Patriots fans require no reminder that many things about the franchise are starting to feel like a long time ago as it slowly navigates this stark post-dynasty phase on the field.
It’s about to become very noticeable in the broadcast booth, too.
The days of CBS’s No. 1 broadcast team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms (and beginning in 2017, Tony Romo) essentially setting up shop at Patriot Place are behind the rebuilding Patriots, as are those seasons with the maximum number of prime-time games.
The Chiefs — featuring Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and yes, Taylor Swift — have occupied that must-see place in the public and networks’ consciousness for a few seasons now.