Shaquille O'Neal expresses curiosity over the apparent under-utilization of Travis Kelce by the Kansas City Chiefs during the Super Bowl.
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Hey there! Let's talk about Shaquille O'Neal and the burning question on all of our minds since Super Bowl LIX: why in the world didn't the Kansas City Chiefs give Travis Kelce more action on the field?
The NBA legend graced the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast, where he candidly probed about the apparent underutilization of Kelce in the Chiefs' 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
To refresh your memory, Kelce managed a measly 4 receptions for 39 yards that fateful day.
"I got a question, why didn't ya use him much in the Super Bowl?" Shaq asked, according to The New York Post. "I know ya damn well he's angry. I ain't gonna get him in trouble."
"Nah, man, we tried to use all the pieces, man," Kelce replied.
Now, it's important to remember that the Eagles the Chiefs faced in Super Bowl LIX were different from the ones they trounced in Super Bowl LVII. Yet, Shaq's point remains valid: why not stick with what initially worked?
Shaq wanted answers, voicing his frustration about the Chiefs' decision to limit Kelce's involvement in Super Bowl LIX.
Kelce, with admirable finesse, shifted the focus to the Eagles' defense, complimenting their exceptional coverage, but Shaq decided to step in and deliver a message to Chiefs coach and the star of numerous State Farm commercials, Andy Reid.
"I'll tell ya what, you don't gotta speak, but I'm gonna talk for ya. Coach: he's six-foot-eight. Toss him the goddamn ball. Single coverage, double coverage, at the goal line. Alley-oop, coach, that's the play you call," Shaq declared.
Well, the man does have a point. If the Chiefs manage to return to the Super Bowl this season, we all anticipate they'll hand the ball off to No. 87 a bit more.
[1] New Heights Podcast - (https://www.newheights.net/)[3] Travis Kelce interview - (https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/02/19/travis-kelce-refuses-speak-badly-super-bowl-loss)[5] The New York Post - (https://nypost.com/2021/02/08/shaq-blasts-chiefs-for-not-using-travis-kelce-enough-in-super-bowl/)
In light of the NFL's Super Bowl LIX, an intriguing dialogue has emerged, with sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal raising concerns about Travis Kelce's limited involvement in the Kansas City Chiefs' game against the Philadelphia Eagles. During an interview on the New Heights podcast, Shaq questioned why Kelce was used sparingly, despite the team's loss. He emphasized the need for the Chiefs to utilize Kelce more, highlighting his impressive size as an advantage, even against extensive coverage. If the Chiefs intend to reappear in the Super Bowl this season, it is expected that they will consider incorporating Kelce more prominently in their game strategy, as suggested by the iconic former basketball player.
