The Kansas City Chiefs‘ latest announcement of a move to Kansas has shaken everyone. The veterans who played there have memories associated with Arrowhead. Former offensive tackle Willie Roaf didn’t hold back on his thoughts about the relocation, along with a straight shot at the quarterback, Patrick Mahomes.

“A dome stadium is just different. So, it’s a lot like being indoors in a mall kind of, but it’s going to be fun, but it’s not the same feeling as being outside dealing with the elements,” Roaf said on the December 23 episode of the Starcade Media. “A big question after that five-year period, will Patrick still want to play, and will he open up that stadium? I would love to see him open up the new dome, and who knows what’s going to happen over the next five years.”

That’s a big point by the 11-time Pro Bowler. The new stadium has many key differences from Arrowhead Stadium. Start with 65,000 seats, almost 10k fewer seats, which means the new stadium is expected to have more premium clubs and luxury suites. However, the biggest talking point is the dome, which gives a completely different feel.

There is no concrete information on whether it will be a retractable dome or a permanent one. But in both cases, it will block the outside weather from interfering with Patrick Mahomes’ passes. There will be no effect from wind or rain. Also, Mahomes will be 35 years old in 2030. It means that he will have less time to adjust to the new structure.

However, Roaf made another interesting point. He referred to the cold weather in Kansas City in January, which makes it almost impossible for them to host a Super Bowl. With a new dome proposed in the new stadium in Kansas, they will have a much higher chance of hosting important playoff games without external weather interference.

That potential for a Super Bowl is exactly what has Kansas officials celebrating, as the financial framework for the move is now falling into place. Kansas is enjoying this moment after gaining the confidence of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.

Chiefs set for the historic relocation

Once the move was announced, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas sent an emotional open letter. While praising the efforts of his team, he told the franchise that if the deal failed, they could still talk to him about the rebuild. However, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly just made it impossible.

On Monday, December 22, they finalized the deal as the Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council approved STAR Bonds for $1.8 billion. The new stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, is set to cost around $3 billion with a 60/40 public-private split. The AFC West franchise will also move its headquarters and practice facility to Olathe.

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The STAR bonds also approve building a district around the stadium from which they will collect the state sales tax. However, there are two sides to the story. While Kelly believes the new stadium will bring jobs and more revenue for the state, naysayers argue that it will also put a huge financial burden.

With this season almost at a close for the Chiefs, Roaf told fans to enjoy games for the next five years as the current Arrowhead lease ends in 2030. Every moment from now on is going to be emotional and historical.