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Glenn Erby

Lane Johnson on relationship with Jason Kelce: If he’s Happy Gilmore, I’m Chubbs Peterson

Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson are set to begin their 11th season together, and as the two All-Pros lead the NFL’s best offense, their chemistry is the glue that keeps Philadelphia atop the heap heading into 2023.

During a Friday sitdown with Kay Adams on the Up And Adams Show, Johnson was asked about his relationship with Kelce. He compared the connection to Happy Gilmore and Chubbs Peterson.

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If you are unfamiliar, the great Carl Weathers played Derick “Chubbs” Peterson, a pro golfer forced to retire from the tour when an alligator bit his hand off.

He becomes Happy Gilmore’s coach, played by Adam Sandler, A hockey player who joins the pro golf tour to win money to save his grandmother’s house.

Both players are the best in the business at what they do.

Kelce hasn’t given up a sack since Week 6 of 2021 and allowed 12 hurries and no hits in 2022.

Johnson hasn’t given up a sack since Week 11 of the 2020 campaign and has given up just 20 since his rookie season back in 2013.

Johnson hasn’t given up a hit since Week 7 of 2021.

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