In the heart of Missouri, where barbecue smoke mingles with Super Bowl dreams, the Kansas City Chiefs are cooking up something special. They’re not just chasing rings anymore; they’re hunting for immortality. As the old NFL saying goes, “Defense wins championships,” but can it win three in a row?

Mark Schlereth, former NFL player and current analyst, dropped a bombshell on “The Stinkin Truth” podcast. He believes the Chiefs have a shot at the holy grail of football – a three-peat. “When you have Mahomes, you got a chance,” Schlereth said, echoing the sentiments of the Chiefs Kingdom.

But this ain’t no cakewalk. The Chiefs’ offense last season was about as reliable as a screen door on a submarine. They led the league with an astonishing 44 drops. As Schlereth put it, “They’ve got a wide receiving crew that I mean, you just don’t know the names.” It was like watching a game of “Hot Potato” out there.

Yet, somehow, they still managed to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. How? Two words: Steve Spagnuolo. The defensive wizard turned the Chiefs’ D into a force. “Spags had the number two scoring defense behind Baltimore last year,” Schlereth noted. Not bad for a unit that was greener than Arrowhead’s turf just a couple of seasons ago.

Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ golden boy, isn’t shy about their ambitions. “Next year in New Orleans, we’re gonna do it again,” he declared on the “Impaulsive with Logan Paul” podcast. “I’m putting it on the table.” Talk about throwing down the gauntlet!

Patrick Mahomes and Co. gear up for the ultimate gridiron challenge

The Chiefs’ offense may have been fumbling last season, but they’re not dropping the ball when it comes to preparation. As Schlereth pointed out, “When you look at the way they’re built, first off Andy Reid’s phenomenal.” He added, “Matt Nei left for a while but came back as a coordinator, so there’s familiarity there.”

Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo isn’t resting on his laurels either. In a recent meeting, he warned his players about complacency, showing them stats of how his 2016 Giants defense fell from second to 27th in points allowed the following year. “You combat complacency by challenging your teammates to improve,” Spagnuolo advised in a Wednesday morning meeting

Chris Jones, the Chiefs’ defensive powerhouse, has set a lofty goal for himself: 20 or more sacks this season as per the Athletic. “It’s going to take everything: God, luck, and some unselfish teammates,” Jones said. “It’s just tough as hell, but I’m going to do it.”

On the offensive side, the Chiefs are beefing up their receiving corps. They snagged Marquise Brown in free agency and drafted Xavier Worthy, who’s faster than a hiccup. Mahomes is already building chemistry with Brown, connecting on a 50-yard bomb during the minicamp. “Seeing the blitz, I just put my head down, trusting that he was going to throw it,” Brown said of the play.

Travis Kelce, the Chiefs’ star tight end, is pumped about the new additions. “They love coming to work, and they love football,” he said. But let’s not forget, the road to a three-peat is tougher than a two-dollar steak. Tom Brady, the GOAT himself, weighed in on the Chiefs’ chances during an interview with FS1’s Colin Cowherd last month. “To win three in a row, there’s a reason why no one’s done it,” Brady cautioned. “The margin of error is razor-thin.”

Brady is not the only skeptic. A former NFL player, Akbar Gbajabiamila, thinks the Los Angeles Chargers could be that team to “punch them in the mouth and stop them from a three-peat.” However, Andy Reid and his gang cannot be swept aside easily. Having won the previous Super Bowl, Mahomes stated; “We’re not done, dawg. I want three.” The Chiefs are geared up for a wild ride with an odd schedule that has them playing on six different days of the week – something that hasn’t happened since 1927 when the New York Yankees played.

But one thing’s for sure as they prepare for this monumental challenge; win or lose it will be one hell of a show. So grab your popcorn Chiefs Kingdom because it will soon be known whether Mahomes and Co can pull off the most awesome trick in NFL history.