I want to thank my hometown of Fremont, Ohio. He was introduced into football by his older half-brother named, Terry Carter. Sep 6, 2016. He won the Super Bowl. [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. Jenny Vrentas/The MMQB. [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). Love everyone, give everything, never doubt, build your legend. Other career totals included more than 1,200 tackles, 54 tackles for loss, 33 forced fumbles and 183 passes defensed. [17] He started all sixteen games, becoming the first rookie Raider since 1971 to do so. In his class at Fox Valley Tech, where he learned about the printing industry, Pattons phone started ringing. Woodson was named co-captain along with teammate A. J. Hawk for the Packers defensive unit through the post-season. The difference is in the DB and not whether or not the throw is there. [9], In his junior season in 1997, Woodson became the third Michigan player to win the Heisman Trophy, joining Tom Harmon (1940) and Desmond Howard (1991). It was his second year winning the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year award and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. [93] Woodson suffered a broken collarbone during the Packers' victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, October 21, and was out for the next nine games. Woodson recorded another end-zone interception in the game, helping Michigan defeat the Cougars and win a share of the 1997 national championship. I call bullshit. On a Sunday. 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. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. [120] He served in that capacity until 2018 when he moved to Fox Sports to cover college football as an analyst. But, Del Rio admits, Woodsons renaissance season wasnt what he expected when the Raiders hired him 11 months ago. CHARLES WOODSON: (Singing) Mama, mama, you know I love you. All colleges recruited Charles as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. Became the best defensive player in the world. The Raiders were a natural place for Woodson to prolong his career. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 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". When it turned out there wasnt, Woodson noticed. The Raiders reported on January 26, 2015, through Twitter that they agreed to a contract for Charles to return for the 2015 season. [4] All colleges recruited Woodson as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. Charles Woodson will be joined on the ESPN set this season by (from left to right) Chris Berman, Matt Hasselbeck and Randy Moss. "The surprising part is that most people dont think that defensive players, kind of after the middle 30s, can still play. On Sunday, Patton will fly across the country to watch the Raiders host the Packers inside Oakland Colliseum. That, of course, drew a roar of laughter. In 1994, Woodson was named Mr. Football in Ohio, an award given to the state's. He could really care less about it. 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. and had a pep talk in the locker room. Selected fourth overall by the Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft, Woodson received Pro Bowl selections during his first four seasons and two first-team All-Pro honors. He became named the 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Asked to contribute on offense, Charles impact on games increased ten-fold. [8], In 1995, Woodson was selected as the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Got a lot accomplished.". An expectation Woodson delivered on, and then some. Just 11 games into his college career, Woodson was well on his way to becoming the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. There was no place he couldnt go. [10] Woodson received 282 more voting points than runner-up Peyton Manning of Tennessee. "[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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Theres been a couple of guys over the history of the league who have been able to play at this kind of a level this late in their careers. Don't mess with Charles Woodson. Charles and his wife April have two sons namely Charles Jr. and Chase. Woodson finished with two sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and one blocked field goal. Thats really impressive to see.". 3:17; Woodson announced as 1997 Heisman winner. It's where I picked up my first pair of cleats to play this great game that we play. He was used as his team's starting punt returner for the first time in his NFL career, returning 41 punts for 363 yards. Charles mother, divorced her husband shortly following Charless birth. After 8 seasons as a Raider, Al Davis declined to use the franchise tag on Woodson, allowing him to be a free agent. To my boys, Charles and Chase, you guys don't quite understand it right now. Ancient for an NFL defensive back. With the Oakland Raiders. [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. [55], On September 15, 2008, Woodson recorded two interceptions in a 48-25 victory over the Detroit Lions. Two trophy cases behind the bar are a collage of Woodsons football career. We made it to the Super Bowl. [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. [97] He helped the Packers defeat the Vikings, but his team would fall to the 49ers the following week in the Divisional Round. CANTON, Ohio Charles . Don't sit down. He led the team with five interceptions and eight takeaways. [60], Woodson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September. Patton sent him to voicemail, focused on his notes. 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. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Charles is a 45-year-old who was born on October 7, 1976, in Fremont, Ohio, in the United States. Although being labeled as a franchise player, Woodson's contract was only for one year. