Travis Kelce feels DeAndre Hopkins’ transition as Patrick Mahomes’ biggest weapon has been the “smoothest” he has ever seen

It has only been a couple of weeks for Travis Kelce and DeAndre Hopkins to bond with each other, but the veteran wide receiver has already made a positive mark on him and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Travis Kelce feels DeAndre Hopkins’ transition as Patrick Mahomes’ biggest weapon has been the “smoothest” he has ever seen

Travis Kelce and DeAndre Hopkins (Image via IMAGO)

Travis Kelce believes DeAndre Hopkins’ transition from the Titans to the Chiefs has been flawless. Kelce credited the veteran receiver for picking up the Chiefs offense after just a week of training.

Despite being aware that Hopkins’ inclusion will limit his receptions and yards, Kelce only had positives to say about the former Texans and Cardinals player. During Wednesday’s episode of the New Heights podcast, Kelce praised the All-Pro wideout for being a true professional.

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It’s the smoothest transition I’ve ever seen. It’s been so f*cking cool just to have him. It’s given everybody kind of a juice and a morale. I call them swag champs. We don’t win that game without him.

Travis Kelce said

Before joining the Chiefs, Hopkins had just one touchdown to his name while playing for the Titans in six games this season. In the win over the Buccaneers, he scored two for the Chiefs. Kelce wasn’t too shabby either, recording his first 100-yard game after an early season slump.

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Travis Kelce raved about DeAndre Hopkins from day one

It wasn’t the first time Kelce heaped praise on the five-time Pro Bowler. In a previous episode of the podcast, he discussed the influence of Hopkins on the players and his professionalism.

When you get a vet into the building and he juices everybody’s confidence up. He juices everybody—like the aura and the fun that you have in the building. Just going to work; he’s just another guy that you can always rely on to show up and put in the work but enjoy what he’s doing.

Travis Kelce said (HT/Daily Mail)
Travis Kelce feels DeAndre Hopkins' transition as Patrick Mahomes' biggest weapon has been the smoothest he has ever seen
DeAndre Hopkins (Image via IMAGO)

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has also been massively impressed by Hopkins’ addition.

To have a guy like that that can go up and make that catch… He’ll get even better.

Patrick Mahomes said

Hopkins enjoyed his first start in front of a packed Arrowhead and Taylor Swift. Apart from two scores, he further contributed with 86 yards from eight receptions.

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Honestly, words can’t describe the feeling. It’s a dream come true to get my first win at our stadium with a team like this. I’m here to keep building.

DeAndre Hopkins said after the Chiefs defeated the Buccaneers

If the Chiefs weren’t favorites to secure the three-peat, then they became one after adding DeAndre Hopkins. It’s a win-win situation for both parties.

Hopkins was on his way into the Hall of Fame with seven 1,000-yard seasons and three first-team All-Pros under his belt. The only thing he was missing was a Lombardi Trophy, and with the Chiefs, he can certainly hope to fulfill it as they continue to build on their 8-0 start to the season.