Kelce getting paid and quite the compliment for Patrick Mahomes

from SportsBeat KC · host The Kansas City Star

The tight end position in the NFL has been undervalued, but players like the Chiefs’ Travis Kelce and the 49ers George Kittle are beginning to change that. The Chiefs recently announced an extention for Kelce that will pay him an average of $14.3 million annually. WIth four straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons, five Pro Bowls, two All-Pro honors and a big role in helping the Chiefs win the Super Bowl, Kelce deserves to be paid like a major contributor.Also, how exactly did Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy compliment quarterback Patrick Mahomes? Hear it and Mahomes’ response on SportsBeat KC, the Kansas City Star’s daily sports podcast.Story links:Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce got a big raise. But he still might be underappreciated. Let’s access.Why Chiefs offensive coordinator Bieniemy called Patrick Mahomes a “competitive (jerk)“Fresh off new contract, Travis Kelce unveils big plans to help inner-city kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The tight end position in the NFL has been undervalued, but players like the Chiefs’ Travis Kelce and the 49ers George Kittle are beginning to change that. The Chiefs recently announced an extention for Kelce that will pay him an average of $14.3 million annually. WIth four straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons, five Pro Bowls, two All-Pro honors and a big role in helping the Chiefs win the Super Bowl, Kelce deserves to be paid like a major contributor. Also, how exactly did Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy compliment quarterback Patrick Mahomes? Hear it and Mahomes’ response on SportsBeat KC, the Kansas City Star’s daily sports podcast. Story links: Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce got a big raise. But he still might be underappreciated. Let’s access. Why Chiefs offensive coordinator Bieniemy called Patrick Mahomes a “competitive (jerk)“ Fresh off new contract, Travis Kelce unveils big plans to help inner-city kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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