The tight wing of Kansas City chiefs, Travis Kelce, is starting to make changes to the way he trains for the next football season after recently announced that He would come back to his team.
Chef of chefs Andy Reid recently revealed an interview with Athletics Tuesday, despite the end of last month that Kelce retired, the tight end told him that he would go back to the team “less than a week” after The defeat of the Super Bowl team against the Eagles of Philadelphia.
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“I just wanted him to put it there and not me,” said Reid, revealing why he had not published the news himself. “I always like guys to step back (after the season), but he wants to come back and he trains like crazy too.”
Currently, Reid revealed That the Kelce’s plan is to ensure that it is supported in terms of the structure of the offense. Previously, Kelce played an important role in the offensive line due to a large amount of injuries.
Reid said that for Kelce to be more effective in their alignment, he could play less. “I will see when he comes back and see where he is,” said Reid.
Kelce revealed to the Chiefs coach Andy Reid that he returned for a 13th season “less than a week” after the defeat of the team’s Super Bowl (Getty Images)
“He learns when he gets out when he needs it. We were struck in positions (receivers), so that does not help a tight cause. The better we can be healthy around him, he can always be productive.”
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Before this year’s super bowl, many fans were convinced that it would be the last time Kelce would play in the NFL. During an episode of his New summits Podcast alongside his older brother Jason – who played for the Eagles for 13 seasons before retiring in March 2024 – Kelce opened exactly what entered his decision.
“The most important thing is that I love playing football. I love playing,” he said. “I always think that I can play it at a high level, and perhaps at a level higher than that of last year.”
Travis also admitted that he was not comfortable, the Super Bowl 2025 was his last match. The chiefs were defeated 40-22 by the Eagles of Philadelphia after being down 24-0 at halftime.
“It was probably the biggest factor [in putting off retirement]”, He said about the championship match, which he described at the time as a” lower of all time “.
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“I don’t think it’s my best outing,” he said. “I think I dropped my guys in many more moments than I have helped them, especially if you look at my history and how I have passed for years. I had a bad taste in my mouth for the way I finished the year and how good I played and how responsible I was for people. “
Travis said that his decision to continue playing resulted from a feeling.
“I am not a big measure [guy]. Pure feeling of intestine, “he said.” I pressed the relaxation as soon as I knew this feeling. “”
When asked if he would have been more inclined to leave the league if the chiefs had won the Super Bowl, Travis said: “I mean, it’s a pretty cool way to go out, but I think I would always have love for the game.”
