Jason Kelce is probably one of the people who thinks the new Pro Bowl structure is a good idea.
On Thursday’s episode of the New Heights podcast, the veteran center for the Philadelphia Eagles shared that he had a good experience at the 2024 Pro Bowl Games, which ended with the NFC winning 64-59. His brother, Travis Kelce, is a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
At about the 41-minute mark, Kelce added, “I loved it, and I think more importantly, all the players like it as well.”
After dominating the skills competition, the NFC managed to cling on in a back-and-forth flag football match that spectators highly praised. Apart from participating in the game, Kelce also took part in the Gridiron Gauntlet and the “Snapshot” long-snapping drill.
“If the people on the field are having fun, the audience is having fun, and I think it was evident throughout the week that guys enjoyed doing the different games and activities,” said Kelce.
It’s a novel concept. Although it’s not very serious, there is still competition, so the boys are having fun.”In his illustrious career in Philadelphia, Kelce was selected for his seventh Pro Bowl. Although his brother was also chosen for the showcase for the tenth consecutive year, he is currently preparing to lead the Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday.
Though he hasn’t formally announced his retirement, there was talk following the Eagles playoff loss that Kelce was calling it quits on his NFL career, so it’s possible that Sunday was his last Pro Bowl. Nevertheless, he thinks the Pro Bowl’s future in the current structure is bright.
“They’ve done a good job of incorporating all that stuff, and I think it’s only gonna get better as they continue to do it in future years and come up with new things,” he stated. “I really had fun.”
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