Travis Kelce I'll Admit it ... We Are Concerned After 1-2 Start
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Travis Kelce says there IS concern in the Chiefs' locker room over their poor, 1-2 start ... but he tells TMZ Sports he believes that's actually a good thing.
The star tight end revealed K.C. is upset after falling to both the Ravens and the Chargers in back to back games ... saying, "You have to be concerned, right?"
Kelce, though, added, "That's how you find what's wrong, you fix what's wrong."
The 31-year-old said there's nothing too complicated about their issues ... describing them to us as simply small mistakes here and there.
"You know, we've turned the ball over a lot, we missed tackles and it is what it is," Kelce said. "We have to be better all-around on the football field."
Kelce says for him personally, he knows he has to be a better blocker and better route runner even when plays aren't designed for him.
Respect 💯.@PatrickMahomes and @tkelce made sure to congratulate Justin Herbert after their loss to the @chargers.
— NFL UK (@NFLUK) September 30, 2021 @NFLUK
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The good news? The Chiefs still have Patrick Mahomes -- and they won't be playing the Ravens and Chargers every week.
Yeah, something tells us Kelce and the Chiefs are going to be just fine.
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Andy Reid Released From Hospital Hopes To Return To Work This Week
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10:37 AM PT -- Great news from the Chiefs ... Andy Reid has been released from the hospital ... and the guy is feeling so good, he's ready to get back to work ASAP!!
The report says Reid is in good spirits and feeling well ... so it sounds like things are going back to normal.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is doing much better after being transported to the hospital Sunday ... with the team announcing he's resting and in "stable condition."
The legendary coach was taken away in an ambulance after feeling ill following the Chiefs' loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium ... with ESPN's Adam Schefter reporting it was for a "precautionary observation."
The Chiefs provided an update on Reid's status late Sunday night ... and it's all good news.
"Head Coach Andy Reid felt ill at the conclusion of the game," the team said. "He was evaluated by our medical staff in the locker room, & as a precaution, was transported to The University of Kansas Health System for further evaluation."
"Coach is doing well, currently resting & in stable condition."
While the Chiefs did not get into detail on what Reid was battling, Dan Graziano reports he was treated for dehydration.
Chiefs star Tyrann Mathieu shared his well wishes for Reid after the game, saying, "I’m praying for my Head Coach & I’m hoping you can send up prayers with me!!"
"One of the best men & teachers I’ve been around!!! GOD please show us your mercy!"
As for the game, the Chargers shocked the Chiefs, winning 30-24 as KC falls to 1-2.
Get well soon, Andy!!
Originally Published -- 6:36 AM PT
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Patrick Mahomes Unhappy With Bro For Water Pour ... 'He'll Learn From It'
Patrick Mahomes was clearly less than pleased to see his little brother pouring water on smack-talking Ravens fans ... telling reporters Wednesday, "Obviously it's something we don't necessarily want to do."
Jackson Mahomes was caught on camera dousing Baltimore supporters with a bottle of water following the Chiefs' loss at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday.
Jackson Mahomes pours water on Ravens fan after the chiefs loss! pic.twitter.com/KLpvSor5XH
— idk (@pheargers) September 20, 2021 @pheargers
The video -- which shows fans jabbing at Jackson after the game before he tossed the liquid all over them -- quickly went viral ... and Patrick said in his weekly meeting with media members that he wasn't thrilled with it all.
The Chiefs star, though, did seem to at least understand the impulsive act ... saying, "There was things said to him and [my fiancée] Brittany that you don't see kind of on the clip."
Still, Patrick is hoping Jackson learns from the situation and deals with it in a different manner going forward.
"He's been good at not trying to respond to that stuff," Patrick said. "He takes a lot and he's usually pretty good at it."
"He'll learn from it and just try to stay away from those people best he can."
Jackson has been a mainstay at his older brother's games throughout his career ... and, despite Sunday's incident, he's still expected to be on the sidelines and in the stands at Patrick's games going forward.
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Patrick Mahomes Little Bro Douses Ravens Fans With Water ... After Chiefs Loss
Patrick Mahomes' brother, famous TikTokker Jackson Mahomes, was so tired of being heckled by Ravens fans Sunday ... he straight-up doused the men with water.
The scene went down just minutes after Patrick's Chiefs lost a heartbreaker in Baltimore, 36-35 ... when Ravens fans appeared to be talking smack to Jackson.
