‘The will to win’: Chiefs coach explains how Travis Kelce remains dominant
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Sep 5, 2025; Sao Paulo, BRAZIL; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) looks dejected after a NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Corinthians Arena.
Key points
- Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy praised the 37-year-old tight end on Thursday, saying Kelce still brings the same energy and same desire to win that he did early in his career, even if his body isn’t the same.
- He’s always providing leadership lessons to our younger players.” Bieniemy also recalled how Kelce worked to improve his hands early in his career, catching around 200 extra passes a day during training camp.
- Kelce’s Season Kelce flirted with retirement this offseason before signaling his return, saying he was excited to see Bieniemy “back in the building.” Bieniemy returned to Kansas City as offensive coordinator, a role he held from 2018 through 2022.
Mandatory Credit: Jean Carniel/Reuters via Imagn Images Travis Kelce isn’t slowing down in his 14th season with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Additional details
- “But the thing that I appreciate is all the other things that he brings to the table as far as being a leader and being a person of example of what it looks like to be a consistent professional in his business.” At 37, Kelce is still proving that he has plenty left in the tank.
- ‘Kelce wants to win’ Bieniemy was asked on Thursday about Kelce’s continued production.
- He is also averaging a career-high 14.6 yards per reception, and he leads the Chiefs in receiving even after the team traded for wide receiver Josh Downs.
- While Kelce is still a strong contributor on the field, Bieniemy made it clear that Kelce is valuable off the field, as well.
- Former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria recently called Kelce “soft” for his lack of willingness to block.
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