Travis Kelceis finding the lighter side of hissideline outburstwith coachAndy Reidduring the 2024Super Bowl.Speaking in a press conference following theKansas City Chiefs’ 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers, Kelce, 34, said, “You guys saw that? I’m going to keep it between us unless my mic’d up tells the world.“Per theAssociated Press, he then joked, “I was just telling him how much I loved him.”During the second quarter of Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the tight end was seenairing his frustrationswith Reid, 65, as he ran into him and grabbed his arm along the Chiefs’ sidelines.Jamie Squire/GettyThe moment came after Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco fumbled the ball deep in San Francisco 49ers territory. Kelce was not on the field when the Chiefs lost the ball, and according to CBS analystTony Romo, Kelce was telling Reid that he wanted him to keep him in the game.Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon eventually pulled Kelce away.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Travis Kelce and Andy Reid.Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via GettyReid later laughed off the heated moment during apost-game interview with CBSwith his wifeTammy.“He keeps me young,” Reid joked of Kelce. “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.”Kelce also praised Reid during his post-game press conference as he opened up about how the coach has helped him balance out his emotions when he plays.The Kansas City Chiefs celebrate winning Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.Steph Chambers/Getty“I got the greatest coach this game has ever seen,” said Kelce. “He’s unbelievable at not only dialing up plays and having everybody prepared, but he’s one of the best leaders of men that I’ve ever seen in my life.““And he’s helped me a lot with that, with channeling that emotion, with channeling that passion,” he continued. “And I owe my entire career to that guy and being able to control how emotional I get and I just love him, man.”The Chiefs secured their third Super Bowl in five seasons following a thrilling touchdown fromPatrick Mahomesin overtime. The quarterback, 28, connected with wide receiver Mecole Hardman in the final minutes of the game to secure theVince Lombardi trophyfor the second year in a row.Sunday’s game was arematchof the 2020 Super Bowl, which the Chiefswon31-20 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The team alsoclaimed victory at last year’s Super Bowlwith a 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Travis Kelceis finding the lighter side of hissideline outburstwith coachAndy Reidduring the 2024Super Bowl.
Speaking in a press conference following theKansas City Chiefs’ 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers, Kelce, 34, said, “You guys saw that? I’m going to keep it between us unless my mic’d up tells the world.”
Per theAssociated Press, he then joked, “I was just telling him how much I loved him.”
During the second quarter of Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the tight end was seenairing his frustrationswith Reid, 65, as he ran into him and grabbed his arm along the Chiefs’ sidelines.
Jamie Squire/Getty
The moment came after Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco fumbled the ball deep in San Francisco 49ers territory. Kelce was not on the field when the Chiefs lost the ball, and according to CBS analystTony Romo, Kelce was telling Reid that he wanted him to keep him in the game.
Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon eventually pulled Kelce away.
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Travis Kelce and Andy Reid.Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty
Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty
Reid later laughed off the heated moment during apost-game interview with CBSwith his wifeTammy.
“He keeps me young,” Reid joked of Kelce. “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.”
Kelce also praised Reid during his post-game press conference as he opened up about how the coach has helped him balance out his emotions when he plays.
The Kansas City Chiefs celebrate winning Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.Steph Chambers/Getty
Steph Chambers/Getty
“I got the greatest coach this game has ever seen,” said Kelce. “He’s unbelievable at not only dialing up plays and having everybody prepared, but he’s one of the best leaders of men that I’ve ever seen in my life.”
“And he’s helped me a lot with that, with channeling that emotion, with channeling that passion,” he continued. “And I owe my entire career to that guy and being able to control how emotional I get and I just love him, man.”
The Chiefs secured their third Super Bowl in five seasons following a thrilling touchdown fromPatrick Mahomesin overtime. The quarterback, 28, connected with wide receiver Mecole Hardman in the final minutes of the game to secure theVince Lombardi trophyfor the second year in a row.
Sunday’s game was arematchof the 2020 Super Bowl, which the Chiefswon31-20 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The team alsoclaimed victory at last year’s Super Bowlwith a 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
source: people.com
