Eagles' Legendary Coach Jeff Stoutland Hangs Up His Cleats, Leaving a Power Vacuum in Philly
In a surprise move, Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland announced on Wednesday that he's hanging up his cleats and leaving the team. The 13-year veteran coach expressed his gratitude for the experience, stating that his time with the Eagles has been "the great privilege of my coaching career." He thanked the city of Philadelphia, which he claimed "demands" but also "gives back."
Stoutland's departure leaves a massive hole in the Eagles' coaching staff. Under his guidance, the team won two Super Bowls and produced some of the best offensive lines in league history. Players like Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Evan Mathis became household names under Stoutland's tutelage.
Kelce, who is now a Hall of Fame lock, credits Stoutland for having the biggest impact on his career. He praised Stoutland's passion, eagerness to teach, and unwavering commitment to excellence. The two formed a strong bond that extended beyond coach-player relationships.
However, it's unclear what led to Stoutland's departure from the run game coordinator role he took on in 2018. Some speculate that his responsibilities were taken away due to injuries or underperformance, although others argue that the team simply wanted to bring in new ideas.
Stoutland is a rare coach to have served under three Eagles head coaches – Chip Kelly, Doug Pederson, and Nick Sirianni. He will be remembered for his contributions to the team's success, both on and off the field.
As the Eagles' coaching staff searches for Stoutland's replacement, one thing is certain: his departure leaves a void that won't be easily filled.
In a surprise move, Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland announced on Wednesday that he's hanging up his cleats and leaving the team. The 13-year veteran coach expressed his gratitude for the experience, stating that his time with the Eagles has been "the great privilege of my coaching career." He thanked the city of Philadelphia, which he claimed "demands" but also "gives back."
Stoutland's departure leaves a massive hole in the Eagles' coaching staff. Under his guidance, the team won two Super Bowls and produced some of the best offensive lines in league history. Players like Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Evan Mathis became household names under Stoutland's tutelage.
Kelce, who is now a Hall of Fame lock, credits Stoutland for having the biggest impact on his career. He praised Stoutland's passion, eagerness to teach, and unwavering commitment to excellence. The two formed a strong bond that extended beyond coach-player relationships.
However, it's unclear what led to Stoutland's departure from the run game coordinator role he took on in 2018. Some speculate that his responsibilities were taken away due to injuries or underperformance, although others argue that the team simply wanted to bring in new ideas.
Stoutland is a rare coach to have served under three Eagles head coaches – Chip Kelly, Doug Pederson, and Nick Sirianni. He will be remembered for his contributions to the team's success, both on and off the field.
As the Eagles' coaching staff searches for Stoutland's replacement, one thing is certain: his departure leaves a void that won't be easily filled.
i feel bad for stoutland tho, 13 yrs with an amazing team like the eagles? he must've wanted to do something else, but still gotta respect him for giving it his all 
also gotta wonder what's next for kelce and the rest of those guys... they're gonna miss stoutland's guidance big time 
but you gotta wonder what led to his departure was it injuries or did they wanna bring in new ideas? not sure about me i think the eagles will struggle to find someone who can match stoutland's level of passion and expertise 
anyway gotta respect the guy for leaving on his own terms and giving back to the city that gave him so much 
. I mean, two Super Bowls and a legacy like that? He deserves all the credit for making Jason Kelce the legend he is today 
. Either way, Stoutland's gonna be missed around these parts 
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he was just doing his job and now suddenly he's a legend? i mean dont get me wrong, 2 super bowls and all that but come on its not like he invented the o-line 
the eagles prob just got rid of him cuz they wanted to shake things up or bring in some new "innovative" ideas watever that means 
kelce might have had a thing for him but thats not gonna fill the power vacuum 
I gotta say, it's crazy how much of an impact Jeff Stoutland had on that team! He was like the glue that held them together all those years, and now he's gone 
kelce's praise of stoutland is so sincere it's hard not to get choked up thinking about all the good stuff they accomplished together 
but at the same time i'm curious why he felt the need to leave 
anyway gotta respect stoutland's dedication to the team and the city of philly 
i know he was a legend coach but it's gonna be tough to replace him, especially since kelce is out of nowhere making us all go crazy with his hall of fame lock status 
stoutland might've taken some flak from the media but honestly we gotta give it up for the guy who made players like kelce and johnson superstars 
i'm not surprised they're struggling to find his replacement, stoutland's coaching style is one of a kind 
anyway, it's gonna be interesting to see how the team adjusts without him 
he was defo a legend in da city & had such a huge impact on da team's success. I mean, 2 super bowls is no joke! 
but its crazy dat we dont know wut led to his departure... was it injuries or did the coaching staff just wanna shake things up? 
... I mean, who can blame Jeff Stoutland for leaving? He's been with the team for 13 years and won TWO Super Bowls! That's wild 
. Plus, Jason Kelce is literally saying all the right things about Stoutland... which kinda makes me wonder if there was more to the story than we're being told 
But let's be real, his departure is a huge loss for the Eagles' coaching staff 
#RIPJeffStoutland #EaglesLegend #FootballForever
. But seriously, I'm curious about what led to his departure... was it really just injuries or underperformance or more? We'll have to wait and see how the team fills this void 
and two super bowls under his belt is crazy! 