When Jared Goff was still in diapers, the man who has been tasked with protecting his blind side this season was playing high school football. While Andrew Whitworth has a lot more experience than Goff in the game of football and in life itself, it seems like the star quarterback has a comfortable relationship with his left tackle.
On Tuesday, Whitworth celebrated his 36th birthday. Goff was kind enough to give the big fella a birthday shoutout on Twitter, but he couldn’t resist taking a shot at the three-time Pro Bowler about his age.
Happy 45th birthday to the man that protects my blindside! One of the best around. Happy bday Big Whit! @awhitworth77 pic.twitter.com/ZQTgZ8qAXH
— Jared Goff (@JaredGoff16) December 12, 2017
Goff has been sacked just 22 times all season, which is the 8th-lowest total in football. Whitworth is a big reason for that, and you can bet Goff appreciates it. With Christmas right around the corner, the second-year pro may want to consider taking some advice from Aaron Rodgers on how to spread holiday cheer.
