Sellers to Retire

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:02 am

Sellers hanging it up

Per Chick Hernandez, Mike Sellers is retiring from the NFL. He played 12 NFL seasons, 11 of them with the Redskins.

Sellers’ best season in terms of statistics came in 2005 when he caught 12 passes and scored seven touchdowns. But his real contributions came as a lead blocker and, especially, on special teams. Nobody wanted to see that 260-lb. body barreling towards him. Sellers also was a great locker room character and a fan favorite for his ability to bowl over defenders when he caught the ball in the open field.

Sellers will make his retirement official on Monday.

Was always fun to watch. Will remember him blocking and Portis holding on for dear life.

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:47 pm

He gave it all he had. Loved his 2005 year, but I'll also remember that he was a great player on special teams until the end, which is uncommon for someone his age.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:59 pm

A man who played the game because he loved it... it's that simple. We'll miss his guts.

Hooligan · Post by **Hooligan** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:51 pm

He was one of my favorites. Tough as nails and fearless. Thanks, Big Mike.

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:51 pm

Countertrey wrote:A man who played the game because he loved it... it's that simple. We'll miss his guts.

+1

skinpride1 · Post by **skinpride1** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:55 pm

yea Sellers was the man.

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:16 pm

He got drafted but blew his opportunity. Reality struck in Canada and got an opportunity. Took full advantage of it and he still mentions it to this day. That's the guys you want. The guys who appreciate the opportunity to play the game. I'll take 53 Mike Seller's and while we may not win every game, we'll kick your BUTT all over the field.

Thanks for everything Big Mike!!!!

cleg · Post by **cleg** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:20 pm

I wish him the best. He is one of my all time favorite Skins players.

yupchagee · Post by **yupchagee** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:04 pm

frankcal20 wrote:He got drafted but blew his opportunity. Reality struck in Canada and got an opportunity. Took full advantage of it and he still mentions it to this day. That's the guys you want. The guys who appreciate the opportunity to play the game. I'll take 53 Mike Seller's and while we may not win every game, we'll kick your BUTT all over the field.

Thanks for everything Big Mike!!!!

I thought he was undrafted out of a junior college. 53 Big Mikes on a team

Scary

SouthLondonRedskin · Post by **SouthLondonRedskin** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 5:02 am

Countertrey wrote:A man who played the game because he loved it... it's that simple. We'll miss his guts.

+1

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:32 am

SouthLondonRedskin wrote:+1

+2 USA USA USA

Bob 0119 · Post by **Bob 0119** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:24 pm

Hopefully the 'Skins can give him a trainer's position. Man knows his way around a weight room.

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 1:00 pm

Countertrey wrote:A man who played the game because he loved it... it's that simple. We'll miss his guts.

I was about to type something... But you Summed it up greatly.
I'll also give a plus one to the trainer position.

chiefhog44 · Post by **chiefhog44** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:26 pm

All the best Mike. Thanks

PulpExposure · Post by **PulpExposure** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:44 pm

I'm glad to see he's hanging it up at a good time. Great player for us, and a great teammate from all accounts. Wish him the best for the future.