Jason Kelce isn’t happy about Saquon Barkley joining the Philadelphia Eagles in his absence. During an episode of “New Heights,” Jason responded to fans who joked that he may have retired at the wrong moment. Jason maintained that he’d made the right decision, but admitted (via The New York Post), “[I’m] a little bit upset [Eagles GM] Howie [Roseman] waited until I retired to make a move like this!”
He went on to speak highly of Barkley, saying, “But you know, it’s fine … Listen, when you add a weapon like this it’s only going to expand the way you can attack a defense … I think Saquon is gonna do a pretty good job at that this year.”
As for why Jason is so confident in Barkley’s ability to succeed with the Eagles, it’s probably because he’s amassed impressive stats throughout his career, which started with the New York Giants in 2018. According to Sports Illustrated, Barkley’s feats during the 2023 season included 41 receptions and six touchdowns. “The guys that can extend a play and make it explosive or do something special when they get the opportunity,” Jason said. “This is one of those difference makers at the running back position that is increasingly hard to find in the NFL.”
