Jason Kelce revealed the depth of his gratitude to Jeff Stoutland, the Eagles' legendary offensive line coach who had been by his side since 2016. After a brutal season that saw him doubted by fans and even his own organization, Stoutland remained steadfast in his belief in Kelce's potential.
Kelce recounted how he spent the entire offseason working with Stoutland to fix his footwork, leverage, and hand technique. The results were nothing short of remarkable, as Kelce went on to have his first All-Pro season in 2017, leading the Eagles to their first-ever Super Bowl victory.
Stoutland's impact extended far beyond Kelce's career. He transformed Jordan Mailata from a raw rugby player into one of the NFL's best tackles and helped Lane Johnson become arguably the best right tackle in football. Stoutland also played a crucial role in Mekhi Becton's turnaround, turning him into a dominant force on the line.
As the Eagles' O-line room is now poised to change without Stoutland, fans will miss his leadership and guidance. While coaches in the NFL typically stay in one place for only so long, it's clear that Stoutland was more than just a coach – he was a mentor, a leader, and an integral part of the team's success.
Kelce expressed his gratitude to Stoutland through social media, saying "There is absolutely no one I credit more with the career I had than Jeff Stoutland." For Kelce and countless other players, coaches, and fans, Stoutland will always be remembered as a true champion who left an indelible mark on the Eagles' franchise.
Kelce recounted how he spent the entire offseason working with Stoutland to fix his footwork, leverage, and hand technique. The results were nothing short of remarkable, as Kelce went on to have his first All-Pro season in 2017, leading the Eagles to their first-ever Super Bowl victory.
Stoutland's impact extended far beyond Kelce's career. He transformed Jordan Mailata from a raw rugby player into one of the NFL's best tackles and helped Lane Johnson become arguably the best right tackle in football. Stoutland also played a crucial role in Mekhi Becton's turnaround, turning him into a dominant force on the line.
As the Eagles' O-line room is now poised to change without Stoutland, fans will miss his leadership and guidance. While coaches in the NFL typically stay in one place for only so long, it's clear that Stoutland was more than just a coach – he was a mentor, a leader, and an integral part of the team's success.
Kelce expressed his gratitude to Stoutland through social media, saying "There is absolutely no one I credit more with the career I had than Jeff Stoutland." For Kelce and countless other players, coaches, and fans, Stoutland will always be remembered as a true champion who left an indelible mark on the Eagles' franchise.
. and to see Kelce thank him so sincerely on social media? speaks volumes about their relationship 
. yeah, it's gonna be tough for the Eagles to replace Stoutland, but i'm sure his legacy will live on in that team & community 
. I mean, can u imagine being doubted by fans & org itself but still having a coach like Stoutland believing in you? 
That's what makes coaches like him truly legendary 
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. The guy knew how to bring out the best in ppl.
. Eagles fans will miss him, but we can still appreciate all that he did for the team 
. What's your take on this? Do u think coaches like Stoutland are more than just coaches? 
. and can you believe the impact he had on other players like Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson? it's clear why Stoutland will be missed by the Eagles' fans... his leadership and guidance went above and beyond what's expected from a coach 
. Kelce is being super humble about giving all the credit to Stoutland, which shows his appreciation for what the coach did for him 
. This guy was more than just a coach, he was a game-changer 
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...but Stoutland just kept believing in him! And now he's being super humble about it too, saying Stoutland is the one who deserves more credit than anyone else in his career 
. but hey, Kelce gave him a shoutout on social media, which is always a great way to show appreciation 
lane johnson and jordan mailata are living proof of that! and to see kelce pay tribute to him like this is just incredible 
It's amazing that Stoutland was there for him, pushing him to be his best self