Chiefs HC Andy Reid Makes Terrifying Remark About Travis Kelce in Going Forward

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Gets Real About Travis Kelce’s Lack of Production

The Kansas City Chiefs are 3-0 through their first three games, and yet, the national focus has been on Patrick Mahomes’ four early-season interceptions and Travis Kelce’s lack of production. When asked about the latter on Monday, September 23, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid cleared up why he believes Kelce only has 8 catches for 69 yards heading into Week 4.

 

 

“Well, I’ve mentioned to you [that] how Rashee [Rice’s] game goes is kind of how Kelce’s goes,” Reid said. “So, what [defenses are] doing is they’re working hard at taking Kelce out of the picture. And Kelce is going — ‘Hey, listen. If they’re going to do that then Rashee’s going to get a lot of catches.’ He knows that, but somewhere that levels off.”

In other words, the Chiefs offense forces opposing defenses to pick their poison between Kelce and Rice — two masters of the intermediate passing game. According to Reid, they’re currently choosing to double team Kelce rather than Rice.

 

 

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Gets Real About Travis Kelce’s Lack of Production

Of course, the early by-product of that trend is that Rice has been putting up ridiculous numbers. Through three games, the second-year wide receiver has 24 catches for 288 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Coach Reid doesn’t expect that to continue all season, however.

“Rashee, he’s a force in there. I mean, he’s a good football player and he’s tough when he has the ball in his hands,” the Chiefs HC went on. “So, I’m sure he’ll be getting a lot more attention as we go.”

 

 

You heard it here first, don’t sell those Kelce shares just yet. As teams begin to prioritize the 24-year-old Rice, things should open up more for the future Hall of Fame tight end. And it’s only a matter of time before defenses start switching that gameplan.

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