Chiefs Kelce, “I have no reason to stop playing.” - Page 3

kcbubb · 01-14-2024, 03:21 PM

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Tonight’s wild-card game marks another opportunity for the Chiefs to continue building their track record of success established during the Patrick Mahomes era. Tight end Travis Kelce has of course been a major part of the team’s Super Bowl runs, but questions have been raised about how much longer his decorated career will last.

The 34-year-old sat out Kansas City’s regular season finale, leaving him just shy of another 1,000-yard campaign. Kelce eclipsed that benchmark every year from 2016-22, picking up at least a Pro Bowl nod in each campaign along the way. He has also been named first-team All-Pro four times in his career, one which includes a pair of championships. When speaking in advance of the team’s latest postseason beginning, though, he made it clear he intends to continue for the foreseeable future.

“I have no reason to stop playing football, man,” Kelce said, via Nick Wagner of the Kansas City Star (video link). “I love it. We still have success. Come in with the right mindset, and I just love the challenge it gives me every single day to try and be at my best. Like I said, I have no desire to stop anytime soon.”

Kelce has two years remaining on his contract, and he is due $30.25MM over that span. As he acknowledged this summer, he is aware his compensation is lacking relative to many other high-profile pass catchers. However, he is in line to remain a focal point of the team’s offense for the time being with cap hits of roughly $15.5MM and $19.8MM over the next two years. Barring a significant injury, he will no doubt remain a welcomed member of the Chiefs given his sustained high level of productivity.

The former third-rounder currently ranks 38th on the NFL’s all-time receiving yards list, and fourth amongst active players. Kelce sits at 11,328 yards, putting him just shy of Antonio Gates for the third-most by a tight end. If he holds true to his intention of carrying on his career, he will continue to climb the leaderboards while providing Mahomes a consistent option in the passing game as Kanas City looks to add further silverware in the years to come.

**chiefforlife** · 01-15-2024, 12:42 AM

Kelce carried the offense earlier in the year. Even more so than he normally does as we had no one else to throw the ball to.

I think that contributed to his perceived slow down more than his age. He was getting beat to shit by teams that dared us to throw to someone else.

His decision to sit the Chargers game with only 16 yards to 1K is proof of this. He needs to heal for the playoffs more than he wants the record extended.

Thats the kind of guy we have! Incredible!

He will be the same Kelce next year and with some other guys to take some of the heat off him, it could add years to his career.

Pinchshot · 01-15-2024, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Maybe because he was previously quoted in an article saying that he thinks about retirement alot?

Me too

01-14-2024, 03:21 PM
kcbubb Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $5036719	Kelce, “I have no reason to stop playing.” https://www.profootballrumors.com/20...o-stop-playing Tonight’s wild-card game marks another opportunity for the Chiefs to continue building their track record of success established during the Patrick Mahomes era. Tight end Travis Kelce has of course been a major part of the team’s Super Bowl runs, but questions have been raised about how much longer his decorated career will last. The 34-year-old sat out Kansas City’s regular season finale, leaving him just shy of another 1,000-yard campaign. Kelce eclipsed that benchmark every year from 2016-22, picking up at least a Pro Bowl nod in each campaign along the way. He has also been named first-team All-Pro four times in his career, one which includes a pair of championships. When speaking in advance of the team’s latest postseason beginning, though, he made it clear he intends to continue for the foreseeable future. “I have no reason to stop playing football, man,” Kelce said, via Nick Wagner of the Kansas City Star (video link). “I love it. We still have success. Come in with the right mindset, and I just love the challenge it gives me every single day to try and be at my best. Like I said, I have no desire to stop anytime soon.” Kelce has two years remaining on his contract, and he is due $30.25MM over that span. As he acknowledged this summer, he is aware his compensation is lacking relative to many other high-profile pass catchers. However, he is in line to remain a focal point of the team’s offense for the time being with cap hits of roughly $15.5MM and $19.8MM over the next two years. Barring a significant injury, he will no doubt remain a welcomed member of the Chiefs given his sustained high level of productivity. The former third-rounder currently ranks 38th on the NFL’s all-time receiving yards list, and fourth amongst active players. Kelce sits at 11,328 yards, putting him just shy of Antonio Gates for the third-most by a tight end. If he holds true to his intention of carrying on his career, he will continue to climb the leaderboards while providing Mahomes a consistent option in the passing game as Kanas City looks to add further silverware in the years to come.
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01-15-2024, 12:42 AM	#31
chiefforlife Colorado Chief Fan Join Date: Feb 2006 Casino cash: $5493147	Kelce carried the offense earlier in the year. Even more so than he normally does as we had no one else to throw the ball to. I think that contributed to his perceived slow down more than his age. He was getting beat to shit by teams that dared us to throw to someone else. His decision to sit the Chargers game with only 16 yards to 1K is proof of this. He needs to heal for the playoffs more than he wants the record extended. Thats the kind of guy we have! Incredible! He will be the same Kelce next year and with some other guys to take some of the heat off him, it could add years to his career.
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