Super Bowl LVII is right around the corner which means storylines have been ongoing for almost two weeks now. Due to this fact, the narratives tend to get old and worn out very quickly.
Let’s dive into the five most worn-out narratives surrounding Super Bowl LVII.
Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce playing against each other in Super Bowl LVII as brothers
It is really cool that Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce will be playing in Super Bowl LVII as brothers on opposing teams. This is the first time it has happened in the event’s history and it has received plenty of attention.
However, it has received too much attention. This narrative has most likely received the most coverage on this entire list. There’s nothing wrong with it because this is true and there is a first time for everything.
It is a narrative that will continue to be worn down, specifically in the pre-game shows leading up to the big game. In all reality, many people may not care about it but the coverage surrounding this topic has been overwhelming.
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Andy Reid coaching against the Philadelphia Eagles as their former head coach
This is one of the easiest narratives that someone could start for Super Bowl LVII. Andy Reid, the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, will be facing off against his former team in the matchup on February 12.
Reid was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 to 2012 and made one Super Bowl in those 14 years. The number of times it has been brought up will continue to grow and it has no effect on the game itself.
Sure, it is a notable fact that Reid has coached both of these teams but it doesn’t really change anything. A better storyline would be that Reid once fired Eagles head coach Nick Sirriani when he came to Kansas City.
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Jalen Hurts is carried by the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive weapons
Jalen Hurts has been criticized due to the Eagles’ ability to build a great team around him which does not make sense at all. Hurts compiled, 4,461 total yards, 35 total touchdowns, and eight total turnovers during the regular season.
Yes, the offense features star wide receiver A.J. Brown and the best offensive line in the league; however, a quarterback still needs to perform at a high enough level to easily cruise to the Super Bowl.
Hurts is a great NFL quarterback and not many people saw that coming after he was benched for current Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the 2018 National Championship game at Alabama.
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Patrick Mahomes needs to win Super Bowl LVII for his legacy
Patrick Mahomes is an outstanding quarterback, there is no debating that fact. Mahomes has made the AFC Championship in every year as a starter and will now have three Super Bowl appearances in those five seasons.
That is why Mahomes needing to win Super Bowl LVII for his legacy is a worn-out narrative. The 27-year-old quarterback has beaten Jimmy Garoppolo and lost to Tom Brady in his two appearances. That’s part of why people bring this narrative up.
Mahomes having two Super Bowl losses in three appearances would not be great; however, it’s not legacy-defining. This won’t be the last time this narrative comes up too. Mahomes likely has a long career ahead of him.
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The Kansas City Chiefs’ experience gives them an edge in Super Bowl LVII
One narrative surrounding the outcome of Super Bowl LVII is that Kansas City’s experience will give them an edge at the end of the night. That is the furthest thing from the truth as the Eagles simply have a better team overall.
Sure, the Super Bowl experience will help the Chiefs but the team is coming off a game that featured several injuries to its wide receivers’ core. Plus, Mahomes is still banged up from his high ankle sprain and against Philadelphia’s defense, it could be a problem,
The Eagles arguably have the offensive line, pass rush, and secondary in the entire league. This is a very well-rounded team and the talent level simply negates any Super Bowl experience from Kansas City.