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Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII: Trolls told to chill as Travis Kelce's outburst at coach put down to big game passion

Fans back Travis Kelce's 'momentary lash-out in the heat of the moment' at coach Andy Reid amid Super Bowl LVIII win

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Halfway through the second quarter of Super Bowl LVIII, Travis Kelce vented his displeasure with Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid on the bench. As viewers chastised Travis for his actions, the Internet came together to back him in the spirit of the game.

After Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco lost the ball deep in San Francisco 49ers territory, Travis was spotted approaching Andy and grabbing his arm. Travis was not on the field when the Chiefs lost the ball, and CBS commentator Tony Romo said Travis told Andy that he wanted him to keep him in the game.

Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon had to detain Travis on the sideline. The fumble occurred shortly after the tight end was wide open on a play in which quarterback Patrick Mahomes connected with wide receiver Mecole Hardman for a huge gain.

On X, fans came to support Travis writing, "Y'all are trying WAY too hard to cancel Travis Kelce. Stress causes people to get frustrated and have momentary lash-outs in the heat of the moment. Travis will probably turn right around when the adrenaline stops and apologize to Reid. CHILL. OUT."

While another user chimed in, "Travis Kelce did absolutely nothing lol." 

One user further wrote, "I’m sorry but the people that are whining about Travis Kelce’s approach to Andy Reid in the game are a bunch of losers. They do not understand the level of competitiveness or been involved in competitive sports. Get over it!"

A fourth user wrote, "Ya’ll are truly crazy! Coach Reid and Travis Kelce have a great relationship and know how each other responds. This is not assault - get over yourselves."

One person tweeted, "You must be a loser it’s called being a competitor. Travis Kelce would die for his coach. Andy Reid knows he is blessed to have a Travis Kelce."

"All of y’all killing Travis Kelce have never played sports before tempers flair up all the time it’s normal," added another. 

This wasn't the Chiefs star's first outburst on the sidelines this season.

Travis Kelce assures no bad blood between him and coach Andy Reid

Travis and Andy have no bad blood after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in Super Bowl 58 on Sunday, February 11, at Allegiant Stadium.

He was questioned about his sideline argument with Andy during the game, and the star tight end told ESPN, "Ima keep it between us unless my mic'd up tells the world. I was only saying how much I adore him."

Coach Andy Reid says Travis Kelce keeps him 'young' amid Super Bowl LVIII outburst

Andy commented on the event on the CBS broadcast: "He keeps me young. ...He tested that hip out. He caught me off balance. Normally I'd give him a little bit, but I didn't have any feet under me."

Travis approached Andy a few minutes after his outburst and hugged him, according to The Athletic's James Boyd and Amos Morale III. Andy patted him on the back.

How many Super Bowls has Andy Reid won?

Andy made history on February 11. The long-standing coach has joined an exclusive club of coaches who have won three Super Bowls, which includes Bill Belichick, Chuck Noll, Bill Walsh, and Joe Gibbs.

According to Sports Illustrated, Andy's annual earnings as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs are an amazing $12 million. This enormous income is the consequence of a contract extension signed in 2020, which projected Andy to earn a stunning $60 million by the end of his deal in 2026.