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One of the centers of attention in the Kansas City Chiefs match is something not related to the on-field game. The tight end Travis Kelce and “Enchanted” singer Taylor Swift’s connection has been on the headlines this season. So much so that they have been more on the news than the team. Now, the Chiefs’ coach, who spent a decade at the helm of this squad, addressed this budding romance.

Recently, Andy Reid appeared in an interview and shared his thoughts about the Chiefs’ strengthened defense. Things took an interesting turn when the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift questions popped up. Interestingly, Reid revealed something about the tickets that has surprised many. As this connection continues to get the nod of many, discover what Reid thinks about this high-profile pairing.

Andy Reid is glad that Kelce found Taylor Swift

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Ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Philadelphia Eagles, HC Reid’s interview took all the spotlight. The interviewer asked Reid about Taylor Swift and Chiefs’ TE’s chemistry. When specifically asked about their relationship, the 65-year-old coach gave a positive response. Reid expressed his contentment, and said, “I’m just glad he’s found somebody he likes and she’s found somebody she likes. That’s a good thing.” Later, the interviewer asked Reid about the tickets. He asked if any other coaches have been reaching out to Reid for tickets or autographs of the singer.

Surprisingly, Reid, 65, revealed that he hasn’t been inundated with requests from fellow NFL coaches for Swift’s concert tickets or autographs, contrary to what one might expect given the couple’s high-profile status. He said, “No, nobody’s mentioned much on that, It is what it is.” Reid’s support for the couple isn’t just recent. He previously also commented on their relationship and said that their romance is positively affecting Kelce’s game. He said, “Kelce is getting better with time.

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During this interview, the Chiefs’ mentor also touched upon the team’s existing defense. Coming back to Taylor and Kelce’s budding relationship, what’s more interesting is Reid’s connection with Swift, which dates back to the time when she was a young girl.

Reid disclosed his prior connection with T-Swift

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The Chiefs’ coach Reid recently disclosed his acquaintance with Swift’s father, Scott Swift. He is known to be an NFL enthusiast. Reid’s Philadelphia days brought him close to the Swift family, establishing an unforeseen link between the pop star and the football world. He said on Outkick’s latest ‘The Five Spot’ episode, “I knew her from Philadelphia. Her dad was a big NFL fan.

 

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And did you know? One of Swift’s Eras Tour dancers, Kameron Saunders, is the brother of Khalen Saunders, a former Chiefs player and teammate of Kelce. Reid also explained that he met Swift and her dad when she was young. The coach also referred to Swift as a “good girl,” and added, “We’re glad she’s here.” These connections paint a picture of a unique convergence of sports and entertainment in Swift and Kelce’s relationship.

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