Takeaways and reactions from Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl LVII opening night
The Eagles and Chiefs have now both arrived for Super Bowl LVII, with Philadelphia landing about an hour after their AFC West counterparts.
Philadelphia will take part in a weightlifting session at the Cardinals facilities before the festivities kick off in a huge way on Monday night with Super Bowl opening night from the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
With both teams headed towards on-field preparation, here are the top videos, photos, and takeaways from the media’s Super Bowl.
Hurts is the answer
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After two years of questions about trading for an elite quarterback, or stashing draft picks for a dynamic asset, Jalen Hurts has silenced the doubters.
While addressing the media at Super Bowl opening night, owner Jeffrey Lurie confirmed that Hurts is the franchise quarterback and will be paid as such.
Eagles CEO Jeff Lurie told Sal Paolantonio Jalen Hurts has “nothing to prove” to be viewed as long term answer at QB.
Asked if contract extension negotiations are in the future, Lurie said: “He’s just what we’re looking for.”
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) February 7, 2023
Mama Kelce
Feb 6, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Donna Kelce mother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) and Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jack Driscoll (63) in attendance during Super Bowl Opening Night at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports
Donna Kelce is the real winner of Super Bowl LVII, and her two sons make history, the Cleveland Heights native will enjoy a week of celebration.
With the Eagles and Chiefs advancing to the Super Bowl, Jason and Travis Kelce became the first set of brothers to face off in the NFL’s biggest game.
Mama Kelce was front and center at Super Bowl opening night wearing her combination jersey.
Mama Kelce on the big screen, wearing the Eagles/Chiefs split jersey. pic.twitter.com/JvsDoPv9nC
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) February 7, 2023
Eagles introduction
Feb 6, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) speaks with media during Super Bowl Opening Night at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Nick Sirianni and the Eagles introduced at the Super Bowl
Sirianni is the youngest coach in #Eagles history to lead the team to the #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/vxpAHsZFx8
— Jeff Skversky (@JeffSkversky) February 7, 2023
Dumb question of the night
Feb 6, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks with media during Super Bowl Opening Night at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
The final game of the year is obviously a must-win situation.
#Eagles HC Nick Sirianni was asked if the Super Bowl is “a must-win game.”
He somehow kept a straight face and replied: “Yeah.”
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 7, 2023
Jalen Hurts playing for the culture
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles shakes hands with Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LVII Opening Night presented by Fast Twitch at Footprint Center on February 06, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
“For that 4 year old, 5 year old kid… You can do it too.”@JalenHurts on making history and inspiring the next generation of Black QBs. #SBLVII
📺: #SBOpeningNight on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/kr8CVztW35
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2023
All eyes on Jalen Hurts
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 06: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles speaks to the media during Super Bowl LVII Opening Night presented by Fast Twitch at Footprint Center on February 06, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Jalen Hurts the biggest attraction tonight. Fans going wild when he’s on the Jumbotron. Tons of media. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/SgUzJnSp4J
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) February 7, 2023
Jalen Hurts on historic matchup
Feb 6, 2023; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shake hands on stage during Super Bowl Opening Night at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
Sunday’s matchup will feature two All-Pros and it’ll be a historic situation as Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts will be the first Black quarterbacks to face off in a Super Bowl.
The matchup between Hurts and Mahomes comes 35 years after Doug Williams became the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl.
Mahomes became the third Black quarterback to win the Super Bowl in 2020 and is aiming to become the first Black quarterback in NFL history to win multiple Super Bowls, while Hurts could become the fourth Black quarterback to win the Lombardi Trophy.
Jalen Hurts spoke to Michael Irvin about his thoughts on playing in the first #SuperBowl with two black starting quarterbacks.
