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On a recent episode of the New Heights podcast, Jason Kelce openly asked his brother Travis what he thought about the NFL’s coverage of him and Taylor Swift at games. With the high-profile pair regularly attending Chiefs matches together, Jason prompted Travis to comment objectively aside from any personal feelings.
Travis acknowledged that seeing famous fans like Taylor in attendance adds to the atmosphere. However, he believes the league sometimes overdoes the scrutiny on their relationship. This is especially true given all the headlines and speculation their appearances have generated lately. As Jason pointed out, other leagues tend to acknowledge stars more briefly rather than prolonged shots.
An interesting perspective Travis shared was that someone as notoriously private as Taylor likely didn’t expect to be on camera constantly. Who wants that level of exposure when simply trying to enjoy a game? There’s always a risk of an embarrassing moment going viral.
Jason also jokes about increased NFL commercials featuring Travis recently. With viewership numbers up thanks perhaps to this new celebrity pairing, it’s understandable why his charisma has taken over ad breaks. Overall, the brothers offered a reasonable perspective – the NFL needs moderation in their Hollywood coverage to balance giving fans quick glimpses without detracting from the on-field play. A balanced approach would benefit both the league and viewers.
