Being an NFL player comes with various perks, one of which involves having dedicated staff members roaming the field with water bottles, ready to hydrate players. Recently, Travis and Jason Kelce shed light on the seemingly thankless job of being a “Hydration Specialist” or, as it’s colloquially known, a “waterboy,” and why it exists.
In a discussion on the New Heights podcast, the Kelce Brothers touched on the role of those individuals tasked with providing water to players during games. They highlighted the convenience and efficiency of the job, especially during TV timeouts:
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Travis: Honestly, somebody comes up to me and all they gotta do is just go around from person to person and go ‘You want one? I can’t shoot you real quick.’ It’s way easier than handing the bottle—I don’t know, it’s maybe not that much easier, but it is convenient.
Jason: I think this typically happens at a TV timeout or something like that. You’re trying to be efficient and get water to as many guys as possible before the timeout’s up, so you kind of just know when someone reaches up to squirt you to open up your mouth and you just get squirted.
The conversation took a lighthearted turn with repeated mentions of the word “squirt,” and both brothers emphasized the importance of a good relationship between players and the individuals handling the hydration duties:
Travis: You gotta have a good relationship with the person squirting.
Jason: You don’t want to just be letting randos squirt on you. You gotta make sure you know who you’re dealing with.
Ultimately, the insight provided by the Kelce Brothers adds a humorous perspective to a role that plays a crucial part in maintaining player performance and well-being during NFL games.
