Following the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in Tremendous Bowl LIX on Sunday evening, the “New Heights” podcast posted a congratulatory message to the winners on X.
Is sensible, since one of many present’s hosts, Jason Kelce, spent 13 years because the Eagles’ middle earlier than retiring final offseason and turning into an ESPN analyst.
That put up, nevertheless, ended up being faraway from the positioning. Which may make sense, too, because the podcast’s different host, Travis Kelce, is a star tight finish for the Chiefs however had a tough evening (4 catches for 39 yards) in the course of the 40-22 loss on soccer’s largest stage on the Superdome in New Orleans.
Jason Kelce confirmed Monday evening on X that he did ask “New Heights” producer Jake Chatzky to take down the put up, though he stated that the transfer had nothing to do along with his youthful brother’s emotions.
“I had Jake take that graphic down as a result of that put up had too many footage of me,” the older Kelce wrote of the put up that featured a number of pictures exhibiting him interacting with varied members of the staff.
“I needed the put up to be reflective of the fellows who simply gained, not me,” added Kelce, who helped the Eagles win Tremendous Bowl LII following the 2017 season. “I didn’t win s— on this one, it felt bizarre to congratulate this staff with a bunch of images of me.”
Chatzky seemingly confirmed Kelce’s account of what occurred by retweeting the seven-time Professional Bowl middle’s put up.
Two years in the past, the Kelces grew to become the primary brothers to play on opposing groups in a Tremendous Bowl, with Travis’ Chiefs pulling out a 38-35 win over Jason’s Eagles within the 57th version of the sport.
“Clearly, would’ve favored to win, however completely happy for Trav for certain,” Jason Kelce informed reporters after the sport in 2023.
Regardless that he’s now not a participant, Kelce had blended emotions going into this 12 months’s Tremendous Bowl as nicely.
“I nonetheless really feel like I’m a Philadelphia Eagle and that I’m part of all of those people who root and cheer on our staff,” he stated on the Jan. 29 episode of “New Heights.” “I might be mendacity if I stated I don’t need the Eagles to win, you recognize what I imply? I need them to.
“However I additionally need Travis Kelce to win. In order that’s a long-winded method of claiming I simply wish to see a great soccer sport and whoever wins, I’m gonna be completely happy for that man.”
On Monday, Jason Kelce expressed all these emotions and extra in what he described as “the longest tweet ever.”
“That sport was odd for me to look at if I’m being utterly sincere,” he wrote. “I knew it was going to be blended feelings earlier than, throughout, and after, and I now know what my dad and mom needed to cope with two years in the past. On one hand, I needed what’s finest for my brother, and to see his success. And alternatively, there are such a lot of folks, teammates, and coaches, in the Philadelphia Eagles group that I care deeply about, Lots of whom I owe my very own success to all through my profession.
“I’m very proud for Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni, and this whole staff. They’ve persevered drastically, answered their critics amazingly, and proved themselves to be undoubtedly one of the best staff this season. This can be very troublesome for a staff within the NFL to have sufficient expertise, teaching, fortune, and character to win a Tremendous Bowl. The character and swagger of this Eagles staff was one thing really particular to behold. A real illustration of the toughness and grit that makes Philadelphia what it’s. Properly performed fellas.
“As for my brother, There isn’t an individual I really like or care about extra. It has been powerful to course of these emotions, in fact I really feel for him and am all the time rooting for him, however I do know he doesn’t want, nor need my pity. He has amassed greatness few on this planet may ever dream of, as has his staff, and they need to really feel delight of their accomplishments this season and previously. I do know proper now they’re nonetheless considering of final evening and the shortcomings within the final sport, However in time that may fade, and the greatness they’ve exhibited as a bunch will stay as some of the dominant eras of soccer ever.”