To my brother, Terry, my brother, my rabbit who I was chasing as a child: You built me for this game through tough love. He described the feeling of being welcomed back by Raider Nation as something he wishes everybody in the world could feel how he felt at the moment. [14] Michigan played the Washington State Cougars in the Rose Bowl. The funniest part about the entire episode that was Charles Woodson one of the most fearless and most fierce competitors the NFL has ever had was nicknamed Poochie by his Mother when he was a kid, because he liked to sing along to the song on TV. Charles and his wife April have two sons namely Charles Jr. and Chase. We were Defensive Rookies together, Defensive Player of the Year together. A hole in the wall next to Cherry and Washington Streets is Green Bays last connection to Charles Woodson. Without you, I most definitely am not here. [38] Woodson became unhappy with new head coach Bill Callahan, and criticized him during the season. 3:17; Woodson announced as 1997 Heisman winner. Stand up. That, of course, drew a roar of laughter. Small town. His youngest son was born here. [86] This, his eleventh career interception return for a touchdown, places him second all-time behind Rod Woodson. Wish you were here. My coach, Lloyd Carr, told me a long time ago: There's no one bigger than the team. [5], On December 12, 2014, the Big Ten Network included Woodson on "The Mount Rushmore of Michigan Football", as chosen by online fan voting. In game number 12, against aBuckeyes team many thought he would play for Ohio State was driving with a chance to tie the game in the 4th quarter, and Woodson made an incredible interception to clinch the win. They say that you hear people say a woman can't raise a man. and had a pep talk in the locker room. Woodson recorded another end-zone interception in the game, helping Michigan defeat the Cougars and win a share of the 1997 national championship. Became the best defensive. Narrated by Emmy-nominated actor Josh Charles, Charles Woodson: A Football Life tells the tale of Woodson's dominance at every stage of his career, including being named the best high school football player in the state of Ohio, winning the Heisman Trophy, winning a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers and more. [84] The other three quarterbacks he intercepted a pass from were Vinny Testaverde, Carson Palmer, and Matt Leinart. In his class at Fox Valley Tech, where he learned about the printing industry, Pattons phone started ringing. [92] Against the Chicago Bears in Week 2, he recorded his 55th interception of his career, and first as a strong safety. WHAT'S HE DOING HERE?!" The old vet wouldnt hear it. The company is based in Napa, California, and is a small boutique winery, producing fewer than one thousand cases per year of its two varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Eddie Lacys college jersey from Alabama is tucked safely away. Later on, Charles attended the University of Michigan, where he played for coach Lloyd Carrs Wolverines teams from 1995 through 1997. Everything includes a personalized autograph. Woodson reluctantly signed with the Green Bay Packers, going as far to admit that he did not want to be there, and that he was looking for a way out. He also has more touchdowns (8 vs 2) and sacks (6 vs 5.5) with the Packers than during his time in Oakland. [64][57], In January 2010, Woodson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December 2009. January 15 . I didnt choose football. Each time, each year Ive come back, I feel like Ive proven not only to other people but to myself that this is what I was supposed to be doing.". Well go see him" (implying that Green Bay would win the Super Bowl and visit the White House as the winning team does each year). If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. He works as a Fox Sports correspondent. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Panthers take long view on injuries in final stretch. In addition to playing football, Woodson also played basketball (point guard) and competed in track and field (relay sprinter and long jumper). "[1][2] He finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and scoring (466 points). For NFL's contenders, a good backup QB is hard to find. So I thank you. I love you back. After a decorated career at Fremont Ross High School, he was named Ohios Mr. Football in 1994. You would hold me down, and you'd make that fist, man, and put your knuckle out and just hit me in the same place till my skin would raise, and I had to sit there and endure that pain. Charles Woodson walked onto his covered patio, overlooking a pool and golf course, to share some sources of pride with visitors. "Probably the thing that I respect about his game more than most,"Whitt says, "is he truly loves the game. Watching from the sidelines in the second half, Woodson cheered his team on to a 31-25 victory, his only championship title. "Im always going to be connected,"Woodson says, "regardless of if my brother is there or not. You haven't been through anything. [111] In the 2015 season, Woodson was moved to strong safety. Some celebrities enter the wine industry simply because they can. Woodson was joined in the honor by Tom Harmon, Desmond Howard, and Anthony Carter. 