You’ve probably heard the rumor lurking around social media about Travis Kelce’s farewell plans, right? And you obviously must’ve seen what happened in New Orleans. The Eagles didn’t just take their revenge but snatched the Super Bowl ring back with a 40-22 dominating score. Not too long ago, Travis made it clear he still has a lot of football left in him, shutting down the rumors. But hey, if people are going to see the star player catching nada in the first half, that’s obviously going to raise a lot of eyebrows.

Yes, the Chiefs were not able to create history, but Travis Kelce did. Even after going catchless in the first half, he bounced back later. With 4 receptions for 39 yards in the game, Travis now pocketed 35 total receptions. He literally surpassed the legendary Jerry Rice for the most career SB receptions. Well, this fact shows that Travis Kelce isn’t the player he once was. Even Tom Brady hanged his cleats when he knew he ain’t got the guns now. NFL veterans Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson echoed a similar sentiment in an episode of NightCap. Shannon said, “Travis Kelce is used to being the guy. Tom Brady is used to being the guy, not a guy. That’s two different scenarios. And Tom realized, I’m not Tom Brady anymore.”

Shannon Sharpe didn’t hold back on NightCap when discussing Travis Kelce’s future, pointing out the inconsistency that comes with aging. “You just can’t do it with the regularity that you once could,” Sharpe said, emphasizing how Kelce can still deliver big performances but struggles to maintain them. The playoffs proved his point—Kelce dominated against Houston with seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown, only to disappear a week later against Buffalo with just two catches for 19 yards. And let’s not even talk about the Super Bowl. Greatness isn’t about flashes of brilliance; it’s about sustaining it.

So if Kelce returns, does it prove he can still play? Sure. But does it prove he’s still that guy? That’s a much tougher case to make. Sharpe posed the same question: “Does that move him up or down your ranking?” The truth is, Kelce’s legacy is already “concrete,” as Sharpe put it. He’s not coming back to change perceptions—it’s about proving something to himself. But as we’ve seen with legends like Tom Brady, there comes a point where even the greats recognize when their best days are behind them. Brady retired knowing he couldn’t be that guy anymore. If Kelce keeps going but can’t maintain his peak form, the conversation isn’t about how much he has left—it’s about whether he should have walked away while still on top.

What emotional message did Travis Kelce say after the defeat?

Travis Kelce was recently caught on New Heights, venting to his brother, Jason. He was talking about the sting of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss. He didn’t hold back while letting out his emotions. “It’s f****** football, man,” he said, trying to downplay the pain while admitting just how much it hurt.

He’s been to three Super Bowls in the last four years, tasted victory, and now suffered another crushing defeat. “This one’s going to f****** hurt just like f****** Tampa did,” he admitted. That loss still lingers—the 31-9 beat down against the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV was a brutal reminder that even dynasties fall. No matter how much success he’s had, he can’t easily shake off losses like these. They stick with you.

Kelce found perspective through the heartbreak, saying, “My life is still beautiful,” and acknowledging there’s more to life than football. “I come home to an amazing household of family and friends that absolutely love me,” he added, emphasizing his support system. “That’s the beauty of going through a hard time like this,” Kelce reflected, knowing his worth isn’t defined by the loss. Despite the pain, he’s not letting it break him.

“Even when something like this happens because I got the support that I do, and that’s it,” he said. The loss stings, but Kelce’s foundation keeps him grounded.