Former Philadelphia Eagles middle Jason Kelce solely cares about one stat: factors.
Throughout a current episode of “New Heights,” Jason’s brother Travis Kelce introduced up a quote from Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris after being requested about Kyle Pitts not having a catch of their final recreation.Â
Morris stated that stats are for losers, and he doesn’t get entangled with that “stuff.”
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ESPN “Monday Evening Soccer” broadcaster Jason Kelce on the set earlier than the sport between the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Monetary Area. (Eric Hartline-Imagn Photos)
Jason Kelce would are inclined to agree with the Falcons head coach.
“Stats are numbers. What I care about is the soccer. The place does it go? Does it go in the long run zone? Can we get factors? Factors are additionally numbers, however factors decide video games and wins and losses. Stats are numbers, numbers are nerds, nerds are losers, subsequently stats are losers,” Jason stated.
“All we care about is visually, does that ball go into that territory proper there we obtained factors? Does that ball undergo these uprights? Once we’re on protection, does the ball go that manner or does it keep the place it’s at? That’s all I care about. I don’t care concerning the numbers, numbers are for the analytics folks, and the pencil pushers, and the zit faces, and the 4 eyes,” Jason added.Â
As for his brother, Travis understands what Morris meant by saying stats are for losers.
“In the event you care sufficient about stats for it to vary your day, I believe that’s when you may have a – you don’t have a successful mentality. So, I get what coach Morris is saying, however on the identical time, should you’re placing the ball in the long run zone you’re going to get stats, it’s what it’s,” Travis stated.Â
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Former Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce reacts earlier than the sport between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves at Residents Financial institution Park. (Kyle Ross-USA Right this moment Sports activities)
“I’ll say this, Kyle Pitts is a f—— unbelievable athlete, nice soccer participant. I believe attempting to get the ball in his fingers is a reasonably good plan for the Falcons,” Travis continued.
Regardless of his rant on stats, Jason nonetheless thinks the Falcons ought to attempt to get Pitts concerned.
“In all seriousness, they need to most likely get his stats up as a result of he’s a reasonably good weapon to make the most of,” Jason stated.Â
The Falcons received 26-24 over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday regardless of not scoring an offensive landing and Pitts not having a catch.
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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce earlier than the sport towards the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sept. 29, 2024. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Photos)
Of their loss, the Saints grew to become the primary crew to attain not less than 24 factors, enable no offensive touchdowns, and lose in 40 years.
As for the Chiefs, Travis Kelce had his greatest statistical output of the season of their win towards the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The star tight finish had seven receptions for 89 yards within the win.
The Chiefs’ subsequent matchup will come towards the Saints on “Monday Evening Soccer,” the place Jason Kelce shall be on the pregame present, and the one stat he cares about is factors.Â
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