The relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift has been the talk of the NFL season, and since the couple officially went public back in September, we’ve heard just about all the commentary there is to hear from the sports world. There have been some insightful takes as well as some terrible (and misogynistic) remarks.
The joke from NFL Network’s David Carr certainly falls in the latter category.
During a discussion about key players for the Super Bowl, Carr — a former journeyman QB with more interceptions than touchdowns — chose 49ers tight end George Kittle. He immediately went into the point with a totally unnecessary and weird joke.
"I'm glad Taylor Swift is out of the country. Because if she sees George Kittle, she might rethink the tight end that she chose."
– David Carr. pic.twitter.com/emcCrxZhAQ
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 6, 2024
Carr said:
“I’m glad Taylor Swift is out of the country. Because if she sees George Kittle, she might rethink the tight end that she chose.”
The joke fell completely flat on the air, and it didn’t make sense either. Kittle and his wife, Claire, have been married since 2019. Carr apparently didn’t realize that and conceded, “My bad.” But still, why even bring that joke into a football discussion? Fans on social media understandably called Carr out for the bad joke.
This was how Twitter reacted
The Carr brothers have done irreparable damage to the game of football https://t.co/66nySQ8zpl
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) February 6, 2024
The real question is "why is David Carr still giving his opinion on anything?" https://t.co/XNp2G1zdAB
— Kei (@RealMamaEagle) February 6, 2024
I never watch NFL network and turned it on a few min before the Media night and within 10 seconds this is what I heard. Cringy AF https://t.co/ysgkMVcvVg
— how bout those CHIEFS (@hbtCHIEFS) February 6, 2024
Carr family dont be insufferable for 2 seconds challengeeee https://t.co/jAxxIXcRKo
— Andrew | LH44/🐍⚾/MHJ to AZ 🔜 (@Darth_Babu) February 6, 2024
The Carr brothers might be the worst thing to happen to this country. https://t.co/0i78REpzoj
— Keegan Be Eatin (@Kcathy5) February 6, 2024
David Carr is about as useless in the media as he was on the field… https://t.co/txefRMtcW6
— Adam the Bull (@adamthebull) February 6, 2024
is David Carr okay? https://t.co/w7SVJOYkQz
— Ashley Nicole Moss (@AshNicoleMoss) February 6, 2024
I'm just a girl
Standing in front of David Carr
Asking him to stop being an embarrassment to his family. https://t.co/HhMWU0iR70
— Official #ChiefsKingdom Mom (@TheReal_JLW) February 6, 2024
Why is David Carr even on TV? Legitimate question. https://t.co/rhpwTsMLmJ
— Kellen (@Krush59) February 6, 2024
