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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Should NFL stars play Olympic flag football? Jason Kelce has a bold and old-school solution
As Olympic flag football talks taking the news headlines for its much-anticipated debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, a new debate has been ignited—one that's been simmering beneath the surface since the sport's inclusion. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Who exactly should represent the United States on this global stage: world-class NFL stars or battle-hardened professional flag football athletes? Jason Kelce has a solid idea. Jason Kelce's proposal to determine NFL players' Olympic worth is too bold to ignore The conversation took an unexpected twist thanks to former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, who floated a wild yet captivating idea during the latest New Heights podcast episode with his brother, Travis Kelce. His solution? A high-stakes, winner-take-all showdown between NFL players and elite flag football professionals. Inside the NFL Owner's Meeting + Gretzky on Ovechkin's Scoring Record, GOATs & NHL Playoffs | EP 141 "Let's just have a flag football team of NFL players play these guys and see if they can win," Kelce suggested. 'May the best team win... I think a coach that is familiar with flag football should select an NFL-represented team. And that team should just play this flag football team that's been playing for a long time and feels like they are the best at it and they don't need other guys. Then whoever wins (goes to the Olympics). " It's a proposal as simple as it is brilliant. At its core, it's more than just a game—it's a solution to a problem that doesn't yet have a clear answer. Should Olympic rosters favor experience in the flag football format or raw athleticism and name recognition from the NFL? Kelce's idea is tailor-made for drama. Picture a squad of NFL giants—freak athletes trained in the highest levels of American football—taking the field against flag football veterans who've spent their lives mastering the speed, finesse, and strategy required by the non-contact version of the game. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While the NFL players might have the edge in physicality and agility, flag football isn't just tackle football without the hits. It demands different instincts, quicker decisions, and a mastery of spacing and evasion that even NFL pros might find disorienting. This hypothetical clash could deliver not just answers but entertainment gold. 'The Longest Yard' comparisons are unavoidable—except in this case, the underdogs are professionals in their own right, armed with experience and chemistry. Meanwhile, the NFL players would be the 'fish out of water,' navigating unfamiliar terrain where pure athletic dominance may not guarantee victory. Of course, one can't ignore the elephant in the room: injury risk. More practices, more reps, more exposure—all increase the chance of something going wrong for active NFL stars. But as Kelce implied, if they lose the qualifier, the issue becomes moot. They wouldn't be playing in the Olympics anyway. In a landscape where debates often stall over logistics and legacy, Jason Kelce's pitch provides a thrilling, competitive, and media-friendly path forward. The question is—will the powers that be dare to make it happen? Also Read:
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
"They will be a little bit different": Wayne Gretzky makes bold pick for the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals months after 4 Nations' controversy
Image via Ethan Miller/NationalWayne Gretzky, the NHL legend, has been very vocal in the last few weeks after the drama that unfolded at the 4 Nations' final match in February. While Wayne Gretzky has mostly stayed out of the public eye since then, the NHL legend recently opened up about the 2025 Stanley Cup finals and which team he has full faith in. Wayne Gretzky makes his thoughts clear about which team he has full faith in for the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals Inside the NFL Owner's Meeting + Gretzky on Ovechkin's Scoring Record, GOATs & NHL Playoffs | EP 141 Wayne Gretzky recently appeared on NFL star and the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce's popular podcast, New Heights. Even though the Florida Panthers have already qualified for the 2025 Stanley Cup finals after beating the Carolina Hurricanes last night, the Edmonton Oilers are yet to beat the Dallas Stars even though the Oilers have already recorded their third consecutive win in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final. On the recent episode of New Heights, Wayne Gretzky said, "I want you to know, I am the only guy in the TNT panel that picked Edmonton to get to the finals. I picked Tampa Bay in the East. Part of my pick then was Matthew Tkachuk, who was hurt.' The NHL legend added, 'He was such a big part of the success of the Panthers, and I wasn't sure he was coming back.' Wayne Gretzky continued, "Now I will say this, Edmonton learned a great lesson last year losing in the finals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo They will be a little bit different, and some of the things won't be surprises off the ice." While the Edmonton Oilers are all set to face the Dallas Stars for Game 5 tonight, Zach Hyman has been ruled out of the game due to an injury. Yesterday, the Edmonton Oilers' head coach, Kris Knoblauch announced that Zach Hyman will be undergoing surgery for his injury even though the team has not revealed what type of injury the star player has sustained. This has the Edmonton Oilers' fans stressed about the situation as an injury at this stage was unexpected. However, the Edmonton Oilers have recorded a pretty strong performance this season and there are high chances of the Oilers reaching the finals again this time. Also Read: Leon Draisaitl turns heads ahead of Game 5 as Oilers seek fourth straight win while Zach Hyman remains injured
