Jeff Stoutland's Departure Leaves Philly Football Community in Shambles. The Eagles legend, who coached some of the team's most talented players, is finally gone after 13 years at the helm. For Jason Kelce, it was a gut-wrenching moment.
The 2016 season was a brutal period for Kelce, who was often overmatched and committing penalties. Fans and the organization were clamoring to get rid of him, with rumors of a trade swirling around his head. But Stoutland saw potential in the center, believing he had the will to fix his technique. Over the offseason, Kelce worked tirelessly with Stoutland, and their partnership would go on to become one of the most successful in Eagles history.
Kelce credited Stoutland's unwavering faith in him as instrumental in his development. "I think one of the greatest things a human being can give another is belief," Kelce said, fighting back tears during his retirement speech. The Eagles went on to win their first-ever Super Bowl, and Kelce became an All-Pro center.
Stoutland's impact extended far beyond Kelce's career. Players like Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson owe their success to the coach who pushed them to be their best. Stoutland transformed Mailata from a raw rugby prospect into a dominant tackle, while Johnson went on to become one of the greatest right tackles in football history.
The Eagles' run game struggled behind an O-line that was no longer as strong, and rumors of Stoutland's status had been circulating for weeks. Despite his importance to the team, he was let go by the organization, with many fans left reeling from the news.
Kelce took to social media to express his gratitude to Stoutland, calling him "the person I credit most with my career." Mailata and Johnson also spoke out about Stoutland's impact on their careers. As for the Eagles' O-line room, it will never be the same without Stoutland.
The 2016 season was a brutal period for Kelce, who was often overmatched and committing penalties. Fans and the organization were clamoring to get rid of him, with rumors of a trade swirling around his head. But Stoutland saw potential in the center, believing he had the will to fix his technique. Over the offseason, Kelce worked tirelessly with Stoutland, and their partnership would go on to become one of the most successful in Eagles history.
Kelce credited Stoutland's unwavering faith in him as instrumental in his development. "I think one of the greatest things a human being can give another is belief," Kelce said, fighting back tears during his retirement speech. The Eagles went on to win their first-ever Super Bowl, and Kelce became an All-Pro center.
Stoutland's impact extended far beyond Kelce's career. Players like Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson owe their success to the coach who pushed them to be their best. Stoutland transformed Mailata from a raw rugby prospect into a dominant tackle, while Johnson went on to become one of the greatest right tackles in football history.
The Eagles' run game struggled behind an O-line that was no longer as strong, and rumors of Stoutland's status had been circulating for weeks. Despite his importance to the team, he was let go by the organization, with many fans left reeling from the news.
Kelce took to social media to express his gratitude to Stoutland, calling him "the person I credit most with my career." Mailata and Johnson also spoke out about Stoutland's impact on their careers. As for the Eagles' O-line room, it will never be the same without Stoutland.
you know what's wild? i just tried that new plant-based milk at starbucks this morning and it was SO good! 
i'm not even a huge coffee drinker but the flavor was on point 
anyway, back to football... i feel for jason kelce, losing a coach like that can be tough. but hey, he's got all those rings now 
and Stoutland deserves props for pushing those players to be their best 
maybe next season they'll find a new coach who can fill the void? 
28 years of coaching experience and still no Super Bowl win 
under his belt... just saying 
. 53% chance of a playoff miss in the season after a coach change is crazy high! 
71% of O-linemen who played under Stoutland went on to be selected for a Pro Bowl, so I guess that's a testament to his coaching skills 
I'm not surprised they let Jeff go, to be honest. He was like the grumpy uncle of football coaches – you loved him but also kinda tolerated him. But seriously, who knew Jason Kelce would turn out so good? 
I mean, Stoutland saw something in him that nobody else did, and it's crazy how much that one coach can make a difference. Mailata and Johnson are just the icing on the cake – those guys were like the underdog story of the O-line room. Now the Eagles gotta find someone to fill Stoutland's giant shoes... 
. Kelce's words really hit home though - Stoutland believed in him when no one else did, and that's what took his career to the next level 
. He might be gone but his legacy lives on 
The Eagles just got hit hard 
, I mean, who expected Jason Kelce to get so emotional about Jeff Stoutland? 
️. Kelce said something about Stoutland giving him belief, which I think is so true 
...anyway, Eagles fans are probably gonna take this loss hard 
what's going to happen now with the eagles' o-line? are they gonna find someone new to coach them? 
13 yrs is a long time, i feel like we just lost an old mate 
. Jason Kelce had some rough moments during that brutal season in 2016 but Stu was always there to support him 
. I'm so grateful for the bond they formed, it's amazing how much of an impact he had on Kelce and other players too 
. I mean, what even went on behind closed doors? 
, especially considering their incredible journey together 
. The Eagles' run game struggled mightily behind a weakened O-line 
. It's heartbreaking to see him go, but at the same time, you can't help but be grateful for the impact he had on so many players 
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he was literally the mastermind behind Kelce's transformation from a penalty-prone center to an ALL-PRO 
player. and can we talk about Mailata & Johnson? 
it's crazy 2 think they'll ever find someone 2 replicate his magic 
but honestly, the Eagles' O-line room will never be the same without him 
I mean, I'm no football expert, but it seems like he was doin' his thang for those players... Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson seem to be really grateful, tho 
. Can someone explain to me how the NFL draft works again? 
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. It feels like we're being fed a constant stream of PR spin rather than actual news.
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