The Kansas City Chiefs have won back-to-back Super Bowl titles and are aiming for a historic three-peat in the upcoming 2024 season. The Chiefs reached their second consecutive Super Bowl by winning important games against top AFC teams such as the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and Baltimore Ravens.

These victories showcased their ability to perform under pressure and solidified their position as one of the NFL’s top teams. While much of the attention is on star players like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, former NFL GM Michael Lombardi believes there’s another key factor that will determine their success.

Michael Lombardi highlights the crucial role of the Chiefs’ defense

In a recent interview, he emphasized how difficult it is to achieve this feat, even for the greatest players. He said when he listened to Brady talk about it he realized how hard it is to win two in a row. Lombardi explained that great quarterbacks like Bob Griese, Bart Starr, John Elway, Troy Aikman, Tom Brady, and Patrick, we can see how many didn’t win multiple Super Bowls.

He stated “Everybody focuses on Mahomes and Kelce. Of course, they are great but what made their team so good was their defense. Remember this is the team that only threw the ball three times for over 300 yards all year three times. They only scored over 30 points one time.” He further added, “It was however a defense that gave up the fewest big plays of any team in the league. It was a defense that was in the top five in scoring defense. So are they going to be as good defensively without some other key players on their team? I think its going to be the reason can they win.”

Though Michael expressed his doubt over the teams’ next Super Bowl, win Chiefs are determined to win Super Bowl LIX. This offseason, they have added a lot of new talent to their roster, including a promising player named Louis Rees-Zammit.

Louis Rees-Zammit brings hope

The 23-year-old athlete joined the Chiefs through the NFL’s International Pathway Program. Known for his speed and agility in rugby, Rees-Zammit brings a unique set of skills to the football field.

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for another championship. They believe that acquiring Zammit is a creative and strategic move. Rees-Zammit is known for his expertise in fielding high balls, a skill that can be very valuable in football, especially on special teams.

Head coach Andy Reid is very excited about the new player. He mentioned that Rees-Zammit will be a part of the special teams unit and will also start off playing as a running back. Reid has high hopes for Zammit’s potential impact on the team. As the Chiefs gear up for the 2024 season, fans are eagerly awaiting to see if they can achieve the rare feat of a Super Bowl three-peat.