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Here are my 10 biggest takeaways from Super Bowl LX.

1. Kenneth’s moment.

I am so happy for Kenneth Walker III. Each calendar year, something unfair happens to him. In 2021, he gets booted from the Heisman race after attempting to gut through an injury against Ohio State. In 2022 - despite blazing to a 4.38 at the combine - he watches 40 players come off the board before being selected. In 2023, he has to deal with Shane Waldron as his offensive coordinator. In 2024, he suffers a season-ending ankle injury. In 2025, Seattle allows Zach Charbonnet to slurp up his carries for no apparent reason.

It’s 2026, and Ken is the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP in the 21st century. He deserves this.

2. Slide to the right.

Look, I think most rational individuals expected Will Campbell to struggle. He’s been in an NFL weight room for under 300 days, and was tasked with containing the best defensive line on the planet. It was a tall order indeed. But that was absolutely alarming to me.

Half of the world seems to believe that Will’s short arms are the root of his problems. The other half is blaming his unpolished technique. I’m just going to politely ask people to flick on the tape. A whole lot of those mistakes were about focus and heart. I can feel the ground trembling beneath me, as all of West Roxbury comes pouring into my DMs to reprimand me for flinging wild accusations. Go watch it yourself. Tell me what you see. Do you spot any semblance of the dude who famously declared that he’d sacrifice everything to protect Drake Maye? I sure don’t.

Campbell stood in front of the media and advocated for himself after getting tossed around by the Chargers. He chose to follow the Dillon Brooks blueprint after this one. That decision only makes my assessment feel more accurate. Poor footwork can be explained away. Giving 50% effort in front of the whole globe cannot.

Get that knee healed, and personally inform Mike Vrabel that you want to be moved to guard. You can still have a great career, if you handle this in a mature manner.

3. Refresh.

Ask a collection of football fans to name the best slot receiver in league history, and Wes Welker will be your most popular response. Here’s what his résumé looked like at 120 career games, lined up next to Cooper Kupp’s career stats.

My eye test tells me that Cooper has plenty left in the tank, too. Opportunities are slim when you’re the second option in a run-heavy system; get a pass-happy playcaller in the building, and he’s back near 1,000 yards.

4. Trapped.

Don’t worry, guys. I won’t allow Patriots folks to get away with it. We all heard them screeching in celebration when Patrick Mahomes struggled against the Eagles. Get him out of Tom Brady conversations! I don’t care about how bad the protection was! Real superstars get it done, regardless of the circumstances!

Well, your precious prince Drake Maye was horrible on Sunday. 60 passing yards heading into the fourth quarter. 60! Even if it’s warranted, New England supporters cannot assign responsibility for the loss to anyone other than Maye himself. You forfeited that privilege last February. Use that only-blame-the-QB philosophy you taught us.

5. Time machine.

Pete Carroll’s Seahawks ripped their way to a title. They boasted a fearless signal-caller, an awesome back, a veteran-laden defensive front, an ultra-fiery young secondary, and a phenomenal special teams unit. Sound familiar?

Fast-forward, and it’s the exact same formula in Seattle. John Schneider pieced together his magnum opus, then made a carbon copy of it 12 years later. Build the man a statue already.

6. Empty.

It’s odd. This feels like a golden age for wide receivers, and yet… almost every AFC contender urgently needs to add a bankable one. Patriots, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs. I think we’re going to see wideouts start flying off the board towards the end of the first round.

7. It’s possible.

You can win a Super Bowl with Sam Darnold. I was totally wrong. My deepest apologies, sir. I should’ve had the guts to stick with you through the Carolina days, and instead chickened my way off the bandwagon. Enjoy the parade.

8. Break the bank.

Only one Patriots player competed like he genuinely wanted a ring on his finger. Christian Gonzalez. He was incredible.

At some point, a corner will get a $150 million deal. I would have zero issues if New England hands that number to Gonzalez. The kid is brilliant.

9. Built to last.

I’m not going to initiate dynasty discussions, but I hope people realize that the Seahawks are here to stay. Kenneth Walker III and Devon Witherspoon are both 25. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is 23. Nick Emmanwori is 22. Sam Darnold - believe it or not - is younger than Joe Burrow. No organization drafts better, and the success rate on trades and free agent signings has been astounding. Seattle is a long-term problem for the rest of us.

10. Time to peek ahead.

Super Bowl LXI will air on ESPN. That’s extremely unfortunate, if you’re a fan of quality television. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are fine, but the way that network presents sporting events is baffling. Get ready for the score bug to cover the entire bottom third of the screen.

Let’s fling out a prediction for that game. I’ll go with Green Bay over Kansas City. As always, we’ll cross our fingers that the offseason moves quickly; things feel right when football is in session.

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