Tarleton Woodson, II. Look no further than my mama to find out where I get it from. 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. In regard to the play none of us want to re-live you know which one Im talking about. He had 9 interceptions, 3 of which he returned for a touchdown while also forcing 4 fumbles. [39] Woodson remained healthy for the entire season, starting in his first fifteen games. [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. He was introduced by his mom, Georgia. [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. [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 . Sep 6, 2016. The pass was intended for Earl Bennett. 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. April, my front, my back, my side to side. [131] In October 2012, Woodson donated $100,000 to the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. Everyone wants one. The Packers were in the Super Bowl against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2010, having defeated the Chicago Bears in order to get there. He earns his income as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. Matt LaFleur's Brother Expected To Join NFC Team. A lot of good times, a lot of great years. This is where his Hall of Fame career blossomed. [73][74] He was named to the 2011 Pro Bowl as a starting cornerback. 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. Singleparent household. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Next stop Canton, where it all comes full circle for the kid from Ohio. - 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 [96], Woodson sat out several weeks with the broken collarbone, but made it back for the first playoff game, the Wild Card Round against the Minnesota Vikings. [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. [24] Woodson was selected to his second Pro Bowl and was named All-Pro by the Associated Press. Despite his Super Bowl injury, Woodson finished the game with three total tackles, including two solo tackles. [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. As of now, Charles works as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. [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. Hell meet with family after the game. We made it to the Super Bowl. Woodson cradled the Heisman Trophy and Thorpe Award he won as a three-way, national championship player at Michigan. 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. Charles Woodson and Rod Woodson are not related in any way. His first pick of the season snapped the Raiders 11-game road losing streak. 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. They talk every week, Whitt says. They had 11 interceptions in 2013, tied for 26th fewest in the NFL. But those people that I mentioned, that's who I am. And like any loving brother or sister would do, Charles siblings would slide him around the house in his special shoes. 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. Through the shoulder pain, he kept playing. [15], Woodson finished his college career with 16 interceptions and 30 passes defended. He has started each of his 45 games in Oakland over the past three seasons. [84] The other three quarterbacks he intercepted a pass from were Vinny Testaverde, Carson Palmer, and Matt Leinart. I remember we would wrestle as kids, man, and fight. Patton sent him to voicemail, focused on his notes. Whitt says Woodsons film from 2009 is as good as hes ever seen. Woodson recorded another end-zone interception in the game, helping Michigan defeat the Cougars and win a share of the 1997 national championship. All colleges recruited Charles as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. Became the best defensive. NFL changing playoff officiating procedure, "After the fourth call,"Patton says, "I thought, 'Wait a minute. ", Follow every game: Latest NFL Scores and Schedules. Woodson cradled the Heisman Trophy and Thorpe Award he won as a three-way, national championship player at Michigan. . Some see football as a business. Over time, Whitt proved himself. [126], Woodson was previously arrested twice: in 2000 for DUI,[127] and in 2004 for public intoxication after refusing to get out of a woman's car. [33] He made All-Pro teams of The Sporting News and College and Pro Football Newsweekly and the All-AFC squad of Football News. I want to thank my hometown of Fremont, Ohio. Quote Tweet. [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. That, of course, drew a roar of laughter. He must've signed a kiss NFL's ball sacks for 100 years deal. There were some testy moments when he first started coaching the veteran in 2009. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Charles Woodson walked onto his covered patio, overlooking a pool and golf course, to share some sources of pride with visitors. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez Charles Woodson . In his acceptance speech, looking maybe 10 or 15 years younger than he does today, Charles had jokes. 3:17; Woodson announced as 1997 Heisman winner. With two members of the Raiders family, Charles Woodson . In his mind, general manager Ted Thompson was telling him there was a better alternative on the roster. [72], During the 2010 season, Woodson recorded two interceptions and five forced fumbles for the Packers. She's fighting. But, Patton says, he watched Woodson become fond of the city. By the time he reached Ross High School in Fremont, Woodson was a noticeably gifted athlete. Without you, I am not here. Among the mementos, a poster captures his path. The Raiders were a natural place for Woodson to prolong his career. [19][20] Woodson was named to his first Pro Bowl. "The surprising part is that most people dont think that defensive players, kind of after the middle 30s, can still play. An emotional Woodson gave a speech to his teammates during halftime. I call bullshit. He's Charles Woodson's younger brother. 