During a recent interview, a possible reason was given for Travis Kelce not being at his best during Super Bowl LIX. However, some netizens still judged the footballer’s performance harshly.
This week, Kansas City Chiefs General Manager (GM) Brett Veach sat down for an interview where he spoke about the football team and one player in particular, Travis Kelce. The GM revealed information that could explain why the football player wasn’t in top form for Super Bowl LIX.
During the February 10, 2025, game, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Chiefs 40-22. Veach noted that his team had a great season but acknowledged that they had “picked a bad day to have a bad day” when they played and lost to the Eagles.
However, his team chose to use both their wins and losses as learning experiences. He explained that they would use the setback as motivation to improve and better prepare for the next season. When asked if Kelce would be playing next year, the GM responded, “I think so,” adding, “I think that Travis is excited to come back.”
He noted, however, that if anything changed, the National Football League (NFL) Network would be the first to break the news. Speaking highly of Kelce, Veach remarked that the athlete could elevate the performance of those around him.
The GM clarified that he wasn’t making excuses but revealed a possible reason for the football player’s underwhelming performance at the Super Bowl, stating, “He was battling with a pretty big illness.” Despite being unwell, Kelce’s GM shared that the star was staying in shape.
Netizens who watched Veach’s interview had mixed reactions to his comments about Kelce. One person complained that the athlete’s alleged illness was “…not big enough to keep him from going out the night before. Yeah, right.”
Another skeptical fan wrote, “Funny he looked fine in his double date night with paps swarming two nights before the superbowl [sic]. False narrative to justify poor play,” while another criticized, “Either a reason or an excuse because he was terrible.”
However, someone else who appeared to sympathize with the 35-year-old athlete remarked, “…the sick thing makes a lot of sense.”
While Veach’s comments offered a possible explanation for Kelce’s performance, public opinion remains divided. Whether fans accept the illness as a valid reason or see it as an excuse, the anticipation for the player’s return next season continues to grow.
