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. For myself, my brother and my sister. A hole in the wall next to Cherry and Washington Streets is Green Bays last connection to Charles Woodson. Thirty people have been taken into custody following a "large scale drug investigation" in the Green Bay area. Woodson cradled the Heisman Trophy and Thorpe Award he won as a three-way, national championship player at Michigan. Woodson used his 10-minute, teary-eyed speech to thank everyone who helped him get there, Hall of Famer Charles Woodson a leader forPackers both on and off the field, Rain curtails Family Night fireworks but fans still have fun, Packers GM calls Devin Funchess' slur 'very unacceptable', Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "[80][81], Engraved inside the 2010 Super Bowl Ring is the numeral 1 along with the words Mind, Goal, Purpose and Heart. But this was about his family, and first and foremost his mother and presenter, Georgia. We did this together. And I did that. So its striking to see him wear a black T-shirt with "Raiders"written across the chest, even though it shouldnt be. Look no further than my mama to find out where I get it from. Maybe Jonathan Patton can bring back a piece of that game to Green Bay. Wish you were here. Some see football as a business. Woodson says he "paid close attention"to the problems in the Packers secondary. Through the shoulder pain, he kept playing. Plus, his name is Woodson, so thats pretty good too.. [45], On April 26, 2006, Woodson and the Green Bay Packers reached a 7-year contract agreement that could be worth as much as $52.7 million with bonuses and incentives. For his efforts, he was named the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year and an AP First-team All-American. He told the team if the President did not want to see the Packers play in the Super Bowl then they would go to the White House. He was making splash plays like scoring touchdowns and making sacks.. Ask the owner whats his favorite piece, and the answer is easy. WebThe son of Solomon (an amateur boxer) and Georgia Woodson, he was born with clubbed feet and wore leg braces for a year beginning when he was six months old. Up close, he has seen the magic this year. Patton would visit when he could, when his own basketball career wasnt keeping him on the road. The defendants' ages range from 17 to 58. [20][28] He earned a third consecutive Pro Bowl nomination. Small town. You keep me humble. This is where his Hall of Fame career blossomed. I thank you for that tough love. The Raiders were a natural place for Woodson to prolong his career. 4 overall pick of the 1998 draft by the Raiders. He called his brother Terry the "rabbit I was chasing as a child" whose "tough love" taught him he could play through just about anything. [64][57], In January 2010, Woodson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December 2009. [110], On January 26, 2015, the Raiders announced via Twitter that they agreed to a contract for Woodson to return for the 2015 season. Anybody that went to Fremont Ross, any player that played with me, please stand up. So I thank you. He did not appear in court Tuesday but is expected to make his initial appearance on Wednesday. "[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. Ancient for an NFL defensive back. Another scab is opened. He won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the best defensive college player. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images). CHARLES WOODSON: (Singing) Mama, mama, you know I love you. [10] Woodson received 282 more voting points than runner-up Peyton Manning of Tennessee. The Packers didnt give Woodson a chance to renegotiate his contract. Back to his life. We all know that, Rod said. [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. Patton still remembers Woodson telling him hed be in Green Bay all by himself. But when I go back and think about 2002 and going through the playoffs (with Oakland) with a broken leg, and I think about the coach telling me, You gotta practice if youre going to play, and I had to go out there and run around on that leg every day and practice just to prove I could do it on Sunday. Even with so many poignant words Sunday night, his passion still showed more in what he did than said, crying throughout his speech, but being able to finish this one. 