Travis Kelce seemed to have angered coach Andy Reid during the Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the New York Giants on Sunday.
The football player and legendary coach got into a heated sideline argument during the game, and a lip reader has now shared the exact content of the fiery altercation.
Travis Kelce put up a below-par performance in the game weeks after coming under fire from fans for mishandling a pass from Patrick Mahomes.
Coach Andy Reid Threatened To Give Travis Kelce The Boot
Kelce was involved in a heated standoff with coach Reid during the Kansas City Chiefs’ 22-9 win over the New York Giants on Sunday night.
The pair were seen losing their cool on the touchlines, although Reid was quick to downplay the clash during his post-game conference, insisting the now-viral moment is part of what’s obtainable in the “emotional” sport.
According to the Daily Mail, lip-reader Nicola Hickling shared the content of the heated argument, revealing that Reid made a brutal threat to Kelce’s place on the team after failing to catch a pass from Patrick Mahomes.
Just as Kelce walked over to him, Reid shouted in disgust: “Tell me why I shouldn’t kick you off!” before daringly bumping his chest into the tight end, saying, “How about that?”
Kelce responded: “It’s my ankle, I need to see doc about that. I could’ve saved that if it wasn’t for that.”
The Chiefs’ Coach Downplayed The Seriousness Of The Altercation
Kelce’s performance wasn’t so convincing as he finished the game with four of seven attempted catches for 26 yards.
At the time the incident with Reid happened in the second quarter, he’d managed just two catches for 4 yards as the Chiefs dug up their first win for the season.
Meanwhile, Reid brushed off the incident with Kelce, stating that he loves his passion.
“He’s a passionate guy and I love that part,” the 65-year-old football coach told reporters about the incident, per the Daily Mail. “I’ve been through a lot of things with him, that’s all part of it. I love that he loves to play the game; that’s what I love. And it’s an emotional game, so I’ll take it.”
Is Travis Kelce ‘Frustrated’ At The Kansas City Chiefs?
According to the news outlet, Reid also addressed rumors about Kelce’s future and whether or not he’s comfortable on the team.
“The question came up yesterday about Travis and the intensity and all that. Is he frustrated or not frustrated? Well, he’s seen how the offense works, and so when things aren’t going the right way, he’s very aware of that,” Reid said.
He continued, “He’s a pretty smart guy, and he’s been doing it longer than anyone else on this team has been doing it. He wants to make sure he gets that point across to the guys, and so he does that. I’m OK with that part.”
The football coach added, “He knows also, like the coaches know, where we can go with this, too, and the growth we can have here. And we need to take care of business in that area.”
Travis Kelce Angrily Slammed His Helmet During The Last Game
Kelce’s tense moment with Reid comes more than a week after he appeared frustrated during the Chiefs’ 20-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
In a viral social media clip, the football star seemed to be at his wits’ end and slammed his helmet before mouthing the words “I’m sick of this sh-t.”
He also garnered the ire of fans after making a costly drop in the fourth quarter that led to the Eagles taking a comfortable 20-10 lead on the next possession.
Kelce mishandled a pass from Patrick Mahomes that was intercepted by Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba.
Patrick Mahomes Took The Blame For The Mishap Involving Travis Kelce
At the time, Kelce seemed displeased with his game as he was seen fuming on the sidelines. However, Mahomes took the fall for it, saying he threw the ball “a tad too early.”
“We got the defense that we wanted,” Mahomes said, per the New York Post. “We expected them to play that [Cover] zero, zero with the hole player, the safety. I just threw it a tad too early. Just trying to put it on his body low before that hole player got there. I think if I can put it more on his body, and not so far out in front of him, then he can catch it, take the hit, and get in the end zone.”
Shortly after the game, fans took to social media to slam Kelce for his attitude, with an X user saying he “needs to stop acting lame” and that he “has a strop when he cannot get his own way. Travis sucks.”
Travis Kelce’s Heated Clash With Coach Andy Reid Raises Eyebrows Over ‘Anger Management Issues’
Travis Kelce and Andy Reid clashed again during the Chiefs’ latest game, similar to their Super Bowl LVIII confrontation.
This time, Reid appeared to be the instigator as he angrily approached Kelce, shouting at him and even bumping into him at one point.
Travis Kelce, for his part, fired back with sharp retorts and refused to back down until Reid eventually walked away.
Coach Andy Reid Bumped Into Travis Kelce During Their Heated Argument
Tensions flared on the Kansas City Chiefs’ sideline during their matchup against the New York Giants when head coach Andy Reid and star tight end Travis Kelce were caught in a fiery exchange.
The incident, which has since gone viral, came after Harrison Butker missed a 40-yard field goal late in the second quarter as the Chiefs led 6-0.
Kelce could be seen walking toward Reid, with the latter shouting loudly at him and even bumping into him, while Kelce fired back with quick retorts.
After the game, Reid hinted at what the controversy was about while also assuring fans that it wasn’t something they should worry about.
“I love Travis’ passion,” Reid told the press. “I’m OK with that. We didn’t have enough of it in that second quarter. It wasn’t where we needed it to be. He knows when to back off the pedal, and he knows when to push it too. That’s the part I love about him.
He added, “That guy’s all in. Just sometimes, I have to be the policeman. He’s all in. He’s an emotional guy. He’s Irish.”
Netizens Share Mixed Reactions Over Travis Kelce And Andy Reid’s Clash
Online, netizens had varied reactions to the clash between Kelce and Reid. Some claimed that Kelce was underperforming and praised Reid for confronting him.
One user commented, “Sorry, Travis. Andy doesn’t care that you’re f-cking Taylor Swift. You’re nothing more than an underperforming, overrated tight end to him.”
A second individual remarked, “T.K. needs to retire! He needs to stop pouting like a child, making himself look stupid!”
A third wrote, “Kelce sucked last night, and you can tell Andy Reid is tired of Travis and Swift upstaging the team! She will he his ruination !”
One other individual placed the blame for the outburst on Reid, arguing that he was calling ineffective Wplays.
“I honestly think it’s because of what plays are being called. Travis isn’t the only one who seems upset,” the netizen said.
Some Taylor Swift Fans Express Worry About Travis Kelce’s ‘Anger Management’
Kelce’s latest outburst also drew attention from some fans of the tight end’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift, with many addressing his alleged “anger” issues.
A popular sports account on X even did a compilation of Kelce’s angry moments after his recent clash with Coach Reid.
One person wrote, “Can’t wait til she makes an anger management song about him.”
Another said, “Every Travis Kelce’ anger management highlight’ looks the same: Ref tosses a flag → Kelce screams → helmet comes off → Taylor Swift somewhere in the stands writing lyrics about it.”
“TravisKelce has genuine anger management issues. Taylor Swift should be careful,” a third noted on an older clip of Kelce.
Travis Kelce And Andy Reid Had A Similar Confrontation At Super Bowl LVIII
Kelce’s heated sideline exchange with Reid seemed reminiscent of the duo’s confrontation during Super Bowl LVIII.
At the time, Reid had taken Kelce out in the first half, a move that angered the tight end so much that he walked up to the coach and pushed him, causing Reid to momentarily lose his balance, while Kelce continued shouting in his face.
The exchange was eventually stopped by teammate Jerick McKinnon, who pulled Kelce away from Reid.
In the wake of the game, Reid brushed off the incident, much like he did after their recent confrontation.
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