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Sellers to Retire
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:02 am
by frankcal20
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.
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:47 pm
by Irn-Bru
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.
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:59 pm
by Countertrey
A man who played the game because he loved it... it's that simple. We'll miss his guts.
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:51 pm
by Hooligan
He was one of my favorites. Tough as nails and fearless. Thanks, Big Mike.
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:51 pm
by 1niksder
Countertrey wrote:A man who played the game because he loved it... it's that simple. We'll miss his guts.
+1
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:55 pm
by skinpride1
yea Sellers was the man.
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:16 pm
by frankcal20
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!!!!
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:20 pm
by cleg
I wish him the best. He is one of my all time favorite Skins players.
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:04 pm
by yupchagee
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
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 5:02 am
by SouthLondonRedskin
Countertrey wrote:A man who played the game because he loved it... it's that simple. We'll miss his guts.
+1
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:32 am
by Deadskins
SouthLondonRedskin wrote:+1
+2 USA USA USA
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:24 pm
by Bob 0119
Hopefully the 'Skins can give him a trainer's position. Man knows his way around a weight room.
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 1:00 pm
by cowboykillerzRGiii
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:26 pm
by chiefhog44
All the best Mike. Thanks
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:44 pm
by PulpExposure
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.