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Football Quotes by Travis Kelce

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Travis Kelce remembers dreaming of being an NFL quarterback at ten, and he grew up playing Madden and idolizing 90s players. He points out that small‑market teams often face disadvantages compared to big‑market ones. He also explains that tight ends create mismatches and that disciplined defenses control every foot of space.

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I'm a big '90s basketball fan.

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Football is just a game.

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Football is always going to be my main focus.

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When in doubt, make plays.

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Just being able to incorporate other sports into my game has definitely helped me out.

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Everyone has kind of a rough transition in the NFL. It's a different kind of scouting.

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I had an opportunity to meet Kobe and he's just an unbelievable person.

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I've played 'Madden' my entire life and all of the guys in the 90s I idolized growing up.

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When I get the ball in my hands I'm a different type of athlete.

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When you see me dancing in the end zone... that's Cleveland Heights.

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You never get to see the intimate side of a football player.

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I'm trying to just up the ante, play well-rounded both in the run game, pass game, keep doing my thing when I…

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When everyone plays and has passion for each other, man, that's when you really have a chance to be great as a…

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I can't think Kansas City enough for embracing me for who I am, my teammates for fighting every single day.

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You can kind of just move me around and put me anywhere - whatever the coaches and the guys on this team…

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At the tight end position, you're asked to do so many things. You'll see me split out wide singled up like a…

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I'm not trying to stop bettering myself so that I give my team the best chance to win whenever I'm on the…

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All the negatives, the flags for the personal fouls and silly stuff after the play, that takes a toll. People don't want…

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When you make plays on the field or your guys will make a play on the field, you've got to get excited.

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If you ever are fortunate enough to experience an open field in front of you as a tight end - and honestly,…

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You don't really see tight ends out here doing dances in the end zone. But if you see me at night out…

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As soon as you get complacent with where you are in a game, that's where you come and then it bites you…

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As a kid, I always dreamt of being an NFL quarterback. I remember being 10 years old and saying, 'Mom... I'm gonna…

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The biggest leap between the NFL and college football is the speed. That's something you hear often. But I think there's more…

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My passion for this game is never going to change. You're always going to see me have that fieriness to me. That's…

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Gronk's going to run around there like a Clydesdale, run through everything, like a big boulder. I'm more a guy who can…

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There were times where I feel like I was just out there thinking too much instead of just playing instinctual football. It's…

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My entire career, you can't say Travis Kelce without Alex Smith. He's been my quarterback, he's been the guy. I owe a…

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I'm technically the utility guy on the field. Whether you need a plumber or an electrician, man, I'm here for you.

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I feel like my brand goes as I play football. If I turn into the greatest football player that I can be,…

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That's one of the things about the NFL is that you have small-market teams, big-market teams. I feel like the bigger market…

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I'm not the same without the 10 other guys on that football field playing their tail off to move the ball down…

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The one thing every NFL defense has in common is that it's sound. No matter where guys move on the field, every…

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I think the tight end position is so unique because you always have a mismatch if you know how to dial it…

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There were times where I feel like I was just out there thinking too much instead of just playing instinctual football. It's…

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Jimmy Graham over in New Orleans started a whole new type of position almost to where he was trying to get paid…

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I'll tell you what, I've never seen any football player more uncomfortable in a situation of having to make a one-on-one move…

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In certain situations, you have to be able to be more conscious of ball security than you do in the open field.

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That's one of the things about the NFL is that you have small-market teams, big-market teams. I feel like the bigger market teams do…

When I look in my father's eyes, man, I know that I made him proud. As a son, with a father that loves him…

As a kid, I always dreamt of being an NFL quarterback. I remember being 10 years old and saying, 'Mom... I'm gonna throw a…

I've played 'Madden' my entire life and all of the guys in the 90s I idolized growing up.

In certain situations, you have to be able to be more conscious of ball security than you do in the open field.

That accolade, to be the best at your position in your conference, you want that on your resume.

I can throw the ball. I'll never get the opportunity.

All the negatives, the flags for the personal fouls and silly stuff after the play, that takes a toll. People don't want to be…

I enjoy being the one on TV. I enjoy being the show.

I think the tight end position is so unique because you always have a mismatch if you know how to dial it up or…

You have to fight... for your right... to Lombarrdi!

Just being able to incorporate other sports into my game has definitely helped me out.

As a blocker, that gets you excited, man. You've got somebody who can take it to the house at any point in the game,…

The one thing every NFL defense has in common is that it's sound. No matter where guys move on the field, every single foot…

The biggest thing in terms of route running for me is knowing what the defense is in, knowing the coverage. Once you know the…