Chiefs Roster: Travis Kelce ranked as second-best tight end of all time

The thirty third Workforce’s Marcus Mosher just lately took on the duty of rating the best tight ends in NFL historical past. That is significantly fascinating to followers of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, as many would argue that Travis Kelce ought to be close to (or at) the highest of the record.

In accordance with Mosher, Kelce is ranked second behind New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski — however forward of a fellow Chief, Tony Gonzalez, who’s ranked third.

Right here’s the writeup on Kelce:

By the point Travis Kelce retires, he’ll personal nearly each postseason-receiving file not only for tight ends, however for all gamers.

He’s already performed 22 playoff video games, recording 1,903 yards and 19 touchdowns. His postseason numbers are nuts, however his regular-season numbers are simply as foolish. He has already posted seven 1,000-yard receiving seasons and is a nine-time Professional Bowl choice. Since 2014, he’s averaged greater than 1,130 yards per season, 4 of which had been with Alex Smith and never Patrick Mahomes.

Kelce was named to the All-Decade Workforce for the 2010s, and his begin to the 2020s has been much more spectacular. The one factor holding him again from being larger on this record is his blocking, however does it even matter in case you are this dominant of a receiver?

Mosher’s emotions aren’t atypical concerning tight finish rankings, with many giving the nod to Gronkowski due to his innate capacity to dam for and serve Tom Brady as his go-to offensive weapon.

Takeaway

In my view, Kelce actually isn’t as unhealthy a blocker as of us like to assert, however it’s honest to say Gronkowski is likely one of the finest ever and certain beats Kelce in that space. Nonetheless, at what level do issues like pure profession manufacturing numbers and longevity come into play?

I believe there’s a case to be made that when Kelce lastly decides to name it, his numbers could also be so excessive that he may show himself plain. Which may come down as to if he opts to play previous his present contract, which runs by means of 2025.

Within the meantime, being ranked higher than names corresponding to Gonzalez, Shannon Sharpe and Ozzie Newsome isn’t too shabby.