I'm no historian and I've only been watching the NFL for 20 years now, but the Kansas City Chiefs could potentially do something me and millions of other fans have not seen – a three-peat. There have been nine back-to-back champions, which is still impressive and hard to achieve, but a three-peat? Insane.
Since I grew up under the reign of the New England Patriots, it's hard for me to say the Chiefs are now the greatest dynasty of all time. Regardless, that hasn't stopped others from crowning the chiefs with that title. On today's episode of "The Dan Patrick Show," ESPN national correspondent Sal Paolantonio sang high praise of the four-headed monster in KC – Andy Reid, Steve Spagnuolo, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) February 5, 2025"I think if they 3-peat, it will go down as the greatest NFL dynasty of all-time."
Sal Paolantonio on the Chiefs potential 3-peat pic.twitter.com/aEMPCW9HlZ
"I think, if they three-peat it will go down as the greatest dynasty. Without a doubt," Paolantonio told Patrick.
Paolantonio added that the likes of the 1967-1968 Green Bay Packers, the Pittsburgh Steelers of the late 70's-early 80's, the San Francisco 49ers (1982, 1985, 1989-1990), the 90's Dallas Cowboys and the Patriots (2001-2018) could "move over."
As a Cowboys fan, it pains me to admit that this Chiefs team has eclipsed the boys. As for the Packers and Steelers, maybe I'm young and dismissive but they have no business being ranked that high on some lists – especially the Packers in the early days of the league.
"There's never been much money in the NFL and this much upheaval and a 17-game season. I think this is an incredible feat if they do win this Super Bowl and have a three-peat," Paolantonio said about the NFL's climate during the Chiefs' reign. "I think it will go down as the greatest quarterback-coach combination and the greatest dynasty in the NFL."
That take will need to sizzle a little bit longer. Since Mahomes became the starter, the QB and Reid have a record of 89-23 in the regular season and a 17-3 record in the postseason. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have a regular season record of 249-75, 25 postseason wins and six titles.
Like always, time will tell where Mahomes-Reid and the Chiefs rank in NFL history.
DeAndre Hopkins says he lost love for football while playing for Titans
Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins reflects on this past season as he prepares to play in his first Super Bowl.
It's insane to think that a talent like DeAndre Hopkins will be playing in his first Super Bowl this Sunday. With the big game approaching, the three-time All-Pro wideout has shown an attitude of gratitude and has started to open up more about his football journey.
During today's media junket, Hopkins thanked Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk and former general manager Ran Carthon for trading him to the Kansas City Chiefs. "Without them, I wouldn't be in this situation. So I gotta give Nashville and Miss Amy a lot of thanks," Hopkins said.
After being plagued with injuries and a suspension in his final two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, the Cardinals ended up releasing the former Texan. Hopkins ended up signing a two-year, $26 million contract with the Titans in July 2023. His short stint with the Titans has been the five-time Pro-Bowler's statistical falloff – posting only 75 receptions for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns in the 2023 season and 15 catches and 173 yards and a score after Week 7 this season.
Hopkins revealed that after the Titans' Week 7 loss to the Buffalo Bills when he approached the Titans front office for a trade.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) February 4, 2025Heartbreaking: DeAndre Hopkins lost his love of football while playing for the #Titans at the end.
“That’s the first time in my career where I was like, ‘Man, I’m almost losing love for this game”
Hopkins is now playing in the Super Bowl for the #Chiefs.pic.twitter.com/BAbjH7HtGl
"There was a lot of stuff in the media saying I got benched…I didn't get benched. This was the first time in my career where I was like, 'Man, I don't belong out here on this field right now,' Hopkins revealed. "We weren't winning, no plays were being called for me…When I'm on the field, I want to be included in something. So I took myself out of the game."
Following the loss, Hopkins spoke with Carthon and shared to him that he was "almost losing love for this game." It was a tough conversation but ultimately Carthon knew the Titans wasn't the place for Hopkins anymore.
Then on Oct. 23, 2024, Hopkins was traded to the Chiefs. Since joining the reigning champs, Hopkins has recorded 41 receptions, 437 yards and four TDs for the remainder of the regular season. So far during this postseason, Hopkins has taken the backseat to Xavier Worthy, only recording one catch for 11 yards in the AFC Championship game. His number will likely be called more often this weekend.
That wasn't the only insightful story Hopkins shared to the media today. Although this is Hopkins' first Super Bowl, it is also a huge accomplishment and dream of his parents. Hopkins will honor his late father, Harris Steve Hopkins, by wearing a mink jacket on game day. The jacket, along with other belongings, was given to Hopkins when his father passed away in 1992. Hopkins promised to wear that jacket on his wedding day or whenever he got to the Super Bowl. That day has finally come.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) February 4, 2025HEARTWARMING: DeAndre Hopkins got emotional, saying that his late father had given him a mink jacket to wear either on his wedding day or when he made it to the Super Bowl.
This is what D-Hop will be wearing on Sunday to the Super Bowl.
(?@AryePulliNFL) pic.twitter.com/juwu6nXO1P
As for Hopkin's mother, Sabrina Greenlee, she has attended every one of his games since his rookie season. Whenever Hopkins scores, he always finds his mother in the crowd and gifts her the TD-ball. Greenlee, who endured a harsh upbringing and is also a domestic violence survivor, will be speaking at a brunch event this week about women empowerment. Hopkins is proud of his mother and the opportunity this special week has given her.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) February 4, 2025HEARTWARMING: #Chiefs star DeAndre Hopkins talks about being able to bring his mother to the Super Bowl.
“It means a lot to bring my mother to a Super Bowl”
His mom lost her eyesight due to domestic violence & still supports him and tries to every game. pic.twitter.com/NUUkBHuTaW
