While the Kansas City Chiefs gear up for a third consecutive Super Bowl win this season, Bill Belichick insists that the task is tougher than most expect – despite how good the defending champions are.
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Co. are kicking are nearing their second straight title defense after winning three titles in the last five years.
However, Belichick pointed out a potential weakness that could hinder Andy Reid’s men in the postseason.
‘I think the bigger issues are going to be on defense,’ Belichick said on the Pat McAfee show. ‘Look, they played very well in the playoffs, so that’s where it counts and that’s the most important thing.
‘But overall as a team, run defense, turnovers – I think that’s an area they’re going to want to improve in.’
Bill Belichick claimed it will be tough for the Kansas City Chiefs to win a third straight title
‘I just think this third year, for it all to fall into place three years in a row is tough,’ continued Belichick. ‘If anybody can do it, it’s probably Kansas City, but it won’t be easy.’
Before Kansas City’s back-to-back titles, Belichick’s Patriots were the last to win consecutive Super Bowls in 2003 and 2004. Their three-peat attempt was halted when they lost to the Denver Broncos in the divisional playoffs the following year.
Aside from their undeniably talented offense, Reid currently holds the most regular season and postseason career wins among active NFL coaches.
However, Reid trails Belichick in both categories and all-time career wins. Belichick has 302 regular season wins to Reid’s 258 and 31 playoff wins to Reid’s 26.
The former New England coach believes the Chiefs’ defense would lead to their downfall
Belichick praised Chiefs coach Andy Reid despite claiming they will struggle to win again
The Chiefs are 0-2 in the preseason with losses to the Jaguars and the Lions
Still, Belichick gave Reid his flowers for leading the team to success over the years and remains confident in the coach’s preparations.
‘They’re gonna have some tough opponents through the course of the season and [the] playoffs,’ Belichick said. ‘But Andy will have them ready to go. I think they’ll maybe score more than they did last year, we’ll see if they can hold up defensively.’
The Chiefs are 0-2 in the preseason with losses to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions.
They will play the Chicago Bears on August 22 before opening their season against the Baltimore Ravens on September 5.
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