Sports commentator Jason Whitlock has criticized Travis Kelce for his response to the controversial remarks made by their teammate Harrison Butker. Butker faced backlash for his comments at Benedictine College, where he suggested that women should embrace the “vocation” of being homemakers. While Kelce acknowledged his disagreement with Butker’s views, he refrained from condemning his teammate.

In a recent video, Whitlock expressed his disappointment in Kelce’s lack of self-awareness and attributed it to the athlete’s wealth and fame. He characterized Kelce as a “knucklehead” who, in Whitlock’s opinion, owes his success solely to his athletic abilities and genetics rather than any intellectual prowess. Whitlock argued that without his athletic privilege, Kelce would be just another “dumb jock.” He further accused Kelce of lacking boldness, honesty, and masculinity in his response to Butker’s remarks.

Jason Whitlock hit out at Travis Kelce over his reaction to the controversy

Whitlock’s critique of Kelce stems from the latter’s failure to offer a more robust defense of Butker or to provide a counterargument. Instead, Kelce focused on his own upbringing, where his parents shared responsibilities as providers and homemakers. Kelce emphasized the importance of respecting different viewpoints and experiences without judgment.

In contrast to Kelce’s measured response, Butker’s comments sparked widespread outrage, with a petition calling for his removal from the Chiefs gaining over 225,000 signatures by Friday.

The controversy surrounding Butker’s remarks and the subsequent responses from Kelce and Whitlock highlight the ongoing debates surrounding gender roles and the expectations placed on public figures to address sensitive societal issues.