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Theyd yank him soon after kickoff. As a freshman, he had two interceptions in a victory against the #2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Charles is the proud son of Solomon (an amateur boxer) and Georgia Woodson. [14] Michigan played the Washington State Cougars in the Rose Bowl. And I did that. Next stop Canton, where it all comes full circle for the kid from Ohio. Over his Packers work, he 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 as well as his first-team All-Pro honors to four. January 15 . Charles holds the Packers franchise record for most defensive touchdowns (8 total, 7 interception returns, and 1 fumble return). He shared a suite with Greg Santaga, owner and president of Green Bay Packaging. Woodson signed an extension after Green Bay won the Super Bowl in 2010. The brash, talented rookiewho would fall asleep in team meetings, who would become one of the best examples of a leadership the NFL has ever seen. NFL and union-backed programs providing lifelines to ex-players in distress. Stand up. 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. So to my mom, my dad, my hometown: Without you, I am not here. Any Michigan Wolverine out there, a player, keep standing, keep standing. By. 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. Ask the owner whats his favorite piece, and the answer is easy. However, the Broncos won 1610. It wasnt to be close to his brother, he says, but proximity didnt hurt. [50], On October 14, 2007, Woodson picked up a Santana Moss fumble and returned it 57 yards for a go-ahead touchdown in a 17-14 victory over the Washington Redskins. He is also one of the few players to appear in a Pro Bowl during three different decades. brother. Charles and Rod Woodson were teammates with the Raiders in 2002 and 2003. [20][28] He earned a third consecutive Pro Bowl nomination. 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. - Charles Woodson quotes from BrainyQuote.com "Because my brother liked Michigan, I liked Michigan, and by the nature of that, I didn't like Ohio State." - Charles Woodson [130] Woodson has his own charitable foundation to support the fight against breast cancer called the Charles Woodson Foundation. An emotional Woodson gave a speech to his teammates during halftime. Panthers take long view on injuries in final stretch. Thank you. [20][30] Woodson returned punts for the first time in the NFL, returning four punts for 47 yards. He returned punts and at times played as a wide receiver. Patton would visit when he could, when his own basketball career wasnt keeping him on the road. This was the fourth consecutive year Woodson played in every game of the season. [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 . Theres a Packers helmet in the top-left corner. [57] On December 16, 2008, Woodson was named to his fifth Pro Bowl, his first with the Packers. [83], When Woodson intercepted Cam Newton against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2 of the 2011 season, it marked the fourth time he intercepted a fellow Heisman Trophy winner. The fourth overall pick of the 1998 NFL Draft, Woodson stepped into the Oakland Raiders' starting lineup immediately. By the time he reached Ross High School in Fremont, Woodson was a noticeably gifted athlete. And like any loving brother or sister would do, Charles siblings would slide him around the house in his special shoes. [79], Barack Obama said if the Bears won the NFC Championship, that he would see them play in Super Bowl XLV, but he would not see Green Bay. Woodson gave an emotional speech during halftime, that Aaron Rodgers briefly touched on. But one day, he half-jokingly said hell get Bradyto admit the truth. Charles Woodson is one of two Raiders to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend. [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. After the fact, Whitt says, he believes Woodson is the most complete cornerback in NFL history. Despite his Super Bowl injury, Woodson finished the game with three total tackles, including two solo tackles. Woodson played 70 snaps against the Browns. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The last bridge between Woodson and the town he called home for seven years. Woodson responded by handing Barack Obama a certificate stating that Obama is a minority owner of the 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. So Charles being Charles, of course, had something to say about that. Charles celebrates his birthday on October 7th, every year. After a decorated career at Fremont Ross High School, he was named Ohios Mr. Football in 1994. January 15, 2023. We mightve tried to do some things that were sort of outside of our character, trying to create that position. The last bridge between Woodson and the town he called home for seven years. You want to talk about toughness, and where I get it from, and why I am how I am. Hes a once-in-a-lifetime player, and you cant replace him.". Charles came back to the Raiders for three seasons, receiving his ninth Pro Bowl selection in his last year. [88][89] He earned his eighth Pro Bowl and third First Team All-Pro nomination. Therefore, Charles has accumulated a decent fortune over the years he has worked. Without you, I most definitely am not here. [48] At the time, that was the most interceptions Woodson had recorded in a single season. He was born and brought up in Fremont, Ohio, in the United States to his parents. [34] Woodson started every Raider game in the 2003 NFL Playoffs, finishing with a start in Super Bowl XXXVII. 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.". As of now, Charles works as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. But obviously hes played at a high level. 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. To my sister, Shannon, who cannot be here to join in this occasion: Big moment for our family. Poochie was a girls dog toy/stuffed animal, and Woodson actually had one with him during the segment. His opinion of Woodson never changed. 