Former Chiefs player calls out fans criticizing the team after loss to Packers
Prior to the 2018 season, the Chiefs had never played host to an AFC Championship Game.
Heck, they’d only appeared in one AFC Championship Game before quarterback Patrick Mahomes became the team’s starter.
Since then, they’ve won two Super Bowls, won three AFC championships and played host to the AFC title game five times.
So you’ll forgive former Chiefs tackle Mitchell Schwartz if he thinks fans are being overly critical of the team following Sunday’s loss to the Packers. Schwartz said the Chiefs are giving a full effort.
Schwartz shared his thoughts Monday on X (formerly Twitter), making references to the injuries to linebacker Drue Tranquill and safety Bryan Cook.
“This is not for the majority of you but some of you need to hear it: you got to chill if you’re this upset,” Schwartz wrote. “Calling out the team for complacency or effort? Stop it. One guy got his leg snapped in half, another got kneed in the head by a 260 lb RB and laid face down for minutes.
“Unhappy with the GM or front office? 5 straight AFCCG hosted at Arrowhead, 3 Super Bowl appearances, 2 Super Bowls won, ONE OF WHICH WAS IN FEBRUARY. We’re 8-4, leading the division comfortably, and one game off the 1 seed. Great cap situation moving forward. They’ve done well.
“It’s a much different team than we’re used to. The offense is a lot worse compared to previous years. Guys don’t win on the outside, the OL creates a ton of penalties and negative plays, and the QB is bearing the brunt of that. You’re going to have to adjust your expectations.
“But guess what? Our defense is better than it’s been with Pat. One game in GB doesn’t define that side of the ball. They’ve been great all year and been holding this team together. It’s a well rounded team, just not the dominant one (offensively in particular) that we’re used to.
“There’s no dominant teams in the AFC. We beat 2 of the 3 division leaders. In NFC SF had a 3 game losing streak, something we’ve never sniffed. Philly is an unhappy 9-2. All the top teams have flaws. We have experience on our side once playoffs start. Stay patient and have trust.
“Philly is 10-2*”
Schwartz wrote that before the Jaguars lost at home to the Bengals on Monday night, denying Jacksonville a chance at the No. 1 spot in the AFC playoff field.
This story was originally published December 5, 2023 at 8:46 AM.
