Losing a Super Bowl is arguably one of the worst feelings a professional athlete could ever experience, so it’s no surprise that following just such a loss, emotions run high and censors usually come off.
However, Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth took that reality and ran with it following a 13-3 Super Bowl LIII loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday night, getting a bit morbid when asked about his emotions following such a crushing defeat.
“I realize what this game means. I cherish the crap out of it,” Whitworth said via Yahoo! Sports. “I don’t give a crap if you have a Hall of Fame bust, if you’ve been a Pro Bowler or win 20 Super Bowls. At the end of the day, we’re all gonna die.”
Whitworth could have simply been alluding to the fact that the loss won’t define them individually or as a team, but that analogy still seems a bit strong in the face of such a frustrating moment for so many.
Factually, Whitworth is spot on. But who really wants to think about that and why is it the immediate thought following a Super Bowl loss? Adrenaline and depression are clearly a wild mix.
Whitworth, like New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, wouldn’t commit to retirement or a return in 2019, saying he’ll make that decision in the coming weeks. Either way, he’s still got a whole lot of living left to do.