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. Stand up. And it nearly happened, due to an argument with a coach. They are not brothers. "[80][81], Engraved inside the 2010 Super Bowl Ring is the numeral 1 along with the words Mind, Goal, Purpose and Heart. But those people that I mentioned, that's who I am. From prior conversations, he couldnt recall any gripes the organization had about money. [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. Woodson, his brother knows, wants nothing more than to beat the Packers on Sunday. [77][78] With 1:54 before halftime of the Super Bowl, Woodson broke his collar bone while diving to successfully defend a pass intended for Mike Wallace. ", Follow every game: Latest NFL Scores and Schedules. Mr. Football in Ohio did the unthinkable. Doesnt make up for how it all ended in Green Bay, where Woodson thought hed retire. As he was about 18 months old, the braces were replaced by corrective shoes, which Charles wore until he was four. Patton identifies himself on social media as owner-operator of Cover 2 Sports Bar. Hikaru Kudo. Thank you, Mama. [115] On January 3, 2016, he played in his final NFL game, a 2317 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Small market. To my family, my wife, my kids. [86] This, his eleventh career interception return for a touchdown, places him second all-time behind Rod Woodson. Maybe Woodson would make it through another season, Del Rio thought. [113] Woodson was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. 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? Everything includes a personalized autograph. Became the best defensive. A hole in the wall next to Cherry and Washington Streets is Green Bays last connection to Charles Woodson. Everyone wants one. [72], During the 2010 season, Woodson recorded two interceptions and five forced fumbles for the Packers. Theres always going to be love between me and Green Bay.". You see, football is what I did. This is how you tackle. In one of the most decorated careers a defensive back has ever had, his second stint with the Raiders may be the most impressive. Woodson had two interceptions in the game. In four years at Ross, Woodson could be found on nearly every field, court and athletic surface at Ross. 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 . Patton still remembers Woodson telling him hed be in Green Bay all by himself. As a senior at Ross High School, Woodson was named Ohio's "Mr. Genealogy for Charles Woodson (1781 - 1838) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. 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 . The win over the Buckeyes lifted Michigan to the Rose Bowl. [64][57], In January 2010, Woodson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December 2009. Mama, mama, you're the queen of my heart. Through the shoulder pain, he kept playing. [85] Against the Denver Broncos, Woodson joined the 50-interception club when he picked off Kyle Orton in the first quarter in Week 4. A lot of good times, a lot of great years. The Packers didnt give Woodson a chance to renegotiate his contract. You get a paycheck every week, win or lose. Shields returned the next week against Detroit. [19][20] Woodson was named to his first Pro Bowl. We were a Heisman Trophy winner together. Look no further than my mama to find out where I get it from. 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. Two were expected, and one was not. Woodson won Michigan's third Heisman, joining Desmond Howard and Tom Harmon. Woodson said that Tom and him and never talked about that play. Finally, Whitt had a man-to-man conversation after a loss to the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009. Charles Woodson combined the quickness and agility of a "cover corner" with the size, strength and willingness to bring down ball carriers at a level few in the National Football League's history have matched. In addition to playing cornerback, he returned punts and occasionally played as a wide receiver. He found a familiar setting in Oakland, the team that drafted him No. Woodson left the Raiders after eight seasons to join the Packers, where he played his next seven seasons. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez Charles Woodson . [5], In 2002, Woodson suffered his first major injury since his freshman year at Michigan, suffering from a shoulder injury which caused him to be inactive for eight games. Of the honor, Woodson told BTN Live host Mike Hall, "It's really a big deal. He signed a one-year deal on May 21, 2013, with the Oakland Raiders. Despite the injury Woodson played the remainder of the game and was able to force a fumble. I would not be here without you. He holds the Packers' franchise record for most defensive touchdowns (eight total, seven interception returns and one fumble return). He also intercepted Peyton Manning for the first time in his career and he actually ended up doing it twice. April, my front, my back, my side to side. [94][95] Overall, he finished the season with 38 total tackles, one interceptions, five passes defensed, one forced fumble, and 1.5 sacks. Woodson had 64 tackles that season. [73][74] He was named to the 2011 Pro Bowl as a starting cornerback. [76] Woodson also played an important role in Dom Capers' defense in playoff victories against the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round and the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship and started against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. [5][6], Woodson attended the University of Michigan, where he played for coach Lloyd Carr's Wolverines teams from 1995 to 1997. His youngest son was born here. For his efforts, he was named the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year and an AP First-team All-American. Your love is like tears from the stars. An example of the NFLs most decorated players, Charles is tied with Rod Woodson (no relation) and Darren Sharper for the most defensive touchdowns, second in interceptions returned for touchdowns, plus tied with Ken Riley for the fifth-most interceptions. In his acceptance speech, looking maybe 10 or 15 years younger than he does today, Charles had jokes. About Charles Woodson. 