Howie Long is a Pro Football Hall of Famer. However, he’s always been one to say his greater job in life was being a good husband and father. One lesson he’s always imbued in his sons is loyalty to each other. A favorite lesson of his was if he ever heard that somebody got after one of them and the other brother was there and didn’t step in? They’d get an ass-kicking from him when they got home. That might explain why Kyle Long and Chris Long are so tight today.
That being said like any siblings they have a bit of a rivalry. On the field Chris has the advantage in terms of team success, winning a Super Bowl last year with the Patriots. Kyle however has had greater individual success with three Pro Bowls to his name while his brother has none. So naturally the two love to find ways to compete against each other.
The Athletic came up with a clever way to further that competition. This time it wasn’t anything physical, but instead a game of memory. For those unfamiliar, the famous game show “The Newlywed Game” was meant to test newly married couples on how well they know each other. So how would the brothers fair against each other?
Kyle Long topples Chris while also teasing him relentlessly
One thing Bears fans have learned about Kyle Long the person is he’s smart, poignant and can be particularly ruthless when given opportunities in the media. He got one here and didn’t disappoint with some subtle barbs for his brothers. Things started simple enough with a jab at Chris’ healthier eating habits.
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2. What is Chris’ favorite Thanksgiving food?
Kyle Long: “His would probably be some kind of sprout rye bread or some kind of weird healthy thing.”
Chris Long: “Mac and cheese.”
Result: Love the potshot, but 0 points.
Perhaps the most subtle and superb delivery came a couple questions later regarding celebrity crushes.
7. Who is Chris’ celebrity crush?
Kyle Long: Brooke Burke.
Chris Long: “I like Lauren Cohan. She’s in Walking Dead.”
Result: 0 points.
What makes this such a cutthroat name drop? For those who don’t know Brooke Burke is a 46-year old celebrity who’s primarily made her name on Dancing With the Stars. So not only did he slam Chris for being old, but also for liking a show geared more towards women. Last but certainly not least, Kyle couldn’t resist a self-serving moment at his brothers’ expense.
9. What will Chris say is the best thing about you?
Kyle Long: “That I’m related to him.”
Chris Long: “He’s got a good heart and he’s like a big kid.”
Result: Another great, subtle shot by Kyle, but 0 points again.
Kyle won the game 4.5 points to 3. The fact he did so while also thumbing his nose at his brother the entire time makes it all the more entertaining.