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It was his second year winning the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year award and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. [16], After the 1998 season, Woodson was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. [63] Woodson was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for this performance and was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of November. Woodson's 10 minutes with the attention of the football world, closing the show for the Hall's Class of 2021, focused mostly on the latter, from his mother Georgia's introduction to his heartfelt . He collaborated with retired Robert Mondavi winemaker Rick Ruiz to develop a signature wine label, Twentyfour by Charles Woodson. He moved to town a few months later. Tarleton Woodson, II. Whitt says theres "no question"Woodsons influence lingers through the Packers locker room. stepfather. [33] He made All-Pro teams of The Sporting News and College and Pro Football Newsweekly and the All-AFC squad of Football News. He became inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018 as well as the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. Matt LaFleur's Brother Expected To Join NFC Team. He does it because hes a very prideful man, and he loves to play. Youll find Jordy Nelson and Sam Shields autographs in here. As the referees were reviewing the call on the field, concern grew. This is how you press a receiver, hell say. You lift me up. Two trophy cases behind the bar are a collage of Woodsons football career. But hey, you never know. They had 11 interceptions in 2013, tied for 26th fewest in the NFL. Look no further than my mama to find out where I get it from. [13] In a game against Ohio State, he returned a punt for a touchdown, made an interception in the end-zone, and had a 37-yard reception that led to Michigan's only offensive touchdown of the game. Don't sit down. He had 9 interceptions, 3 of which he returned for a touchdown while also forcing 4 fumbles. But those people that I mentioned, that's who I am. He was supposed to have a "ceremonial start"against the Browns, Del Rio says. Vick been turned to a cornball brother. [120] He served in that capacity until 2018 when he moved to Fox Sports to cover college football as an analyst. Singleparent household. It might be important.' When Packers cornerback Sam Shields was knocked out of a game in Denver last month and missed the following week at Carolina, Woodson called Whitt. [132], During the Green Bay Packers' 2010 Super Bowl-winning season, Woodson publicly called out US President Barack Obama on his support for longtime Packers' rivals, the Chicago Bears. [126], Woodson was previously arrested twice: in 2000 for DUI,[127] and in 2004 for public intoxication after refusing to get out of a woman's car. As a Raiders fan, watching that game, I was sick to my stomach. He earns his income as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. Small team. Khalil Mack said that having Charles Woodson in the huddle was surreal, and that Woodson was walking greatness. A teary-eyed. So its striking to see him wear a black T-shirt with "Raiders"written across the chest, even though it shouldnt be. [25][26], In the 2000 season, Woodson started all sixteen games of the season but suffered a turf toe injury, which prevented him from practicing. Charles became the starter following the second game of his freshman season and played in 34 straight games. All colleges recruited Charles as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. Two were expected, and one was not. On Sunday, Patton will fly cross country to watch the Raiders host the Packers inside Oakland Colliseum. [133] During the 2012 United States Presidential election campaign, Woodson publicly endorsed Obama at a political rally in Green Bay, stating "I believe in what he's trying to do. He declared his eligibility for the NFL Draft after his junior season at Michigan and was chosen with the fourth overall pick of the 1998 Draft by the Oakland Raiders. But one day, he half-jokingly said hell get Bradyto admit the truth. We're in the Hall of Fame, baby. Woodson hails from Fremont, Ohio, and starred at Ross High, where he was named . Other career totals included more than 1,200 tackles, 54 tackles for loss, 33 forced fumbles and 183 passes