’t that. I was the ‘do you feel bad for ‘em guys.’ I’m enjoying doing this with the guys because it just makes us even more of a family. You just circle the wagons. When people are saying whatever they want, you just band together, and it makes you appreciate more of what you have because people want what you have.” While Kelce relishes the villain persona, quarterback Patrick Mahomes sees it differently, asserting, according to Pro Football Talk, that the team doesn’t embrace being viewed as villains.
“I don’t even think it’s embracing being the villains,” Mahomes stated. “We embrace who we are, and we believe we play the game the right way, with a lot of heart and passion. If winning football games makes you a villain, we’re gonna keep going out there and doing it.” Fans have flooded social media with reactions to Mahomes’ comments, with one saying, “So Eagles are the good guys? Sirianni is our hero! Don’t understand this villains stuff! Mahomes is one of the most valuable players in the history of sports! Turned KC into a dynasty & he’s still in his 20s! Chiefs trailed in the 2nd half in so many games, & Mahomes keeps winning!”
Another fan remarked, “They’re not villains. People are just tired of seeing them because it’s annoying and cheesy.” Meanwhile, a third fan quipped, “Lol at the Eagles being the ‘good guys’ but Go Birds!” It’ll be fascinating to see if the Chiefs can achieve the three-peat.
