Eagles Star Jason Kelce Praises Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield, Ryan Jensen

Although offensive linemen often fly under the radar, Jason Kelce is different.

Not only is Kelce considered to be one of the greatest centers in NFL history, but he also has a strong voice. Not just as a vocal leader within the Philadelphia Eagles' locker room, but throughout the league. 

The reach of Kelce's words (and engaging personality) has seen significant growth in recent years. A big reason why is the success of his 'New Heights Podcast', which he hosts alongside his brother, Travis. 

I am offering this context simply to reinforce the notion that Jason Kelce's words carry weight. And when he offers his opinion on other players in the league, it's worth listening to what he has to say.

During the Pro-Bowl festivities held in Orlando this past weekend, BucsGameday's own Logan Robinson caught up with Jason Kelce. In doing so, Kelce had some strong takes on two Buccaneers' players in particular. 

Speaking on Buccaneers' free agent quarterback, Baker Mayfield, Kelce had a lot to say. 

"Listen, I've always had tremendous respect for Baker. He's a fighter. He's a guy that wears his heart on his sleeve. He's a guy that motivates people. You can tell that just by any team he's been on, you can tell guys rally around him and enjoy playing with him. I think he's a guy that -- we all have ups and downs in our career and are faced with adversity and it's how you handle that and how you keep pushing forward -- he's clearly a fighter and he's showing the world what he can do. Unfortunately we had to be on the tail end of it at the end of the year but I definitely loved watching Baker play this year.