Fresh off a very surprising win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New England Patriots are preparing to take on a very angry Kansas City Chiefs team come Sunday.
Unfortunately, when some people think of the Chiefs, they don’t think of Patrick Mahomes or Andy Reid, or the fact that they are the reigning Super Bowl champions … They instead think of Taylor Swift.
Forgive me for sounding grumpy, but if you’re anything like me, then you are completely sick and tired of the Taylor Swift – Travis Kelce storyline.
Regardless, we’ve grown accustomed to pretty much everyone in the football world – fans, players and coaches – having an opinion on Swift and her new relationship with the All-Pro tight end.
However, some of the more old-school football types have zero interest in talking about pop musicians such as Swift.
When it comes to Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien, he admitted that the whole topic makes him downright uncomfortable.
When asked about the possibility of Swift being in attendance at the game in Foxborough, O’Brien replied, “I don’t even know how to answer that … I’m very uncomfortable right now.”
Question (with lighthearted touch): Do you have a plan in place if Taylor Swift attends the game?
Bill O’Brien (laughing): “I don’t even know how to answer that … I’m very uncomfortable right now.” pic.twitter.com/6uh5Osb52m
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 12, 2023
Now, it should be noted that O’Brien replied with a joking tone.
As annoyed as he probably was to have to answer questions about Taylor Swift, he did have a sense of humor about the whole thing.
However, some Patriots fans on social media were in no mood for such a line of questioning…
“Seriously? lighthearted or not, kind of sad journalists are asking Pats Swift questions.”
seriously? lighthearted or not, kind of sad journalists are asking Pats Swift questions
— Troy Osgood (@Troynos) December 12, 2023
“Why the fuck would the offensive coordinator have a plan in place for Taylor Swift’s arrival … Clown question.”
Why the fuck would the offensive coordinator have a plan in place for Taylor Swift’s arrival
Clown question
— Database Sports Picks (@DatabasePicks) December 12, 2023
“The only ones who care are media types.”
The only ones who care are media types.
— STANLEY Walus (@StanleyWalus) December 12, 2023
“That’s also his response when asked if he can gain more than 4 yards on a run play.”
That’s also his response when asked if he can gain more than 4 yards on a run play
— luke d (@Luke_debisschop) December 12, 2023
Will Swift be in attendance on Sunday? … The correct answer is who the hell cares???
(I know, I know – Some people do…)
Regardless, as far as actual football goes, what do you make of this disaster of a season in New England?
How much of the blame for the offensive struggles do you put on O’Brien?
Will he be back next season? … Will Belichick???