I'LL PASS
Travis Kelce reveals he snubbed Netflix reality show made famous by Patrick Mahomes and says ‘I just want to play ball’
Kelce has revealed how the Chiefs are approaching next season mentally
TRAVIS Kelce snubbed the chance to work with Netflix on a major new project.
The streaming giant had a hit with Quarterback, which followed the lives of three NFL passers including Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes.
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A follow-up series, Receiver, featuring Justin Jefferson, Davante Adams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Deebo Samuel, and George Kittle, will premiere on July 10.
Kelce, 34, was approached to take part in the original series, Quarterback, but declined to follow his teammate's example.
“After Patrick Mahomes did Quarterback, I did get asked about it,” he told Barstool Sports’ Bussin’ with the Boys.
“I just — I don’t know. I’d rather just play ball, man. I’m already doing enough with the podcast and everything.
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"I’m way over the reality s**t, dude. I’m out on that s**t.”
Kelce has spent plenty of time in the spotlight this summer thanks to his relationship with Taylor Swift and successful New Heights Podcast with brother Jason, 36.
Jason and wife Kylie featured in the docuseries Kelce, which followed their family life.
“I thought it was cool the way my brother did his doc, though,” Kelce added.
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“Kind of like a follow toward the end of somebody’s career, and kind of the ups and downs and battles that he had.
"I think he did it the right way. But that was so him, and I just don’t know if I have the desire to do anything like that.
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"I’d rather focus on ball, baby.”
Kelce and the Chiefs are aiming for a Super Bowl three-peat in the 2024 season.
Training camp at Missouri Western State University kicks off on July 20 and runs through August 15.
The Chiefs' first preseason game is on the road at the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 10.
They then have back-to-back games at Arrowhead Stadium.
Travis Kelce the actor
NFL star Travis Kelce has apparently landed his first major acting role.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end plans to become a "heavyweight" figure in music and entertainment.
Kelce has seen his star power rise after going public with his girlfriend Taylor Swift last summer.
The 34-year-old has now been cast in the new horror series Grotesquerie.
Directed by American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy, the drama is set to land on FX this fall.
Kelce will appear in the show alongside Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, and Lesley Manville.
On Tuesday, Nash-Betts appeared to confirm Kelce's involvement with a surprise Instagram reveal.
"This is what happens when WINNERS link up" she captioned a clip featuring Kelce in a backstage dressing room.
Amid their partying and trips to Europe, 28-year-old Mahomes and Kelce recently attended a mandatory minicamp at the Chiefs' practice facility.
"I think everybody is pretty motivated to keep the mentality we had last year," Kelce said.
"We didn't get to back-to-back by always talking about back-to-back.
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"We got there by trying to figure out the best way to get better from the last week. I think that mentality is key."
Mahomes' holiday pics recently revealed he has shed the 'dad bod' as he ramps up his preparations.