For the primary time within the Patrick Mahomes period, the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t make the playoffs. In truth, their famous person quarterback couldn’t even end the season on the sphere.
Contemplating that, what they do with picks No. 9 and 29 within the NFL Draft could make or break their aspirations of going again to the mountaintop in what may be Travis Kelce’s final yr as a professional. That’s why, although he received’t have an enter on no matter choices normal supervisor Brett Veach does, Kelce nonetheless desires his voice to be heard.
Speaking to his brother Jason on their “New Heights” podcast, the long run Corridor of Famer shared his ideas on the kind of gamers he desires the Chiefs to get within the NFL Draft.
Travis Kelce desires passionate gamers for the Chiefs
“I am simply hoping for a man that loves ball, man,” Kelce said. “I believe one of many issues that you simply simply need to have while you get again into the constructing after a season like final yr, man, you simply need guys that love what they’re [expletive] doing. I believe it is one of many issues that I search for in these younger guys after they are available in, is simply how infectious is your vitality? I would like that out of those younger guys.”
Whereas he acknowledged that some younger gamers want extra time than others to indicate their true colours, he firmly believes Andy Reid is the suitable man to deliver the perfect out in rookies.
“Typically, it takes somewhat bit for a man to get comfy in his sneakers and to essentially present his persona, however Coach [Andy] Reid says it finest: We wish you to indicate that persona. We wish you to be your self and produce the vitality to the constructing,” Kelce added.
In fact, expertise and expertise matter, however the Chiefs have normally been nice at figuring out that. Character, however, may be a unique story.
The Chiefs can’t afford to drop the ball with these alternatives, particularly the primary two. They should add cross safety for Mahomes and somebody to switch Trent McDuffie, however they might additionally use one other playmaker for the offense.
Regardless of the case, Kelce simply desires the rookies to be in love with the sport. Which will sound simplistic or like a P.R.-trained response, however he’s achieved this lengthy sufficient to appreciate who desires it and who doesn’t.
