"My Dad Passed Down Eagles Fandom To Me," says Jalen Hurts' backup QB Kenny Pickett | NFL News - The Times of India
You know the moment is more than just special when it becomes a tradition. A tradition that grandfathers and fathers carry on to their sons and grandchildren. That’s what transpired with
Philadelphia Eagles
star quarterback,
Jalen Hurts
’ backup quarterback,
Kenny Pickett
. We know the reference is long, but that’s just how he identifies.
Anyway, coming back to the tradition. So, Kenny Pickett’s family has always been a huge, mega-giga-huge fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. And they forwarded the fandom to their son, Kenny Pickett. This Super Bowl, the proud, more-than-proud family of Kenny Pickett will watch their son, their grandson represent the Philadelphia Eagles, not just represent but really soak in every moment of that representation! Because the Eagles are in the
Super Bowl LIX
! Against the Kansas City Chiefs!
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The Eagles backup quarterback talks about his familial fandom for Philadephia Eagles, “It’s incredibly special to be here. Words really can’t describe it. My dad passed down
Eagles fandom
to me, and we ended up going to a bunch of games. To see it full circle is pretty awesome.”
Kenny Pickett really grew up with the Philadelphia Eagles. He watched them play, and now he’s going to be one play away from playing for them! One play away because he’s the backup quarterback for Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Pickett is picking up the points against the Cowboys #shorts
Jalen Hurts could not play in the match against the Cowboys. Hurts was recovering from his concussion to the head. That’s when the backup quarterback, Kenny Pickett, stepped in. Philadelphia Eagles vanquished the Dallas Cowboys with a dominant score of 41-7!
26-year-old Kenny Pickett was a part of that smashing victory. He acquired 10 of 15 passes for 143 yards, one TD, and one rushing TD.
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Pickett’s performance was lauded by Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw. Terry, went on to say, that the Pittsburgh Steelers should have never given up on him. Quarterback Kenny Pickett had gained 14-10 when he was with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022-2023.
Also read: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/eagles-vs-commanders-55-23-philadelphia-eagles-set-a-unique-playoff-record-breaking-a-10-year-long-record/articleshow/117603700.cms
