New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

Joe Thomas on Skipping The Draft, Being The NFL's Iron Man & Reviewing Real Life “Quidditch” | EP 136

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Apr 23, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Draft Day Fishing Anecdote

  • Joe Thomas skipped the NFL Draft to go fishing with his dad, prioritizing family over spectacle.
  • This rare act made headlines and deeply endeared him to Cleveland fans as a relatable, down-to-earth figure.
ANECDOTE

Meeting QB Mid-Game Humor

  • Joe Thomas met a new quarterback for the first time in the huddle during a critical game moment.
  • He lightened the tension with humor, boosting the team's morale despite the rough situation.
INSIGHT

Challenging Edge Rush Tactics

  • Defensive ends rushing straight at a lineman's inside shoulder create the toughest blocks.
  • Linemen struggle to maintain balance and speed when forced to accelerate from a static position against a moving rusher.
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