DAVE SPADARO: At what age did you starting playing and falling in love with the game of football? FLETCHER COX: I think I was in eighth grade. My mom (Melissa) wasn’t going to let me play but I told the coach I wanted to play and he went to my mom and talked to her and kind of forced her to let me play.
Welcome to The Last Word with Dave Spadaro, a question-and-answer feature that runs weekly and highlights some of the provocative players, coaches and faces who have shaped this Eagles franchise. Today: Eagles defensive end Fletcher Cox, who has become one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL.
The Last Word: Cox's Humble Beginnings
