Whether you’re in the group that loves Taylor Swift or you don’t really want to see her on game day, her impact on the NFL this season is nothing short of mesmerizing.
The Kansas City Chiefs are receiving the most attention due to their relationship with the Chiefs’ star tight end, Travis Kelce.
But players around the league seem to like that Swift is bringing a new audience to the NFL.
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Taylor Swift (David Urit)
“She has a lot of fans. She has a following and a lot of people support her,” Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. said on the 2024 NFL Honors red carpet. told Fox News’ Larry Fink.
Not everyone is a fan of the publicity Swift generates for the NFL.
Players like New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathews understand that, but any NFL player knows that with fame comes the haters sometimes.
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“I think different people have different opinions, and I think that’s good for the league,” Mathieu said. “The more attention there is, the more people talk about the football game and who’s there and who’s not there. I think at the end of the day, it’s all good for us.”
For some, like Atlanta Falcons standout rookie running back Bijan Robinson, being a Swift fan is even better.
Taylor Swift wears a Chiefs sweatshirt at a game. (James Squire/Getty Images)
“I think that’s pretty cool. Obviously, I’m a Taylor Swift fan,” he said with a smile. “I feel pretty bad just for her to be here and in front of the cameras in the NFL. I know people don’t like it, but me and my friends and my family and her… As a fan, all I can do is respect that. I want him and her to be happy and everything they’ve done for the NFL. ”
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt might be their biggest fan.
His team advanced to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in the past five seasons, adding a whole new fan base to Chiefs Kingdom.
“Well, it was very exciting and totally unexpected,” Hunt said. “We have a lot of ‘Swifties’ in our house who are big fans of her. It’s been so fun watching her relationship with Travis develop. I’m so happy for them both. , we now have “a lot of new fans, which is great. Not just here in North America, but really all over the world.”
taylor swift and travis kelsey (Patrick Smith)
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Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz added, “I think this is a one-of-a-kind, unique experience that we’re facing with Taylor Swift and her energy. The league is getting more attention, and our activities are getting more attention.
“More and more eyes are paying attention to the nuances of the game and getting to know players they’ve never met before or didn’t even want to know. It’s good to have new eyes and new energy.” ”