defensed. The first-year coach has as much respect for Woodson as anybody. [9], Throughout college, Woodson was known for big plays in big moments of a game. Brewers Sign 3 International Prospects Within Top 50 Rankings. [67], Woodson had more interceptions in his first four years with the Packers (28) than he did in his previous eight with the Raiders (17). Green Bay was nothing more than a frozen, icy hell in Woodsons world. A lion isnt supposed to be tamed. Woodson explained the meaning of his tattoo, What does that mean? He left the Raiders following eight seasons to join the Packers, where he played his next seven seasons. So I want to say thank you to all my coaches that ever pushed me to be better, all my teammates who I battled against and went into battle with, all my trainers who pieced me back together to get me back in the game, the medical staff, I thank you. He would have received a $3 million bonus if he was selected to the Pro Bowl in two of the first three years of the contract. 4 overall in 1998. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Charles Woodson Engages in (and Wins) Twitter Feud with Mark Schlereth. [100], On May 21, 2013, Woodson signed a one-year deal with the Oakland Raiders. January 15, 2023 (Recruiting Trail) Badgers Offer Two Stunning 2024 Prospects. Sep 6, 2016. Although one of these was a touchdown, Green Bay won the game 34-12. Charles became unhappy with new head coach Bill Callahan and condemned him during the season. Woodson, his brother knows, wants nothing more than to beat the Packers on Sunday. You own undeniable respect. Quote Tweet. As of now, Charles works as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. Charles celebrates his birthday on October 7th, every year. I love you guys. He partnered with former Robert Mondavi winemaker Rick Ruiz to develop a signature wine label, "Twentyfour by Charles Woodson". [4] All colleges recruited Woodson as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. His film study told him it's a high % the out is coming. Woodson was a three-time All-Pro, nine-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2000s. Mott Children's Hospital for pediatric research. Woodson won the 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. That childhood . Woodson had three tackles and a defended pass against the San Francisco 49ers, among his quietest games in a season for the ages. He won the Super Bowl. You make me honest. Fuller was playing for the int the whole time. Patton thought the good times would last longer than seven years. But not too long after that, Woodson caused uproars of a different kind, committing to play football not at the school everyone expected, Ohio State, but instead, fortheir biggest rival the Michigan Wolverines. [96], Woodson sat out several weeks with the broken collarbone, but made it back for the first playoff game, the Wild Card Round against the Minnesota Vikings. He had dedicated himself to being here in Green Bay. Ancient for an NFL defensive back. My boy James, my brother from another mother: Ain't nobody in this world, man, that I would want to stand back to back with, toe to toe, and fight with anybody. He has started each of his 45 games in Oakland over the past three seasons. On Sunday, Patton will fly across the country to watch the Raiders host the Packers inside Oakland Colliseum. Mr. Football in Ohio did the unthinkable. Charles Woodson pays emotional tribute to his mother during HOF speech. Obama also said, "I have learned something that many quarterbacks have learned. And like any loving brother or sister would do, Charles siblings would slide him around the house in his special shoes. Anybody. I watched her every day as a child get up, work her fingers to the bone to make sure that she provided for her family, for myself, my brother and my sister. My passion, how hard I work, that comes from my mother. [11] He was the first and is still the only primarily defensive player to win the prestigious award. [102] He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his game against the Chargers. "Hell, Sam, Im hurt too,"Woodson wanted Whitt to relay. [57] On November 15, 2009, Woodson recorded nine tackles (two for loss), a sack, two forced fumbles and an interception in a 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. "Apprehension,"Woodson says, was the feeling when he arrived before the 2006 season. The last bridge between Woodson and the town he called home for seven years. In the offseason, he shows younger cornerbacks film from Woodsons prime. Super Bowl champions, together. Across the country, hes still mentoring. Despite his Super Bowl injury, Woodson finished the game with three total tackles, including two solo tackles. Charles would have received a $3 million bonus if he was chosen to the Pro Bowl in two of the first three years of the contract. Charles estimated net worth is $916,712. Roster cuts are part of the business. He found a familiar setting in Oakland, the team that drafted him No. Charles Woodson is one of two Raiders to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend. April, my front, my back, my side to side. Theres a smallteam flag hanging next to one trophy case. Woodson says he doesnt need his brother living in Green Bay to feel connected to the city. Woodson finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and . It was the opportunityhe hoped to find. