Andy Reid isn’t shopping for any of the chatter concerning the alleged favoritism his Chiefs have been getting.
The Kansas Metropolis coach was requested about them when he was on “The Pat McAfee Present” on Wednesday, just a few days faraway from his crew’s AFC Championship win over the Payments.
The sport wasn’t with out its justifiable share of controversy, which included a questionable spot late within the recreation that ended the Payments’ hopes of successful and an Xavier Worthy catch that was deemed suspect by a lot of followers watching.
McAfee broached the topic in typical McAfee style by making a joke about it.
“You and the refs are assembly like what, tonight, for the Tremendous Bowl? Is that what’s occurring?” the sports activities media persona joked.
“Yeah proper,” Reid replied again matter of factly.
“Hear, I attempt not to concentrate to any of that stuff,” he added.
A number of others linked to the group have pushed again on the concept that the Chiefs have been profitable because of the refs serving to them.
Amongst these included the spouse of crew proprietor Clark Hunt, Tavia, who addressed the matter in a publish on social media.
“By God’s grace we’ve had success, however it’s not ‘black magic’ or referee favoritism (have a look at the stats on this) — it’s a number of onerous work, perception, and objective,” she wrote. “[Quarterback] Patrick Mahomes leads with humility and places God first. Marcellus Casey, our crew chaplain, pours into gamers and their households via weekly Bible research and prayer. Lots of our gamers— [linebacker] Drew [sic] Tranquil, [kicker] Harrison Butker, [defensive tackle] Chris Jones, [linebacker] Nick Bolton, [guard] Trey Smith and extra—overtly share their religion, lifting one another up on and off the sector…”
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes additionally defended the refs forward of the AFC championship recreation.
Whatever the notion, the Chiefs will combat for his or her third consecutive Tremendous Bowl title in New Orleans after they face the Eagles. No crew in NFL historical past has gained three-straight Tremendous Bowls