Patrick Mahomes suggests Travis Kelce’s punching incident a sign the Chiefs still have a competitive edge

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Patrick Mahomes isn't too concerned about a Super Bowl hangover and even suggested that things like Travis Kelce’s recent dustups on the practice field are proof that the Kansas City Chiefs still have their competitive edge heading into the 2023 season.

In a press conference following Wednesday’s training camp session, Mahomes addressed the Kelce incident when discussing the team’s mindset, suggesting that it's a sign of the team’s fighting spirit.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, and tight end Travis Kelce celebrate a win over Jacksonville in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

"I think we all have [the edge]. We have a lot of guys out here that are super-competitive, but it's about just doing it the right way," Mahomes said. 

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"Trav punching the guy, not necessarily the way you want to do it, but you love the fire. You love the fire on both sides of the ball trying to finish to the last second."

During Saturday’s session, Kelce threw a punch in the direction of backup linebacker Jack Cochrane after catching a touchdown pass from Mahomes. Cochrane tried to knock the ball out of Kelce's hands at the end of the play, prompting the scuffle.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce greets fans as he arrives prior to training camp at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Missouri, July 28, 2023. (Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports)

The two players were quickly