Kelce Sidesteps Retirement Questions

Like most jocks, it's likely that he'll overstay his welcome and go out in something less than a blaze of glory . . . Here' the quote so nobody else has to waste time with one of the worst podcasts on the Internets.

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“I know everybody wants to know whether or not I’m playing next year, and right now, I’m just kicking everything down the road,” said Travis. “I’m kicking every can I can down the road, and I’m not making any crazy decisions, but right now, the biggest thing is just being there for my teammates and being there for my coaches, understanding that there’s a lot that goes into this thing.

“I’ve been fortunate over the past five-six years, I’ve played more football than anybody. It’s because of the people in that building and the fact that we keep going to these AFC Championships and these Super Bowls. That means I’m playing an extra three games more than everybody else in the entire league. That’s a lot of wear and tear on your body, and it’s a lot of time spent in the building, focusing on your craft, focusing on the task at hand, every challenge that you set up for yourself. That process can be grueling — it can weigh on you, it can make you better, and it can drive you crazy at the same time."

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