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 . Lambeau Field. My passion, how hard I work, that comes from my mother. 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. With two members of the Raiders family, Charles Woodson . 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. "Hell, Sam, Im hurt too,"Woodson wanted Whitt to relay. When they cut him, he says, the message was clear. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Whitt is two years Woodsons junior, and it isnt easy for a younger coach to handle a legend. Charles Woodson. Woodson was. You've allowed me and made me the best version of myself, and I love you for that. Woodson had three tackles and a defended pass against the San Francisco 49ers, among his quietest games in a season for the ages. Always connected Here is the last family member left in Green Bay. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Fremont Ross Little Giants. Chosen fourth overall by the Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft, Charles became named Defensive Rookie of the Year in his first season. "Apprehension,"Woodson says, was the feeling when he arrived before the 2006 season. I love you. You lift me up. His play earned him the NFLs Rookie of the Year award. 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. [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. This is where his Hall of Fame career blossomed. Any Oakland Raider fan, Las Vegas Raider fan, stand up. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Charles Woodson walked onto his covered patio, overlooking a pool and golf course, to share some sources of pride with visitors. I leave you with this: Be unique, innovative, learn discipline. Up close, he has seen the magic this year. Brewers tickets. Woodson says he doesn't need his brother living in Green Bay to feel connected to the city. He is an oenophile who developed his interest in wine while playing football for the first time in Oakland, near the Napa Valley. Woodson still gets angry sometimes. But when he finally got back to the big game, Charles broke his collarbone before halftime. Hed walk up and down the sideline, chanting RRRRAAAIIIIDDDEEERRRS! like he had season tickets in the Black Hole. Its because of Georgia Woodson.. He played college football at Michigan, where he won the Heisman Trophy and the 1997 national championship as a junior. Woodson, who signed a five-year deal before the 2010 season that was worth as much as $55 million, missed nine games last season because of a broken right collarbone but played in two playoff games. "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. Later on, Charles attended the University of Michigan, where he played for coach Lloyd Carrs Wolverines teams from 1995 through 1997. For NFL's contenders, a good backup QB is hard to find. 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. The Packers won the Super Bowl, but could not visit the White House until August because of the terms in the NFL Lockout. Charles Woodson Engages in (and Wins) Twitter Feud with Mark Schlereth. There is at least one person whos surprised. No way hed pick off enough passes to be tied for third league-wide in interceptions. His spectacular play earned him an invitation to New York City as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, alongside the favorite, Peyton Manning, Randy Moss, and Ryan Leaf. Since then, Charles is the only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman. Is Bradford in it for the long haul with Eagles? As of now, Charles works as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. [110], On January 26, 2015, the Raiders announced via Twitter that they agreed to a contract for Woodson to return for the 2015 season. Some see football as a business. He goes out there and tries to prove hes the absolute best at what he does.". The cornerbackwho became the first and still the only primary defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy. [12] During his Heisman-winning junior year, he made an acrobatic one-handed sideline interception against the Michigan State Spartans. [16], After the 1998 season, Woodson was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. 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. Woodson cradled the Heisman Trophy and Thorpe Award he won as a three-way, national championship player at Michigan. In 2009, at the age of 34, Woodson won the NFLs Defensive Player of the Year award. [15], Woodson finished his college career with 16 interceptions and 30 passes defended. Woodson, a Swiss-army knife for the Packers defense, switched to playing safety full time. Woodson is also one of the few players to appear in a Pro Bowl during three different decades. [24] Woodson was selected to his second Pro Bowl and was named All-Pro by the Associated Press. Together, me and you. *Intro music starts playing for Raiders @ Pats AFC title game*, "THAT'S CHARLES WOODSON'S MUSIC!!! [53][54] He finished the season with 63 total tackles, four interceptions, nine passes defensed, and two fumble recoveries. He would be late to meetings, and in the meetings he did attend, hed often fall asleep. His name and business is written on the glass front of Cover 2 Sports Bar and Lounge. As the referees were reviewing the call on the field, concern grew. I remember we would wrestle as kids, man, and fight. Ahighly successful collegiate career doesntguarantee greatness ask Ryan Leaf but as the 4th overall pick by the Oakland Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft, that would be the expectation. I told you years ago that you was the best thing that ever happened to me, and that still rings true today. He studied at Ross High School, where Charles was named Ohios Mr. [116][117] He finished his final season with 74 total tackles, five interceptions, nine passes defensed, one forced fumble, and four fumble recoveries. [100], On May 21, 2013, Woodson signed a one-year deal with the Oakland Raiders. [82] Woodson was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. 