Travis Kelce given reality check by Jason after | NFL News

Jason Kelce has supplied brother Travis some perspective on the monumental achievements of the Kansas City Chiefs amid his Super Bowl LIX ache. The Philadelphia Eagles thwarted the Chiefs’ bid for a historic third consecutive Super Bowl victory with a 40-22 triumph in New Orleans, leaving Travis visibly distraught.

Speaking straight after the sport earlier than shortly ducking out of the media huddle, Travis informed reporters: “This one’s going to hurt. Let it hurt and figure out how to get better because of it.”

With the sting of defeat nonetheless uncooked, Travis has obtained a pep-talk from Jason on their New Heights podcast. He informed his youthful sibling to be proud of his achievements with the Chiefs and reminded him of the mountain they had been making an attempt to scale.

“Listen, it’s never been done before [three straight Super Bowl wins] for a reason, it’s incredibly hard,” stated Jason. “It’s hard to keep teams intact.

“You’ve performed practically 60 video games, rattling close to, over the past three years. I’m not making an attempt to make excuses however there’s a purpose it is by no means been accomplished. I do know you guys are annoyed now. The reality is, what you guys have accomplished is wonderful, nonetheless.

“I know that you don’t want to hear that right now and I know that game is frustrating but that doesn’t take away the seven times you’ve been to the AFC Championship, or whatever it is.

“It’s exceptional, the journey and the run you guys have been on. And you and sure guys have been on the epicentre of this for the complete time. For a lot of these guys, it was their third time in a row.

“It’s one of the most incredible runs that’s ever happened in this game and you have your legacies cemented in that. No one can take that away from you.”

Meanwhile, Travis shared his emotions of remorse. He stated: “I wish things had went different. I wish I had made better decisions early on to help my guy Pat [Mahomes] out and help my team find that momentum and that confidence. But you know, I just have to tip my hat to the Eagles.”

Speculation is rife that Travis’s 4 catches in Sunday’s recreation would be the ultimate act of his illustrious profession because the 35-year-old ponders retirement.