“He’s a legend. It just shows that — to me, he’s a legend. And the legend of Jason Kelce is forever going to live in these hallways […] It’s not even like myth anymore. You know, people talk about myths, the legend of Jason Kelce is going to be a real story.
One day, his picture is going to be up here on the walls. Like me, the young cats walking into this building was not going to know who he is and then they’re going to find out who he is, later on.
But, he’s just a legend, man. I have so much respect for Kelce. He’s the epitome of a football player, and a true leader and captain.”
Mailata mentioned that when he joined the Eagles, the offensive line room already had such a high standard, set by coach Jeff Stoutland and led by Kelce and Lane Johnson, and now he and Landon Dickerson try and emulate and reach that status as they become more experienced. They certainly are going to have some big shoes to fill when Kelce does decide to hang up cleats — hopefully, that’s not too soon.