4 min read. Another scab is opened. Football. Whitt says theres "no question"Woodsons influence lingers through the Packers locker room. 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. [27] After recovering from his shoulder injury, Woodson missed the last three games of the regular season, suffering from a cracked fibula bone in his right leg. The player who many thought was to be past his prime, who won the Defensive Player of the Year award at the age of 34. And the player who at the age of 39, continued to defy father time, giving everything he had to the team that drafted him. Bell: Stock of Bengals' Hue Jackson could hinge on AJ McCarron's performance. [46] Woodson has stated that at the time of the contract he "did not want to come to Green Bay" due to 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. To my brother, Terry, my brother, my rabbit who I was chasing as a child: You built me for this game through tough love. Hes not doing it for the money. Roster cuts are part of the business. You know, throughout my career, I can remember getting calls from my sister periodically, whether I was riding down the 880 freeway in Oakland, or Lombardi Avenue in Green Bay, and she would just hit me with these three words: Hey, little brother, I love you.. Thats why he plays so hard, and he plays so passionate. Besides the wine bearing his name and signature, Charles was warned by the NFL not to be seen endorsing the wine himself because of the leagues alcohol policy. We got this tattoo years ago, man, that said "My Brother's Keeper." . Small town. Across the country, hes still mentoring. [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. He works as a Fox Sports correspondent. "It was sort of unfair to the guys who followed him,"Whitt says, "because we wanted Charles Woodson-type play, and theres only one of him in the world. [128], Woodson is married to his wife April Dixon Woodson and they have two sons together. [111] In the 2015 season, Woodson was moved to strong safety. Woodson finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and . For his effort during the 2009 season Woodson was selected as the AP Defensive Player of the Year. At the age of 37, Woodson was back where his NFL career started. I love my mama, man. A Raiders football in the top right. Obama also said, "I have learned something that many quarterbacks have learned. Woodson won the Jim Thorpe Award, an award which he was nominated for the previous year. 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. [39] Woodson remained healthy for the entire season, starting in his first fifteen games. 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. The Packers kept searching for another Charles Woodson. Keep standing. He does it because hes a very prideful man, and he loves to play. [112] Prior to Week 5 against the Denver Broncos, Woodson said that he always wanted to intercept a pass from Peyton Manning, as he never accomplished that feat during his career. Charles estimated net worth is $916,712. He ducked into the hall outside. Over time, Whitt proved himself. Football.Charles completed his high school football career with the schools records for rushing yards (3,861) and scoring (466 points). 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. Woodson says he doesnt need his brother living in Green Bay to feel connected to the city. So its striking to see him wear a black T-shirt with "Raiders"written across the chest, even though it shouldnt be. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. On Sunday, Patton will fly cross country to watch the Raiders host the Packers inside Oakland Colliseum. 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. It was his brother, calling two, three times. Back to his life. He had 9 interceptions, 3 of which he returned for a touchdown while also forcing 4 fumbles. Woodson has been fighting to get into the Hall of Fame since 2008, when he became a first-time candidate on the Hall of Fame's preliminary list. My mama raised two of them. stepfather. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and my village certainly done right by me and my family. Charles became unhappy with new head coach Bill Callahan and condemned him during the season. Del Rio remembers when the Raiders played the Cleveland Browns in September. She's fighting. Charles also earned Pro Bowl selections during his first four seasons and two first-team All-Pro honors. Charles was born on October 7, 1976, in Fremont, Ohio, in the United States. 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). The sentiment didnt exist one decade ago. Charles stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx 1.85 m). "I guess I aint ever getting over it,"Woodson says. GREEN BAY - Charles Woodson didn't play the majority of his 18-year career for the Packers. [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, out of nowhere, sprinted in front of the pass for a game-winning interception. He's Charles Woodson's younger brother. Dealing with COVID. [107] Woodson finished the 2014 season with 111 total tackles, four interceptions, eight passes defensed, one fumble recovery, and one sack. He would throw up The O to celebrate, as a nod to the city of Oakland. [49] Overall, he was tied for third in that statistic in the entire NFL. His work ethic was spotty at best, and it caused some issues with Jon Gruden. [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. Jabrill Peppers writes about his late brother, his father and Charles Woodson for The Players' Tribune. Woodson retired in 2004 as the