I can’t remember at Super Bowl with more on the line for so many individuals.

When Super Bowl 59 kicks off in New Orleans on Sunday between the Eagles and Chiefs, there’s far more than just a Lombardi Trophy on the line.

Let’s go over all of the ways legacy and how big-name individuals will be remembered based on the outcome of this game.

Andy Reid: I was slow to the draw on this one, concluding years ago that Bill Belichick was the GOAT and nothing Reid could do would top him. Well, that’s no longer the case. Belichick puttered out in New England, is now two years removed from the NFL and currently on the recruiting trail trying to convince high school kids on a future in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Meanwhile Reid is at 301 wins, three rings, 12 conference championship appearances and five trips to the big game. With a win in Super Bowl 59, Reid will be tied with Chuck Noll for second all-time in rings as a head coach (four), and just 44 wins behind Don Shula atop the win list. We’d be about four seasons and one ring away from GOAT status.

Patrick Mahomes: We’re witnessing the greatest start to a quarterback career in NFL history, and it’s not particularly close. If we look at Mahomes (2018-2024) vs. Brady (2001-2007) in their first seven years as starters, here’s the tale of the tape:

A win (which would likely include another Super Bowl MVP) would put Mahomes clearly ahead of Brady through the exact same stage of their respective careers. At that point, it would be a matter of when, not if, Mahomes would take the crown.

Nick Sirianni: As a born-again Sirianni Guy (at least for now!) I can lay this out with pride. Since 2000, no coach hired in the NFL tops Sirianni’s 48-20 record through 68 regular-season games with the same team. Add a ring and we’re talking about an incredible career start. Best in Eagles history? I’d still lean Reid, which makes the head-to-head battle here so interesting.

Jalen Hurts: While we’re on the subject of quarterback legacy, let’s look at the first five years for Hurts vs. a quarterback I often compare him to in terms of ability and trajectory.

A win for Hurts would see him match Wilson for rings, Super Bowl trips and total touchdowns through five seasons in the NFL. We could go from talking about Hurts as the Eagles’ weak link to putting him on a Hall of Fame track very quickly, oddly similar to Wilson.

Saquon Barkley: Sheesh, the conversation around Barkley has changed. One year ago? Talented? Sure. Underwhelming career? Definitely. Now? He’s 29 yards away from surpassing Terrell Davis for the most rushing yards (regular season and postseason combined) in NFL history.

Howie Roseman: Two years ago, it hit me. Roseman is going to be giving a Hall of Fame speech in Canton one day. If the Eagles win this one, Roseman will be on the path to carving one of the great careers any executive has had in NFL history. Not bad for a guy many wanted fired five years ago.

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