With Super Bowl 58 just around the corner, veteran journalist Richard Graves is in Las Vegas ahead of the big game, and had a chance to sit down with Chiefs safety Deon Bush.  In this exclusive interview for SportsBoom, Bush reflected on appearing in his second Super Bowl in a row, as well as preparing for that fierce D of the 49ers. 

The Kansas City Chiefs have had an incredibly emotional journey to get back to the Super Bowl this season. Safety Deon Bush spoke about the team's mindset and belief that has carried them through a rocky mid-season to reach the big game again. “And, you know, every year got different journeys. This year has been a special journey 'cause you know, it came with a little bit of obstacles and yet we're still here and living in the moment, we're gonna have fun with it though.”

The Chiefs faced some turbulence after starting the 2023 season strong. Bush said the team hit a rough patch where they lost 4 games in a row, but they never lost faith in themselves or each other. Patrick Mahomes gathered the team in the locker room and told them he still believed in them, which resonated through the locker room.  “So, you know, just coming from a guy like that, everybody just kept their belief system and, you know, just kept on trying to figure it out and keep on working until we got back to this moment”

The Chiefs have a “championship culture” that allows them to stay focused internally rather than listening to outside noise and doubters, according to Bush. The team bunkers down and keeps working every day to improve, which has fueled their sustained success.

A major factor in the Chiefs' ability to regroup is their trust in Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Bush called him "the best mind I've been around" and a great leader that the players believe in fully. Spagnuolo always has a strong game plan that the defense executes at a high level when they play their roles.
“Everybody believes in him, everybody trusts him. We know that he's gonna have a game plan for us and we know that we just gotta execute it and, you know, we execute most of the time we play at a high level.”