NFL Legend Terry Bradshaw Defends Kansas City Chiefs After Down Year

The Pro Football Hall of Famer had strong words for critics who believe the Chiefs' dynasty is over.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw came to the defense of the Kansas City Chiefs and head coach Andy Reid after the team's disappointing 6-11 season in 2025. Bradshaw called out "idiots" who think Reid has "lost it" and that the Chiefs' dynasty is over, citing the team's rash of injuries, including a season-ending ACL tear for star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Bradshaw believes the Chiefs will bounce back in 2026 and remain Super Bowl contenders.

Why it matters

The Chiefs have been one of the NFL's premier franchises in recent years, making five Super Bowl appearances in six seasons. Bradshaw's strong defense of the team and its head coach highlights the high expectations surrounding the Chiefs and the criticism they face even after a down year largely due to injuries.

The details

The Chiefs finished the 2025 NFL season with a 6-11 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014. It was a disastrous year for head coach Andy Reid and the typically-dominant Chiefs, who lost superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a season-ending ACL tear in Week 15. Some NFL critics view this down year as the end of the Chiefs' dynasty, but Bradshaw believes the team will bounce back in 2026.

  • The Chiefs finished the 2025 NFL season with a 6-11 record.
  • Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 15 of the 2025 season.

The players

Terry Bradshaw

A Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and is now a broadcaster.

Andy Reid

The head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Patrick Mahomes

The star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs who suffered a season-ending ACL tear in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“I was reading this morning about Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs and 'has he lost it.' And I'm like, are you kidding me? He went to five Super Bowls in six years and they're going, 'Has he lost it?' Lost what? I'll tell you what he lost, he lost a lot of players to injuries.”

— Terry Bradshaw, Pro Football Hall of Famer (103.7 The Buzz)

“Critics are just idiots. Idiots, man. They have no idea what they're talking about.”

— Terry Bradshaw, Pro Football Hall of Famer (103.7 The Buzz)

What’s next

The Chiefs will look to bounce back in the 2026 NFL season and return to Super Bowl contention.

The takeaway

Despite the Chiefs' disappointing 2025 season, NFL legend Terry Bradshaw believes the team and head coach Andy Reid will rebound in 2026. Bradshaw's strong defense of the Chiefs highlights the high expectations surrounding the franchise and the criticism they face even after a down year largely due to injuries.