Cowboys' all-time leading tackler with 813 career tackles. Woodson lived up to his word and picked off Manning two times. We were Defensive Rookies together, Defensive Player of the Year together. Whitt says one of his roughest days in coaching was when he watched the Packers cut Woodson. Without you, I am not here. He was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance. Woodson, of course, continued his career, but the age of 29, the presumption was that his best days were behind him. Former Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson turned his career around during seven brilliant seasons in Titletown. Anybody that went to Fremont Ross, any player that played with me, please stand up. He referred to his older brother, Terry, as "my rabbit, who I was chasing as a child." Woodson said his sister Shannon couldn't attend the enshrinement Sunday because she is battling COVID-19. 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. This is where his Hall of Fame career blossomed. Someone will mention his release. He gave the pre-game hype speeches, he became a mentor for the younger players on the team, and he became the heart and soul of that locker room. He let the slight stoke his fire. But, Bro, you built me for an 18year career. Woodson made a startling confession on the documentary, admitting that he actually was considering retirement. 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. 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. Charles Woodson and Rod Woodson are not related in any way. It wasnt always that way. Las Vegas Raiders news fromFanSided Daily, 15 Best Free Agent Acquisitions of All-Time, 15 Most Beloved Fan Favorites of All-Time, Raiders: 2023 Day 1 NFL Draft prospects Las Vegas could trade down for, Las Vegas Raiders: Josh Jacobs returning is the key to the offense in 2023, Las Vegas Raiders: 5 worst moments from the Derek Carr Era, Raiders: Derek Carr trade scenarios that include another Las Vegas player, Las Vegas Raiders must have QB spot in place before 2023 NFL Draft, Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos: Full Report Card Grades for Oakland, Three and Out: Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs, Drops by WRs of the Oakland Raiders Continues to be a Problem. Charles had more interceptions in his first four years with the Packers (28) than he did in his initial eight with the Raiders (17). And it was. For me and your mother, the sun, the moon and the stars revolve around you two boys. Charles Woodson walked onto his covered patio, overlooking a pool and golf course, to share some sources of pride with visitors. In regard to the play none of us want to re-live you know which one Im talking about. I love you guys. The pass was intended for Earl Bennett. . Charles Woodson is one of few players appearing in a Pro Bowl in three decades. 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. Found inside - Page 1167The mother of Thomas , Jonathan and Mary Pleasants was Mary Woodson sister of Tarleton Woodson , who died intestate leaving Charles Woodson formerly of Henrico Co. now of Powhatan Co. , his eldest brother and heir . There was a warning his brother might be cut, he says. [43][44] He finished the season with 30 total tackles, one interception, four passes defensed, and one forced fumble. Out the front window, you can see Heritage Trail. That means dont try to put me in a box because I aint going.. There were some testy moments when he first started coaching the veteran in 2009. He happily married his wife April Dixon Woodson. Fuller was playing for the int the whole time. Khalil Mack said that having Charles Woodson in the huddle was surreal, and that Woodson was walking greatness. 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 pays emotional tribute to his mother during HOF speech. "I think surprising would be tad bit disrespectful to Charles,"Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says. But Charles quickly gotsettled in Green Bay. Football chose me.. Following losing the Super Bowl in the year prior, the Raiders completed the 2003 season with a dismal record of 4-12. [32] He was named to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl. Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) reacts after playing his final home game during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers at O.co Coliseum. 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. Ive now learned something that every NFL quarterback already knows too well. Life is good in Green Bay when youre related to Charles Woodson. He was perhaps the most universally respected player in the Packers locker room. [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. I would never in a million years, thought that I would be going back to Oakland.. Woodson delivered an emotional speech after the final home game of his career, in front of an Oakland crowd. He returned to the Raiders for his last three seasons, earning his ninth Pro Bowl selection in his final year. Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers' plan appeared to be to line Woodson up at the safety position, while also situationally deploying him as the nickel-back. Woodson had 4 interceptions in 2014, at the end of 38. Cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt Jr. says Woodson is one of his best friends. QB Rank, Week 14: What's wrong with Matt Ryan and the Falcons? A teary-eyed. [61] Woodson is the first player in NFL history to have a sack, two forced fumbles, and an interception in a game. He was named to the All-Big Ten First-team by conference coaches, and second-team All-Big Ten by the media. Then hell return here. His first pick of the season snapped the Raiders 11-game road losing streak. My teams. He'll meet with family after the game. When you turn 35, 40 years old, you'll begin to understand why a grown man will stand up here and cry. Small team. The award was Peytons to lose, largely because in the