New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford said some things last week about the Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback situation that irritated a number of people. One of them was Eagles center Jason Kelce, and he let Weatherford know on Monday.
During an appearance on WFAN’s “Boomer and Carton Show,” Weatherford compared Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow to a variety of cars.
“I’m gonna give you a Ferrari [Bradford] that maybe won’t be running all the time, or I’m giving you a nice Cadillac sedan [Sanchez],” he said, as transcribed by ESPN.com. “It’s not the fastest but you know what you’re going to get out of it. Bradford can go from zero to 60 in three seconds, but you don’t know if he’s gonna start up some days.”
Weatherford added that Chip Kelly will get himself in “serious trouble” if he signs the oft-injured Bradford to an extension. He also said he would love for his daughter to date Tebow, but he wouldn’t want Tebow taking snaps for his team.
And now, for Kelce’s response:
Of course a player who is literally not allowed to be touched is talking shit… Is interviewing punters a thing now? @Weatherford5
— Jason Kelce (@Jkelce) June 29, 2015
Weatherford tried to explain himself and apologized if his quotes were seen as offensive.
Did u even read the my quotes? Or did u generate ur opinion based upon the headline? (Continued)
@Jkelce
— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) June 29, 2015
Ur smarter than that don't let some1 tell u your opinion. I was complimentary of all 3 QBs. Nothing but respect.
@Jkelce
@Jkelce
— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) June 29, 2015
@Jkelce Don't be like everyone else and allow an unreliable journalist tell your opinion… Form it yourself.
— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) June 29, 2015
@Jkelce to you, your team & fans:
My apologies if it was taken offensively. I was not my intention or goal. Nothing but respect.
— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) June 29, 2015
We’ve heard much worse things said about Tebow.
I suppose comparing Bradford to a Ferrari could be a compliment, but I’m sure none of the aforementioned quarterbacks were flattered by Weatherford’s metaphors. This isn’t the first time Weatherford has shared a controversial opinion about someone else in the NFL, so no one should be surprised.
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