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(10-07-2022 11:14 AM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  

Nice!

I drafted him in my fantasy league in the #11 spot in the rookie draft. People looked at me like I was crazy.

But I really & truly think he's going to be a superstar. I think a lot of Ridder's success at the college level was because Pierce was that far ahead of everyone else.

I also think that two years of Sauce vs Pierce in practice helped both of them accelerate their learning.

(10-07-2022 02:49 PM)Captain Bearcat Wrote:  

(10-07-2022 11:14 AM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  

Nice!

I drafted him in my fantasy league in the #11 spot in the rookie draft. People looked at me like I was crazy.

But I really & truly think he's going to be a superstar. I think a lot of Ridder's success at the college level was because Pierce was that far ahead of everyone else.

I also think that two years of Sauce vs Pierce in practice helped both of them accelerate their learning.

Bolded, iron sharpens iron. This is one reason great college football programs achieve and sustain success. We're very fortunate to have a coach committed to winning at the highest level.

Kelce just got his 4th TD of the night!

(10-07-2022 11:12 AM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  Julian Edelman with more height and speed...

Reggie Wayne, with more years on his birthday.

(10-10-2022 09:53 PM)OregonBearcat Wrote:  Kelce just got his 4th TD of the night!

But more important, did he get to introduce himself and want did he say?

(10-11-2022 07:53 AM)doss2 Wrote:  

(10-10-2022 09:53 PM)OregonBearcat Wrote:  Kelce just got his 4th TD of the night!

But more important, did he get to introduce himself and want did he say?

He’s been saying his high school since day 1 and likely won’t change before he retires. His twitter pro pic is him playing at UC, he regularly wears UC gear more so than Jason Kelce on their podcasts and in public, and regularly does the UC cheer after touchdowns, or a Go Bearcats at the end of an interview.

Would I prefer if he said UC instead? Yup. I’d also find it pretty cool if one of the NFLers from my high school used our high school over where they went to college.

Most importantly, Travis is one of the biggest proponents of UC while a former player is playing out their professional career. Give it up

Travis Kelce caught 4 TD passes last night in KC's win over the Raiders. i didn't watch the game so i can't comment on whether he repped Cincy at all in the game.

(10-11-2022 08:20 AM)eroc Wrote:  Travis Kelce caught 4 TD passes last night in KC's win over the Raiders. i didn't watch the game so i can't comment on whether he repped Cincy at all in the game.

I don't follow the NFL closely but it would seem he has a shot at being considered among the very best ever at his position. Fair assessment?

(10-07-2022 11:12 AM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  I don't follow the NFL closely but it would seem he has a shot at being considered among the very best ever at his position. Fair assessment?

He's probably already in the HOF if he retires today and assuming reasonable health over the next 3-5 years is going to be one of the top ever statistically. (I believe he's already top 5 in yards) The issue with comparing him to a Gronk is that Kelce is much more of a pass catching TE vs a guy who does both at a high level. That said he's going to go down as a top 5 ever regardless.

(10-10-2022 10:11 PM)glacier_dropsy Wrote:  

(10-07-2022 11:12 AM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  Julian Edelman with more height and speed...

Reggie Wayne, with more years on his birthday.

He needs to teach Burrow how to dress!

Cook gives up a TD on MNF.

To be fair, it was an absolutely perfect pass, and caught by arguably the best receiver in the NFL.

(10-11-2022 08:49 AM)RealDeal Wrote:  

(10-07-2022 11:12 AM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  I don't follow the NFL closely but it would seem he has a shot at being considered among the very best ever at his position. Fair assessment?

He's probably already in the HOF if he retires today and assuming reasonable health over the next 3-5 years is going to be one of the top ever statistically. (I believe he's already top 5 in yards) The issue with comparing him to a Gronk is that Kelce is much more of a pass catching TE vs a guy who does both at a high level. That said he's going to go down as a top 5 ever regardless.

#10 on this list. Seen him as high as #5 on others. At this point, he just needs years to threaten for best ever.

(10-11-2022 08:41 AM)OKIcat Wrote:  

(10-11-2022 08:20 AM)eroc Wrote:  Travis Kelce caught 4 TD passes last night in KC's win over the Raiders. i didn't watch the game so i can't comment on whether he repped Cincy at all in the game.

I don't follow the NFL closely but it would seem he has a shot at being considered among the very best ever at his position. Fair assessment?

I'm more bullish than most on his GOAT status, but I think he can make it a conversation. He still has a ton of production to make up on Tony Gonzalez IMO. But he's not showing any signs of regressing.

(10-11-2022 10:50 AM)Cataclysmo Wrote:  

(10-11-2022 08:41 AM)OKIcat Wrote:  

(10-11-2022 08:20 AM)eroc Wrote:  Travis Kelce caught 4 TD passes last night in KC's win over the Raiders. i didn't watch the game so i can't comment on whether he repped Cincy at all in the game.

I don't follow the NFL closely but it would seem he has a shot at being considered among the very best ever at his position. Fair assessment?

I'm more bullish than most on his GOAT status, but I think he can make it a conversation. He still has a ton of production to make up on Tony Gonzalez IMO. But he's not showing any signs of regressing.

The big thing with Gonzalez wasn't production in general...it was being relatively productive for an extremely long time. Travis would have to play until he is 41 to match the amount of games TG played in...as far as statistics are concerned, if he maintains his level or production for 3.5 more year he will pass Gonzalez in just about every statistical category for TEs in 5 fewer seasons.

Since I doubt the Bungals make the SB this year how great would it be for a matchup of Philly and KC?

Cleveland Heights could get a lot of pub.

(10-11-2022 11:58 AM)BearcatMan Wrote:  The big thing with Gonzalez wasn't production in general...it was being relatively productive for an extremely long time. Travis would have to play until he is 41 to match the amount of games TG played in...as far as statistics are concerned, if he maintains his level or production for 3.5 more year he will pass Gonzalez in just about every statistical category for TEs in 5 fewer seasons.

Agreed, and I give special deference to players who paved the way as pioneers, at least in the GOAT conversation. What Kelce has going for him is that his Per Game Receiving Totals are so far ahead of everyone else and he continues to catch up in total games played. He's at 70 ypg and the two next closest are Gronk, Winslow, and Gonzalez at 65 62 and 56 ypg, respectively. I think it really is gonna come down to how long he goes for.