SportsBeat KC: Chiefs’ Kelce getting paid, and quite the compliment for Patrick Mahomes
The tight end position in the NFL has been undervalued, but players like the Chiefs’ Travis Kelce and 49ers’ George Kittle are beginning to change that.
The Chiefs recently announced an extension for Kelce that will pay him an average of $14.3 million annually. With four straight 1,000-yard 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 that and Mahomes’ response on SportsBeat KC, the Kansas City Star’s daily sports podcast.
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This story was originally published August 17, 2020 at 11:15 AM.