Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce share heartwarming moment during Chiefs' Super Bowl LIX loss to Eagles

In some ways, it felt like the end of an era. 

And it didn't help that there's a lot of speculation regarding Kelce's future in the NFL. He told fans on his New Heights podcast that he's going to take some time to think about it, but other league insiders are speculating that this could be the end based on what they've heard. 

"That process can be grueling and it can weigh on you, it can make you better and it can drive you crazy at the same time," Kelce explained on Wednesday's episode. "And right now, it’s one of those things where it was kind of driving me crazy this year. And I think it kind of happens as you tail off towards the back nine of your career as SVP would say.

"As you see yourself or not feel yourself have the success that you once used to have, it’s a tough pill to swallow. And then on top of that, to not be there in the biggest moments, knowing your team's counting on you. Those are all extremely hard things to, it’s just a hard reality."

However, despite all the speculation, he hasn't made any final decisions about what's next. Kelce will talk it through with his family to make sure he is making the best decision for himself.

"I’m gonna take some time to figure it out. And I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back that it’s gonna be a wholehearted decision and I’m not half assing it, and I’m fully here for them," Kelce said. "I think I can play, it’s just whether or not I’m motivated or it’s the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person, to take on all that responsibility.”

If Kelce does decide to hang up his cleats, the Chiefs will never be the same. And it's going to be weird to see Mahomes on the field without his favorite weapon.