The Kansas City Chiefs TE is on the route to becoming one of the best in the league. A week ago, Travis Kelce achieved the record of becoming the first TE in the history of the NFL to reach 10,000 career receiving yards. And now the 33-year-old hit another impressive mark of passing the legendary Hall of Fame TE, Shannon Sharpe. To congratulate his younger counterpart, the former Denver Broncos tight end Tweeted a message.
The seven-time Pro Bowl selection caught a 12-yard catch from the lead QB, Patrick Mahomes, on the opening drive against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Kelce has now 10,061 career receiving yards. A whole yard more than the eight-time Pro Bowler, Sharpe.
Congrats to my nephew @tkelce on passing me on the all time receiving yardage list by a T.E. Well deserved keep going. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) December 18, 2022
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The tight end had already taken over Rob Gronkowski when he played against the Los Angeles Chargers. In the game, fans experienced impressive chemistry between him and Mahomes.
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Nov 20, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown reception with 31 seconds left against the Los Angeles Chargers SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Kelce’s three touchdowns totaled 115 yards on six catches. That marked his 33rd career 100-yard receiving game. This helped him surpass Gronk.
Fans reacted to Sharpe’s congratulatory tweet for Travis Kelce
The 54-year-old rejoiced over Kelce’s accomplishment and encouraged him to keep doing his best. However, the talk show hosts’ simple and formal Tweet attracted many hilarious responses.
A fan commented this because recently Sharpe’s co-host on UNDISPUTED blamed him on-air for being jealous of Tom Brady. Therefore, the fan commented:
Careful Skip gonna call you jealous
— #BlackLivesMatter (@Richie59FIFTY) December 18, 2022
This fan remembered the time when Shannon Sharpe used to defeat teams.
Much respect man as a Chiefs fan I remember you use to beat us it was painful to watch . But you still are Awesome and deserve more Respect from a certain Amature you work with !
— LightRemains (@KdzFrmYstrDy) December 18, 2022
Big energy. I love it. All class, Shannon. #ChiefsKingdom appreciates you. pic.twitter.com/3TiusNncLe
— 🄼🄰🅁🅈 🄼🄰🅁🅈 🅀🅄🄸🅃🄴 🄲🄾🄽🅃🅁🄰🅁🅈 (@ImpossiblyBossy) December 18, 2022
Gronkowski is a four-time Super Bowl champion. However, Kelce and Shannon surpass him.
Gronk has the same amount of rings as you two combined 🤷🏻♂️
— TylerNickart (@TNickart) December 18, 2022
Another fan of Shannon Sharpe said:
Yep you’re the Greatest of all time I’ve watched so many highlights John Elway was an Elite Quarterback to
— Steadycream (@247cream) December 18, 2022
This fan said that only truly talented players recognize other talented players.
Real recognize real. pic.twitter.com/kRS4hYCW8X
— DLN Solutions | Foundation Repair | Kansas City (@waterproofingkc) December 18, 2022
This fan asked a different question.
Shannon u aint watchin World cup?😀
— denymels (@dennnnoo) December 18, 2022
Skips bout to ridicule you on this too
— Zaia Yacoub (@Z209Big) December 18, 2022
According to this fan, Travis Kelce isn’t the best in the league.
He’s amazing but he ain’t a TE unc you know this I know this and skip knows this , you still the goat
— DFPHTLC (@151_rg) December 18, 2022
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This fan compared Sharpe to the Bucs QB, Tom Brady.
Damn what a legend you are … still not better than Tom Brady buddy
— PROPERBETTORS INC. (@ProperBettor_) December 18, 2022
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If Kelce plays like a beast, he can probably surpass Jason Witten (13,046) and Antonio Gates (11,841). However, it will be tough for him to move ahead of Tony Gonzalez (15,127).
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