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Maybe Jonathan Patton can bring back a piece of that game to Green Bay. [88][89] He earned his eighth Pro Bowl and third First Team All-Pro nomination. "Defensive Player of the Year,"the owner says as he removes a signed plaque given to Woodson when the former Packers defensive back won the award in 2009. Reference: FamilySearch Family Tree - SmartCopy: Jan 23 2017, 21:16:20 UTC; Sweep down to the other side of the bar, to the second trophy case. Charles had more interceptions in his first four years with the Packers (28) than he did in his initial eight with the Raiders (17). [85] Against the Denver Broncos, Woodson joined the 50-interception club when he picked off Kyle Orton in the first quarter in Week 4. He led the team with five interceptions and eight takeaways. I call bullshit. Woodson was a 3x Super Bowl Champion, a 4x First-Team All-Pro, and a 5x Pro Bowler. This was the fourth consecutive year Woodson played in every game of the season. GREEN BAY, Wis. - Charles Woodson promised that his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech would be centered on family. A Raiders football in the top right. But it can be argued his seven years in Green Bay are what made him a Hall of Famer. He broke downhill the others broke flat. It was the story of the toddler who was born with club feet and had to wear corrective shoes as a result, who would go on to be one of the best NFL players of his generation. The former Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers defensive back also was holding the shoes and brace he wore after he was born with clubfoot. He earned $10.5 million in the first year of the deal and $18 million over the first three years. After five years in the NBA Developmental League "I've got the hops in the family,"he says Patton came searching for opportunity in 2009. Any Oakland Raider fan, Las Vegas Raider fan, stand up. In 2009, at the age of 34, Woodson won the NFLs Defensive Player of the Year award. Charles Woodson: The preeminent defensive back of his era, Woodson spent nearly two decades in the NFL, bookending his prolific career as one of my most respected defenders to ever play the game . ". [121][122], Woodson is an oenophile who developed his interest in wine while playing football for the first time in Oakland, near the Napa Valley. Woodson's journey began in Fremont, dominating as a Ross athlete, with dozens of offers to play college football. Well go see him.. But, Bro, you built me for an 18year career. He happily married his wife April Dixon Woodson. Then hell return here. Became the best defensive player in the world. He would be late to meetings, and in the meetings he did attend, hed often fall asleep. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. [12] During his Heisman-winning junior year, he made an acrobatic one-handed sideline interception against the Michigan State Spartans. Theyd yank him soon after kickoff. By. I no longer take what he has to say about African-American athletes serious. [61] Woodson is the first player in NFL history to have a sack, two forced fumbles, and an interception in a game. I love you. Charles Woodson. Without you, I'm not here. Ryan Wood writes for the Green Bay Press Gazette, part of the USA TODAY Network. The kid from Ohio Mr. Football in High School who went on to attend Michigan. In a post-game locker room speech to his teammates, Woodson stated, "The President don't want to come watch us win the Super Bowl? But obviously hes played at a high level. [58][59] Overall, he finished the season with 62 total tackles, seven interceptions, two pick-sixes, 17 passes defensed, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. And it nearly happened, due to an argument with a coach. Eventually, Whitt says, they realized nobody could replace him. Santaga, Patton says, offered a chance to learn the business side of manufacturing. After this switch, Woodson became one of the few players in NFL history to play at all three spots in the secondary. Patton made an impression. [19][20] Woodson was named to his first Pro Bowl. NFL and union-backed programs providing lifelines to ex-players in distress. Bucks passes. Jonathan Patton, Woodson's younger brother, was chasing outside expectations years ago when Woodson gave him some advice: "Make your passion your paycheck." Patton, who runs a sports lounge. The Packers didnt give Woodson a chance to renegotiate his contract. "I knew what he wanted,"Patton says. At the age of 37, Woodson was back where his NFL career started. A short time later, Woodsons interception in the end zone would help clinch Michigans first National Championship since 1997 a 21-16 victory over Leafs Washington State Cougars. This is how you anticipate a route. