Ex-Browns WR Steve Sanders believes Chiefs, Eagles are on track for a Super Bowl rematch

USA Today

17-04-2025

Ex-Browns WR Steve Sanders believes Chiefs, Eagles are on track for a Super Bowl rematch
This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to former NFL wide receiver Steve Sanders about youth mentorship, Kansas City's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, and what lies in store for both conference champions in the years ahead.
Sanders, who is currently serving as a camp director for US Sports Camps, made it clear that the satisfaction he gets from working with the younger generations is part of what keeps him motivated.
"Hearing something inspiring from a professional where you aspire to be does something to you as a young athlete, and that's what I look to bring to US Sports Camps," said Sanders. "Working with kids with Nike Football camps is being a person who's made it there, who's had the opportunity to play at the highest level, and now gets to work directly with student-athletes at the youth, high school, and even college levels. You can give so much back to that. So it's exciting to be in this position."
The former Bowling Green Falcons standout was among the millions of football fans who watched the Chiefs fall well short of completing a Super Bowl three-peat against the Eagles earlier this year. In his interview with Easton, Sanders broke down his thoughts about Kansas City's performance.
"I was surprised that the Chiefs lost the way they did just because of their experience," Sanders explained. "You know, getting to that place with that coaching staff, Patrick Mahomes, and the weapons they had on offense; I was definitely surprised that they lost that way. However, I did pick the Eagles to win. I just thought that Saquon Barkley was going to be the difference-maker. I knew they had weapons on the outside and that Jalen Hurts could use his legs to make some big plays and key moments. I thought that they would be right there in the thick of it, in the game. I knew that the Eagles' defense would be a difference maker in that, but I didn't know they would dominate the way they did, and that front four they have are phenomenal."
The two teams have faced off in two of the last three Super Bowls, leading the former Browns wideout to believe a third matchup could be in the cards for the 2025 season.
"I think the NFL has been put on alert to watch out for the next few years," said Sanders. "If they can keep that core team together, they're going to be tough to beat, especially now, having the experience of winning the Super Bowl and having your franchise quarterback, [and] Saquon Barkley, just got a new contract. You have some good weapons on the outside, and they have an offensive line that can protect their quarterback.
"They're going to be tough to beat in the future, so we'll see how things go. But I don't doubt that the Kansas City Chiefs will come back reloaded and ready to go, and you can never count Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid out because that dynamic and play calling behind it is phenomenal. They'll be right there in the thick of it, too. I wouldn't be surprised if there's a repeat of last year's Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles again this year."