Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce only cares about the statistics: points scored.
During a recent episode of New Heights, Jason’s younger brother Travis Kelce spoke out against Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris after he was asked about Kyle Pitts not making a catch in the previous game. I brought up the words.
Morris said statistics are for losers and that he would not be involved in such “stuff.”
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ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” anchor Jason Kelce is on set before the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field. (Eric Hartline-Imagine Images)
Jason Kelce would be inclined to agree with the Falcons head coach.
“Stats are numbers. All I care about is football. Where does it go? Will it get into the end zone? Will it score points? Points are numbers, but points determine games and wins and losses. Stats are Numbers, numbers.’ Geeks are geeks, geeks are losers, so statistics are losers,” Jason said.
“All we care about is visual. Does that ball go into that area where we scored the point? Does that ball go through the uprights? When we’re playing defense, the ball Are we going to go in that direction or are we going to stay where we are?’ All I care about is numbers, and numbers are for analysts, pencil pushers, pimply faces, and four eyes. ‘ added Jason.
His brother Travis understands what Morris meant when he said statistics were for losers.
“I think if you care enough about statistics to change your day, that’s when you don’t have a winning mentality. So I understand what Coach Morris is saying, but at the same time, if you… When you put the ball in the end zone, you get the stats, that’s the reality,” Travis said.
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Former Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce reacts before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. (Kyle Ross-USA Today Sports)
“Let me just say this: Kyle Pitts is an unbelievable athlete and a great football player. I think it’s a pretty good plan for the Falcons to try to get the ball in his hands,” Travis said. continued.
Despite his rant about the stats, Jason still thinks the Falcons should involve Pitts.
“Seriously, they should probably up his stats because he’s such a good weapon to utilize,” Jason said.
The Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-24 on Sunday despite failing to score an offensive touchdown and Pitts failing to catch one.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Jane Comin Once Image Image)
With the loss, the Saints became the first team in 40 years to score at least 24 points and lose without allowing an offensive touchdown.
As for the Chiefs, Travis Kelce had his best performance of the season in Sunday’s win against the Los Angeles Chargers. The star tight end had seven receptions for 89 yards in the win.
The Chiefs’ next matchup is against the Saints on Monday Night Football, and Jason Kelce will appear on the pregame show, but the only statistic he cares about is points.
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