Travis Kelce is off to a poor start to the 2024 NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs sparking speculation that all the time he’s spent with his girlfriend Taylor Swift is to blame. But he seemed to shut that talk down this week.
During the most recent edition of his New Heights podcast with his brother Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce indicated that his lackluster performance hasn’t been a result of a lack of focus or a lack of physical fitness. Instead, he indicated it was simply some bad execution as well as a strategy from opposing defenses.
“I’ve had a lot of catches in this league, man. I’m not worried about the catches and the yards, and all of that. I have the most fun when I get the ball thrown my way, I mean, who doesn’t?” Kelce said on the most recent edition of his New Heights podcast according to The Daily Mail.
“It has everything to do with execution and just making sure we’re doing everything we can to win these football games, that’s always going to be the goal. I think everyone saw my drop in the fourth quarter and the crucial third down, just trying to do too much before putting the ball away.
“That’s probably the biggest thing for me is making the play in big-time moments like that. I think with how defenses are playing us right now, I’m not really getting a lot of opportunities to make plays down the field, but not using that as an excuse.
“Moving forward, still trying to make sure I can help the team out in that regard knowing I’ve been that weapon for us in the past. Moving forward, everyone’s just tweaking their game in the right direction.”
These comments come after radio personality Mike Francesca questioned Kelce’s dedication to the game and ESPN analyst Todd McShay suggested that the tight end was out of shape from partying with Swift.
So far this season, Kelce has just eight catches for 69 yards in three games – not exactly the dominant numbers he’s used to.
We’ll have to see whether or not Kelce’s production improves as the season goes on.