Ravens’ Mark Andrews predicts ‘legendary’ Travis Kelce will ‘come off’ in Super Bowl LVII

When you think of the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive threat, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce spring to mind. Ahead of Super Bowl LVII between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, you know that connection will be a priority for Andy Reid’s offense to get going.

Although the tight end position has evolved over the years, it’s rare that is one of the top passing options for a quarterback on game day. But players like Kelce have helped pave the way for others to prove they are more than just a blocker or someone who can catch up a few yards from the catch.

Tight ends like Kelce make big plays.

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Travis Kelce, #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on prior to the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium January 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews can say the same. In 2021, he rushed for more yards than Kelce with 1,361 and nine touchdowns on 107 receptions in 17 games, making him a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler. Even a “down year” for him saw 847 yards on 73 catches with five touchdowns.

Despite having solid receivers on the outside, Andrews has been the clear top option in the passing game for a number of seasons and he acknowledges Kelce is someone who has helped coaches see what this position can really do with the right player .

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“He’s just so legendary, he is,” Andrews told Fox News Digital, while highlighting the surprise from USAA and the 101st Airborne Division Association with Super Bowl LVII tickets for a 12-year military veteran. “Year in, year out he’s the best of the best and it’s just so much fun to watch him do it.”

Though they play in different offenses — Baltimore will be dealing with a new offensive coordinator after Greg Roman is relieved of his duties — Andrews knows there’s a lot to learn from Kelce, saying “it’s just so much fun to watch him”.

Mark Andrews of the Baltimore Ravens and AFC competes against the NFC during the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium on February 5, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

Andrews also knows Kelce will be locked down for Sunday’s kick-off.

“Apparently [have] played the same years he played and met [him] a little, but I know he’s going to leave this game. He’s a great player. He makes great games when it counts,” he said.

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IN HONOR ARMY VET JOHNNY VELASQUEZ

Infantry Platoon Sergeant Johnny Velasquez served in the United States Army for 12 years, beginning his service the day President John F. Kennedy was elected in 1960.

For his 32 years of service to our country and the city of San Francisco as a police officer, Velasquez was surprised with Super Bowl tickets for himself and his wife.

“I am very honored to be with the USAA and the 101st Airborne Division Association and to be able to bestow a trip on Johnny Velasquez, someone who has served our country in Vietnam, Germany for the past 12 years,” Andrews said. “So I’m excited to meet him, very excited that he’s going to the Super Bowl. But I’m also very excited to meet the rest of the military at the Salute To Service Lounge in Phoenix on Saturday.”

Velasquez also spoke to Fox News Digital, and while he’s been on “everyone [Super Bowl] Joe Montana and Steve Young were die-hard fans of the San Francisco 49ers, he knows this is going to be something special.

Patrick Mahomes, #15, and Travis Kelce, #87, of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate after they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri have. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

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“It was wonderful to hear this news. I really felt honored. I was honored that the USAA and the 101st Airborne Division considered me qualified. I think most veterans would say that. I’m not a hero, I was just doing my job. I did my job in Vietnam. I did my job as a police officer for 32 years. But I’m over the moon, I’m blown away and I’m honored to go to the Super Bowl for them.”