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Patrick Mahomes‘ words after last season’s devastating Super Bowl loss to the Eaglesstruck a chord.
“Anytime you lose the Super Bowl, it’s the worst feeling in the world. It’ll stick with you for the rest of your career… They hurt probably more than the wins feel good.”
Patrick Mahomes shows the world how he stays chill under pressure in a flamboyant way
The pain of that defeat was so intense Mahomes publicly apologized on Twitter, admitting he let fans and teammates down. Yet that bitter ending didn’t come out of nowhere – signs of trouble appeared well before the regular season even began.
For two seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs had an unusual preseason tradition: winning two out of three games. This success wasn’t just luck; it was a reliable signal that Mahomes and his squad were sharpening their edge and ready to contend. Fans and analysts saw it as a subtle harbinger of postseason glory.
Then last year, the streak broke spectacularly.
The Chiefs failed to win a single preseason game. After losing 13-26 to the Jaguars on the road, head coach Andy Reid brushed it off as a learning experience.
“That’s what it’s for… it’ll be a good tap for me.”
But two more losses – a 23-24 defeat to the Lions and a 21-34 loss to the Bears – marked a stark departure from past seasons. ChiefsBlitz summed it up bluntly on Twitter.
“The last two seasons the Chiefs have won the Super Bowl, they won two of three preseason games. Last season they lost all three!”
Chiefs gearing up to go again
Preseason isn’t just warm-ups for the Chiefs. It’s a critical period to test plays, evaluate rookies, and build chemistry. Those early wins gave confidence that the offense was clicking and the mindset was right. When the pattern broke, cracks beneath the surface became visible.
Mahomes himself admitted the change in approach. “I feel like last year, I don’t want to say it was pressure, but guys wanted to go out there and win every single week, not for the fun of the game, just because we’re supposed to.” The spark of joy – the fuel for creativity and resilience – faded. Football felt like a chore, and the preseason results mirrored that loss of spark.
This slump exposed tangible issues. In the Super Bowl, Mahomes endured a career-high six sacks – a symptom of protection breakdowns. The offense struggled for rhythm, the defense faltered, injuries piled up, and depth was tested. All combined into a perfect storm that no preseason win streak could hide.
But the Chiefs aren’t ignoring the wake-up call.
Mahomes is championing a return to joy on the field: “Let’s go out there and have fun. I mean, the wins will come if we play the way that we know we can play.” When players enjoy the game, they play looser, think faster, and push harder. The team is buzzing with excitement for training camp, eager to rebuild that missing spark.
Andy Reid is leading the charge with his trademark tough-love approach. Wide receiver Xavier Worthy revealed on the Up & Adams show that Reid warned the receiving corps to prepare for an intense camp: “Coach Reid told us during OTAs, ‘When you come back, get your hamstrings ready.'” The message is clear – they’ll be pushed hard to reclaim their edge.
With weapons like Hollywood Brown, Rashee Rice, and Worthy healthy and hungry, Reid is counting on hard work and resilience to restore the Chiefs’ dominance.
The preseason slump and Super Bowl heartbreak have lit a fire. As training camp begins July 21st at Missouri Western State University and the preseason opener against the Cardinals approaches on August 9th, all eyes will be on Mahomes and the Chiefs. If Reid’s warning proves true, this grind could revive their winning tradition and get them back on the path to NFL glory.
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