Rob Gronkowski makes a bold statement about Travis Kelce’s future with the Chiefs

Rob Gronkowski doesn’t think Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is in a bad mood, contrary to one of Taylor Swift’s theme soundtracks.

The former New England Patriots star recently shared his honest thoughts on Kelce’s NFL career so far and made a bold prediction about the Chiefs star’s retirement date.

Gronkowski noted that the relationship between Kelce and Patrick Mahomes was different than that between him and Tom Brady, when Brady was the older quarterback and Gronk was the “young buck.” In the Chiefs’ case, the roles are reversed, with Kelce taking the mentor’s spot.

Despite his inevitable aging, Gronk thinks Kelce, who turned 35 this year, could be productive for a few more seasons.

“I think he can play for at least two more years,” Gronkowski said in an interview Up & Adam’s show. “The guy has over 85 catches this year. We’re talking about his stats going down – are you kidding? …How have your stats dropped if you have over 80 catches at age 35? I think I’ve only made more than 80 catches once in my career and that was at the age of 22.

“I mean, he’s the security blanket, he gets first downs whenever they need it. You actually watch him run routes, he’s also very crisp and very smooth about it…It’s just one of those years where the ball just doesn’t get thrown to him in the end zone every time.”

Kelce is 11 catches away from the 100 reception mark but has just two receiving touchdowns this season, his lowest point total since his rookie season in 2013.

For Gronk and many others, Kelce’s age is ultimately just a number. Gronkowski added that he expects Kelce could record more than 70 catches over the next few seasons if he wants to extend his career – music to the ears of Chiefs fans who likely want to see the Kansas City tight end play. until the wheels fall off.