Alex Smith’s quiet influence still powers Travis Kelce’s career: No Taylor Swift handouts, just brotherhood
In the heart of Kansas City, where Super Bowl rings shine as bright as stadium lights and loyalty runs deeper than barbecue sauce, the unshakable bond between Alex Smith and Travis Kelce quietly shapes a dynasty.Long before Taylor Swift's tour buses rolled into Arrowhead, before Kelce became a household name with three championship rings and over 12,000 receiving yards, he was just a young tight end with swagger and raw potential.And beside him? Alex Smith-the unassuming veteran quarterback who taught Kelce how to navigate more than just zone coverage. "I haven't hit him up on that, nor do I ever expect to," Smith laughed, referring to the inevitable question about scoring Swift concert tickets through Kelce. "He's got enough people, I'm sure, bringing that up to him." It's the kind of humble response that defines Smith-not just a game manager, […]
