"Champions are made from something deep inside them, a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have last- minute stamina, they have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and will. But the will must be stronger than the skill." Muhammad Ali. This quote will encapsulate the Chiefs season after their win on February 6, 2011 in Arlington, TX.
Yes, I know it is absolutely taboo and a bit mad to go out on a limb and predict the Kansas City Chiefs will win the Super Bowl this year. Las Vegas futures had the Chiefs 35/1 to win the Bowl. Coach Todd Haley has said on multiple occasions, “Don’t even think about the Playoffs. We are going to take it one game at a time.” Of course this is the right mindset for any NFL organization. However, deep down in their heart of hearts every Coach, player, and fan is looking for the sweet glory of victorious bliss when their team hoists the Lombardi trophy. Thanks to the hard work, genius strategy, and key coaching/player acquisitions this season, the Kansas City Chiefs are the proud owners of the AFC West Title. In this league, anything can happen in the Postseason. Any team can win on any given Saturday/Sunday and the Chiefs have their Golden Ticket! I don’t know about you, but this was the best Christmas present I got this year and I’m damn proud of it.
Coming back to reality, it’s looking like the Chiefs may host the New York Jets. Based on the other options for a Wild Card game, I have to say this would be my choice. The Jets are a tough team with a great defense. Rex Ryan has done well this year with his team. I have to admit, I thought Hard Knocks featuring the Jets on HBO was pretty funny this year. However, they have won a lot of close games and the blueprint is out on how to beat these guys. If Rex, Schottenheimer, and the rest of the Jets crew sleep on the Chiefs, IN ARROWHEAD, they will be in for a rude awakening. Old Rex needs to keep his wigs tucked away in the drawer, keep his mouth shut, and lay off the M&M’s. Coach Haley has the Chiefs playing outside of themselves right now and deserves Coach of the Year. With Matt Cassel coming back eleven days from surgery to trounce the Rams, he has created a do or die bond with his team. His all around play has only gotten better as the season progressed. This tells me he needed more time to gel with his new team. You’ve got to love a QB who runs the ball that few extra yards to get the first down fresh out of the hospital. He is all heart and everyone knows it. Matt Cassel should have received a Pro Bowl selection this year. However, this won’t be a problem when they go to the big show.
Conclusion: The Jets are good but the Chiefs win because they have the will and skill.
All roads to the AFC Championship go through Foxboro. Is it possible to win against Belichick and the New England Patriots on the road? Huh, tough question. Your head and the stat sheet would say unequivocally NO! A heart that pumps Chiefs Blood would say Yes! Let’s not forget that Chiefs are engulfed with past New England players and coaches. If there is a team that knows how Belichick’s mastermind works, it’s the Kansas City Chiefs. Haley, Crennel, and Weiss would have to pull out their bag of tricks to pull off this miracle. However, nobody thought we would beat San Diego on that magical Monday night game to start the season either. Where there is a will, there is a way.
The odds are stacked against the Chiefs going to the Super Bowl much less winning it. Predictions are a dime a dozen. In an earlier post, I predicted the Chiefs would be in an AFC shootout with Oakland the last game of the season to decide the AFC West. Most analysts called the San Diego Chargers to Go to the Super Bowl at the beginning of the season. We’ve heard grumbles that Matt Cassel wasn’t worth the money this season as well. If we were right all of the time, we would be sitting next to Chris Berman on Monday Night Countdown. As it is, the love for the game keeps us hoping and guessing at what’s to come. All be it, with a lot of biased towards the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s what I love about hard work, clean living, and surrounding yourself/organization with good people. It eventually pays off. Hunt, Pioli, and Haley are a true testament to this.
Predictions and judgments aside, we have many things to be proud of this year, a Phenomenal Chiefs Team that is all Class, an AFC West Crown, and a shot at the Lombardi.
Big Props to Jamaal Charles, Dwayne Bowe, and Brian Waters for making the Pro Bowl. Cassel should have been there with only 5 Interceptions so far this season. Respect will be paid for his performance in February.
Conclusion: Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLV.
Chiefs win 35 – 32
Chiefs have a lot of skill. But their Will is stronger than their skill.
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