He registered 28 interceptions in his first four seasons as a Packer 11 more than than he did during his eight seasons in Oakland. But obviously hes played at a high level. Despite his Super Bowl injury, Woodson finished the game with three total tackles, including two solo tackles. . They swapped life stories over four quarters. And we've been having each other's back ever since. 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.". Charles also played college football at Michigan, where he received the Heisman Trophy and the 1997 national championship as a junior. So Charles being Charles, of course, had something to say about that. When you turn 35, 40 years old, you'll begin to understand why a grown man will stand up here and cry. [114] On December 21, Woodson announced that he would retire at the end of the season. The sentiment didnt exist one decade ago. He had dedicated himself to being here in Green Bay. You own undeniable respect. In 2014, Woodson became the first player in NFL history to accumulate 50 interceptions and 20 sacks. [31] On January 19, 2002, he participated in the Tuck Rule play against the New England Patriots in the postseason. ". You haven't been through anything. After 8 seasons as a Raider, Al Davis declined to use the franchise tag on Woodson, allowing him to be a free agent. My teams. He goes out there and tries to prove hes the absolute best at what he does.". We were a Heisman Trophy winner together. "This is it. 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. [4] All colleges recruited Woodson as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 23-20 in overtime. 3:17; Woodson announced as 1997 Heisman winner. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Woodson won the Jim Thorpe Award, an award which he was nominated for the previous year. He broke downhill the others broke flat. His opinion of Woodson never changed. Former Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson turned his career around during seven brilliant seasons in Titletown. 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. [115] On January 3, 2016, he played in his final NFL game, a 2317 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. And I did that. President Obama made a comment that if his favorite team wasnt in it (the Bears), he had no interest in going to watch the game. [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). [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. She's fighting. You know, I grew up hour and a half west from here, in Fremont, Ohio. Finally, Whitt had a man-to-man conversation after a loss to the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009. Charles is the proud son of Solomon (an amateur boxer) and Georgia Woodson. Charles Woodson. Just 11 games into his college career, Woodson was well on his way to becoming the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. 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 owner is Green Bay resident Jonathan Patton. The Raiders were a natural place for Woodson to prolong his career. In 2009, at the age of 34, Woodson won the NFLs Defensive Player of the Year award. He works as a Fox Sports correspondent. The Packers were in the Super Bowl against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2010, having defeated the Chicago Bears in order to get there. No one bigger than the team. It was in Green Bay that Woodson matured and developed into a leader. I leave you with this: Be unique, innovative, learn discipline. . Fuller was playing for the int the whole time. Declining play, off the field trouble which culminated in a DUI arrest, injuries, and a negatively growing reputation for having a bad attitude. 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.. But once you go through life, you go through your own journey, and life throws its obstacles at you. [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. He knew Woodson would be the greatest player hell ever coach. - 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 He must've signed a kiss NFL's ball sacks for 100 years deal. [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 won the Super Bowl. The Packers kept searching for another Charles Woodson. You see, football is what I did. [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. In his class at Fox Valley Tech, where he learned about the printing industry, Pattons phone started ringing. Youll find Jordy Nelson and Sam Shields autographs in here. Charles Woodson is one of few players appearing in a Pro Bowl in three decades. [51] He recorded an interception in the game, his first of the season. Jokes aside, this episode of A Football Life was a fitting tribute and a great story for one of the games great players. In the offseason, he shows younger cornerbacks film from Woodsons prime. He played college football at Michigan, where he won the Heisman Trophy and the 1997 national championship as a junior. 