NFL is not new to controversies, and the incident involving Travis Kelce is yet another example. During his music festival, ‘Kelce Jam,’ Travis spiked the Lombardi Trophy, leading to divided opinions among the fans. One notable figure who weighed in on the matter was Kansas City Chiefs head coach, Andy Reid, who voiced his support for Travis’ actions.
Now, following the beer incident involving Travis Kelce, Coach Reid has shared his thoughts on the talented tight end and his brother Jason. In a recent interview on the ‘New Heights‘ podcast, both Travis Kelce and Coach Reid joined to shed light on the evolution of their relationship throughout ten seasons. During the conversation, Coach Reid opened up about the draft process, revealing that he had expressed a strong desire to bring both Kelce brothers into the Chiefs’ company.
Reid shared honest opinions on the Kelce brothers
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In an interview on Friday, during the show, Jason Kelce, the football center of Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce’s brother, was joined by Andy Reid and Travis Kelce. During the interview, Jason asked Reid if he would have drafted him, to which Reid replied, “If you’re in the league, I still would have called you…” Reid also addressed the rumors surrounding the Lombardi Trophy incident and shared his coaching experience with Travis, stating, “For the first five years, those rumors were pretty close.” He further added, “For the next five years, he has been awesome.”
Reid also praised Travis, stating that in his ten years, he has witnessed him flourishing as a leader. He emphasized Travis has always been a tremendous player with a big heart, and his teammates hold great affection for him. Speaking about the personalities of both Kelce brothers, Reid shared, ?I told both of you guys to let your personality show.”
He continued, “He [Travis] threw the flag at the official, and he [Jason] picked it up and hand it to him. That?s the difference.” Reid is renowned for his intelligence and his ability to create innovative offensive strategies. Throughout the interview, he consistently showered praise on both brothers, providing sincere opinions to the best of his ability.
Travis? incident that sparked up the rumors
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During Day 2 of the draft, Travis Kelce, the star tight end of the Chiefs, hosted a music festival called ‘Kelce Jam.’ In front of an enthusiastic crowd, the 33-year-old took to the stage and chugged a can of beer off the Lombardi Trophy before dramatically spiking it to the ground. This action sparked a flurry of discussions on social media, with people expressing divergent opinions about his actions.
However, when questioned about the incident, Coach Reid dispelled any doubts by stating that Kelce possesses a playful personality and a generous heart. Reid said, “…And he loves to have fun, but he would never spike the real one.” He revealed that the trophy in question was a replica, given to Kelce by Patrick Mahomes during a previous celebration. Reid staunchly defends Travis whenever necessary. This shows his understanding of the coach’s responsibility and support for his player.
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Regardless of any rumors that may circulate about them, one thing remains certain: the bond between Reid and Travis is invaluable. The Kansas City Chiefs stand united like a family, and their connection is unbreakable.