Watch: Telvin Smith dedicates season to retiring Paul Posluszny
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny announced his retirement from the NFL last month, and it was made official on Monday in a press conference.
The press conference was an emotional one, and it featured a tearful Telvin Smith dedicating the 2018 season to his retiring teammate.
An emotional day in Duval.
Paul Posluszny "I don't want to retire"
Telvin Smith "I am dedicating next season to you."#Jaguars pic.twitter.com/kyY1oC6pJC
— Brian Chojnacki (@BroadcastingBri) April 16, 2018
“I promise you, I won’t let you down,” Smith said, fighting tears. “I feel like that last game we let you down. So I dedicate this next season to you, and I promise I won’t let you down.”
It’s safe to say Smith draws motivation from a lot of places. This was a powerful speech, and it’s clear there’s a deep bond there.