"It's historic." pic.twitter.com/NubTR56L2E
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) February 7, 2023
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Videographer extraordinaire CJ Gardner-Johnson: pic.twitter.com/CSOyiQfU6e
— EJ Smith (@EJSmith94) February 7, 2023
Cooper Manning
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
.@JalenHurts has much appreciation for Cooper and the Manning family 🙏#SBOpeningNight
📹 @NFLonFOXpic.twitter.com/Q86Ipk1064
— Sporting News NFL (@sn_nfl) February 7, 2023
Sean Payton
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
"The special thing about Jalen Hurts is that he is very coachable… he has zero ego when you try and coach him."@JayGlazer and @SeanPayton have nothing but high praise for the @Eagles QB 🙌
📺: Watch now on FS1 & streaming on the FOX Sports App pic.twitter.com/qwlh3oQieF
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
Nick Sirianni keeps the reputation going
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
“You want your fans to throw snowballs at Santa Claus.” – Nick Sirianni talking about the passion of #Eagles fans
He’s joking! pic.twitter.com/XMAF0WdLM1
— Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi) February 7, 2023
Jalen Hurts loves Andrew Luck
Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
One of @JalenHurts’ favorite QBs growing up? Andrew Luck. #SBLVII
📺: #SBOpeningNight on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/EoXuEk8Kzv
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2023
Jalen Hurts embracing the Hate
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
“I embrace all the hate and the doubt. And I didn’t let it define me.” – @JalenHurts #SBLVII
📺: #SBOpeningNight on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/YNzLGUIY0H
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2023
Avonte Maddox the reporter
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Reporter Avonte Maddox to Dallas Goedert: “How does it feel to be at your first Super Bowl!?” pic.twitter.com/oH75ZPJGjZ
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) February 7, 2023
Jordan Mailata with true brotherly love
Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
Jordan Mailata's phone background is Jason Kelce 😂
pic.twitter.com/5NOYdblNY9— PFF (@PFF) February 7, 2023
Nick Sirianni on Philly
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
"I live and coach in the greatest sports town in America." 🔔@Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni on Philadelphia.
Watch #SBOpeningNight on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M pic.twitter.com/gonWtx9Nly
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
Jalen Hurts on being a role model
Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
Jalen Hurts on wanting to be a positive role model for anyone watching him: #Eagles pic.twitter.com/Vro5WzeaE5
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) February 7, 2023
Jalen Hurts went through it at Alabama
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jalen Hurts never stopped believing 💪 pic.twitter.com/ZYGAf8lr7e
— PFF (@PFF) February 7, 2023
Fletcher Cox is back
Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
The leader of the @Eagles defense 💪@fcoxx_91 spoke with @michaelirvin88 about the success of this Philly defense #SBLVII
📺: #SBOpeningNight on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/zXtj0sj8lN
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 7, 2023
The Combatants meet
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The #Eagles and the Chiefs meet: pic.twitter.com/bhdmzZwVlT
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) February 7, 2023
The Kelce Brothers got cookies
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Donna Kelce stopped by Jason and Travis' interview.
And she brought cookies! 🍪
📺: #SBOpeningNight on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/MkPEUXcSKv
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2023
Jalen Hurts on what Donovan McNabb has meant
The moment @JalenHurts got drafted, @Eagles great @donovanjmcnabb was quick to take Jalen under his wing. #SBLVII
📺: #SBOpeningNight on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/JltTMOlqLu
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2023
PFF
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Jalen Hurts has arrived.
The league is in good hands 🙌
(📸 @Chiefs) pic.twitter.com/LChlYqucb1
— PFF (@PFF) February 7, 2023
Lane Johnson
Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱.
🎙️ @LaneJohnson65 #OUDNA | #SBLVII pic.twitter.com/zv20bxXVLf
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) February 7, 2023
Haason Reddick
Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
I asked @Haason7Reddick what it’s like to be playing in a Super Bowl in Arizona after how his time with the Cardinals went and ended.
His answer: pic.twitter.com/1zmuEKKNYG
— Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss) February 7, 2023
Orlando Brown
Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Chiefs tackle Orlando Brown: “It’s all about execution. I see two really good players. Haason Reddick playing at a very high level and playing in a good system. Josh Sweat is someone who’s coming into his own. It comes down to execution and being physical.” pic.twitter.com/ffIi8KcByf
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) February 7, 2023
Patrick Mahomes
Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
“It’s gonna be a great show.”@PatrickMahomes on #SBLVII halftime performer @rihanna.
📺: #SBOpeningNight on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/8FGtrPp3QL
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2023
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Juju provided the only bulletin board material early on.
"Honestly, the best Philly Cheesesteaks are not in Philly!" 👀@TeamJuJu gives his opinion on Philly's cheesesteaks 😯
Watch #SBOpeningNight on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: https://t.co/KhaCw7GmJv pic.twitter.com/c6clqkKHgU
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
Nick Bolton
(Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Chiefs LB Nick Bolton on Dallas Goedert: “He’s a vertical threat, he brings a great dynamic. He’s a great tight end. Their wideouts have been balling. They’re a complete offense. He’s somebody we’ve got to stop.” pic.twitter.com/WWn8oyEGCs
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) February 7, 2023
Jalen Hurts
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Hurts is going to get a massive new deal and he’s earned it.
Jalen Hurts at the Super Bowl on his future with the Eagles
“This is a special place here, a place I'd love to be forever."#JalenHurts says he’s not worried about a contract extension at the #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/kccyZWnEJD
— Jeff Skversky (@JeffSkversky) February 7, 2023