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onLas Vegas Raiders and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. He returned the second interception 41 yards for a touchdown. 2015 AFC Defensive Player of the Month (October), 1998 Oakland Raiders 8-8-0 (2nd), 1999 Oakland Raiders 8-8-0 (4th), 2000 Oakland Raiders 12-4-0 (1st), 2001 Oakland Raiders 10-6-0 (1st), 2002 Oakland Raiders 11-5-0 (1st), 2003 Oakland Raiders. 4-12-0 (3rd), 2004 Oakland Raiders. 5-11-0 (4th), 2005 Oakland Raiders. 4-12-0 (4th), 2006 Green Bay Packers.. 8-8-0 (2nd), 2007 Green Bay Packers.. 13-3-0 (1st), 2008 Green Bay Packers 6-10-0 (3rd), 2009 Green Bay Packers.. 11-5-0 (2nd), 2010 Green Bay Packers.. 10-6-0 (2nd), 2011 Green Bay Packers.. 15-1-0 (1st), 2012 Green Bay Packers.. 11-5-0 (1st), 2013 Oakland Raiders. 4-12-0 (4th), 2014 Oakland Raiders. 3-13-0 (4th), 2015 Oakland Raiders 7-9-0 (3rd), Drafted: 1st round (4th overall) in 1998 by Oakland. He won the Super Bowl. Mark Helfrich Fox Sports, Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Football, Salary, And Net Worth, Reggie Bush Fox Sports, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Daughter, USC, Salary, and Net Worth, Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, List of States in the US, Alphabetical list of States in the U.S., and Abbreviation of States in United States. [130] Woodson has his own charitable foundation to support the fight against breast cancer called the Charles Woodson Foundation. This was different. Woodson, out of nowhere, sprinted in front of the pass for a game-winning interception. Charles was born with clubbed feet and wore leg braces for a year starting when he was six months old. Don't mess with Charles Woodson. He could really care less about it. [105][106], In Week 14 of the 2014 season, Woodson earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was 36 years old. I just want you to do one thing for me: Love your mother the way that I love mine. A lot of good times, a lot of great years. Mike Vick be like "If my badly injured dogs can get in the ring to f*ght, an injured Lamar can get out on the field and play". Woodson still gets angry sometimes. And it was. This saw Woodson in a Polamalu-like position of the Pittsburgh Steelers, lining up on either side ready to rush or drop back in coverage. It was a November trip six years ago Patton credits with changing his lifes course. It shows Woodson winning the Heisman Trophy, playing for Michigan, hoisting a football with the Green Bay Packers, smiling with the Oakland Raiders. Woodsons final years in Oakland were filled with jaw-dropping moments and acrobatic interceptions. He has stated that at the time of the contract he did not want to come to Green Bay because of a perception that the city is less than cosmopolitan, but was forced to do so because the Packers were the only team to offer him a contract. This is where his Hall of Fame career blossomed. Whitt is two years Woodsons junior, and it isnt easy for a younger coach to handle a legend. But that old man found the fountain of youth, and never missed a start for the rest of his career. Charles Cameron Woodson (born October 7, 1976) is an American former football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. [41] He finished the season with 73 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, one interception, nine passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. In his rookie season, Woodson intercepted 5 passes including one he returned for a touchdown forced 2 fumbles, and was third on the team in tackles, with 61. The only problem is I ran into Derrick Brooks and (John) Lynch, and it didn't turn out so well. Brewers tickets. He was named to the All-Big Ten First-team by conference coaches, and second-team All-Big Ten by the media. [57] He is the only defensive player to ever receive this award three times in the same season, and joins Barry Sanders and Mike Vanderjagt as the only NFL players to receive a Player of the Month award three times in a single season. Growing up in Fremont, Ohio, he overcame the deformity. By the time he reached Ross High School in Fremont, Woodson was a noticeably gifted athlete. And we've been having each other's back ever since. I leave you with this: Be unique, innovative, learn discipline. [114] On