Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker praises Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid for their support after his controversial commencement speech READ MORE: Harrison Butker slammed by founders of Catholic college R EAD MORE: Travis Kelce breaks silence on Harrison Butker's speech READ MORE: Harrison Butker makes solo appearance at the ESPYs By Alex Raskin Published: 15:15 EDT, 7 August 2024 | Updated: 15:23 EDT, 7 August 2024 e-mail View comments Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has no regrets over questioning women in the workplace with his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College – a message he insists was never intended as an attack. 'I love women, I love my wife, and it comes from a place of love,' Butker told reporters on Wednesday. The 29-year-old three-time Super Bowl winner received a standing ovation at the Catholic college in Kansas, and nationwide backlash, after telling women in the audience they should be more 'excited' to become wives and mothers rather than successful professionals.
Referring to his wife Isabelle in the crowd, Butker claimed she would be 'the first to say that her life truly started' when she married him and began raising their three children. Addressing Chiefs reporters at training camp on Wednesday, Butker praised his teammates for their understanding, while reaffirming his decision to make the speech. He was particularly happy to have the support of head coach Andy Reid , quarterback Patrick Mahomes , and tight end T.