The Kansas City Chiefs are seeking NFL history in Super Bowl LIX with the opportunity to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowl titles. The matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans may not have happened if it hadn’t been for efforts made in the front office led by general manager Brett Veach.
“I don’t necessarily know if we feel vindicated; I think we’re always aggressive, and it goes back to the leadership of Clark (Hunt). Clark does a great job of keeping… I’m super aggressive, and that can be dangerous. Having Clark’s leadership and guidance has been a blessing.” said Veach during the AFC Championship postgame press conference. “It’s a great balance where he gives me the green light when he feels like it’s appropriate, but at the same time, we try to be smart and very decisive in what we do. At the same time, we have a good group here; we plan to be successful for a long time. We just have to be smart. It’s a delicate balance of being disciplined and aggressive. There is a fine balance, and it’s a complete group effort between my staff, Clark, and the coaching staff.”
Veach added players like DeAndre Hopkins, D.J. Humphries, and running back Kareem Hunt due to numerous injuries. Veach gushed over Hunt’s contributions since signing early in the regular season.
“I am so excited. There is a kid that, obviously there, was a tough situation years ago. The kid has grown and learned, and he is so grateful to be here, and we are so grateful to have him. It is really a blessing for this to come full circle. For him to be out of this organization, and he did some great things with Cleveland, but it is always special to come full circle. To see him and the way he has grown and developed as a person, both on and off the field, is great. I am so happy for him; he has been so critical to our success. He is a phenomenal football player, and I’m blessed that it worked out, and he is back here, and hopefully, we will have continued success with him.”
Hunt punched in a 12-yard touchdown rush for the game’s first touchdown on the Chiefs’ opening drive last Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. The touchdown was his second of the 2024 postseason, his third postseason rushing touchdown with the Chiefs, and the seventh rushing score of his playoff career. He finished the game with 64 yards on 17 carries, one touchdown, and one reception for six yards.
