The Kansas City Chiefs won their second consecutive Super Bowl by beating the San Francisco 49ers in a thrilling overtime game, with a final score of 25-22. This victory marked their third Super Bowl win in the last five seasons. Despite a minor disagreement earlier in the game, coach Andy Reid and player Travis Kelce celebrated the win together.
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During the game on Sunday, there was a moment when Travis Kelce, had a heated moment with coach Reid, after a crucial fumble. The coach took Kelce off the field before an important play, which upset him because he felt he could help the team.
Many were surprised by Reid’s decision because Kelce is known for performing well, especially in critical moments like the Red Zone. Kelce’s frustration got the better of him and he was seen yelling in the coach’s face, and even ended up bumping into, leading Reid to stumble. However, soon realizing his mistake he later approached Reid to make amends, and they hugged it out, according to The Athletic’s James Boyd and Amos Morale III.
Andy Reid on Travis Kelce’s outburst pic.twitter.com/13IHvQACAx
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) February 12, 2024
When Andy Reid was asked about the disagreement between him and Travis Kelce, the coach joked and said that Kelce keeps him feeling young. The Chiefs head coach during the CBS Broadcast stated,
“He keeps me young. …He tested that hip out. He caught me off balance. Normally I’d give him a little bit, but I didn’t have any feet under me.”
Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have a strong bond, which began when Kelce started his NFL career with Reid as his coach in 2013. They have been together ever since, often seen joking around with each other. When asked about his sideline disagreement, Kelce kept it private and told ESPN that he was just expressing his love for Reid. The star TE stated,
“Imma keep it between us unless my mic’d up tells the world. I was just telling him how much I love him.”
“Imma keep it between us … I was just telling him how much I love him.”
—Travis Kelce on the in-game interaction with Andy Reid pic.twitter.com/oKGkJfGhWc
— ESPN (@espn) February 12, 2024
Even though the game began slowly, it turned out to be a fantastic one for Reid and Kelce. Kelce really stepped up in the second half, leading the team with nine catches for 93 yards. Plus, Reid’s coaching career now boasts four Super Bowl titles–three with the Chiefs and one as an assistant coach with the Green Bay Packers.
Fans Demand Action After Kelce’s Clash with Coach
The Chiefs head coach and the tight end might have overlooked what happened during the heated moment, but NFL fans aren’t quick to forget. Many are not happy with Kelce’s behavior towards his head coach, and some are suggesting that Kelce should face consequences like being suspended from games.
A fan stated,
Should be fined and suspended period.
— Cam (@notseriousknown) February 12, 2024
Another one wrote,
#AndyReid looks weak! Any other player would have been benched! You can’t just attack the coach! Swift privilege must be nice.
— Dusty ✝️ (@Loki8Dusty) February 12, 2024
A social media user mentioned,
Kelce doesn’t deserve Andy Reid.
— Swirlz (@SwirlzNFT) February 12, 2024
A different one expressed,
I really thought it was disrespectful and wrong. Kelce —hyped or not —set a very bad example.
— Momaunleashed (@momaoftwoandtwo) February 12, 2024
Someone else said,
Just because they won doesn’t make it okay. Horrible example to set and Travis Kelce should be held to the same example as Will Smith.
— Emilie (@ExplorerEmilie) February 12, 2024
During the football game, viewers witnessed a tense moment between Travis Kelce and Andy Reid. Pushing your coach is definitely not acceptable behavior, but in the heat of the season’s climax, players often get caught up in the intensity. Moreover, whether Kelce will face consequences for his actions is still uncertain.
