NFL Insider describes the Kansas City Chiefs' motivations to return to the Super Bowl
In a recent article for NFL.com, Insider Jeffri Chadiha named teams he believes could dethrone the Eagles in 2025. He called the Kansas City Chiefs a return candidate for the Super Bowl and broke down their motivations this season.
"Humiliation tends to be a useful motivator for most franchises, especially proud ones like Kansas City," wrote Chadiha. "Future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce, for one, made it clear that he spurned retirement because he didn't want to go out like that. The Chiefs also know (Patrick) Mahomes is most dangerous when he has a chip on his shoulder. Furthermore, most of the usual cast of characters remain on this roster, as Kansas City was able to keep both middle linebacker Nick Bolton and Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith from escaping in free agency."
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Chadiha named the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills as the other two teams in contention. The AFC continues to lead the way regarding team and elite quarterback play.
The Chiefs are built to be a contender again in 2025 and will feature the most nationally televised games. Their popularity has grown alongside their winning in recent years, as the team hopes to pull together again for a Super Bowl run and reclaim the Lombardi trophy.
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