Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs earned their inaugural Super Bowl ring with a 25-22 overtime win against Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers four years ago, sending shockwaves through both franchises’ respective coaching staffs. Shanahan had become adept at developing regular season offensive strategies but now understands first-hand the pain associated with late fourth quarter collapse in big games; on the other hand Mahomes and company are becoming heroes by finding a way to win one more time against an opponent as Shanahan had become adept at finding ways to achieve victory four years earlier.
Reid ran up to Chris Jones after their team’s victory and vigorously shook his shoulder pads with childlike joy. Although Reid’s bushy eyebrows and mustache often conceal his emotions, when he looked up at his players and shook hands with those who helped turn their franchise into a dynasty, it was evident he wanted Jones to know that their efforts had paid off.
Reid joins Bill Belichick, Chuck Noll, Joe Gibbs and Bill Walsh as one of only a select few head coaches with three or more championship titles; their young quarterback Patrick Mahomes (28) also became only the second-youngest winner of a championship title during this run.
Although Kansas City started slowly offensively, their offense blossomed dramatically in the second half and Mahomes scored two touchdowns to help Kansas City overcome a 10-point deficit and complete an unprecedented comeback at Super Bowl 51 – creating one of the third-largest comebacks ever and cementing itself as one of NFL’s new dynasties.
Reid expressed his appreciation to all members of his staff, players, and fans in an emotional press conference following their victory. In particular, he acknowledged Las Vegas for hosting such an important event; many public officials applauded their handling.
On Monday, speakers included Mayor Carolyn Goodman; Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner; Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson; Steve Hill, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; Gayle Benson, Owner of New Orleans Saints; and Louisiana Lt. Gov. Ron Jefferson all made presentations.
Billy Nungesser also gave praise to Atlanta as “world-class city,” noting its successful and safe Super Bowl hosting, which attracted over 400,000 visitors. The city will receive proceeds from ticket sales totalling $350 million and part of the $24 million in hotel room revenues generated by Super Bowl 50, while their hotel-room tax will increase by one percent.
Tax increases in Las Vegas are projected to generate an extra $120 million for its general fund in 2023, as sales tax revenue also increases at that same rate. Tourism-related revenues could top $400 million during that five year period; increases are part of a plan by the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee to offset some costs associated with hosting this massive show.
