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Amid Travis Kelce’s Struggles, Papa Kelce Brands Analyst a ‘Troll’ for Brash Criticism of Chiefs Star Son

“I’m just flabbergasted,” NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth exclaimed during the Chiefs’ recent game against the Falcons. His bewilderment echoes the sentiment of many NFL fans watching Travis Kelce’s puzzling start to the 2024 season. But as the whispers grow louder, an unexpected voice has joined the fray – Ed Kelce, Travis’s father, who’s not about to let his son become a punching bag for ratings-hungry analysts.

On September 27, 2024, Ed Kelce fired back at former NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay’s scathing comments about Kelce. His response on Facebook was short and cutting: “Just a troll fishing for clicks.” It’s a father’s fury, plain and simple, aimed at those who’ve been quick to write off one of the NFL’s most dominant tight ends.

The stats tell a perplexing story. Through three games, Kelce has managed just eight catches for 69 yards and no touchdowns. It’s a far cry from Travis Kelce who, just months ago, was torching defenses in the playoffs with 32 receptions for 355 yards and three touchdowns.

But here’s where it gets interesting. According to Next Gen Stats, cited in The Athletic’s September 26, 2024 article, Kelce is still creating an average separation of 3.5 yards – tied for 13th among tight ends. That’s barely behind Vikings’ star Justin Jefferson’s 3.6 yards. So why isn’t this translating to on-field production?

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid isn’t buying the doom and gloom. “Travis is fine,” he stated firmly. “He just keeps being Travis. He works his tail off and he hasn’t lost a step. He’s not distracted.” This flies in the face of McShay’s claims that Kelce is “out of shape” and has been “partying all offseason.”

The reality is far more nuanced. Despite a packed offseason schedule that included filming commercials and guest-starring in the FX series “Grotesquerie,” Kelce remained committed to his training.

Patrick Mahomes, Kelce’s partner in gridiron crime, offered a different perspective. “It’s crazy because the respect factor (opposing defenses) have for Travis is just unreal,” Mahomes explained as per The Athletic. “It’s well-deserved, but we’re calling a lot of plays for Travis, and it’s, like, two or three people are going to him.”

This defensive fixation on Kelce has opened doors for others, particularly second-year receiver Rashee Rice. In the game against the Falcons, Rice led the Chiefs with an impressive 12 receptions on 14 targets for 110 yards and a touchdown. Many of Rice’s routes mirrored those Kelce typically runs against zone coverage.

Former Chiefs tight end Jason Dunn colorfully dubbed Kelce the “Freddie Kruger” of defenses. “The Defensive Coordinators done told them, The Head Coach has told them, The QB has told them, heck WE have told them several times,” Dunn emphasized this week, highlighting the enduring fear Kelce instills in opponents.

Ed Kelce’s defense is a father’s fury

Meanwhile, Ed Kelce’s fiery response to McShay’s criticism shines a spotlight on a growing issue in sports media: the rush to judgment. McShay’s comments on The Ringer Podcast Network were particularly harsh, suggesting Kelce had been “jet-setting around with probably the most famous person in the world.”

But these hot takes ignore crucial facts. The Athletic’s report revealed that Kelce’s offseason, while busy, was far from a non-stop party. He maintained a rigorous training regimen, often accompanied by one of his three personal trainers – Alex Skacel, Andrew Spruill, or Laurence Justin Ng.

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