After ending with a 14-3 record and winning the Lombardi Trophy, the team of Travis Kelce is already living in a fantasy world and putting in long hours to maintain their illustrious history.
The Kansas City Chiefs training camp officially began on July 23. Both veteran and non-veteran players are collaborating to deliver a strong team performance. In the midst of these circumstances, Kelce experienced a falling-out with his teammate Jack Cochrane which Andy Reid was able to resolve.
Andy Reid speaks out on the punching incident involving TE Travis Kelce
The Chiefs’ victory in the previous season was unquestionably the result of a collective effort in which every squad member participated and joyfully and playfully distributed the trophy and rings. The intense argument between Kelce and some of his teammates, though, raised concerns among the fans soon before the season.
Reid who is in charge of upholding order and fostering team unity is also concerned about it. After the game, Andy spoke to the media about the recent incident between Jack and the tight end. He also gave the players hope that their dispute had been resolved because they both recognized their mistakes.
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: #Chiefs HC Andy Reid spoke out following Travis Kelce’s multiple skirmishes in practice, calling them “a waste of time” via @adamteicher
“Fighting is a waste of time. You get thrown out of games doing it, you get hurt out here doing it. They’re going to jaw a… pic.twitter.com/paUFb72Qx4
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“Fighting is a waste of time,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters after practice, per ESPN. “You get thrown out of games doing it, you get hurt out here doing it. But they’re going to jaw. It’s hot, humid. They’re going to jaw a little bit. Just as long as there are not punches thrown, we’re all right.”
What happened with Travis Kelce and Jack Cochrane in NFL training camp?
The eight-time Pro Bowler is the leader of the Chiefs’ squad who are highly responsible for the teams’ bombastic last season. Hence heading out from a dreaming season, expectations are sky high this season also which is surely causing a headache for the leader of the Kansas City team to carry on the legacy on the field.
As a result, the four-time All-Pro seemingly couldn’t maintain his patience and came into a heated argument in the training camp. Following a little argument with Dicaprio Bootle, Travis again involved his name in a battle with the team’s second-year player.
Patrick Mahomes threw a touchdown throw to Kelce at Kansas City Chiefs training camp. Cochrane attempted to take a late shot at the ball, but he was unable to demonstrate his value in the same manner as Travis.
Fight: #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce threw a punch at Jack Cochrane which started a very short scuffle between the two.
Kelce probably felt he was hit late.
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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 29, 2023
As a result, the tight end lost his cool and punched him. Before things settled down, both players started squabbling and butting heads.
Being the defendant champion has become the source of Kelce’s frustration, which is why he frequently loses his anger. Reid’s job coming season will likely include keeping the tight end, in addition to continuing their winning tradition.