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. Charles Woodson will be joined on the ESPN set this season by (from left to right) Chris Berman, Matt Hasselbeck and Randy Moss. My passion, how hard I work, that comes from my mother. He earns his income as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. Woodson was blown away with the welcoming party of Raiders fans when he arrived back at the teams facility. You want to talk about toughness, and where I get it from, and why I am how I am. Charles is a 45-year-old who was born on October 7, 1976, in Fremont, Ohio, in the United States. You get a paycheck every week, win or lose. His contract was set to expire after the season. But Charles quickly gotsettled in Green Bay. On Sunday, Patton will fly across the country to watch the Raiders host the Packers inside Oakland Colliseum. When it turned out there wasnt, Woodson noticed. While Historically Black Colleges . He would throw up The O to celebrate, as a nod to the city of Oakland. Hell never forget Feb. 15, 2013. [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. As a freshman, he had two interceptions in a victory against the #2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Tarleton Woodson, II. [5], In 2001, his fourth year in the NFL, Woodson started sixteen games. [62], On November 26, 2009, Woodson had an impressive Thanksgiving game at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions. [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. The number and terms veteran cornerback Charles Woodson used during his memorable postgame locker-room speech following the NFC Championship in Chicago. Hikaru Kudo. Quote Tweet. [113] Woodson was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October. As the referees were reviewing the call on the field, concern grew. "It bothers him when people dont think hes the best. But, Patton says, he watched Woodson become fond of the city. We were Defensive Rookies together, Defensive Player of the Year together. [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. [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. To be one of the four people to be picked, that's a really big honor and I'm appreciative of it. We got this tattoo years ago, man, that said "My Brother's Keeper." Patton identifies himself on social media as owner-operator of Cover 2 Sports Bar. If you havent watched the episode, and have the intention of doing so, I wouldnt recommend reading further. It was his second year winning the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year award and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. [11] He was the first and is still the only primarily defensive player to win the prestigious award. Sister, I just want you to know we're thinking about you. Across the country, hes still mentoring. Woodson made a hell of a play that should have sent the Raiders to the Super Bowl. There wasnt people knocking my door down to play for them. [42] After the season, Woodson again agreed to a one-year franchise tag deal. Everything includes a personalized autograph. Whitt says Woodsons film from 2009 is as good as hes ever seen. Patton thought the good times would last longer than seven years. 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. 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. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez Charles Woodson . For his efforts, he was named the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year and an AP First-team All-American. As of now, Charles works as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. [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. 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. 4 overall in 1998. The last bridge between Woodson and the town he called home for seven years. Thats where the real prize hides in this joint. Theres a Packers helmet in the top-left corner. He has started each of his 45 games in Oakland over the past three seasons. Theyd yank him soon after kickoff. [88][89] He earned his eighth Pro Bowl and third First Team All-Pro nomination. He shared a suite with Greg Santaga, owner and president of Green Bay Packaging. He hasadded 10 interceptions to his career total, five this season. WHAT'S HE DOING HERE?!" They say it takes a village to raise a child, and my village certainly done right by me and my family. In his second stint with the Silver & Black, Woodson became the only player in NFL history to record 65 interceptions and 20 sacks. 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 . 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. I want to thank my dad. Why did you give me a C in gym class?. For me and your mother, the sun, the moon and the stars revolve around you two boys. Woodson finished with two sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and one blocked field goal. You keep me humble. [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. "I think from the time I left,"Woodson says, "I felt that I showed not only Green Bay, but people in the NFL period. "[1][2] He finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and scoring (466 points). Woodson won the 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. About Charles Woodson. Green Bay, in some way, always will feel a little bit like home. That, of course, drew a roar of laughter. The last bridge between Woodson and the town he called home for seven years. Some see football as a business. Theres a smallteam flag hanging next to one trophy case. Charles became unhappy with new head coach Bill Callahan and condemned him during the season. Chosen fourth overall by the Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft, Charles became named Defensive Rookie of the Year in his first season. 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. Roster cuts are part of the business. The only problem is I ran into Derrick Brooks and (John) Lynch, and it didn't turn out so well. I didnt see him being released after the extension they gave him.". [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. Patton still remembers Woodson telling him hed be in Green Bay all by himself. [32] He was named to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl. Jabrill Peppers writes about his late brother, his father and Charles Woodson for The Players' Tribune. He studied at Ross High School, where Charles was named Ohios Mr. [15], Woodson finished his college career with 16 interceptions and 30 passes defended. 