Jeremiah Trotter Sr.
My Spouse Would Be So Proud Of Our Son
… For Making Tremendous Bowl
Revealed
TMZSports.com
Former Philadelphia Eagles nice Jeremiah Trotter Sr. says it is an emotional time for his household after his son, Jeremiah Jr., made it to the Tremendous Bowl … telling TMZ Sports activities he is aware of simply how proud his late spouse could be of their baby.
TMZ Sports activities spoke with the previous All-Professional linebacker as he prepares to look at 22-year-old Trotter Jr. try to win the Lombardi Trophy in his first season within the league — and he admitted the nerves he feels throughout his son’s video games are a lot stronger than how he felt throughout his personal profession.
“After I performed, I can management the sport,” he stated. “I can management sure elements of the sport or how I did. Whenever you’re watching your youngsters play, it is all on them. So that you undoubtedly get extra nervous.”
Regardless of the nerves … he stated it has been “superb” to look at Trotter Jr. don the identical threads he wore throughout his profession.
“Seeing him on the market carrying that five-four, the midnight inexperienced jersey, it has been enjoyable to look at.”
Trotter Sr.’s spouse, Tammi, handed away from most cancers in early 2023 … and he stated the influence she left on the whole household is as current as ever.
“Man, it is emotional,” he added. “Simply understanding how proud I do know she could be of him and excited for the group. Her reminiscence lives on by us, and thru Jeremiah, particularly Jeremiah as a result of he seems similar to her.”
“Out of all of my youngsters, he seems probably the most like her. So each time I have a look at him, I see her. I do know she could be extraordinarily happy with him, of all our children, TreMil, Josiah, and we simply attempt to be the perfect individuals and keep it up her reminiscence one of the simplest ways we are able to.”
The Eagles Corridor of Famer goes method again with the Chiefs coach, Andy Reid … however it’s protected to say he is hoping it is an off evening for Massive Purple.
“To return in your first 12 months and get a Tremendous Bowl win, it is going to be superb not only for him, for the group, for town,” he stated. “I simply informed him simply benefit from the second, since you’re not assured to get again to a different Tremendous Bowl.”