The Jason Kelce-Jalen Hurts friendship is everything you didn’t know you needed

Center Eagles veteran Jason Kelsey and his brother, Chiefs End Court Travis Kelsey, started a New podcast “New Heights” And it’s a funny, fun, and fun way to get a glimpse into the inner workings of the NFL. The duo had First personal interview With Philly QB Jalen Hurts.

Over the past two weeks, the friendship between Jason Kelsey and Galen Hurts has been starting to show a little more — they did Thursday night football After interviewing together, they sang the Eagles Fight Song together, and in the days that followed, the team shared a video of the pair doing Griddy (something they talk about on the podcast).

The whole interview is really fun. And while we often see Jason Kelce’s character shine, this was one of the rare moments you see Hurts in casual conversation.

Here are some of the highlights from their conversation:

A special shot of Jason Kelsey

They talk about Jason Kelsey’s unique pick-me-up style, with Hurts laughing and explaining that the ball is coming to him. fast. He said people asked him why his stance was so low, and that was because he had to be in an athletic position to receive the ball – QB pointed a few times when he wasn’t in the right place and missed the snap.

Jason Kells: “I quickly pick it up because I want my hand back”

Jason explained that he needed to get his hand back to press and jump on the defensive line. He credits his success to being really, really fast and not just making his opponents stronger, and so he catches the ball quickly so he can get back to the rest of his job.

Galen Hertz: “I have no complaint.”

Hurts said Kelce frequently asks if he caught the ball well, but QB said he has no problem adjusting to how the ball gets to him – even if it means it goes a little lower.

On Retirement Considerations Jason

Travis joked that he expected Jason to play three more years, but the veteran center admitted it’s an annual assessment.

Hurts said he wasn’t entirely sure what would happen with the team after the 2020 season, but he knew he was hoping for Jason’s return. Then, after last season, despite Jason’s intention to retire, QB never felt like he would really walk away from the game.

Galen Hertz: “I think Jason knows we can be really good next year, so I’m like – I never doubted that.”

Kelsey admitted he was closer to retiring after 2020 than he was last year, quipped that Hurts’ rookie year was a “bad year”, but he felt good at the end of last season.

Galen Hertz: “I never said this, but I felt – I really felt the connection we had, and I felt that he believed in me. You know what I’m saying? I felt like he wanted to be a part of this.”

On Hurts’ reaction to be drafted into Philly

The quarterback spoke about taking the call from Howie Roseman in 2020, admitting that he expected to be recruited more by Pittsburgh than Philadelphia. So, when the call came with area code 215, he was confused because Steelers They may already choose.

Galen Hertz: “I had no idea I would come here. I had no idea.”

Hurts stated that he did an interview with The Eagles at the Combine, but from the interview he didn’t think he’d come to Philly.

Jason Kells: “I think it was certainly a surprise to most Philadelphians, but there were like rumors circulating that the people in the building liked [Hurts]. Like, I knew I was getting into the draft.”

In college versus NFL competitions

Hurts admitted that college-level rivalries are different than in the NFL, but fans in general also differ on a professional level.

Galen Hertz: “I think this city makes it different.”

He explained that if he were to say, “Philly, let’s settle in on this Monday night,” they’d take advantage. It is not always the case in college, the stadiums are not always full, especially depending on the opponent. But, in the NFL, anything can happen any game day, and fans know it and show up for this every week.

On Hurts’ relationship with Philly fans

Galen Hertz: “I enjoyed them. I think I hugged them and I feel like I was ready – you know, that’s why I say it’s a different breed here. It feels different here. For example, going to Oklahoma, going to Alabama, seeing the passionate fans, but you came to Philly.” – It’s a tough place, a grind mentality, and that’s something I like, ‘Okay’.

Jason Kells: “It takes a certain type of person to be able to play in Philadelphia, to be able to be successful, and I think they want that kind of person.

Travis Keels: “Once they find out you’re that guy, man.”

Hurts went on to say that he loves to have come to a team that has so much history and pride, and really appreciates the fans who have so much love for the team and the football game. QB said there is a different level of appreciation for the fans, especially given how much the fans value the Eagles and the players.

Other notables

• Hurts said his moment of welcome in the NFL was when he played with DeSean Jackson.
• The QB spoke to three of Philly’s top quarterbacks, Michael Vick, Donovan McNab, and Randall Cunningham, and also spent time talking to Josh McCown, who has been with the Eagles for some time.

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