Jackson Mahomes pours water on Ravens fan after the chiefs loss! pic.twitter.com/KLpvSor5XH
— idk (@pheargers) September 20, 2021 @pheargers
In footage of the incident, you can hear people telling the younger Mahomes, "I'm so sorry for you! I'm so sorry for you!"
Another fan added, "Go home, Jackson!"
Eventually, Jackson grew so annoyed with the ribbing ... he pulled out a water bottle, unscrewed the cap, and threw the contents all over the Ravens supporters.
Jackson then headed up the stairs to get inside one of the suites at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Baltimore fans didn't appear to be too shaken up by the water-tossing ... they celebrated with glee after Jackson left his seat.
Jackson, meanwhile, later commented on the incident on his social media page ... saying, "they were thirsty."
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Patrick Mahomes Fires Up Crowd At Kane Brown Show ... Fans Lose Their Minds!!!
Did you know Patrick Mahomes is a great quarterback AND sick hype man?!?!
It's true -- 'cause the Kansas City Chiefs star took the stage at a Kane Brown show Thursday night ... and his antics had fans losing their minds!!!
Mahomes and his fiancee, Brittany Matthews, hit up the country concert in Kansas City for a date night one day before Patrick's 26th birthday ... and at one point during the evening, the signal-caller was pulled on stage.
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And, it didn't take long for him to get the audience into the show ... because as soon as started pumping his arms, everyone went crazy!
The song choice, meanwhile, was perfect for Mahomes' entrance ... it was Brown and Chris Young's smash hit, "Famous Friends."
The lyrics? "When I go back home I've got some famous friends, yeah, I do."
Fitting, right?!
As for the rest of the night ... Mahomes and Matthews clearly seemed to enjoy it all, taking selfies and singing along to all the songs.
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Mahomes, meanwhile, also got in a backstage pic with Brown at some point during the evening ... proving once again, it's REALLY good to be Patrick these days.
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Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy Not Worried About USC Rumors ... Focusing On KC!!
Urban Meyer ain't the only one shutting down USC rumors -- so is Kansas City Chiefs' OC Eric Bieniemy ... telling reporters Thursday, "I am focused on the task at hand."
The first question at Bieniemy's press conference wasn't about his teams week 2 game against the Ravens ... but the rumors about him being a candidate for USC's head football coaching vacancy.
EB immediately laughed at the reporters inquiry ... saying, "You know me."
"You guys know me. I am where my feet are. So, when it’s all said and done with, I am focused on the task at hand."
Bieniemy added, "I’m not worried about anything like where my name is being mentioned. My job right now is to make sure that we’re preparing for this weekend’s opponent.”
Another reporter followed up, asking *hypothetically* what Eric would do if USC hit him up, and again, Bieniemy shut down the question.
"If USC reached out to me right now, my answer would be, ‘I am preparing for this team to play against the Baltimore Ravens.’ That’s how I roll. You guys know that."
"My job is to make sure we’re ready to play a complete, sound, 60-minute football game where we can come out and win the game."
Honestly, it'd be hard to blame EB if he had interest in one of the premiere college football jobs ... after he was passed up for several head coaching gigs in the off-season.
But, it certainly appears Bieniemy is committed to sticking with KC this season.
So, you can breathe, Chiefs fans (for now, at least).
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Patrick Mahomes Getting Coached on Changing Diapers ... By Andy Reid!!!
Andy Reid will be there for Patrick Mahomes when s*** hits the fan -- or in this case, the diaper -- 'cause the superstar QB says his coach is teaching him how to change his baby!!
Mahomes admitted that he's not an MVP when it comes to changing his 6-month-old daughter Sterling's diaper ... but Coach Reid, who's a father of 5, is helpin' him out.
"I’ve gotten alright at changing diapers. I’m not the best. I’m not going to lie to everybody," the Kansas Chiefs QB said on "Good Morning Football."
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"But, I think if you gave me the dummy baby and I could do it on paper, but as far as applying it to a moving baby that’s screaming a little bit, crying a little bit ... I crack a little bit under pressure."
This is coming from a Super Bowl champ who's always dodging pressure and ends up making insane plays that even has the defense impressed ... so it's SHOCKING to hear about the dude's vulnerability.
