WATCH: Chiefs Wire Podcast Video Interview: Ben Utecht
On the Chiefs Wire Podcast, we look back at one of the best interviews from the 2024 season! This week, we're reflecting on the Week 12 episode.
Watch as Senior Writer Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Super Bowl champion and former Indianapolis Colts tight end Ben Utecht about his inspiration for developing the Shower Sockᵀᴹ after dealing with a painful condition and his thoughts on Patrick Mahomes' and Travis Kelce's success in the Chiefs offense.
The former First-team All-Big Ten tight end has appreciated the position's growth since retiring in 2009. Utecht acknowledged the greatness of two Chiefs legends at the position and how it's evolved over the years. He expressed his appreciation for Chiefs quarterback Mahomes' ability to use his feet on the field as part of his exceptional skill set.
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Utecht partnered with global med-tech executives Mario Nozzarella and Heinrich von Solms to further develop the product. They secured US and international patents and trademarks and developed the manufacturing and chemical application process for what has now become the Shower Sockᵀᴹ.
Check out the link to listen to the full episode!
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs Wire Podcast Video Playback Interview: Ben Utecht
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