Sam Mills - Former Panthers LB Dies

ChiefsCountry · 04-18-2005, 01:00 PM

Good player, sorry to hear about it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2040015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers linebackers coach Sam Mills, considered one of the best players in the franchise's history, has died from intestinal cancer, the team said Monday.

Mills, 45, was diagnosed in August 2003. At the time, doctors told him he had only a few months to live. But Mills underwent chemotherapy and radiation and continued coaching.

Mills continued coaching through the 2004 season, but took a turn for the worst in recent weeks.

He had a 12-year career and is the only player in the Panthers Hall of Fame. Mills also is a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame and the Sports Hall of Fames for Louisiana and New Jersey.

JimNasium · 04-18-2005, 01:01 PM

I was living in New Orleans when Sam was with the Saints. He was a great player and was fun to watch. I wish the best to his family and loved ones.

jettio · 04-18-2005, 01:03 PM

Darn shame.

Back when Carl Peterson was a decidedly above average football exec, he was the one who gave the undersized Mills a chance to make it in pro ball with the Phila. Stars.

big nasty kcnut · 04-18-2005, 01:05 PM

R.I.P. sam mills you were a hell of a LB like DT.

AZChief · 04-18-2005, 01:12 PM

Sorry to hear this news. He fought it all the way to the end. I was always impressed that he continued to coach after his diagnosis and chemo.

one of the good guys...

AZ

ROYC75 · 04-18-2005, 01:15 PM

Sad news, RIP Sam.

Simplex3 · 04-18-2005, 01:16 PM

That sucks. The Mouse was a badass. What was he, like 4ft 3 or something?

Athis · 04-18-2005, 01:43 PM

From the Saints site..
Despite his size (5-9, 225 pounds), Mills was regarded as a linebacker who was an excellent run-stopper. Because of his speed and cover ability, he earned the nickname of "Field Mouse" from his teammates for his persistence in making plays all over the field.

During those nine seasons with the Saints, Mills was selected to the Pro Bowl four times and was part of history when he and the other linebackers of the New Orleans famed "Dome Patrol" -- Vaughan Johnson, Rickey Jackson and Pat Swilling -- were all chosen to the 1992 Pro Bowl, the first time a team sent all four of its linebackers to Hawaii for the game.

**alpha_omega** · 04-18-2005, 01:49 PM

RIP Sam

**Rausch** · 04-18-2005, 01:52 PM

He was won of my faves. That sucks.

RIP...

Sure-Oz · 04-18-2005, 02:03 PM

That really stinks, RIP Sam.

HC_Chief · 04-18-2005, 02:09 PM

He was a great player

Spicy McHaggis · 04-18-2005, 02:09 PM

RIP Sam, another gone too young.

Thig Lyfe · 04-18-2005, 02:11 PM

Quite sad indeed.

RIP

FloridaChief · 04-18-2005, 02:13 PM

Sorry to hear it. My thoughts go out to his family. Sam truly fought the good fight...

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jettio MVP Join Date: Sep 2002 Casino cash: $5024930	Darn shame. Back when Carl Peterson was a decidedly above average football exec, he was the one who gave the undersized Mills a chance to make it in pro ball with the Phila. Stars. __________________ Where Ignorance is Bliss, 'Tis Folly to be Wise. __
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AZChief Starter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $10005025	Sorry to hear this news. He fought it all the way to the end. I was always impressed that he continued to coach after his diagnosis and chemo. one of the good guys... AZ __________________ Remember Kansas City's hero, Joe Delaney #37.
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Simplex3 MVP Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $10004900	That sucks. The Mouse was a badass. What was he, like 4ft 3 or something?
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Athis Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Orleans Casino cash: $3464294	From the Saints site.. Despite his size (5-9, 225 pounds), Mills was regarded as a linebacker who was an excellent run-stopper. Because of his speed and cover ability, he earned the nickname of "Field Mouse" from his teammates for his persistence in making plays all over the field. During those nine seasons with the Saints, Mills was selected to the Pro Bowl four times and was part of history when he and the other linebackers of the New Orleans famed "Dome Patrol" -- Vaughan Johnson, Rickey Jackson and Pat Swilling -- were all chosen to the 1992 Pro Bowl, the first time a team sent all four of its linebackers to Hawaii for the game.
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Thig Lyfe Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Thigpen's America Casino cash: $10004900	Quite sad indeed. RIP
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FloridaChief Banned Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tampa Casino cash: $10004900	Sorry to hear it. My thoughts go out to his family. Sam truly fought the good fight...
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