And, like football, changing diapers is not just a physical thing but a mental as well ... something Coach Reid taught the 25-year-old dad.
"You gotta have the right mentality going in. I think that’s the biggest thing he preaches to me," Mahomes said.
"You gotta have the right mindset going in and know that you might face some adversity when you’re there."
Mahomes also gives credit to his fiancée, Brittany Matthews ... saying she's "an amazing mom, who’s done great job at helping me out becoming a new dad."
#FamilyAndFootball ... and #poo.
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Travis Kelce I Might Go Beard-Less All Year ... 'Sometimes You Gotta See Your Face!!!'
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To all those Chiefs fans who ain't feeling Travis Kelce's new baby-face look, we're sorry in advance ... 'cause the K.C. star tells TMZ Sports he might go beard-less -- ALL YEAR!!!
The 31-year-old broke down the plans for his facial fuzz out at LAX this week ... saying even though he got roasted for whipping out the razor recently -- he might just keep the fresh-faced drip all season.
What's interesting, though ... Kelce actually had some stubble going when we got him -- but he insisted that was merely a temporary thing.
"Nah, I haven't got a cut in a while," Kelce told us.
As for why he initially decided to trim his famous fur -- which he's become known for in his rise to NFL stardom in Kansas City -- he said bluntly, "Sometimes you gotta see your face!"
When we asked if he planned to keep that mentality all season, he added ... "We'll see!"
Beard or not ... we're pretty sure Kelce's going to ball out this season -- and he clearly feels the same way, telling us before jetting away from the airport, "We gon' get after it, baby!"
We certainly don't doubt it.
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Patrick Mahomes Rookie Card Sells For $4.3 Million ... Most Expensive Football Card Ever!!!
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A Patrick Mahomes rookie card just sold for over $4 MILLION ... and the price tag was so staggering, even the NFL star himself couldn't believe it!!!
PWCC Marketplace announced the sale Wednesday ... saying the deal officially makes the piece the most expensive football card ever.
And, Mahomes was blown away by it all ... tweeting of the item, "My goodness."
My goodness 🤯 https://t.co/iCGgDa2dnL
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 28, 2021 @PatrickMahomes
As for why the card is so coveted ... it's an ULTRA rare 2017 Panini National Treasures piece that features Mahomes' signature and a cutout of an NFL shield patch from one of his Chiefs jerseys.
It's the only card of its kind to ever be created (AKA a 1-of-1) ... and it was also given an 8.5 grade, which means it's in damn-near perfect condition.
The $4.3 million price tag easily topped the previous football card record of $3.1 million that an autographed Tom Brady rookie card fetched in the spring.
As for the buyer of the Mahomes piece, it's been revealed LJ's Card Shop in Ohio scored the card ... and a store spokesperson said they're fired up over the purchase.
“We are continually hunting for unique cards that add to our collection in a meaningful way," the spokesperson said. "The 2017 National Treasures NFL Shield Patrick Mahomes Rookie is truly a piece of art."
"We are honored to add this card to our collection.”
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Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Hook Up Bridal Party W/ Insane Gifts ... Rolexes & Cartier Bracelets!!!
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How did Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews ask their best pals to be in their wedding??
ROLEX WATCHES AND CARTIER BRACELETS, BABY!!
The power couple clearly spared no expenses when it came to their future bridal party ... with some of their close friends/family revealing the NFL star and his fiancee went all out for them this week.
Matthews' good friend, Sydni Paige, revealed Matthews' presents in a social media post Wednesday ... showing Brittany hooked up her future bridesmaids with a personalized robe and a gorgeous Cartier Love bracelet.
As for Mahomes' future groomsmen ... his little bro, Jackson, revealed the Chiefs QB gave out personalized flasks, a shot of Fireball, and a silver Rollie.
Mahomes' gift basket also included a little freestyle on the card ... with the QB writing, "The time has come to help me with the task … be my groomsman for the wedding weekend with help from this flask!"
Of course, both Jackson and Sydni responded with resounding yes's ... because, uh, how could you turn that down?!?!
As for the wedding itself, Patrick dropped some hints on how and when it'll go down on his card ... finishing his rhyme with, "Drink up and let me remind, in March set your Rolex to island time!"
So, see ya'll at the wedding by some ocean in March 2022?!!?
