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. He's Charles Woodson's younger brother. [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. Whitt is two years Woodsons junior, and it isnt easy for a younger coach to handle a legend. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Charles Woodson walked onto his covered patio, overlooking a pool and golf course, to share some sources of pride with visitors. Charles and his wife April have two sons namely Charles Jr. and Chase. "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. "I spent seven years in Green Bay. Vick been turned to a cornball brother. So its striking to see him wear a black T-shirt with "Raiders"written across the chest, even though it shouldnt be. "I think surprising would be tad bit disrespectful to Charles,"Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says. Charles displayed a natural talent for the game, prompting his mother to send him to the local YMCA to play flag football. A lion isnt supposed to be tamed. Woodson explained the meaning of his tattoo, What does that mean? [84] The other three quarterbacks he intercepted a pass from were Vinny Testaverde, Carson Palmer, and Matt Leinart. Woodson dislocated his shoulder two weeks earlier, and it hurt. Theres a smallteam flag hanging next to one trophy case. Charles became the starter following the second game of his freshman season and played in 34 straight games. [57] On December 16, 2008, Woodson was named to his fifth Pro Bowl, his first with the Packers. 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. [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. Woodson's journey began in Fremont, dominating as a Ross athlete, with dozens of offers to play college football. It shows Woodson winning the Heisman Trophy, playing for Michigan, hoisting a football with the Green Bay Packers, smiling with the Oakland Raiders. 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. January 15, 2023 (Recruiting Trail) Badgers Offer Two Stunning 2024 Prospects. He covered star receiver Calvin Johnson and limited him to two catches for 10 yards. He became named the 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. Wish you were here. And we've been having each other's back ever since. They say that you hear people say a woman can't raise a man. 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Despite his Super Bowl injury, Woodson finished the game with three total tackles, including two solo tackles. Bucks passes. Man, I love you, man, like no other. He holds the Packers' franchise record for most defensive touchdowns (eight total, seven interception returns and one fumble return). 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. [5], In 2001, his fourth year in the NFL, Woodson started sixteen games. And it nearly happened, due to an argument with a coach. Jokes aside, this episode of A Football Life was a fitting tribute and a great story for one of the games great players. Stand up. In four years at Ross, Woodson could be found on nearly every field, court and athletic surface at Ross. Brewers tickets. We were Mr. Ohio together. My passion, how hard I work, that comes from my mother. No way hed pick off enough passes to be tied for third league-wide in interceptions. NFL and union-backed programs providing lifelines to ex-players in distress. And at the young age of 39, he picked off 5 passes. Woodson was blown away with the welcoming party of Raiders fans when he arrived back at the teams facility. While Historically Black Colleges . Patton identifies himself on social media as owner-operator of Cover 2 Sports Bar. So to my mom, my dad, my hometown: Without you, I am not here. It was his second year winning the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year award and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. 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. "Its special,"Woodson says. 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. However, the Broncos won 1610. 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. Is Bradford in it for the long haul with Eagles? Charles Woodson Engages in (and Wins) Twitter Feud with Mark Schlereth. Declining play, off the field trouble which culminated in a DUI arrest, injuries, and a negatively growing reputation for having a bad attitude. 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. Eventually, Whitt says, they realized nobody could replace him. 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 . It was a November trip six years ago Patton credits with changing his lifes course. He returned punts and at times played as a wide receiver. Its because of Georgia Woodson.. The rest of Woodsons career in Oakland was hardly glamorous. Over time, Whitt proved himself. To be one of the four people to be picked, that's a really big honor and I'm appreciative of it. Woodson was named co-captain along with teammate A. J. Hawk for the Packers defensive unit through the post-season. [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 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. It wasnt to be close to his brother, he says, but proximity didnt hurt. You want to talk about toughness, and where I get it from, and why I am how I am. Ancient for an NFL defensive back. 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. 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. 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. 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.. Woodson still gets angry sometimes. But funny nicknames aside, Woodson credits his Mother, Georgia, for molding him into the man he is today. [21], In 1999, Woodson had his first career reception, a 19-yard catch, against the San Diego Chargers on November 14. Patton still remembers Woodson telling him hed be in Green Bay all by himself. Chosen fourth overall by the Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft, Charles became named Defensive Rookie of the Year in his first season. [98] He was ranked 85th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. 