Travis and Jason Kelce discuss Connor McDavid’s potential in the NFL on New Heights podcast (Image sources: Imagn and @NFL/ Instagram)
NFL players Travis and Jason Kelce discussed the potential for Connor McDavid to transition to the NFL on Wednesday’s episode of their show “New Heights.” The two football icons praised McDavid for having skills he could use in football.
Travis, who signed a four-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs worth $57.25 million in August 2020, lauded Connor McDavid’s remarkable speed on the ice, likening his style to that of a running back:
“He kind of weaves like a running back when he’s on the ice. He’s got the vision for running back.”
Jason took a more careful stance, acknowledging McDavid’s quickness but emphasizing that skating and running require different skills.
“Skating is so different,” he said.
He elaborated that the muscle groups utilized in each sport differ. While he recognized Connor McDavid’s talent, he questioned how those abilities would translate to the NFL.
“I’ve seen guys that skate incredibly well, and then you see them run on a field, and it’s just not the same. Not that they aren’t athletic, but it’s just an entirely different muscle group that you are activating in ice skating than when you are actually running. But the elusiveness is there, the twitch is there. Maybe,” Jason added.
The Kelce brothers also discussed legend Wayne Gretzky’s chances in the NFL. Jason was skeptical at first, but his view changed after they watched Gretzky beat stars like Pelé in a 100-meter sprint. After that, Jason said Gretzky’s speed and competitive nature might have made him successful in football.
“You know what? I’m going to say he could’ve done it,” he said.
He believed Gretzky’s speed and competitive spirit might have worked well in football.
Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid must make changes to fix power play struggles
The Edmonton Oilers are struggling with their power play. They have scored only one goal this season. This is a big drop for a team that had the best power-play percentage two years ago.
Their current success rate is just 6.7%, which puts them near the bottom of the league. The Oilers are not only struggling to score but also failing to generate quality chances.
In 15 power-play opportunities, they have taken only 17 shots, ranking among the least effective teams. The fast, aggressive style that defined their power play is now absent, leaving players seemingly stuck on the outside, resulting in weak shots and turnovers.
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