‘Bold’ Patrick Mahomes describes Travis Kelce in one-word amid Chiefs’ three-peat pursuit

Patrick Mahomes spoke highly about his friend and teammate Travis Kelce for being a role model for other players and being ready for the three-peat.

‘Bold’ Patrick Mahomes describes Travis Kelce in one-word amid Chiefs’ three-peat pursuit

Patrick Mahomes describes Travis Kelce in one-word amid Chiefs' three-peat pursuit (Image via Imago)

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are like two peas in a pod. Besides dominating the NFL with their telepathic connection on the gridiron, the pair are great friends off the field, as well as pushing each other in every possible aspect of their lives.

The ironic part of their unique friendship is that Kelce is almost 7 years older and holds much seniority in terms of experience in the Kansas City Chiefs room. However, that age gap never dampened their camaraderie.

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Kelce recently signed a two-year extension with the reigning Super Bowl winners to complete his bucket list of securing the unprecedented three-peat. Patrick Mahomes praised the 34-year-old for being a true professional and a leader in the locker room as someone rookies and youngsters can look up to.

It’s remarkable, honestly. You see him out there at practice every day. He is working there getting reps [and] he actually gets mad when they take him out.
Patrick Mahomes said about Travis Kelce in Thursday’s presser

In the two-time NFL MVP’s view, it would not bother anyone if Kelce just assumed the role of a coach by standing near the sideline and throwing orders because he knows the playbook inside and out.

He just loves working. It makes my job easier as a leader to push other guys because I can just say, 'Look at the Hall of Famer who's out here practicing harder than anybody.'
Patrick Mahomes said

Patrick Mahomes revealed what makes Travis Kelce such a great athlete

Kelce is entering his 12th season in the NFL and is arguably the best tight ever to play the game of football. He was very close to becoming the first-ever TE to lodge 1000 receiving yards for 6 straight seasons.

'Bold' Patrick Mahomes describes Travis Kelce in one-word amid Chiefs' three-peat pursuit
Travis Kelce (Image via IMAGO)

Despite the longevity, Kelce looks set to make headlines once again with his numbers.

He enjoys the process of being great. Not just the top, not winning the Super Bowl. He enjoys the process of practicing, of working on little details. That's what the great ones do. You hear stories like that about Jerry Rice.
Patrick Mahomes said

To prove how important Travis Kelce is for the Chiefs, one has to look at his stats from last season. The 9-time Pro Bowler missed two games last season but was still the team’s top receiver with 93 catches for 984 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns.

The Chiefs kick off their journey for the three-peat when they face the Baltimore Ravens in week one of the regular season. Before that, they will play two pre-season friendlies against the Lions and the Bears.

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