Kelce’s perspective about Tremendous Bowl loss will not assist Chiefs return to it
How does a crew transfer on from a crushing Tremendous Bowl loss? In line with Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce, overlook about it instantly.
The Philadelphia Eagles dismantled the Chiefs 40-22 in Tremendous Bowl LIX in New Orleans final season. Whereas it was disappointing for the TE, Kelce stated he moved on from it shortly.
“I’ve thrown that factor within the trash,” the TE instructed the media at coaching camp Wednesday. “I’ve moved on. It occurred prior to you may think about. I used to be fairly centered on this yr within the offseason.”
However can the Chiefs merely trash the Tremendous Bowl loss, or will its results linger all through the season? Historical past says the latter.
Simply six groups have made it again to the large sport after dropping the earlier season. Of these six groups, simply three have received it: the 1971 Dallas Cowboys, 1972 Miami Dolphins and 2018 New England Patriots.
The San Francisco 49ers imploded final season after dropping Tremendous Bowl LVIII to the Chiefs. They went 6-11, lacking the playoffs for the primary time for the reason that 2020 season.
The 49ers misplaced a number of stars to damage, together with operating again Christian McCaffrey (knee) and huge receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee). The damage bug may already be biting Kansas Metropolis.
Kelce, who turns 36 on Oct. 5, simply had a significant admission about his damage standing. In the meantime, two of quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ prime targets are each coping with accidents early in camp. In the meantime, Kansas Metropolis can also be coping with a few evident issues in camp.
The Chiefs additionally might face elevated competitors within the AFC West. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is assured his crew is a Tremendous Bowl contender. New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith, in the meantime, thinks the Silver and Black are being underestimated. And the Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a playoff journey of their first season below HC Jim Harbaugh.
Forgetting concerning the loss might not assist the Chiefs. They have to be taught from it to navigate what needs to be a troublesome path again to a championship.