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Tyreek Hill Still Pissed Over Super Bowl Loss ... Chiefs Were 'Embarrassed'
It's been nearly five months since the Chiefs lost Super Bowl LV ... but Tyreek Hill is still FUMING over the L -- telling TMZ Sports the defeat was "embarrassing."
Hill spoke candidly this week about February's 31-9 loss to Tom Brady's Bucs ... admitting it's fueled him to work out like a mad man this offseason to ensure that NEVER happens again.
"Man, you know what, man?" Hill said. "I've been grinding my tail off ever since that loss."
BRADY. GRONK.
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) February 8, 2021 @SNFonNBC
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"I feel like we was kind of embarrassed on national TV during the biggest game, you know, in the last game of the year."
Hill tells us he's sure Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and some of Kansas City's other biggest stars are feeling the same way ... explaining he believes the loss will lead to a return trip to the Big Game.
"We definitely don't want to go down that route again," the 27-year-old wide receiver said. "We'll be back."
NFL season kicks off in September ... getcha popcorn ready!
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NFL's Frank Clark Charged With Felony ... Allegedly Busted w/ Gun
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6:30 PM PT -- Police tell us Clark and another man were stopped in a '93 Toyota Supra for failing to display a front license plate. During the stop, cops say they observed in plain sight the muzzle of a handgun sticking out of a bag in the back seat.
Police then searched the vehicle and say they located 2 loaded firearms -- a rifle and a handgun.
Clark and the other man were both arrested.
NFL superstar Frank Clark is now facing up to 3 YEARS behind bars ... after prosecutors hit him with a felony charge of possession of an assault weapon Friday, TMZ Sports has learned.
We're told Clark was arrested by California Highway Patrol on March 13th after allegedly being caught with an illegal firearm shortly after midnight.
It's not the first time he's run into this kind of trouble -- as we previously reported, Clark was arrested on June 20 ... after cops say they saw an uzi in his Lambo SUV during a routine traffic stop.
Officers say the firearm was sitting inside of an open duffle bag in the ride ... so they arrested the 28-year-old Chiefs pass rusher.
According to a source close to Clark, the football player claimed the gun was NOT his ... and instead belonged to a member of his security team.
Prosecutors have NOT yet charged Clark for the June incident.
If convicted on the charge from the March incident, Clark faces up to three years behind bars.
The two-time Pro Bowler is due in court next week for a hearing on the matter.
Clark is one of the Chiefs' best players ... he's logged 14 sacks since joining K.C in 2019, and is in the middle of a 5-year, $104 MILLION contract.
Originally Published 2:04 PM PT
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Patrick Mahomes Shotguns Beer In 2 Seconds Beats Kelce In Chug-Off?!?
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If you needed further proof Patrick Mahomes is great at EVERYTHING ... here's the NFL star shotgunning a beer so quickly, it appeared he beat Travis Kelce in a chug-off!!
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback posted the footage Thursday ... and it's impressive as hell -- considering the 25-year-old put down the cold one in under 3 seconds!!!
In fact, the chug was so fast ... it sure looked like he beat Kelce in the beer race, which, of course, is an improbable feat, given the tight end is an expert beer-drinker who outweighs Patrick by 30 pounds!!
The fun and playful scene all went down at the American Century Championship charity golf tourney in Lake Tahoe ... where the two Chiefs stars have partied a time or two over the years.
You'll recall, just last summer, Kelce, Mahomes and their significant others held an EPIC boat party on the lake during the golf event ... where everyone swam, drank and twerked!
We're sure Thursday's beers would have tasted better had the two beaten Tom Brady in Super Bowl LV ... but, hey, Mahomes can't have everything, right? RIGHT?!?
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K.C. Chiefs' Frank Clark Arrested ... Cops Say NFL Star Had Uzi In Lambo SUV
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4:05 PM PT -- A source close to Clark tells us ... the NFL star claims the weapon belongs to a member of his security team. We're told attorney Alex Spiro will represent him moving forward in the case.
NFL star pass rusher Frank Clark -- one of the best defensive players in the league -- was arrested Sunday after cops say he had an uzi in his Lambo SUV ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us Clark was pulled over for a routine traffic stop Sunday evening in Los Angeles ... when cops say they noticed an open duffle bag in his ride.
Our sources say officers saw the gun inside the bag ... and arrested the 28-year-old for felony illegal possession of a firearm.
The Kansas City Chiefs superstar is still behind bars in the Los Angeles area, jail records show.
