Afterward a successful season, the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs are already flying high with experienced player Travis Kelce in charge and quite frequently generating headlines.
In the midst of these joyful times, Kelce and a Patriots player got into a furious altercation during yesterday’s NFL training camp at the Chiefs’ facility. In the end, the conflict didn’t take a brutal turn which is probably the best for all parties involved.
Travis Kelce unimpressed with CB’s tackle during practice
The Chiefs’ training camp officially began on July 23, allowing fans to see their magic up close. Every training session they had up until yesterday went pretty smoothly, with players working hard to get ready for the forthcoming season.
Dicaprio Bootle confronted the two-time Super Bowl winner as the Chiefs went through training camp yesterday. The veteran tight end objected to his moving and got into a heated exchange with Bootle. Later it was observed that the other Chiefs player was keeping the players in check.
Travis Kelce did not like that pic.twitter.com/GSt5zU88PQ
— BBQ Chiefs (@BBQChiefs) July 28, 2023
After being selected by the Chiefs in the 2013 NFL Draft, Traius will play with them for his eleventh season in 2023. Bootle, in contrast, signed with the reigning champion in 2021 as an undrafted free agent before joining the Kansas City team.
How important is Travis Kelce to the Chiefs’ attack?
With 814 catches in his first 10 seasons, the TE GOAT has established himself as a key player for the Chiefs, who hold the record for the most receptions by a tight end in the NFL. The 33-year-old has said that his main goal in the Chiefs offense is to help his team win games.
Along with his individual achievements, he led the team in receiving yards (1,338) and passing catches (110) in his final season. He has consistently contributed at least 50 yards, showcasing his significance to the Chiefs’ offense.
Travis marked the 11th athlete to join the group with seven straight seasons in which he surpassed 1,000 yards. Without Kelce, the Chief’s offense as a whole appears less energetic and his presence probably helps the team in more ways than one.
The eight-time Pro Bowler who became the fifth tight end to reach 10,000 yards seems to have greater protection running over the middle than tight ends were in previous decades. Mahomes’ assist has helped him earn a 78.0 QBR point. Patrick’s QBR has decreased to 69.7 in the absence of Kelce.
The football star still seems to have enough fire to entertain the Chiefs supporters, steering clear of unnecessary conflicts could help him in this regard.