4 min read. Patton would visit when he could, when his own basketball career wasnt keeping him on the road. We did this together. And like any loving brother or sister would do, Charles siblings would slide him around the house in his special shoes. As a senior at Ross High School, Woodson was named Ohio's "Mr. The Packers didnt give Woodson a chance to renegotiate his contract. The franchise tag set Woodson's contract with a minimum of the average salary for the top five cornerbacks in the NFL. Charles displayed a natural talent for the game, prompting his mother to send him to the local YMCA to play flag football. Woodson says he doesnt need his brother living in Green Bay to feel connected to the city. You make me honest. Lambeau Field. Dealing with COVID. 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. He found a familiar setting in Oakland, the team that drafted him No. This was the fourth consecutive year Woodson played in every game of the season. Brewers tickets. [17] He started all sixteen games, becoming the first rookie Raider since 1971 to do so. Small town. [84] The other three quarterbacks he intercepted a pass from were Vinny Testaverde, Carson Palmer, and Matt Leinart. [98] He was ranked 85th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. [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. I want to thank my hometown of Fremont, Ohio. "[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. To my family, my wife, my kids. Look no further than my mama to find out where I get it from. Sep 6, 2016. Of the honor, Woodson told BTN Live host Mike Hall, "It's really a big deal. To my sister, Shannon, who cannot be here to join in this occasion: Big moment for our family. There was no place he couldnt go. [97] He helped the Packers defeat the Vikings, but his team would fall to the 49ers the following week in the Divisional Round. Woodson is also one of the few players to appear in a Pro Bowl during three different decades. Some celebrities enter the wine industry simply because they can. Whitt says one of his roughest days in coaching was when he watched the Packers cut Woodson. "Hell, Sam, Im hurt too,"Woodson wanted Whitt to relay. As the Raiders stand at 10-3, its bittersweet that Woodson cant be apart of what is happening. Charles Woodson is one of two Raiders to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend. and had a pep talk in the locker room. 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. 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 . [12] During his Heisman-winning junior year, he made an acrobatic one-handed sideline interception against the Michigan State Spartans. 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. In four years at Ross, Woodson could be found on nearly every field, court and athletic surface at Ross. From prior conversations, he couldnt recall any gripes the organization had about money. Here is the last family member left in Green Bay. It was a November trip six years ago Patton credits with changing his lifes course. We made it to the Super Bowl. They are not brothers. In his mind, general manager Ted Thompson was telling him there was a better alternative on the roster. But Woodsons early success was mostly thanks to raw talent and pure instinct. Any Michigan Wolverine out there, a player, keep standing, keep standing. Woodsons final years in Oakland were filled with jaw-dropping moments and acrobatic interceptions. Fremont Ross Little Giants. He also intercepted Peyton Manning for the first time in his career and he actually ended up doing it twice. He became named the 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. [23] He finished the season with 61 total tackles and a fumble recovery to go along with the pick-six. Over time, Whitt proved himself. His film study told him it's a high % the out is coming. Charles father when he was just 4 years old, leaving Georgia as a single mother to raise three kids. He was named to the All-Big Ten First-team by conference coaches, and second-team All-Big Ten by the media. 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. [101] He played in the preseason and started in week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. [55], On September 15, 2008, Woodson recorded two interceptions in a 48-25 victory over the Detroit Lions. Ancient for an NFL defensive back. The rest is history. 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. Jenny Vrentas/The MMQB. 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). 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. He also has more touchdowns (8 vs 2) and sacks (6 vs 5.5) with the Packers than during his time in Oakland. Poochie was a girls dog toy/stuffed animal, and Woodson actually had one with him during the segment. Always connected Here is the last family member left in Green Bay. He moved to town a few months later. Woodson wanted his former position coach to pass along a message to Shields. [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. Together, me and you. 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 . Theres always going to be love between me and Green Bay.". Charles also earned Pro Bowl selections during his first four seasons and two first-team All-Pro honors. 