San Francisco 49ers star wideout Deebo Samuel seemingly received’t be tuning in to observe the Tremendous Bowl, however he’s hoping the Philadelphia Eagles pull off an upset over the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs because the defending champs chase historical past.
Samuel didn’t disguise his emotions towards the Chiefs on the newest episode of his podcast “Cleats & Convos.”
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San Francisco 49ers vast receiver Deebo Samuel after the sport in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium. (Kelley L Cox-Imagn Photos)
“I used to be rooting for Josh Allen and the Payments actually, simply because I’m a fan of their sport and the season that they’ve had,” Chicago Bears wideout Rome Odunze, a visitor on this week’s podcast episode, stated earlier than admitting that he can’t discredit what Kansas Metropolis has achieved.
However Samuel disagreed.
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“They [Chiefs] beat me twice so I received all the explanation to hate,” he stated, referring to Patrick Mahomes’ first Tremendous Bowl victory over the 49ers in 2020 and their most up-to-date final season.
“You’ve received to tip your hat to the Chiefs for at all times discovering a solution to win,” he continued. “We’ve received the Chiefs and the Eagles – you understand, I’ve received a love-hate for each, however I received all of the love for my brother A.J. Brown over there, so I undoubtedly wish to see him win. I undoubtedly don’t wish to see Mahomes get the third one. I’m rocking with A.J. and Saquon [Barkley] with this one for positive.”
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Payments within the AFC Championship sport, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas Metropolis. (AP Picture/Charlie Riedel)
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Mahomes and firm are pursuing a uncommon accomplishment after they arrive in New Orleans subsequent week: turning into the one NFL group to ever win three Tremendous Bowls consecutively.
However the Eagles are chasing a historical past of their very own. A win in New Orleans on Feb. 9 would make Jalen Hurts simply the fourth quarterback in NFL historical past to win the Lombardi Trophy after dropping his first Tremendous Bowl begin.
Of the 36 beginning quarterbacks to lose of their Tremendous Bowl debuts, solely Len Dawson, Bob Griese and John Elway returned victoriously.
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