history of the award, no defensive player had ever been declared the winner. Charles became the starter following the second game of his freshman season and played in 34 straight games. At the White House, Woodson earned a much needed shoutout from the President. Woodson wanted his former position coach to pass along a message to Shields. [84] The other three quarterbacks he intercepted a pass from were Vinny Testaverde, Carson Palmer, and Matt Leinart. "[1][2] He finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and scoring (466 points). Woodson was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for his performance versus the Redskins, which was the first time he had received that award. The only problem is I ran into Derrick Brooks and (John) Lynch, and it didn't turn out so well. He described it simply as "just playing football". In his mind, general manager Ted Thompson was telling him there was a better alternative on the roster. Among the 30 defendants is Jonathan Patton, 37, brother of former Green Bay Packers player Charles Woodson. By Matthew Davis. He was married here. He returned the second interception 41 yards for a touchdown. But when I go back and think about 2002, going through the playoffs with a broken leg, and I think about the coach telling me, You've got to practice if you're going to play, and I had to go out there and run around on that leg every day and practice just to prove that I could do it. He knew Woodson would be the greatest player hell ever coach. [5], In 2005, he started the first six games but broke his leg in the sixth week, which sidelined him for the rest of the year. Well go see him.. He was supposed to have a "ceremonial start"against the Browns, Del Rio says. Jokes aside, this episode of A Football Life was a fitting tribute and a great story for one of the games great players. 9:43; The top 10 defensive college football plays of all time. We're in the Hall of Fame, baby. [92] Against the Chicago Bears in Week 2, he recorded his 55th interception of his career, and first as a strong safety. As a Raiders fan, watching that game, I was sick to my stomach. 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. [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. [51] He recorded an interception in the game, his first of the season. Woodson dislocated his shoulder two weeks earlier, and it hurt. In the offseason, he shows younger cornerbacks film from Woodsons prime. [42] After the season, Woodson again agreed to a one-year franchise tag deal. To be one of the four people to be picked, that's a really big honor and I'm appreciative of it. Declining play, off the field trouble which culminated in a DUI arrest, injuries, and a negatively growing reputation for having a bad attitude. And at the young age of 39, he picked off 5 passes. Woodson later stated that he tried to do Howards famous pose after scoring the touchdown, but failed after his teammates mobbed him in the end zone. He already has an open spot along the far wall of his bar, next to his brothers Packers jersey. The young team jokingly referred to Woodson as Uncle, Big Brother or simply as Old Man at every opportunity. Jan 11. You haven't been through anything. Growing up in Fremont, Ohio, he overcame the deformity. And I need you to indulge me for a minute. Charles Woodson was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and was named Defensive Rookie of the Year (1998) and Defensive Player of the Year (2009). [90][91], Woodson started the 2012 season in a different role for the Packers, hoping to fill the void left by free safety Nick Collins, who had been out of football for almost a year with a neck injury. Woodson was blown away with the welcoming party of Raiders fans when he arrived back at the teams facility. He is a man of above-average stature. [38] Woodson became unhappy with new head coach Bill Callahan, and criticized him during the season. [5] Woodson led the Michigan Wolverines to an undefeated season and a share of the national championship in the same year. "He wanted to be here. [108][109] He was ranked 64th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. Eventually, Whitt says, they realized nobody could replace him. In his second stint with the Silver & Black, Woodson became the only player in NFL history to record 65 interceptions and 20 sacks. 4 overall in 1998. Patton thought the good times would last longer than seven years. Brewers Sign 3 International Prospects Within Top 50 Rankings. He covered star receiver Calvin Johnson and limited him to two catches for 10 yards. 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. Something needed to jump-start life after basketball. Woodsons feet were growing inward as a a child, and he had to wear special shoes to make sure this would not be an issue for him as an adult. Man, I love you, man, like no other. To me, it was just very shocking because of the relationship that the Packers and Charles had. [33] He made All-Pro teams of The Sporting News and College and Pro Football Newsweekly and the All-AFC squad of Football News. Considering the career Woodson put together while at Michigan, its impossible to argue that he made the wrong decision. 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. 