Papa Kelce Trusts Eagles’ O-Line Coach Jeff Stoutland to Deliver Super Bowl Despite Son Jason Kelce’s Retirement

2024 began on a sad note for Eagles’ fans, with Jason Kelce announcing his retirement. Although the center felt as though his time had come, some people have called it the fall of the Philadelphia team. However, Papa Kelce seems to think otherwise. The 52-year-old even recently took to social media to put his trust in the team’s coach to carry them to victory in the upcoming season.

In a post to his Facebook page, Ed Kelce shared an article that claimed the 36-year-old’s retirement could affect the Eagles’ chances of reaching another Super Bowl final. The father of two wrote, “I wouldn’t write off the birds just yet; they still have the best O-Line coach in the business.” With Papa Kelce putting his trust in Jeff Stoutland, the former center’s mentor, there might be a lot of weight on the 62-year-old’s shoulders.

After all, the now ESPN NFL analyst, Jason Kelce, had claimed that the coach had helped turn him into the NFL’s best center. While his time with the Eagles had started on a rough note, 2016 saw the athlete face the brunt of scorned Philly fans. Luckily for him, Stoutland had faith in the center and coached him right into the Hall of Fame.

During a media conference earlier this year, the 36-year-old closed the curtain on his NFL career. While talking to reporters, the athlete got emotional and even stated, “No one has been more influential or meaningful to my success on the field and my career than Stout.” With a bond like that, it is no wonder that the offensive line coach had gone all out for Kelce once his retirement was official.
A few short months ago, Jason Kelce lay down his Philadelphia Eagles jersey, helmet, and shoulder pads. Although the center believed he was ready to step into the next phase of life, his revelation left fans heartbroken. However, they were not the only ones feeling the loss of the 36-year-old. In fact, just days after the father of two made his announcement, his coach, Jeff Stoutland, sent his protégé on his way with nothing but love.