kansas city chiefs Tight end Travis Kelce wasn’t holding back after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship, throwing a few shots at Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Purewal and returning his shed sent before a 23-20 victory.
“I have some wise words for that Cincinnati mayor. Know your role and keep your mouth shut, Jabroni!” He shouted to a raucous crowd of cheering fans at Arrowhead Stadium — not “Barrowhead” as the Chiefs let it be known — Sunday night.
During the post-match press conference, Kelsey was asked More about Pureval, but he thought enough had been said on the field.
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Travis Kelce of the Chiefs celebrates after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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However, Kelce tossed another comment his way.
“Cincinnati was a better city when Jerry Springer was mayor,” he said with a laugh.
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Springer, famed host of “The Jerry Springer Show,” served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1977 to 1978 as a Democrat.
Pureval has since responded to Kells’ comments that “know your role and shut your mouth” was fired at him, and he feels it was warranted.
Eventually, Pureval made a proclamation that Joe Burrows should take a paternity test to see if he patrick mahomes‘ Father saying on Sunday “they gotta play us day.”
Travis Kelce of the Chiefs makes a touchdown catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 21, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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“Yeah. Worth it,” he said on Twitter. “Congrats to KC on a well-fought win, and good luck in Arizona. So proud of our fans and our @bengals for the energy all year long. Hoo day!”
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Kelce was not the only key player to comment on Meyer, as did quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Mahomes said, “The mayor came to me, man. He’s the mayor of Cincinnati, so he’s got to be thinking something.”
Travis Kelce of the Chiefs celebrates after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship Game on January 29, 2023 in Kansas City.
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The Bengals are back in Cincinnati at the end of their season, while the Chiefs are headed to Arizona next week to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on February 12 at State Farm Stadium.