The Facts: McCoy's journey to the Super Bowl took a serendipitous twist. A running back who spent years carrying the load has become a superfluous afterthought in Kansas City's explosive offense. Despite the reduced role, the 31-year-old McCoy said during Monday's Opening Night festivities for Super Bowl LIV that he's not ready to ride off into the sunset. "Nah, I'm not ready to retire, yet," McCoy said. "I still can play. So, I'm not going to retire yet, but that day is coming. That day is definitely coming."

Diehards Line:McCoy hasn't touched the pigskin since Week 15, and was inactive in the AFC Championship Game win over the Tennessee Titans. But on Monday, McCoy didn't sound frustrated with his diminished role, or envious of younger backs garnering the spotlight that once belonged to him. When asked about his function on this Super Bowl team, the veteran seemed confident in his place in K.C., comfortable as a leader in a young RB room alongside Damien Williams and rookie Darwin Thompson. "my role kind of backtracked a little bit," McCoy acknowledged. "But to be honest, man, like whenever my name is called, my number is called, I'm out there giving 110 percent. Whatever it is. Now we throw the ball a lot, so, we (running backs) can only do so much, but I'm ready to compete and help out." Whether or not he's active for his Super Bowl remains to be seen. After a decade in the NFL falling short of playing in the final game of the year, McCoy is just basking in being on this stage. "This is a dream come true," he said. "There are so many great players who have played this game that haven't been to the Super Bowl. Tons of them. I'm just happy to be part of it."