Here’s what we thought before Super Bowl LVIII. kansas city chiefs Backup offensive guard Nick Allegretti had the potential to be the Chiefs’ unsung hero.
But we had no idea how heroic a character he would become.
Coach Allegretti was forced to sit out the game after starting left guard Joe Thuney suffered a chest injury in Kansas City’s divisional-round win. buffalo bills. Soonee missed the AFC Championship Game and was expected to start in Super Bowl LVIII, but was ruled out late last week.
Allegretti started in the AFC Championship Game. baltimore ravenswas asked to start against the Super Bowl. san francisco 49ers. He played all 79 snaps. pro football focus He allowed one sack.
Given this news, we might excuse him for something like this:
#chief Guard Nick Allegretti, who started in Super Bowl III in place of All-Pro Joe Souney, played all 79 snaps despite suffering a torn UCL in his elbow in the second quarter, according to sources. did.
An MRI scan today revealed a complete tear. Few are as tough as Allegretti, now a three-time champion. pic.twitter.com/Y4CZYgDWy8
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 13, 2024
Despite suffering a torn UCL early in the game, Allegretti not only finished the game, he didn’t miss a single snap.
Certainly heroic.
