Travis Kelce ‘will get BETTER’ with Louis Rees-Zammit because he’ll throw more laterals, predict thrilled Kansas City fans as Chiefs Kingdom gives the ex-rugby star an excited welcome: ‘This guy can play a little!’

Louis Rees-Zammit received a warm welcome from Kansas City Chiefs fans on Tuesday evening after news broke that the former Wales rugby player would be joining the ranks of the Super Bowl winners.

The 23-year-old Welshman retired from rugby in January to pursue a career in the NFL and will now sign for Andy Reid’s Kansas City after impressing scouts while on the International Player Pathway (IPP).

Chiefs fans quickly researched their upcoming new addition and took to social media excitedly with what they found. One fan even suggested that Rees-Zammit’s rugby background will see Travis Kelce throw more laterals next season.

Kelce threw a lateral to Kadarius Toney, who ran 24 yards into the end zone and appeared to give the Chiefs an incredible late win over the Buffalo Bills on December 10 at Arrowhead Stadium, but it was properly negated when it turned out that Toney was in the line was standing. offside.

But with Rees-Zammit — who wants to one day play the role of wide receiver like Toney — next to him, fans think Kelce will be inclined to try the play again in the future.

Chiefs fans predicted that Travis Kelce will throw more laterals when playing with Rees-Zammit

“Kelce is getting better at laterals,” “UpperHandChiefs” wrote on Instagram.

Another shared a video of Will Ferrell stroking his chin with the caption, “Travis Kelce watches Zammit catch the laterals.”

Other Chiefs fans shared highlights from Rees-Zammit’s rugby career to get excited, including his stunning 80-metre try against Italy in 2021.

“Louis Rees-Zammit in action,” wrote the Chiefs Instagram fan page “Chiefs Talk” with a wide-eyed fire emoji.

Another Chiefs fan predicted that head coach Andy Reid will design some breathtaking plays with the 23-year-old at his disposal.

‘Andy Reid to make a DIABOLICAL play call after signing rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit.’

Another fan said: ‘Louis Rees-Zammit is about to make a Super Bowl before a World Cup final.’

If final details for Rees-Zammit are confirmed, he will compete for a role on a Chiefs team bidding for an unprecedented three-peat alongside the likes of Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

They won the last Super Bowl last month against the San Francisco 49ers and defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023.