Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Travis Kelce told Justin Tucker he needed to move because their QB Patrick Mahomes had to warm up as he threw away his helmet and ball in viral bullying pregame warmup.
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker just wanted to warm up before Sunday’s AFC championship game. But so did Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Tucker was practicing at M&T Bank Stadium as Chiefs’ players entered the field. Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce reportedly told Tucker to move — and when the Baltimore kicker did not, Kelce took it upon himself to move Tucker’s helmet and warmup balls to clear up space for his quarterback.
But bet against Mahomes in the playoffs at your own risk. He, alongside an excellent defense, have authored wins over the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills in this postseason.
The stage is set for a fantastic matchup. Tucker just helped to light some pregame fireworks.
It’s helpful for kickers to warmup on both sides of the field to get a gauge for how the wind is impacting field goals on either end of the field. But Kelce and Mahomes must be hoping the legendary kicker doesn’t get too comfortable out there.
The incident drew some reactions, including from former NFL guard Rich Ohrnberger, who said kickers do it to irritate opposing players and praised Kelce and Mahomes, and former NFL kicker Lawrence Tynes, who said the Chiefs were at fault for not sharing the field with Tucker.
Tucker has a history of warming up on the opponent’s side of the field.
Things did not end there. Mahomes got involved, continuously tossing his tee aside while Tucker attempted to practice. Tucker looked frustrated, but did not move to a different part of the field.
