Lane Johnson spills untold truth about influential Eagles mentor

Lane Johnson knows the feeling of flying under the radar. Like a trusty Ford F-150 workhorse, he’s delivered Pro Bowl seasons quietly. And for years, he anchored the line while others grabbed headlines. But every great player has guides. Now, Johnson pulled back the curtain on his own secret weapon.

Appearing on The "Everything Big Willie Show," Johnson revealed the untold truth. His most influential Eagles mentor? The legendary Jason Peters. And those weren't just veteran advice… those were masterclass.

“He was probably the best mentor I ever had,” Johnson confessed. And that’s how Philly’s iron right tackle credits a giant. Johnson recalled his rookie year awe.

Chip Kelly’s scales told the story. “I’m barely weighing like 306,” Johnson remembered. “And JP gets on there... it was above 350 in cold tub shorts. And I’m going, 'Hey, this dude’s a different breed of human.' But man, just like you, he was very approachable.” Peters’ physical presence was staggering. However, his willingness to teach defined him.

Peters didn't force his style. Instead, he shared wisdom tailored for Johnson. “He was always there trying to help me, and he wasn’t trying to make me play his game... Me getting off the ball, getting off the snap count, his jump sets—I learned a lot from him,” Johnson explained. The Texas connection bonded them further.

Peters, Johnson noted, was always approachable, always helping. And that generosity shaped a protege. The impact was profound. Johnson absorbed Peters’ techniques and his mindset. He learned the value of simplicity under pressure. Furthermore, Peters showed how to lead without ego.