For thirteen seasons, Jason Kelce was the starting center for the Philadelphia Eagles. He transformed one of the most grueling jobs in sports into something attractive, equivalent to stripping off your shirt and going out for a few beers. This was a great fit for Kelce.
A sixth-round draft pick in 2011, Kelce not only defied the odds—a Forbes.com study found that just 1.9 percent of NFL sixth-round draft picks play 80 games in the league—but he also smashed those odds and went on to establish a Pro Football Hall of Fame career. With his actions both on and off the field, Kelce left a lasting legacy for this organization and football fans everywhere. He made a lasting impression on the game by fusing leadership, toughness, intellect, athleticism, coachability, and pretty much every intangible you can imagine.
Only three centers in NFL history have received at least five selections to the NFL All-Pro team: Mike Webster, Dermontti Dawson, and Kevin Kelce (who is a six-time All-Pro). He was chosen seven times to play in the Pro Bowl. From the 2014 season onward, Kelce started 156 straight regular-season games, participated in 193 career regular-season games, and started all 12 of the team’s postseason games.
For the 191st guy selected in the 2011 NFL Draft, not bad.
During the 2023 season, Kelce stated, “I never take for granted this opportunity or to be in this position. It has been humbling.” You obviously treasure every second of it. I’m really passionate about this game and the City organization. I treasure it so much.
Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie said, “It is difficult to put into words how much Jason Kelce has meant to everyone in this organization, to the City of Philadelphia, and to our fans.” For thirteen years, he gave everything he had to all of us, and he did it in a way that was genuinely genuine. Jason was a fantastic football player who could have played anywhere and is sure to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. However, has there ever been a more ideal union of a team, a city, and a player?
WR Rome Odunze by the Giants will not be passed over at No. 6 — Shaun O’Hara – Ed Valentine, BigBlueView.com
The Giants may decide not to select a quarterback in the first round.
Quarterback, all right, all right, quarterback. In the 2024 NFL Draft, the New York Giants are selecting one at pick No. 6 or higher, correct? Unless they’re not. Shaun O’Hara, an NFL Network commentator and former Giant, has an alternative plan.
O’Hara believes that if wide receiver Rome Odunze is available to the Giants in the first round, they won’t pass on him.
O’Hara remarked, “I know the Giants are salivating over this guy.” “I see no way they pass him up if he’s there at six.”
Odunze might be WR1 in the draft class, according to O’Hara.
It’s possible that he outpaced Marvin Harrison. Rome Odunze amazed O’Hara with his performance in the drills, testing, jumps, and running, saying, “I thought he was phenomenal.” “He demonstrated that he is as smooth as any receiver out there, in my opinion.”
Naturally, Odunze stayed on the field after he had to in order to attempt to do the 3-cone drill to his satisfaction, as O’Hara pointed out.
That struck me as a truly inspiring moment demonstrating his tenacity. Until he posted a time on that that satisfied him, he was not going to leave the field, O’Hara declared. “The main goal of the Combine is to display your abilities and competitive spirit. Rome Odunze took that action, thereby raising the bar for everyone else.
According to Adam Schefter, commanders are amenable to any draft strategy, including going back. – Bryan Manning, USA Today
It seems that Washington is willing to give up their second overall draft pick.
When everyone thought Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator for the Lions, would take over as the Washington Commanders’ next head coach, recall that time.
Most thought it was inevitable that Johnson would be hired as head coach by the Commanders as soon as Detroit’s season concluded. Nearly all NFL insiders, past players, and others have been documented as urging Johnson to Washington.
aside from one.
Adam Schefter of ESPN once again demonstrated his dominance in breaking NFL news. Schefter told everyone on Johnson to Washington, “Not so fast,” on an episode of the “Pat McAfee Show.”
He expressed his skepticism about Ben Johnson being appointed Commander in Chief. “I am aware that he is the seeming favorite, and while it is still possible for him to win and is in the running, it is by no means a given at this point. Without a doubt, they are also observing other individuals.
Schefter’s prediction proved to be accurate, as Johnson withdrew from consideration following several reports indicating that his initial interview did not proceed smoothly. And he accomplished this while the Commanders were flying to see him.
What should we learn from this? Have faith in Schefter.
Why then is today’s lesson about trusting Schefter?
Schefter concluded news on the NFL combine, including his predictions for the top pick in the 2024 NFL draft, on his most recent visit on McAfee’s show. He still thinks the Bears will select Caleb Williams first overall. He’s been acting in that manner for weeks.
How about Washington in second place?
Schefter stated on Monday that “I think Washington is going to be open to anything, including moving back in the draft.” Thus, one team will not be able to get Kirk Cousins. And it sounds like Kirk Cousins will currently have Atlanta and Minnesota as his top two possibilities; perhaps Washington will step in as well.
