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Kelce’s Replacement Named by Former QB
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April 7, 2026 | Edition #363 |
The debate in Kansas City is reaching a fever pitch as the draft approaches. As Coach Andy Reid contemplates a future without the veteran tight end and fans clamor for more protection for Patrick Mahomes, a former Chiefs passer is making a sound case for an underrated prospect he believes is too talented to pass up. He has already shattered a long-time record and offers a rare blend of size and speed that mirrors Kelce’s. |
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Former Chiefs QB Names Travis Kelce’s Rightful Replacement |
Ahead of the 2026 season, Coach Reid gets key suggestion from a veteran star to rebuild the roster. |
Do you think this is Travis Kelce’s last season in the NFL? |
Back in 1920, the NFL wasn’t the global powerhouse it is today; it was just a handful of teams meeting in a Canton auto showroom trying to stay afloat. They needed a heavyweight name to prove they were legit, so they tapped Jim Thorpe as their first president.
Sitting on the running board of a Hupmobile, the world’s greatest athlete gave a struggling startup the instant street cred it needed to survive its first winter.
Thorpe only held the title for a year, mostly playing and coaching for the Canton Bulldogs while his name did the heavy lifting for the front office. He was the ultimate "player-president," drawing the massive crowds that kept the lights on when the league was still a gamble. By the time he stepped down, he’d already turned a high-stakes hobby into the bedrock of American sports.
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