ST. JOSEPH, Mo. When it comes to the potential of the Chiefs offense, Travis Kelce dreams big and doesnt mind sharing.
The skys the limit for this offense, Kelce said to open his media availability after practice on Wednesday. Were taking it up a level (from) where weve been in years past.
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You can just tell from the coaches excitement to their attention to detail to how guys are reacting to their coach, Kelce said. This team is going to be awesome. And were going to have a lot of fun on the offensive side.
Kelce has been a major part of the Chiefs success on offense in recent years. They ranked first in yards and points last season, Patrick Mahomes first as a starting quarterback in the NFL. They were fifth in yards in 2017.
Kelce set a club record with 103 receptions with a career best 1,336 receiving yards last season. The Chiefs had five offensive players named to the Pro Bowl, including Kelce for the fourth time.
I thought we were unstoppable last year, Kelce said. Its all predicated on our mindset and how we attack the day. If we stay in attack mode, I think right now I cant see anybody stopping us. Thats just the confidence I have in everybody and the teammates and coaches we have here.
One big reason why Kelces cup of confidence runneth over: The speed of the wide receivers. Tyreek Hill is among the NFLs fastest, if not the fastest, players. Sammy Watkins is speedy, and the Chiefs added Mecole Hardman, who ran a 4.33-second time in the 40-yard at the NFL Combine.
At training camp at Missouri Western Wednesday, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says this years team could be unstoppable. By Jill Toyoshiba
What will speed allow the Chiefs to do, Kelce was asked?
Anything we want to do, man, he said. You name it. We got 4.2, 4.3, maybe 4.1? I dont know what Tyreek runs now. Weve got guys who can absolutely fly over this field. Speed kills in this game. If youve got it, youre in the advantage.
Getting the ball downfield is going to open everything underneath in the middle. Im licking my chops, waiting for any scraps I can get.
Defensive lineman Frank Clark was back at practice Wednesday, but without a helmet. He took a second day off because of an illness, but was running sprints.
Maybe somethings going around. Wide receiver Watkins was out with an illness, too.
Defensive back Michael Hunter left practice with a groin injury.
