Where do Chiefs, Eagles go after memorable Super Bowl?

We had two of the best teams in the Super Bowl, and the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles certainly put on a show. It was a good day to quit and a good day for most popular props. Points, points, points. Carnival all the way.

What’s next for these offensive juggernauts? I’m so glad you asked. That’s our food for today.

Kansas City Chiefs Outlook for 2023

The good news is that the three friends are back. Patrick Mahomes isn’t going anywhere, Andy Reid has no plans to retire, and Travis Kelce keeps going even though he’s going to be a scary 34 next year. We know the power of this triangle.

Isiah Pacheco ran well in the playoffs and even showed some juice as a blocker and occasional passer. He’s set up nicely to feature on the team next year, making Clyde Edwards-Helaire probably more of a secondary option. Jerick McKinnon had that spectacular touchdown in December, but he’s 30 years old and headed to free agency, unlikely to return.

The wide reception room is changing. JuJu Smith-Schuster came to Kansas City on a one-year tryout deal and likely proved himself as the No. 1 pick. The Chiefs could bring him back, but it’s not guaranteed. Super Bowl unseen Marques Valdez-Scantling is under contract, but it’s not an exorbitant salary; he could be the cut. Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney both had short foot touches against Philly thanks to some great play planning. Next year we’d like to see one of these guys step up.

Chad Henne has retired after 15 NFL seasons. If you’re over six feet tall and can hold a clipboard, call the Chiefs.

Anticipatory goal draft: Pacheco, maybe one of the younger receivers

Philadelphia Eagles 2023 Outlook

The passing game is the easiest conversation for this fun offense. Jalen Hurts has developed into a dangerous passer, and the Eagles challenge every foot of the field with three dynamic, complementary targets in AJ Brown, Devonta Smith and Dallas Goedert. Everyone here has legitimate All-Pro status, and it’s scary to think that we might not have seen one of their top seasons yet. Good luck covering these guys, the NFC secondary.

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The backfield will likely be shuffled, and Miles Sanders is a free agent. Sanders wasn’t a major part of the Super Bowl plan and has been lost as a receiver in recent years. If he wants to return to Philly on a team-friendly deal, the team will surely listen. I will be shocked if the Eagles give Sanders a proactive deal because the position is interchangeable. They understand it more than anyone else.

Kenneth Gainwell spread his wings in the last month and may be ready to chair the committee, but that’s probably the ceiling. The Eagles will certainly want to run a lot of backs on teams again. And then you have Hurts, the most dynamic short yardage runner in the NFL. Do the Eagles want to continue exposing Hurts to all those snaps, or is the efficiency too good to back down?

Philadelphia offensive coordinator Shane Steichen bolstered his stock all year and should have head coaching offers. It’s just a matter of how good the fit is. If he leaves, the Eagles will have to decide if they want to hire a coach internally or look outside the organization for their next head coach.

Anticipatory goal draft: Any of the receivers or Goedert; Gainwell, if he is not too much helium.