Why do we care so much?

[siberian khatru]

You know what I'm terrified of? Losing, not because it costs us a Super Bowl, but because it would perpetuate this ridiculous narrative of our postseason failure.

I took an hour-long walk around the block in the freezing cold after the Titans loss last year, not because my Super Bowl hopes were dashed, but because we once again lost a playoff game in the goddamned stupidest ways. And I asked myself: Why do I keep watching this? Will it ever end?

And then Mahomes. Which creates hope like we've never had -- long-term hope. So I know if we lose Saturday, we'll still have Mahomes, maturing, for the next several years. He SHOULD make the difference, at some point.

But things aren't different until they're different. And I dread watching another playoff loss Saturday, knowing I probably have to go through this shit AGAIN next year.

Basically, I want to win Saturday just to put an end to this -- losing the first game, losing at home, losing to the Colts. Break the cycle.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

You know what I'm terrified of? Losing, not because it costs us a Super Bowl, but because it would perpetuate this ridiculous narrative of our postseason failure.

I took an hour-long walk around the block in the freezing cold after the Titans loss last year, not because my Super Bowl hopes were dashed, but because we once again lost a playoff game in the goddamned stupidest ways. And I asked myself: Why do I keep watching this? Will it ever end?

And then Mahomes. Which creates hope like we've never had -- long-term hope. So I know if we lose Saturday, we'll still have Mahomes, maturing, for the next several years. He SHOULD make the difference, at some point.

But things aren't different until they're different. And I dread watching another playoff loss Saturday, knowing I probably have to go through this shit AGAIN next year.

Basically, I want to win Saturday just to put an end to this -- losing the first game, losing at home, losing to the Colts. Break the cycle.

Amen. Much like Berry's forever lingering day-to-day-to-month-to-year bullshit, I just want it to end.

[2bikemike]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

You know what I'm terrified of? Losing, not because it costs us a Super Bowl, but because it would perpetuate this ridiculous narrative of our postseason failure.

I took an hour-long walk around the block in the freezing cold after the Titans loss last year, not because my Super Bowl hopes were dashed, but because we once again lost a playoff game in the goddamned stupidest ways. And I asked myself: Why do I keep watching this? Will it ever end?

And then Mahomes. Which creates hope like we've never had -- long-term hope. So I know if we lose Saturday, we'll still have Mahomes, maturing, for the next several years. He SHOULD make the difference, at some point.

But things aren't different until they're different. And I dread watching another playoff loss Saturday, knowing I probably have to go through this shit AGAIN next year.

Basically, I want to win Saturday just to put an end to this -- losing the first game, losing at home, losing to the Colts. Break the cycle.

This right here ^.

I fell in love with this team during the longest game. Had my heart ripped out way too many times to count.

This team hooks you in with hope and excitement and then slams you face first into the wall. Why we remain loyal and true is beyond me. My excitement level is through the roof this year, I am trying to temper expectations but with Mahomes under center its become an impossible task.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

And then Mahomes. Which creates hope like we've never had -- long-term hope. So I know if we lose Saturday, we'll still have Mahomes, maturing, for the next several years. He SHOULD make the difference, at some point.

But things aren't different until they're different. And I dread watching another playoff loss Saturday, knowing I probably have to go through this shit AGAIN next year.

Basically, I want to win Saturday just to put an end to this -- losing the first game, losing at home, losing to the Colts. Break the cycle.

Yeah, I was all but done with the Chiefs and the NFL until Mahomes got here.... and not like all the "I'm done" posts after every playoff loss, where people would basically sleep it off, but jaded as hell.

I'm at a crossroad of "it's different now!" because of Mahomes and like you said, long term hope..... and knowing that I've spent years here thinking and stating that mantra, it's not different until it's actually different, as in mid-late January victories.

So... while I still won't lose sleep if they lose, this is the most excited I've been about the Chiefs in a very long time.... like, 2003.