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. Some celebrities enter the wine industry simply because they can. 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.". He works as a Fox Sports correspondent. Singleparent household. Charles also played college football at Michigan, where he received the Heisman Trophy and the 1997 national championship as a junior. Early life and high school. Back to his life. We did this together. GREEN BAY - Charles Woodson didn't play the majority of his 18-year career for the Packers. He had 9 interceptions, 3 of which he returned for a touchdown while also forcing 4 fumbles. As of now, Charles works as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. Charles and Rod Woodson were teammates with the Raiders in 2002 and 2003. 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 owner is Green Bay resident Jonathan Patton. [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. [4] All colleges recruited Woodson as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. Bell: Stock of Bengals' Hue Jackson could hinge on AJ McCarron's performance. The Raiders reported on January 26, 2015, through Twitter that they agreed to a contract for Charles to return for the 2015 season. Football chose me.. The fourth overall pick of the 1998 NFL Draft, Woodson stepped into the Oakland Raiders' starting lineup immediately. [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. [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. 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. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 23-20 in overtime. But that old man found the fountain of youth, and never missed a start for the rest of his career. [62], On November 26, 2009, Woodson had an impressive Thanksgiving game at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions. When they visited the White House, Obama made reference to Woodson's pep rally and autographed jersey. He does it because hes a very prideful man, and he loves to play. [20][28] He earned a third consecutive Pro Bowl nomination. In his second stint with the Silver & Black, Woodson became the only player in NFL history to record 65 interceptions and 20 sacks. 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.". [115] On January 3, 2016, he played in his final NFL game, a 2317 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Patton would visit when he could, when his own basketball career wasnt keeping him on the road. [12] During his Heisman-winning junior year, he made an acrobatic one-handed sideline interception against the Michigan State Spartans. Sister, I just want you to know we're thinking about you. [108][109] He was ranked 64th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. [111] In the 2015 season, Woodson was moved to strong safety. [17] He started all sixteen games, becoming the first rookie Raider since 1971 to do so. Charles also earned Pro Bowl selections during his first four seasons and two first-team All-Pro honors. He shared a suite with Greg Santaga, owner and president of Green Bay Packaging. Everything about this place feels like a Packers bar. Matt LaFleur's Brother Expected To Join NFC Team. 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. Del Rio remembers when the Raiders played the Cleveland Browns in September. "Im as good at what I do as you are at what you do,"Whitt told him. It might be important.' He ducked into the hall outside. Therefore, Charles has accumulated a decent fortune over the years he has worked. You lift me up. I think I lost a bet. [41] He finished the season with 73 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, one interception, nine passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. 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. From prior conversations, he couldnt recall any gripes the organization had about money. I could care less about the Packers, but I badly wanted Charles to hoist that Lombardi trophy. 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. So I thank you. Then hell return here. 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. Woodson is also one of the few players to appear in a Pro Bowl during three different decades. 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. He was 36 years old. Charles had more interceptions in his first four years with the Packers (28) than he did in his last eight with the Raiders. He would be late to meetings, and in the meetings he did attend, hed often fall asleep. Without you, I am not here. Woodson won Michigan's third Heisman, joining Desmond Howard and Tom Harmon. So when I say that when I go in, we all go in, I mean that from the bottom of my heart. 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. By Matthew Davis. Your love is like tears from the stars. In his acceptance speech, looking maybe 10 or 15 years younger than he does today, Charles had jokes. He won the Super Bowl. [35][36][37], After losing the Super Bowl in the year prior, the Raiders finished the 2003 season with a dismal record of 4-12. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. For the first time in franchise history, safeties had no interceptions through an entire season. Quote Tweet. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. [53][54] He finished the season with 63 total tackles, four interceptions, nine passes defensed, and two fumble recoveries. Patton thought the good times would last longer than seven years. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Through the shoulder pain, he held Lions receiver Calvin Johnson to two catches for 32 yards. Hes a once-in-a-lifetime player, and you cant replace him.". Woodson won the 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. [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. The shoulder injury came in the first half of the second game of the season. In one of the most decorated careers a defensive back has ever had, his second stint with the Raiders may be the most impressive. 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