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Many know that Los Angeles Rams star Cooper Kupp's father, Craig, played in the NFL. What some may not know, is that Kupp's grandfather, Jake, also played in the NFL, spending 12 seasons in the league, nine of them with the New Orleans Saints from 1967 to 1975. Jake Kupp was selected to one Pro Bowl in his career and was regarded as a great offensive lineman. However, his Saints teams never even came close to the playoffs. For the elder Kupp, watching his grandson win a Super Bowl with the Rams was like winning one himself. Kupp's heartfelt message from his grandfather will leave fans in a puddle of tears. Here is what Kupp said, via The Times Picayune.
“We didn’t even come close,” Kupp said. “But that dream and that hope was always there for me. So to be able to make it to the Super Bowl through my grandson has been a wonderful experience.”
Jake Kupp spoke about how his Saints teams never came close to winning the Super Bowl, saying that to watch his grandson Cooper win one with the Rams was a “wonderful experience.” The elder Kupp spoke about how tense the end of the game was, noting how relieved he was when LA star Aaron Donald ripped through the Cincinnati Bengals backfield, all but sealing the deal for his team.
The former Saints lineman was then asked who the “best Kupp of all is.” His response is excellent.
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“That’s not a fair question,” he said. “What Coop has achieved has made him the man in our family.”
Rams star wideout Cooper Kupp is now “the man” in his family of NFL players after winning the Super Bowl with the Rams.
His grandfather Jake couldn't be prouder.
