For more than a decade, Kansas City hasn’t needed to think much about the future of the tight end position. Travis Kelce has simply eliminated the need for contingency planning.
Kelce's been the fulcrum of the offense, the most productive pass-catcher in franchise history, and one of the best tight ends the sport has ever seen. Week 11 against Denver offered yet another reminder of his impact, as he passed Priest Holmes for the most touchdowns in franchise history — an exclamation point on a Hall of Fame résumé that has redefined what a modern tight end can be.