Hold onto your berets! Jason Kelce, former center for the Philadelphia Eagles and current fashion icon, has made his grand entrance into the world of ESPN commentary. And guess what? Heโs not just showing up; heโs sporting a chic navy blue beret, straight from the Paris Olympics, because apparently, football and French fashion are a match made in heaven.
On August 1st, 36-year-old Jason Kelce graced the TV screen for the first time as a football pundit, flanked by ESPNโs finest: Scott Van Pelt, Marcus Spears, and Ryan Clark. Scott, ever the fashion aficionado, couldnโt help but comment on Kelceโs unique choice of headwear: โWelcome to the crew, buddy! I was bracing myself for a tie, but a Parisian beret? Now thatโs a plot twist I didnโt see coming!โ
Fresh off the plane from the City of Lights, Kelce explained his haute couture choice: โIโm still on Paris time, so I thought Iโd bring a little โje ne sais quoiโ to the set.โ Because why not mix French flair with football analysis?
Kelce, whoโs been rocking the beret ever since he rubbed shoulders with the USA womenโs rugby team at the Paris Games, even donned a shirt featuring rugby star Ilona Maherโs face. Because if youโre going to be fashion-forward, why not go all in?
In a chat with the Associated Press, Kelce couldnโt hide his excitement about the Olympics: โWhen we found out we had a chance to go, we thought, โLetโs seize the moment!โ Weโre all about sports, competition, and global camaraderie. Itโs like the Olympics are our sportsy, global group hug.โ
But fear not, football fans, Kelceโs retirement was as short-lived as a flash in the pan. Heโs back, ready to dazzle on ESPNโs NFL Countdown, soon to morph into Monday Night Countdown. And in true Kelce fashion, he summed it up perfectly: โESPN was like a second home growing up, and now being on that screen feels like a dream come true. Plus, itโs Monday Night Football! Iโm all in for some gridiron action!โ
So buckle up, sports enthusiastsโKelceโs got the beret, and heโs bringing the football.
Jason Kelce joins NFL Countdown rocking a souvenir from the Paris Games ๐ pic.twitter.com/5gs5gnNpWY
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