Jim Kelly leads inspirational team huddle in first public appearance
Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly made a surprise visit Thursday, attending Buffalo Bills practice and addressing the team before they wrapped up minicamp.
It was Kelly's first public appearance since he finished his radiation treatments for sinus cancer and was released from the hospital earlier this month.
According to The Associated Press, head coach Doug Marrone gathered his team before the start of practice and introduced Kelly, who addressed the team. The Bills legend thanked the team for their support during his second bout with cancer and encouraged them to end their 14-year postseason drought.
Jim Kelly addressing the team pic.twitter.com/IzNBbSPbfO
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) June 19, 2014
Kelly led the team in a huddle before heading to the sidelines and watching the rest of practice from there.
Jim Kelly: "We like to talk about the playoffs. PLAYOFFS ON 3! 1 .. 2 .. 3 .. PLAYOFFS!" pic.twitter.com/BSRt1TSEId
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) June 19, 2014
JIM KELLY IS AT PRACTICE! #PrayersForJK pic.twitter.com/mKdmP8eycC
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) June 19, 2014
Check out more photos from Kelly's uplifting visit below.
Jim Kelly makes surprise visit to #Bills minicamp http://t.co/4M6LeyE0IX pic.twitter.com/iaDPlP9ogj
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) June 19, 2014
Jim Kelly: "This is a special team ... Let's start playing games in January" pic.twitter.com/wHTQjMpumA
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) June 19, 2014
Jim Kelly: "You ready for this?" @EJManuel3: "YES SIR!" pic.twitter.com/5D9LdaZSKl
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) June 19, 2014
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