When the Kansas City Chiefs hit a snag during the regular season in 2023—and particularly in December, when they lost three of their five games—it became trendy in some circles to label musician Taylor Swift a distraction.
After all, Swift’s relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had elevated Kansas City to a new level of global celebrity. Perhaps the Chiefs were unable to handle the increased spotlight cast upon them by arguably the most famous living American. Perhaps Swift was to blame.
That narrative never truly took hold, however, because by all accounts Kansas City players and coaches found Swift a delight. On Friday’s episode of The Sports Shop With Reese & K-Mac, Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt ladled out praise on Swift.
