Christ Was Super Bowl-Winning Team's 'Glue,' Says Philadelphia Eagles Coach

Will Maule : Jun 15, 2018
Faithwire.com

"...They are better men off the football field than they are on the field. I am just so proud to be their coach, to love on these guys and to give back to the city of Philadelphia." -Coach Doug Pederson

[Faithwire.com] Philadelphia Eagles Coach Doug Pederson has praised his players for their faith, saying their belief in God was the "glue" that held the team together and drove them to a Super Bowl victory. (Photo: Coach Doug Pederson/ Wikipedia)

In a candid interview at the American Bible Society's Faith and Football event, Pederson said it was "really impressive" to see the team lean on God throughout the season. The winning team had a number of committed Christians in their ranks, including star quarterback and Super Bowl MVP, Nick Foles.

"Having those guys and the relationships they have with each other and the relationships they have with Christ, I truly believe that was the glue that kind of kept the entire thing together," Pederson shared. "The faith of the guys just sorta transcended the locker room a little bit. Really, during the times of adversity that we had, when we lose our quarterback, I really think that bond—those guys having relationships with one another and Christ—was the...

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