On Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, Todd McShay criticized Travis Kelce. The sports analyst claimed that Travis’ slow start in the season was due to his lackadaisical attitude toward training. McShay said Travis partied “all offseason” with his partner, Taylor Swift. However, the analyst clarified that Swift was not to blame for her boyfriend’s decision.
Todd McShay slams Travis Kelce
Todd McShay claimed that Travis Kelce has been out of shape since the season started. The former ESPN analyst disclosed this during Monday’s appearance on The Ryen Russillo Podcast. McShay attributed Travis’ slow start to the season to his glamorous lifestyle and newfound fame. He explicitly stated that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has been ineffective.
“Every show I watch, every pregame show, halftime show, postgame show, weekday show, every broadcast I watch for the last few weeks, it’s like, are we not allowed to say that he’s out of shape?” McShay asked. “That he’s been partying all offseason? He’s been jet-setting around with the most famous person probably in the entire world.” The analyst cited when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen drinking. The duo went out after the Chiefs played against the Baltimore Ravens at the US Open.
Travis Kelce’s Slow Season
Travis Kelce has indeed had a rough season. His outing against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday was a letdown compared to his previous games. The footballer recorded four receptions for 30 yards. Although the Chiefs won, the cameras caught Travis looking dispirited after the game. This made someone post on X that they would “fight” whoever made him sad. There were also speculations on social media over whether there was trouble with Swift. The pop star missed the game that weekend.
However, McShay commented that the athlete differed from what he used to be. He told Russillo to compare Travis’ “preseason 2022” and “preseason 2024” pictures and he would see that “they’re barely the same human being.” Travis has not scored a touchdown since the season began. Additionally, he has only had eight receptions for 69 yards. In 2023 and 2022, the tight end already had two touchdowns each by his third game. He also had 17 receptions for 155 yards last year.
Todd McShay Thinks Travis Kelce Can Get In Shape
Meanwhile, McShay noted that he knows Travis Kelce will get back in shape. He admitted that he didn’t blame Taylor Swift for Travis’ ineffectiveness. Additionally, he acknowledged that Travis’s new commitments may have given him little time to keep up with his training. Travis recently made his acting debut and inked a hosting gig on Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity. He also landed a $100 million podcast deal with his brother, Jason Kelce.
Meanwhile, Travis discussed his “slow start” on his and Jason’s podcast, New Heights. During the Wednesday episode, he confessed that he now plays with a “better mentality.” Travis told listeners he no longer cares about the stats but how he feels while playing. He also analyzed his team’s narrow win against the Bengals and the call that ended the game.
Conclusion
It’s good to know that Travis Kelce enjoys his time on the field better now. Luckily, his team has won games against three opponents since the NFL season began. Hopefully, he will get back in shape quickly enough to play better and have fun while at it.
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