New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski doesn't believe Travis Kelce's production is a sign that the Chiefs star's NFL retirement is imminent.
Gronkowski responded to criticism surrounding Kelce, not understanding why he is receiving so much heat.
Kelce, 35, has 89 receptions for 739 yards and two touchdowns with two games left in the NFL regular season.
There have never been more eyes on Kelce, both on and off the court due to his relationship with Taylor Swift.
That spotlight has generated more criticism and more attention from advocates. The Chiefs are still 14-1 despite any dip in Kelce's form.
'I think it can last at least another two years. We're talking about his stats being low. How are your stats low if you have 80+ sacks at age 35? Gronkowski said.
Many have criticized Travis Kelce for a drop in production in 2024 due to external factors.
Gronkowski doesn't understand why Kelce's season has been diminished this year
Gronkowski cited his own career, surpassing the 80 receptions mark twice in his career, both at age 25 or younger. Kelce has crossed that threshold every year since 2016.
Kelce's non-football career has included his podcast, 'New Heights,' which he hosts with his older brother and retired NFL legend Jason Kelce, and he reportedly landed a $100 million deal with Wondery this year.
The Chiefs sensation also hosted the game show 'Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?', where he rubbed shoulders with other famous faces like Nikki Glaser, who starred in the Netflix roast of Tom Brady earlier this year.
Most critics of Kelce look too harshly at his touchdown total, down from the disappointing five scores he had last season.
However, most Chiefs fans won't care if Kelce never scores again if the team keeps winning en route to a potential third straight Super Bowl.