Just In: Say Stupid Stuff”: Ed Kelce Blasts Chris Russo for Criticising Son Jason Kelce… See More

Blood is thicker than water, but in the Kelce family, it’s thicker than pigskin too! This time, Ed Kelce just threw a flag on Chris “Mad Dog” Russo for his unsportsmanlike conduct toward his son Jason Kelce.

In a Facebook post that’s got NFL fans buzzing loud, Ed Kelce didn’t mince words about Russo’s recent jabs at his son, Jason. “Chris Russo’s job is to be controversial for controversy’s sake and say stupid stuff,” Ed fired off. “He’s very good at his job.” This concise critique came just days after Russo’s on-air rant, proving that Papa Kelce’s defense is as solid as his son’s offensive line.

This family feud started after Russo went on a tirade during Wednesday’s “First Take” about Jason Kelce’s omnipresence on ESPN. “I think we’ve all seen plenty of Jason Kelce in the last few weeks,” Russo barked, clearly irked by the former Eagles center’s high-profile debut on “Monday Night Football.” Russo even admitted he was “in one of those moods,” before unleashing his criticism.

Blood is thicker than water, but in the Kelce family, it’s thicker than pigskin too! This time, Ed Kelce just threw a flag on Chris “Mad Dog” Russo for his unsportsmanlike conduct toward his son Jason Kelce.

In a Facebook post that’s got NFL fans buzzing loud, Ed Kelce didn’t mince words about Russo’s recent jabs at his son, Jason. “Chris Russo’s job is to be controversial for controversy’s sake and say stupid stuff,” Ed fired off. “He’s very good at his job.” This concise critique came just days after Russo’s on-air rant, proving that Papa Kelce’s defense is as solid as his son’s offensive line.

This family feud started after Russo went on a tirade during Wednesday’s “First Take” about Jason Kelce’s omnipresence on ESPN. “I think we’ve all seen plenty of Jason Kelce in the last few weeks,” Russo barked, clearly irked by the former Eagles center’s high-profile debut on “Monday Night Football.” Russo even admitted he was “in one of those moods,” before unleashing his criticism.

But Russo’s rant didn’t sit well with his ESPN colleagues. Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim rushed to Kelce’s defense. “Woah, woah woah!… We all [like Kelce]… He’s a star, OK,” Qerim interjected, while Smith added, “I happen to like Jason Kelce.” Smith went on to say, “He’s a new star to the network. I’m very proud of him and I’m happy to see him.”

As the debate raged on, ex-Colts center Jeff Saturday lobbed the ultimate accusation at Russo: “You’re a hater.” It seems in the court of public opinion, Russo’s hot take is about as popular as a Patriots fan in Philadelphia. And speaking of Philly, let’s take a closer look at why Jason Kelce’s star status is rising faster than an Eagles touchdown celebration.

Jason Kelce’s transition from NFL trenches to ESPN trendsetter has been smoother than a perfectly executed play-action pass. His “Monday Night Football” debut turned into a Philly lovefest, complete with tailgating shenanigans and velvet tracksuit swagger. He even went viral for his dance moves and chest-bumping a Philadelphia super fan before the game

But not everyone’s cheering from the sidelines. Some fans, particularly those not draped in Eagles green, felt the coverage was more lopsided than a blowout game. As one Sports Illustrated writer put it, ESPN turned the Falcons-Eagles matchup into the “Never-Ending ‘Jason Kelce Show.’” Kyle Brandt of “Good Morning Football” quipped, “The E in ESPN stood for Eagles

Kelce, ever the good sport, acknowledged the potential foul. “I want to apologize to Falcons fans watching because I understand that you just had to watch just a Philadelphia celebration and a parade of a former player coming back home,” he said on his “New Heights” podcast. But in true Kelce fashion, he couldn’t resist adding, “I want to apologize but I’m not going to because it was f–king awesome