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. [65][66] Overall, he finished the season with 74 total tackles, nine interceptions, three pick-sixes, 18 passes defensed, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and two sacks. He has started each of his 45 games in Oakland over the past three seasons. On October 6, in a Week 5 game against the San Diego Chargers, Woodson tied the NFL record (with Darren Sharper and former teammate Rod Woodson) for most defensive touchdowns by scoring on a fumble recovery for his 13th defensive touchdown. Charles, the son of George Woodson, married Anne Wilson. [94][95] Overall, he finished the season with 38 total tackles, one interceptions, five passes defensed, one forced fumble, and 1.5 sacks. Obama also said, "I have learned something that many quarterbacks have learned. He recorded seven tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and recovery (same play), four passes defended and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. HENDERSON, Nev. -- Charles Woodson was a young player doing young player things when he first entered the NFL, a Heisman Trophy-winning No. You hear people say a woman cant raise a man. Jerry McDonald is a Bay Area News Group sports general assignment writer and columnist for The Mercury News and East Bay Times with more than 40 years of experience. Woodson was named co-captain along with teammate A. J. Hawk for the Packers defensive unit through the post-season. One of the NFL's most decorated players, Woodson is tied with Rod Woodson (no relation) and Darren Sharper for the most defensive touchdowns, second in interceptions returned for touchdowns, and tied with Ken Riley for the fifth-most interceptions. Hell never forget Feb. 15, 2013. Throughout my career I can remember getting calls from sister periodically, whether I was riding down the 880 freeway in Oakland or Lombardi Avenue in Green Bay, she would hit me with these three words: Hey little brother, I love you. Former NFL football player Charles Woodson poses next to his collegiate Jim Thorpe Award, Heisman Trophy and clubfoot brace shoes, while reflecting on his life and career as he prepares for induction into the NFL Hall of Fame, during an interview at his home Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) But he just as easily could have mentioned hiding a shoulder harness under his pads and not missing a game in 2006, his first season with the Packers, helping turn around a 4-8 squad down the stretch. [3] In his senior season, he was a USA Today All-America selection and Parade High School All-American and recorded 2,028 yards and 230 points. You get a paycheck every week, win or lose. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! With Charles as a jack-of-all-trades corner, the Green Bay Packers became world champions in 2009. Everyone understands it. Former Packers defensive back Charles Woodson reflected on his life and professional football career during a heartfelt speech on Aug. 8, 2021. Back to his business. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. WebThe son of Solomon (an amateur boxer) and Georgia Woodson, he was born with clubbed feet and wore leg braces for a year beginning when he was six months old. [16], After the 1998 season, Woodson was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. Woodson left the Raiders after eight seasons to join the Packers, where he played his next seven seasons. Unlike a lot of Hall of Fame players in the free agency era, though, Woodson was not wanted when he was on the market. "I knew what he wanted,"Patton says. "Probably the thing that I respect about his game more than most,"Whitt says, "is he truly loves the game. "I think from the time I left,"Woodson says, "I felt that I showed not only Green Bay, but people in the NFL period. Eddie Lacys college jersey from Alabama is tucked safely away. You own undeniable respect. Former Raiders and Green Bay Packers star Charles Woodson on Sunday recalled something that inspired his 18-year career: being referred to as Terrys little brother. We were Defensive Rookies together, Defensive Player of the Year together. Woodson was one of eight men inducted Sunday as the 2021 Hall class. 4 overall in 1998 and he was recognized as the league's top rookie on defense after making 64 tackles, five interceptions and forcing a fumble. 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. Over time, Whitt proved himself. [18] He was also third in the league in interceptions (with five), returned one interception for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals, and produced one forced fumble. It really bothers him. Charles will be at free safety and Rod on the sideline coaching the defensive secondary when the Raiders host the New York Jets on Sunday (1:05 p.m.). Ryan Wood writes for the Green Bay Press Gazette, part of the USA TODAY Network. 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. Two trophy cases behind the bar are a collage of Woodsons football career. Now Rod is urging Charles to break the record they share for defensive touchdowns. "Im always going to be connected,"Woodson says, "regardless of if my brother is there or not. The cornerback has since lauded the Packers organization, Mike McCarthy, and the people of Wisconsin for having faith in him, and has declared that "it was truly a blessing coming to Green Bay. Although being labeled as a franchise player, Woodson's contract was only for one year. Obviously, hes a future Hall of Famer, a first-ballot, gold-jacket guy. 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