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. [69][70] He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2000s. "[citation needed], Woodson declared his eligibility for the NFL Draft following his junior season at Michigan and was selected as the fourth overall pick in the 1998 Draft by the Oakland Raiders. In the Super Bowl, Woodson showed signs of his injury, but still recorded an interception in a losing effort against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And we've been having each other's back ever since. Woodson says he "paid close attention"to the problems in the Packers secondary. [114] On December 21, Woodson announced that he would retire at the end of the season. Around the league, he remembers, teams werent exactly knocking down his door with a contract to sign. But hey, you never know. "Im as good at what I do as you are at what you do,"Whitt told him. We were National Champions together. In addition to playing football, Woodson also played basketball (point guard) and competed in track and field (relay sprinter and long jumper). It really bothers him. [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. Woodson was a 3x Super Bowl Champion, a 4x First-Team All-Pro, and a 5x Pro Bowler. He had dedicated himself to being here in Green Bay. Woodsons final years in Oakland were filled with jaw-dropping moments and acrobatic interceptions. I think I lost a bet. Hall of Fame inductee and former Raiders and Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson and his mother Georgia Woodson reflect on HOF Weekend to remember. [27] He finished the year with a career-high 79 tackles, intercepted four passes, forced three fumbles, and recovered one fumble. 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. Reference: FamilySearch Family Tree - SmartCopy: Jan 23 2017, 21:16:20 UTC; Bill Huber Feb 6, 2021 9:30 PM EST GREEN BAY, Wis. - On Feb. 6,. The rest is history. [131] In October 2012, Woodson donated $100,000 to the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. [9], In 1996, Woodson set a Wolverine record for pass breakups with 15. As the Raiders stand at 10-3, its bittersweet that Woodson cant be apart of what is happening. A man who views the game so personally? January 15, 2023. GREEN BAY, Wis. - Charles Woodson promised that his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech would be centered on family. Guess what? He left the Raiders following eight seasons to join the Packers, where he played his next seven seasons. Woodson had four interceptions last season, but at 38was at an age where even the greatest defensive backs wear down. Hell never forget Feb. 15, 2013. Sweep down to the other side of the bar, to the second trophy case. You know, I grew up hour and a half west from here, in Fremont, Ohio. I love you back. "This is it. The Patriots would go on to the win the Super Bowl, while Woodson (correctly) refers to this incident: That is the worst call in the history of all sports.. 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. [9], Throughout college, Woodson was known for big plays in big moments of a game. [22] On November 28, against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had a 15-yard interception return for a touchdown in the 3734 loss. Besides playing football, Charles also played basketball (point guard) and competed in track and field (relay sprinter and long jumper). In his sophomore season at Michigan, Woodson become a game-changer. So I thank you. Charles was born with clubbed feet and wore leg braces for a year starting when he was six months old. He has started each of his 45 games in Oakland over the past three seasons. Charles had more interceptions in his first four years with the Packers (28) than he did in his last eight with the Raiders. He hasadded 10 interceptions to his career total, five this season. [87] He finished the season with 74 total tackles, seven interceptions, one pick-six, 17 passes defensed, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and two sacks. [62], On November 26, 2009, Woodson had an impressive Thanksgiving game at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions. No one bigger than the team. The kid from Ohio Mr. Football in High School who went on to attend Michigan. In addition, Charles also has more touchdowns (8 vs 2) and sacks (6 vs 5.5) with the Packers than during his time in Oakland. The Packers would go on to win that game, and Charles was finally a Super Bowl champion. I just want you to do one thing for me: Love your mother the way that I love mine. Without you, I'm not here. But that old man found the fountain of youth, and never missed a start for the rest of his career. 1:00; [71], On September 9, 2010, despite having three years left on his current contract, a thirty-three-year-old Woodson was offered and signed a two-year extension with the Packers, adding five years and $55 million to his existing pact. They had 11 interceptions in 2013, tied for 26th fewest in the NFL. Charles earned $10.5 million in the first year of the deal and $18 million over the first three years. In 2014, Woodson became the first player in NFL history to accumulate 50 interceptions and 20 sacks. But once you go through life, you go through your own journey, and life throws its obstacles at you. They say that you hear people say a woman can't raise a man. ". "If I can play, you better play.". You own undeniable respect. This was different. Woodson scored touchdowns as a punt returner, as a running back, as a wide receiver, while also recording 7 interceptions and maintaining his role as a primarily defensive player. Mott Children's Hospital for pediatric research. . Vick been turned to a cornball brother. When they visited the White House, Obama made reference to Woodson's pep rally and autographed jersey. He won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the best defensive college player. There wasnt people knocking my door down to play for them. His film study told him it's a high % the out is coming. [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. Early life and high school. This company is based in Napa, California, and is a small boutique winery, producing fewer than one thousand cases each year of its two varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. 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. Former Raiders and Green Bay Packers star Charles Woodson on Sunday recalled something that inspired his 18-year career: being referred to as "Terry's little brother.". "I spent seven years in Green Bay. 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. 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