Monday afternoon, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce announced the news that many were dreading would come. After an illustrious 13-year career in the NFL, the seven-time Pro Bowl selection announced his retirement from the sport.
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Following the news, the six-time First Team All-Pro received praise across the sports world for his impact on the game and the city of Philly. And during Monday’s edition of “Speak” on FS1, LeSean McCoy took time to reflect on Kelce’s career and their time as teammates.
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“Imagine a lineman, a center … with people wearing his jersey. Most people don’t know what the linemen look like. That’s how big he is in Philadelphia,” said McCoy. “The type of player he is, is what Philadelphia is reminded of who they are. You talk about brotherly love. He loves all his teammates. You see from his speeches, his interviews, always talking so highly about his teammates, right?”
In his press conference announcing the news, Kelce gave a shoutout to McCoy as he reflected on the Eagles’ “Blizzard Bowl” against the Detroit Lions back in December 2013.
Looking back on the memorable snow game, Kelce shared: “The second half was all to LeSean McCoy. He somehow figured out a way to cut on a dime, and man, it was incredible to watch. It was probably the most fun game of football I’ve ever been in. It felt like we were all kids again that day.”
That game, McCoy rushed for a franchise-best 217 yards, including two touchdowns, before going on to become the all-time leading rusher for the Eagles after the 2014 season. In 2011, McCoy also rushed for a franchise record 17 touchdowns, with Kelce, who was a rookie at the time, as his center.
On “Speak,” McCoy then shared a story of his own about his former teammate, taking it back to where it all started when Kelce was drafted in the sixth round of the 2011 Draft.
“If I’m being honest, after the third…
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