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.. You lift me up. [107] Woodson finished the 2014 season with 111 total tackles, four interceptions, eight passes defensed, one fumble recovery, and one sack. My mama raised two of them. All colleges recruited Charles as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. *Intro music starts playing for Raiders @ Pats AFC title game*, "THAT'S CHARLES WOODSON'S MUSIC!!! By the time he reached Ross High School in Fremont, Woodson was a noticeably gifted athlete. He became inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018 as well as the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. 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. 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. 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. Small market. [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. Any Oakland Raider fan, Las Vegas Raider fan, stand up. [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. I thank you for that tough love. [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. Brewers Sign 3 International Prospects Within Top 50 Rankings. Without you, I most definitely am not here. [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. Early in their relationship, Woodson didnt know whether to trust his new position coach. Sweep down to the other side of the bar, to the second trophy case. Eddie Lacys college jersey from Alabama is tucked safely away. Your love is like tears from the stars. [49] Overall, he was tied for third in that statistic in the entire NFL. Without you, I am not here. 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. [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. He described it simply as "just playing football". [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. However, the Broncos won 1610. A teary-eyed. He was introduced into football by his older half-brother named, Terry Carter. Despite the injury Woodson played the remainder of the game and was able to force a fumble. If the President doesnt want to come watch us in the Super Bowl, guess what? Woodson delivered an emotional speech after the final home game of his career, in front of an Oakland crowd. He was married here. Maybe Woodson would make it through another season, Del Rio thought. After this switch, Woodson became one of the few players in NFL history to play at all three spots in the secondary. [120] He served in that capacity until 2018 when he moved to Fox Sports to cover college football as an analyst. In one of the most decorated careers a defensive back has ever had, his second stint with the Raiders may be the most impressive. Without you, I'm not here. Hed walk up and down the sideline, chanting RRRRAAAIIIIDDDEEERRRS! like he had season tickets in the Black Hole. Their pass defense ranked 27th. Patton made an impression. 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. [94][95] Overall, he finished the season with 38 total tackles, one interceptions, five passes defensed, one forced fumble, and 1.5 sacks. He is a man of above-average stature. 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. [27] He finished the year with a career-high 79 tackles, intercepted four passes, forced three fumbles, and recovered one fumble. So to my mom, my dad, my hometown: Without you, I am not here. Obama also said, "I have learned something that many quarterbacks have learned. [39] Woodson remained healthy for the entire season, starting in his first fifteen games. The kid from Ohio Mr. Football in High School who went on to attend Michigan. [56] Woodson was named NFL Defensive Player of the Month for September in 2008. [69][70] He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2000s. We're in the Hall of Fame, baby. His game-worn jerseyscollege and pro hang on the walls. Woodson lived up to his word and picked off Manning two times. [7] He became the starter after the second game of his freshman season and played in 34 straight games. Woodson responded by handing Barack Obama a certificate stating that Obama is a minority owner of the Packers. brother. There, he says, he wants to hang a Raiders jersey that reads "Woodson"across the back. An expectation Woodson delivered on, and then some. [20][28] He earned a third consecutive Pro Bowl nomination. 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. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. But one day, he half-jokingly said hell get Bradyto admit the truth. [57] On December 16, 2008, Woodson was named to his fifth Pro Bowl, his first with the Packers. Thats really impressive to see.". He does it because hes a very prideful man, and he loves to play. "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. 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. Reference: FamilySearch Family Tree - SmartCopy: Jan 23 2017, 21:16:20 UTC; In the Super Bowl, Woodson showed signs of his injury, but still recorded an interception in a losing effort against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Charles came back to the Raiders for three seasons, receiving his ninth Pro Bowl selection in his last year. I call bullshit. Before, Charles played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. [92] Against the Chicago Bears in Week 2, he recorded his 55th interception of his career, and first as a strong safety. The first-year coach has as much respect for Woodson as anybody. To me, it was just very shocking because of the relationship that the Packers and Charles had. Defensive Rookie of the few players appearing in a Pro Bowl selections during his fifteen. Half-Brother named, Terry Carter here and cry always will feel a little like... 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