Many motivations and factors go into a long NFL season, especially for teams that make the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs are going for an unprecedented three-peat this Sunday, and one of their star players reveals the superstitious secret to his success.
“There’s no pressure. I’ve been prepared for this for so long, and for these moments, I’m familiar with this, the environment, and how big the game is. So it’s really no pressure,” said Chris Jones during Wednesday’s press conference. “It’s more so for me, just preparing, making sure my preparation is on point, making sure I don’t do nothing out of the ordinary or change or anything. I’m a little superstitious, so I gotta stick to the routine even though I’m not home. I gotta make sure everything is flowing like I’m at home.”
Jones’s routine extends to his clothing on the field and his resistance to changing it, especially during the winning streak.
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“I wear the same gloves,” Jones said. “I wear the same cleats. I don’t change up cleats throughout the season. My gloves smell like a dead animal. Especially if I get a sack in them, man, it’s over with, I’m done. I’m not changing them up here.”
Aside from the possible smell, Jones jokingly explained that he is a creature of habit. The formula has worked well for the perennial All-Pro, seeking a fourth Super Bowl title on Sunday.
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