December 21, Woodson announced that he would retire at the end of the season. Football. Before, Charles played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. Keep standing. They werent the only ones who felt like I was pretty much done in the NFL. [82] Woodson was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. His work ethic was spotty at best, and it caused some issues with Jon Gruden. NFL changing playoff officiating procedure, "After the fourth call,"Patton says, "I thought, 'Wait a minute. A lot of you guys thatgrew up with me, watched me play football, basketball, whatever, probably feel like Im a pretty good athlete. Woodson paused. [20][28] He earned a third consecutive Pro Bowl nomination. Woodson, of course, continued his career, but the age of 29, the presumption was that his best days were behind him. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. He covered star receiver Calvin Johnson and limited him to two catches for 10 yards. The last bridge between Woodson and the town he called home for seven years. There were some testy moments when he first started coaching the veteran in 2009. Keep standing. Woodson dislocated his shoulder two weeks earlier, and it hurt. In 1994, Woodson was named Mr. Football in Ohio, an award given to the state's. Without you, I am not here. Of the honor, Woodson told BTN Live host Mike Hall, "It's really a big deal. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Dealing with COVID. [56] Woodson was named NFL Defensive Player of the Month for September in 2008. [2] While some celebrities, such as the American actors Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, British association football star David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham, own vineyards and wine estates solely for personal use, some celebrities leverage their name recognition . Jokes aside, this episode of A Football Life was a fitting tribute and a great story for one of the games great players. But, Patton says, he watched Woodson become fond of the city. Thats where the real prize hides in this joint. This is where his Hall of Fame career blossomed. Its because of Georgia Woodson.. Whitt says one of his roughest days in coaching was when he watched the Packers cut Woodson. January 15, 2023. So to my mom, my dad, my hometown: Without you, I am not here. Their pass defense ranked 27th. [9], In 1996, Woodson set a Wolverine record for pass breakups with 15. Woodson had four interceptions over a three-week span. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 23-20 in overtime. It really bothers him. And I feel like it's so fitting that here today I put those cleats down for the last time, here in Canton, Ohio, and I walk into the Hall of Fame. Genealogy for Charles Woodson (1781 - 1838) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. [5] He was named to the All-Big Ten First-team for the third year and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American. Over time, Whitt proved himself. Ive now learned something that every NFL quarterback already knows too well. Any Michigan Wolverine out there, a player, keep standing, keep standing. For me and your mother, the sun, the moon and the stars revolve around you two boys. On October 22, he had a 23-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. Thats not the word Raiders coach Jack Del Rio uses Wednesday morning. We were National Champions together. He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. [39] Woodson remained healthy for the entire season, starting in his first fifteen games. So when I say that when I go in, we all go in, I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Up close, he has seen the magic this year. [69][70] He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2000s. Theres a Packers helmet in the top-left corner. Charles father when he was just 4 years old, leaving Georgia as a single mother to raise three kids. [119], On February 12, 2016, it was announced that Woodson would be joining ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, replacing Keyshawn Johnson for the upcoming season. Back to his life. The win over the Buckeyes lifted Michigan to the Rose Bowl. There was a warning his brother might be cut, he says. Charles Woodson a football legend and a beloved fan favorite of Raider Nation, had his story told via NFL Networks A Football Life docu-series. The difference is in the DB and not whether or not the throw is there. [75] It was his seventh career selection to the Pro Bowl. Thank you, Mama. An emotional Woodson gave a speech to his teammates during halftime. Woodson had four interceptions last season, but at 38was at an age where even the greatest defensive backs wear down. Getty Tom Brady won't let his old Michigan teammate and Hall of Famer Charles Woodson forget "the Tuck Rule Game." When