Jason Kelce can be added to the group of individuals who believed that Travis Kelce went too far with Andy Reid during Super Bowl LVIII. The incident occurred in the second quarter of the game when Isiah Pacheco, the running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, lost a fumble while they were already behind the San Francisco 49ers by 3-0. Travis, who was not on the field during the play, expressed his dissatisfaction to Reid for not being included. Not only did Travis scream at his head coach, but he also physically bumped into the 65-year-old, causing him to lose his balance. Jerick McKinnon had to intervene and pull Travis back to defuse the situation.
During the latest episode of the Kelce brothers’ podcast called ‘New Heights,’ Jason criticized his younger brother for his behavior on the sideline. Jason told Travis that he had crossed a line and that yelling in Reid’s face was excessive. He believed there were better ways to handle the situation in retrospect. Travis agreed with Jason and admitted that his actions, particularly bumping into Reid, had gone too far. He acknowledged that when Reid stumbled, he realized the gravity of the situation.
Despite the drama, the Chiefs managed to come back and win the Super Bowl in overtime against the 49ers, securing their second consecutive championship. Therefore, the incident on the sideline became irrelevant. However, had Kansas City not won the game, the tantrum would have been a topic of discussion for days.
After winning the Lombardi Trophy, Reid expressed that he did not take offense to Travis bumping into him or yelling at him. In fact, he appreciated the passion displayed by his player. Reid explained that Travis was approaching him to express his desire to be on the field and score. He admired Travis’s love for the game and his willingness to contribute to the team’s success. Although Travis’s actions caught Reid off guard, he understood the motivation behind them.
Reid and Travis have been together in Kansas City for 11 seasons and both confirmed their intention to continue their partnership for at least one more season, with the goal of reaching a third consecutive Super Bowl.
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