Some things to keep in mind as the Chiefs prepare for the new season:
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As for the Final Four, Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority Chairwoman Michele Kelm-Helgen said there are no plans to seek ticket tax exemptions like those pursued for the Super Bowl. Kelm-Helgen said officials could ask for cheaper, short-term licensing for buses, shuttles and commercial SUVs brought in from out of state to ferry people between hotels, the fan fest, concerts and the game during Final Four week.
One reason for Spiller's optimism is Saints coach Sean Payton's scheme, which employs elements of the late Bill Walsh's "West Coast" offense, such as short passes to running backs in space.