Tom Brady enrolled at the . My teams. I want to thank my dad. But with 65% of the first place votes, Woodson made history. Charles Cameron Woodson (born October 7, 1976) is a former American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. That means dont try to put me in a box because I aint going.. During his senior season, Charles was a USA Today All-America selection and Parade High School All-American and recorded 2,028 yards and 230 points. Some see football as a business. Facebook Twitter Instagram. Hikaru Kudo. On a Sunday. Charles Woodson (Full Name: Charles Cameron Woodson) is a popular retired American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with both the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. In four years at Ross, Woodson could be found on nearly every field, court and athletic surface at Ross. Lambeau Field. The perks, Patton says, brought enough memories to last a lifetime. While Historically Black Colleges . I told you years ago that you was the best thing that ever happened to me, and that still rings true today. Anybody who's a fan of the way I played the game of football, you stand up to. To me, it was just very shocking because of the relationship that the Packers and Charles had. Charles Woodson is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, a Super Bowl Champion and was an All-Pro four times during his NFL career that lasted from 1998-2015 . He is 45 years old. Out the front window, you can see Heritage Trail. *Intro music starts playing for Raiders @ Pats AFC title game*, "THAT'S CHARLES WOODSON'S MUSIC!!! Woodson was born in Fremont, Ohio. His name and business is written on the glass front of Cover 2 Sports Bar and Lounge. During his Packers tenure, Woodson was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2009 and won a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XLV, while extending his Pro Bowl selections to eight and his first-team All-Pro honors to four. "Its special,"Woodson says. Hell never forget Feb. 15, 2013. He provided a huge performance, limiting Pro-Bowler DeSean Jackson to just two catches (for 47 yards), and recorded five tackles in the Packers' win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round on January 9, 2011. Charles average salary is $ 89,646 per year. The Packers were in the Super Bowl against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2010, having defeated the Chicago Bears in order to get there. [115] On January 3, 2016, he played in his final NFL game, a 2317 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was perhaps the most universally respected player in the Packers locker room. [21], In 1999, Woodson had his first career reception, a 19-yard catch, against the San Diego Chargers on November 14. Despite the injury Woodson played the remainder of the game and was able to force a fumble. When Woodson left, Whitt says, the gulf in the Packers secondary was impossible to fill. . Another scab is opened. He described it simply as "just playing football". After 8 seasons as a Raider, Al Davis declined to use the franchise tag on Woodson, allowing him to be a free agent. We did this together. Bell: Stock of Bengals' Hue Jackson could hinge on AJ McCarron's performance. Guess what? Del Rio remembers when the Raiders played the Cleveland Browns in September. Through the shoulder pain, he held Lions receiver Calvin Johnson to two catches for 32 yards. He and the Green Bay Packers reached a 7-year contract agreement on April 26, 2006, that could be worth as much as $52.7 million with bonuses and incentives. Although the wine bears his name and signature, Woodson was warned by the NFL not to be seen endorsing the wine himself because of the league's alcohol policy. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. [103] By the end of the season, he had played in 1,067 of 1,074 possible defensive snaps for the team[104] amassing 97 tackles (75 solo), two sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, three pass defenses, one interception, and the aforementioned touchdown. The award was Peytons to lose, largely because in the history of the award, no defensive player had ever been declared the winner. The rest of Woodsons career in Oakland was hardly glamorous. . The former Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers defensive back also was holding the shoes and brace he wore after he was born with clubfoot. "[47], Free of any major injuries during the 2006 season, Woodson (tied with Walt Harris formerly of the San Francisco 49ers) led the National Football Conference with eight interceptions. He also intercepted Peyton Manning for the first time in his career and he actually ended up doing it twice. Moments when he was named to the city, Desmond Howard, and it easy... 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