Running with Mahomes to the NFL’s Biggest Stage: Super Bowl LVII

Sebastian Grewal

Although it does not “even feel real,” JuJu Smith-Schuster does not “know what to say.” As Smith-Schuster is in awe of the Chiefs’ win over the Cincinnati Bengals in their AFC Conference Title while sporting the AFC conference championship gear, all exhilarated with emotion for what is in store for NFL’s main event, the Super Bowl.

The Long Beach native will partake in his first Super Bowl alongside who is speculated to be the modern-day NFL’s greatest quarterback, Patrick Mahomes.

Smith-Schuster arguably has a different chemistry with his new quarterback than his former wide receiver role with the Pittsburgh Steelers alongside former NFL quarterback legend Ben Roethlisberger.

And many will be curious about how the duo of Smith-Schuster and Mahomes will fair on Feb. 12 for Super Bowl LVII.

As previously stated on that subject by Smith-Schuster in June  2022, “I just feel like Pat, when it gets a scrambling part, that’s where it’s like, okay, he can throw the ball across the field, he could do this, he could do that.”

Being his receiver, he feels, “You never know.” And additionally adds, “we are always taught to stay on the move because you never know what you’ll get from him.”

This chemistry is interesting, and depending on the Chiefs game plan, this dynamic may or may not be showcased in the big game and fulfilled to its utmost potential. Given that Smith-Schuster had only one reception for seven yards in Sunday’s AFC title game.

If it happens at all, due to the recent knee injury Smith-Schuster suffered in the controversial AFC title win over the Bengals.

Fans may have to keep an eye on the injury report to see if he can recover from such circumstances before the Chiefs’ Super Bowl appearance.

The Chiefs and Smith-Schuster’s goal is to beat the recently unstoppable Eagles.

Smith-Schuster will be granted an opportunity that many NFL players have never been able to be a part of. There will be a spotlight on the former Long Beach Poly Technical High School Football Player coached by Long Beach’s very own Snoop Dogg, where Smith-Schuster played in the Snoop Youth Football League and went by the name “SportsCenter.”

As of late, Smith-Schuster has not been creating great statistics for many reasons. Including health issues from November 2022; one example is the injury that has just occurred.

Lackluster play making has been affecting his offense and possibly internal chemistry with the coaching staff, with standards set for Smith-Schuster being their main-slot receiver and the anticipation that correlates with that from management. Given that Smith-Schuster was ultimately given a “prove it” deal from the Kansas City Chiefs in the early signing process.

Beyond recent doubts, the veteran Wide receiver is a solid play making slot receiver accredited with 401 receptions, with 4,788 yards averaging 11.9 yards per reception. Smith-Schuster’s legacy benefits from attending his first Super Bowl, representing his native city of Long Beach well.

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