Jason Kelce said he was surprised when his wife approved of Nick Foles mentioning her husband’s genitals during his retirement speech Monday.
The former Eagles center, who called it a career after spending 13 seasons in Philadelphia, recalled winning a Super Bowl with Foles in 2018, saying the quarterback was “the biggest scorer on the team.” Told. The play ended with a touchdown pass to Foles.
In Wednesday’s article on him and Travis Kelce Podcast “New Heights”Jason explained that both Falls and his wife Tori agreed to create the final version of his speech.
“It was so legendary that I felt like I needed to be a part of it,” Jason said, referring to Foles’ biggest game of his life, a 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 2018. ” he said. An iconic moment from the Super Bowl.with nick [then-head coach] Doug [Pederson] He managed to call a trick play on fourth down, which became one of the greatest plays in football history to that point.
“I texted Nick to see if he was okay. He was like, ‘Yeah, you can tell everyone,’ but what surprised me was that he said, ‘I asked Tori. ” and Tori gave the OK. That was the amazing part. I was like, “Okay, okay.” ”
Travis laughed and said, “Thank you, Thor!” Everyone was having fun. Many people said that was their favorite part. ”
The Chiefs tight end then asked Jason, “Have you ever mentioned your teammate’s…hammer in any other retirement speech, past or present?”
Jason replied: “I hope it doesn’t become a common place that everyone just mentions.” [that]”
The future Hall of Fame center sobbed during much of his 40-minute speech, which was held in the Eagles’ facility with his family in the front row.
Jason’s speech included a trip down memory lane of his most shocking moments in Philadelphia.
“I’ll never forget Nick Foles playing the biggest game of his life on the biggest stage possible and hitting the team’s biggest shot, closing in on Doug Pederson and calling for the Philadelphia Special. Dew,” Kelsey said of the super. In Bowl LII, Foles was named Super Bowl MVP, replacing the injured Carson Wentz.
“And Doug Pederson has the biggest ball in the stadium… and he says, ‘Yeah, let’s do it.'”
Leading 15-12, the Eagles’ offense attempted a fourth-and-goal from New England’s 1-yard line just before halftime.
Kelce threw the ball to running back Corey Clement, who passed the rock to tight end Trey Burton, who threw the ball to a wide-open Foles for a touchdown.
Foles defeated then-Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, rushing for 373 yards and four touchdowns (three passing, one receiving).
