My only regret is that if we were in it would Carlson have made any of those FGs over 50? Ironic that 2 years ago the Niners get past us with a blocked FG and a blocked punt. This time THEY had a costly blocked PAT. They overcame the blocked FG against us 3 weeks ago. Not good enough to do it when it came to KC. However, the win was there for the taking. KC stopped McCaffrey at the most crucial moment. We could not.
@milani it goes to show you how far we’ve come. There was a time the 49ers beat up on us with Rodgers at the helm. Then in more recent seasons, we got back to a “slugfest” with them. NOW Rodgers is gone and we’re still toe to toe with the best team in the NFC.
Hubris has been the downfall of many throughout history. In other words do not let it go to your head.
you assume we would have needed to kick them. As long as we are dreaming I'm thinking Love would have had 5 TD passes. Now if Carlson would have made the extra points...? Heck as long as we are dreaming I'll say he would have made 3 of them.
Lots of teams beat the Chiefs earlier in the season. Don't bet against the Chiefs in the playoffs.
i saw Mahomes talking about how the dynasty is just beginning. In some ways I admire his hubris, but you never know what the future holds. Dynasties don't come easily, I've been waiting for another one since the '60s. Don't count your chickens before they're hatched, pride goes before a fall, etc. On the other hand, it makes me wonder if the Patriots' ridiculous run has set a new standard that the Chiefs will try to live up to.
Sure. But it doesn't hurt the confidence any to have a win against the Super Bowl champs, shows you can play with them, at least. Besides, it's a balm for any disappointments the season had (although it was mostly positives).
I don't understand why it is so difficult to find a kicker. Especially since teams don't seem to value them that much. I remember people were having fits when the Packers used a draft pick on Crosby. I wouldn't want the job though.
Imo, I’d spend a late 7th if we see someone worthy at K if that’s what it takes to get 1 good Kicker so be it.
But can he plaster that Cushion against the Wall?! Keeek!
loved Klugman in QUINCY M.E.!! That was a favorite show for me as a kid (after the more popular Odd Couple). Thanks I'm going to rerun those episodes my lovely young wife loves the old timey shows (I love Lucy etc)
Obviously, defining 'dynasties' is tricky (and I'm not sure when you say you've been waiting if you mean just for another Packer streak). Certainly, some combination of X wins over Y years.
However you define dynasty, it's clear we haven't had one since the '60s. Unless you have a very broad definition of "dynasty". That's not so bad really, dynasties are rare. But it would still be nice to see one in GB again. I remember the Lombardi run, but I was probably too young to really appreciate it.
Making a 57 yarder may seem to be still quite special and lower %. However, missing from 41 and missing a few too many PATs in this day and age will not cut it.
That sounds fair to me. Wins don't matter, only championships. I would certainly say three championships in five years is a dynasty. I'd even be okay with calling two straight championships a mini-dynasty.
And throw in the Boston Celtics in the Russell, Auerbach era. Although the NBA then did not have very many teams.
Excellent point. I forgot about the Celtics in the NBA. Agreed on the number of teams being less, but that meant an even better rookie crop each year coming out. Back in those days, it was difficult making a team. Now, if they get drafted, they stick for at least a few years. Of course there were fewer blue chippers in those days compared to now, and guys from outside the US who made it into the league were pretty much non-existent.
Didn't the Braves win their division like 11 times in a row before the recent re-alignment?
I never figured why people use this as an excuse as every team could've had the same stacked roster if teams were so few.
What was it about the '60s that spawned so many dynasties? And big dynasties, not just small ones. Packers, Celtics, UCLA. Even Jack Nicklaus was tearing it up.
In my opinion Bill Russell was the greatest defensive player of the 20th century NBA. And he did it before the 3 point shot and on a team that always ran a fast break offense. You had to be in shape to go up and down the floor at both ends all the time.
Even Ali had success up until his suspension and sentence.
