Travis Kelce doesn’t think all you fine folks out there believed in Literally Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, and he’s keeping receipts.
Sunday night’s Super Bowl was an absolute thriller (until the poor call that decided it), and as the clock ran out, Harrison Butker took advantage of a second chance and drilled the game-winning kick that delivered the Chiefs’ third title in franchise history.
In the wake of the game’s final moments, FOX’s Erin Andrews got an exclusive on-field interview with Patrick Mahomes … but Kelce wasn’t about to let a chance to scream into a microphone slip away.
With echoes of his post-AFC Championship rant — sans-“Jabroni” references — Kelce demanded, loudly, that “some respect” be placed on the Chiefs’ name.
He also was bleeped on live television, in a rant for the ages that can be viewed behind this link.
"PUT SOME RESPECT ON OUR NAME." — @tkelce pic.twitter.com/CFBTbK7exT
— ESPN (@espn) February 13, 2023
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce screams NSFW rant at Erin Andrews
Be honest, Chiefs fans … did you feel disrespected? This was an odd set of circumstances. Everyone on earth acknowledges that Mahomes is the greatest in the modern game, even on one leg — an injury he presumably aggravated during the game en route to winning MVP.
Then again … the entire FOX pregame desk picked the Eagles to win this one. Jalen Hurts set records for rushing yardage in the Super Bowl. Philly had a 10-point halftime lead with a supposedly elite defense.
Court rules in favor of Kelce. Talk your mess.
It's pathetic we have to listen to Travis Kelce scream at us that not a single person thought the Kansas City Chiefs were going to win the Super Bowl. Get a grip. We've become a "but I was told Steph Curry wasn't a good shooter" culture
— Kyle Koster (@KyleKoster) February 13, 2023
This Chiefs team refused to talk “dynasty” in the wake of this game, considering Mahomes and Co. are confident they’re not done yet.
Against all odds, Kelce found himself back on the stage speaking to Terry Bradshaw after his initial interview with EA.
He kept it PG the second time, but reiterated the same message: “Not ONE of y’all thought the Chiefs were gonna win!”
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It sounded like he was specifically aiming his ire at the FOX staff. Or maybe great athletes just need to feel doubted to summon what’s within them.
Truly, this team fought for its right to party.
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