The polarizing nickname still applies today to the Dallas Cowboysalthough it may not be as applicable today as it was in the 1990s when Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin y Emmitt Smith They led the team to three Super Bowl titles in four years.
“America’s team.” The team that almost everyone in America loved and maybe also loved to hate. The truth is that there have been many “America’s Teams” over the years. First were the Steelers of Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann y Joe Greene in the seventies, and were followed by 49ers of Joe Montana, Roger Craig y Jerry Rice in the eighties.
The 2000s of course belong to the Patriots of Tom Brady, Troy Brown y Rob Gronkowski. At this time the title belongs to the Chiefs of Kansas City, who will face the San Francisco 49ers next weekend in their fourth Super Bowl in five years.
Patrick Mahomes He has become the face of the franchise as a record-breaking star at the most important position. Andy Reid He has evolved into a mustachioed father figure and surefire Hall of Famer as he continues to rack up victories as a coach. And then there is Travis Kelcewho is dating the pop star Taylor Swift.
Like those teams before them, the Chiefs have combined the zeitgeist and success to grow their fan base from their hometown to Hollywood. And even outside the United States, which is evidenced by the support they have received in London, Mexico City and Frankfurt, Germany.
“I think you feel it a little bit,” acknowledged Mahomes, who keeps appearing on television even when he’s not throwing passes, with some iconic commercials. “The commercials probably help me a lot,” he said, “and the streak we’re on. I think until I travel the world and see different things, I don’t think we’re going to realize the impact we have.”
Reid already witnessed it. Two years ago he traveled to Italy and upon leaving his hotel that first morning, he was immediately recognized by a group of children. “They love Pat,” he said with a smile. “They knew all of our kids.”
The impact of the NFL is incredible
The league was responsible for 24 of the 25 most-watched television broadcasts in 2023 and peaked in the Chiefs’ win over Eagles in the last Super Bowl and which was watched by 115 million people in the United States. In fact, according to Nielsen, the Chiefs were part of 16 of the 100 most watched television events last year.
The Chiefs are also the hottest team in Hollywood. Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet y Heidi Gardner They are regulars at the games, although they are all linked to the city. Ryan Reynolds y Blake Lively they were with Swift in a game this season. Brad Pitt has been seen wearing a team cap already Henry Winkler He likes to wear his favorite quarterback’s jersey.
But as with many versions of “America’s Team” there is some fatigue. What was once an underdog franchise that hadn’t won a Super Bowl in 50 years has begun to suffocate.
They are everywhere. Overexposed and some NFL fans are fed up. “I was at a party watching the games last week and every time a Kelce and Mahomes commercial came on you could hear a general groan,” he said. Justin Johnsonwho produces the main season’s foreplay Baltimore 98 Rock.
Mahomes believes the Chiefs still have to work before they can be considered “America’s Team” or replace the Patriots as the new dynasty. He notes that New England has won six Super Bowl titles and is tied with the Steelers for the most. The Chiefs have just three — two since he became quarterback.
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2024-02-05 00:26:19
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