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The difference in this case is most of those teams faced issues with players getting older and free agency kicking teams ass as they couldn't afford to keep the core together. At some point the teams had to go through a rebuild which usually isn't successful. The last three years were supposed to be that rebuild period for the Chiefs after losing Tyreek. Instead they completely nailed that draft and were able to get a lot younger and add a lot more depth. They have two of their WR spots solidified for the next 2-3 years on rookie contracts. They have Karlaftis, McDuffie, Chanel, Cook and Watson for cheap for another 2 years if they pick up 5th year options. If Wanya Morris and/or Suamatia can get it together next year they'll have a lot of money to fill any other weaknesses
 

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I know he’s a HOF with 2 rings but I also thought Tom Landry was even still underrated cause he had to be l against the Lombardi packers dynasty, that rolled into the Steelers dynasty, that also became the 49ers 80’s dynasty. He has 2 Super Bowl losses to all time great Steelers teams :wow:
You forgot Shula’s Dolphins as well (who they did beat)
 

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The difference in this case is most of those teams faced issues with players getting older and free agency kicking teams ass as they couldn't afford to keep the core together. At some point the teams had to go through a rebuild which usually isn't successful. The last three years were supposed to be that rebuild period for the Chiefs after losing Tyreek. Instead they completely nailed that draft and were able to get a lot younger and add a lot more depth. They have two of their WR spots solidified for the next 2-3 years on rookie contracts. They have Karlaftis, McDuffie, Chanel, Cook and Watson for cheap for another 2 years if they pick up 5th year options. If Wanya Morris and/or Suamatia can get it together next year they'll have a lot of money to fill any other weaknesses
The only piece to replace is Kelce and he been in steep decline the last two years and they still here.
 

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You forgot Shula’s Dolphins as well (who they did beat)
Yea the knock on him is that he “only” has 2 rings but look at his competion

Also I liked that when his best qb ever retired he kept the ship afloat winning 10 plus games a year for several years in the 1980’s
 

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Yea the knock on him is that he “only” has 2 rings but look at his competion

Also I liked that when his best qb ever retired he kept the ship afloat winning 10 plus games a year for several years in the 1980’s
Im with you. His blackmark is the QB carousel woth Morton and Stauach, which likely cost them the championship in 1970. If Jackie Smith doesnt drop the ball, they likely beat the best Steelers team of them all. He was so close to two back to backs.
 

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Im with you. His blackmark is the QB carousel woth Morton and Stauach, which likely cost them the championship in 1970. If Jackie Smith doesnt drop the ball, they likely beat the best Steelers team of them all. He was so close to two back to backs.
He also lost the famous ice bowl close.

There is an alternate reality somewhere with Landry having like 6-7 chips and being seen as the GOAT
 

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Yea the knock on him is that he “only” has 2 rings but look at his competion

Also I liked that when his best qb ever retired he kept the ship afloat winning 10 plus games a year for several years in the 1980’s
And he was offensive and defense coordinator and changed both sides of the ball with formations.

He is one of the GOAT coaches.
 

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He also lost the famous ice bowl close.

There is an alternate reality somewhere with Landry having like 6-7 chips and being seen as the GOAT
Yeah, he did. Dont forget that the year becore the Ice Bowl, they lost to GB due to Don Meredith throwing a pick in.the endzone. He truly has some excruciating losses on his resume. They were about to beat SF, when Eric Wright grabs Drew Pearson from behind. A play or two later, strip sack on Danny White..ballgame!! He was wayy ahead of his time in terms of concepts and innovations. Defensive masternind who became an offensive mastermind..
 

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Mahomes stays healthy with Andy & Spags then they will always be in the mix. Keep in mind that they doing it without Rice at the moment.

Great GM in Veach. Tyreek & now the Snead trade paying off big time for them.

Winning culture means players who aren’t in their prime but can still add value and make plays when it counts will come there for the cheap for the opportunity to win.

It’s crazy to think that Mahomes floor is the AFC Championship game but that’s what it is right now.


Lamar has gotten better but he still has the playoff questions. Inconsistent and hasn’t won two playoff games in one postseason.

Josh can’t beat Mahomes when it counts. 0-4

Burrow is the only active QB to beat Mahomes in the playoffs. His problem is the organization he plays for and the slow starts every season or getting injured.
 
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