Andy Reid sends clear warning over Travis Kelce to NFL after Kansas City Chiefs head coach is forced into bench decision
ANDY Reid is delighted to see Travis Kelce returning to form.
The Kansas City Chiefs head coach, 66, consistently stood by his tight end despite early season struggles.
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Andy Reid has consistently stood by Travis KelceCredit: Getty
Kelce, 35, struggled early on this seasonCredit: Getty
Earlier in the campaign there were suggestions that Kelce, 35, could even be benched by the Chiefs.
But Reid dismissed such ideas, and has since reaped the rewards.
Kelce produced a breakout performance as the Chiefs beat the Raiders 27-20 in Las Vegas last weekend.
Following Thursday’s practice, Reid was full of praise for Kelce.
“It’s been great to get him going,” he said. “He’s one of the great ones.
“You might slow him down a minute but not for very long.”
Despite some of Kelce’s more underwhelming early performances, the two-time reigning champions have still started the season 7-0.
They will look to extend that to eight when they host the 4-4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.
Back in September, Reid was asked directly about the possibility of benching Kelce.
At the time, he was having none of it.
“I know people are saying that he’s old or whatever, that he has distractions, and all this,” he said.
“The defenses don’t think that.
“We have another receiver opposite him that has a lot of yards and catches.
“That’s how this thing goes. Trav is fine. He just keeps being Trav.
Swift and Kelce’s 2024 schedules
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
Friday, Oct. 18 – Sunday, Oct. 20 – Miami, Florida
Friday, Oct. 25 – Sunday, Oct. 27 – New Orleans, Louisiana
Friday, Nov. 1 – Sunday, Nov. 3 – Indianapolis, Indiana
Thursday, Nov. 14 – Saturday, Nov. 16 – Toronto
Thursday, Nov. 21 – Saturday, Nov. 23 – Toronto
Friday, Dec. 6 – Sunday, Dec. 8 – Vancouver
Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs Schedule
Games that Swift may be able to attend are bolded
Thursday, Sept. 5 – Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, Sept. 15 – Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, Sept. 22 – Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons
Sunday, Sept. 29 – Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers
Monday, Oct. 7 – New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, Oct. 20 – Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers
Sunday Oct. 27 – Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders
Monday, Nov. 4 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, Nov. 10 – Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, Nov. 17 – Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills
Sunday, Nov. 24 – Kansas City Chiefs at Carolina Panthers
Friday, Nov. 29 – Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, Dec. 8 – Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, Dec. 15 – Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns
Saturday, Dec. 21 – Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs
Wednesday, Dec. 25 – Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers
Saturday, Jan. 4 or Sunday, Jan. 5 – Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos
“He works his tail off and he hasn’t lost a step. He’s not distracted.
“That’s not the case. They are making sure he’s taken care of.”
Ahead of Monday night’s game, Reid previewed the Week 9 match-up.
“Look forward to the challenge of playing Tampa Bay,” he began.
“They’re a heck of a football team.
“Well coached, so I’m looking forward to bringing them in here to Arrowhead Stadium, we know we’ll have a great crowd there.”
