Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce reveals why NFL teams might try to exhaust Travis Hunter on purpose (Image via Getty) Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has never been one to hold back his thoughts. But his latest comments on NFL rookie Travis Hunter are raising eyebrows across the league. With the Jacksonville Jaguars planning to use Travis Hunter on both offence and defence, Travis Kelce says there’s a catch that fans aren’t ready for. And it’s not about talent. It’s about strategy.
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During a recent episode of the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, Travis Kelce shared a strong warning about the unique role that Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is expected to play. Travis Hunter, who was drafted as a two-way player, might face more than just double the workload, he could face double the target.Travis Kelce explained that if Travis Hunter lines up as a cornerback, opposing teams won’t just throw his way, they might run deep routes at him all game just to wear him out.“They’re gonna try and make his day miserable,” Travis Kelce said. “If he plays corner, they’re gonna run deep balls at him all day. Just take off on him, just to try to get him tired. Why wouldn’t you attack him that way?”That warning is sparking debate: Will the Jaguars’ plan backfire if Travis Hunter becomes the focus of every offensive attack?
Travis Hunter’s two-way challenge could change game strategy
Travis Hunter’s skillset is rare. As a former college star at both wide receiver and cornerback, he brings excitement and versatility. But playing on both sides in the NFL is almost unheard of in today’s game. With Travis Kelce’s remarks, fans and analysts are now questioning whether the Jaguars can truly protect their first-round pick from burning out.Also Read: “Until We Got Married”: Kansas City Chiefs Star Patrick Mahomes Opens Up About How Brittany Supported Him Since High SchoolJacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen is expected to make tough decisions. Should Travis Hunter play full-time defence, part-time offense, or attempt to do both? If Travis Kelce’s prediction is right, Hunter’s stamina could be tested from the very first snap.The situation is now turning into one of the most talked-about storylines of the NFL preseason. Can a rookie survive this kind of attention from opposing teams week after week? Or will Travis Hunter prove everyone wrong and change the future of NFL roles? One thing is clear, Travis Kelce’s comments just made things very real for Travis Hunter.