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Emmitt Smith Defends Taylor Swift at Chiefs Games
Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith says Taylor Swift supports her husband Travis Kelce without needing cameras.
In brief
Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith says Taylor Swift supports her husband Travis Kelce without needing cameras. Emmitt Smith argues Taylor Swift attends Chiefs games to enjoy life with her husband, not for media attention. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Taylor Swift at Chiefs Games
Taylor Swift attended Kansas City Chiefs games this season with her husband Travis Kelce.
“She’s there to support her husband”
Media Debate Over Swift
Fans and networks debated how often to show Taylor Swift at Chiefs games on TV.
“She’s not going, Put me on the camera! I’m here!”
Emmitt Smith's View
Emmitt Smith says Taylor Swift supports her husband and doesn’t want cameras at games.
“She’s not looking for the damn camera! She’s trying to be Taylor Swift, wife to Travis Kelce, and is trying to enjoy life.”
Network Airtime Stats
CBS showed Taylor Swift 7 times in 44 seconds during a 3-hour broadcast.
“44 seconds, or 0.39 percent of a three-hour, nine-minute telecast”
NFL Social Media Policy
Emmitt Smith criticized NFL for letting only some quarterbacks share girlfriend moments on social media.
“If you’re going to do it for three [people], you have to do it for everyone, not just a select few”
Next Game Test
Emmitt Smith’s defense faces a test Sunday when Chiefs play Chargers at Arrowhead.
“That reframing gets its next test Sunday, when the Chiefs play the Chargers at Arrowhead”
The short version
Emmitt Smith argues Taylor Swift attends Chiefs games to enjoy life with her husband, not for media attention.