According to the records, Clark -- listed at 6'3", 255 pounds -- was arrested at 9:20 p.m. ... and was booked into jail hours later at 9:28 a.m. Monday.
We've reached out to Clark and the Chiefs for comment ... but so far, no word back yet.
What a move by Frank Clark 😮😮 @TheRealFrankC_ pic.twitter.com/eAKnUCXlm9
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) January 19, 2020 @thecheckdown
Clark was a key piece in the Chiefs' runs to the Super Bowls the last two years ... after being traded from Seattle to Kansas City before the 2019 season, Clark logged 14 sacks in 26 starts and was great in postseason play too.
In fact, Clark was so good for the Chiefs since joining the team ... he was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his 2 seasons on the squad.
Of course, this is not Clark's first brush with legal trouble ... you'll recall, he was arrested in 2014 after being accused of domestic violence -- and was kicked off the Univ. of Michigan football team over it all.
Clark eventually struck a deal with prosecutors in that case, agreeing to plead guilty to a lesser charge of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
Clark is currently in the middle of a 5-year, $104 MILLION contract with the Chiefs.
Originally Published -- 2:27 PM PT
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Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes We're On The Cover Of Madden Again Flirting With The Curse???
Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes are out to prove the Madden Curse is officially dead ... with the Super Bowl LV foes set to appear on the video game's cover yet again!!
Remember, EA Sports' biggest franchise was notorious for the bad luck each cover athlete would have after receiving the honor -- from Mike Vick to Marshall Faulk to Vince Young, Peyton Hillis and more.
Both TB12 and Mahomes were able to dodge any serious mishaps when they both appeared on the cover in the past ... as Brady was on Madden NFL 18 and the Chiefs QB was on Madden NFL 20.
This is Madden like you’ve never seen it...
— Madden NFL 22 (@EAMaddenNFL) June 17, 2021 @EAMaddenNFL
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Now, the superstar athletes are set to stare the curse right in the eyes yet again ... and if they have baller years, it may be time to put the "Madden Curse" to rest for good.
The game had been teasing "2 goats" would appear on the cover ... and anyone who's been watching football the past few years had to see this one coming.
Sorry, Aaron Rodgers.
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Le'Veon Bell Sorry For Eviscerating Reid ... But I Still Don't Like Him
Le'Veon Bell is apologizing -- sorta -- for unloading on Andy Reid ... saying he's sorry for his heated comment, but adding he still flat-out doesn't like the guy.
The ex-KC Chiefs running back took a massive shot at his former coach on social media Saturday ... saying he'd straight-up rather RETIRE than play for the 63-year-old again.
Le'Veon Bell says he'd retire before playing for Andy Reid again 👀 pic.twitter.com/6Qo2Y6Hh9F
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) June 12, 2021 @sportingnews
Bell didn't explain his beef with the ball coach -- but after he was trashed on social media for the opinion ... he ultimately said Sunday he was sorry for airing the dirty laundry.
"I’ll admit that’s somethin I could’ve and should’ve kept to myself & I apologize about that and that only..." Bell said on Twitter. "but I don’t regret what I said, because that’s how I feel..."
He added, "so you can love me or hate me, I’m gonna be fine regardless ... I’m just giving you a small version from my point of view on why I said what I said ..."
29-year-old Bell joined the Chiefs in October after he was cut by the NY Jets ... but he was largely underwhelming in Reid's system, starting just 2 games and rushing for only 254 yards.
Le'Veon insinuated his problems with Reid stemmed from a conversation with the head coach, though he didn't elaborate.
"For those who have a PERSONAL PROBLEM with me because of what I SAID, that’s fine...you have your right!" Bell said. "just understand I ALSO have MY RIGHT for how I feel about MY PERSONAL problem with dude because of what HE SAID to me."
Bell added that he had ZERO issues with Kansas City and his teammates, explaining his beef was solely with Andy.
"I loved my time there," Bell said.
never did I say I didn’t enjoy my time in KC, because I loved my time there, and was probably the closest locker room full of players I ever been around...I enjoyed my teammates, the city, food, the fans, just about everything in KC...
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) June 14, 2021 @LeVeonBell
Le'Veon's contract with the Chiefs expired after the 2020 season ... and even though Bell is still a free agent, it's clear as day NEITHER party is looking for a reunion in 2021.