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. Besides playing football, Charles also played basketball (point guard) and competed in track and field (relay sprinter and long jumper). 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In his rookie season, Woodson intercepted 5 passes including one he returned for a touchdown forced 2 fumbles, and was third on the team in tackles, with 61. Thank you. Early in their relationship, Woodson didnt know whether to trust his new position coach. He returned the second interception 41 yards for a touchdown. Woodson said that Tom and him and never talked about that play. For his efforts, he was named the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year and an AP First-team All-American. It was in Green Bay that Woodson matured and developed into a leader. He left the Raiders following eight seasons to join the Packers, where he played his next seven seasons. And we've been having each other's back ever since. 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. Anybody that went to Fremont Ross, any player that played with me, please stand up. Following losing the Super Bowl in the year prior, the Raiders completed the 2003 season with a dismal record of 4-12. But when he finally got back to the big game, Charles broke his collarbone before halftime. Patton thought the good times would last longer than seven years. To be one of the four people to be picked, that's a really big honor and I'm appreciative of it. He studied at Ross High School, where Charles was named Ohios Mr. His game-worn jerseyscollege and pro hang on the walls. Obama also said, "I have learned something that many quarterbacks have learned. You make me honest. . So I thank you. Since then, Charles is the only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman. 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. 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. Woodson, of course, continued his career, but the age of 29, the presumption was that his best days were behind him. No one bigger than the team. He goes out there and tries to prove hes the absolute best at what he does.". pic.twitter.com/a5oC5TgScR, Just Blog Baby (@JustBlogBaby) November 28, 2016. Dont mess with Charles Woodson.. Charles was born on October 7, 1976, in Fremont, Ohio, in the United States. [108][109] He was ranked 64th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. Is Bradford in it for the long haul with Eagles? Poochie was a girls dog toy/stuffed animal, and Woodson actually had one with him during the segment. 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. 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. Sister, I just want you to know we're thinking about you. Charles stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx 1.85 m). 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. You haven't fought for anything as hard and as long as I have, as these men up here. Vick been turned to a cornball brother. Woodson had two interceptions in the game. And it was. Hes a once-in-a-lifetime player, and you cant replace him.". Woodson was blown away with the welcoming party of Raiders fans when he arrived back at the teams facility. An expectation Woodson delivered on, and then some. Aug 7, 2021 6:00 AM EDT. [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. So Charles being Charles, of course, had something to say about that. 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. There was no place he couldnt go. Another scab is opened. His work ethic was spotty at best, and it caused some issues with Jon Gruden. [101] He played in the preseason and started in week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 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. Your love is like tears from the stars. Asked to contribute on offense, Charles impact on games increased ten-fold. It always seemed to hit me at the right time, you know, to get me through the day or get me through the week. Woodson says he doesnt need his brother living in Green Bay to feel connected to the city. But funny nicknames aside, Woodson credits his Mother, Georgia, for molding him into the man he is today. Early life and high school. [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). 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. He was perhaps the most universally respected player in the Packers locker room. [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. Guess what? Patton identifies himself on social media as owner-operator of Cover 2 Sports Bar. [116][117] He finished his final season with 74 total tackles, five interceptions, nine passes defensed, one forced fumble, and four fumble recoveries. Chosen fourth overall by the Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft, Charles became named Defensive Rookie of the Year in his first season. Together, me and you. This was different. In 2009, at the age of 34, Woodson won the NFLs Defensive Player of the Year award. [56] Woodson was named NFL Defensive Player of the Month for September in 2008. 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. That means dont try to put me in a box because I aint going.. [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. [64][57], In January 2010, Woodson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December 2009. Ive now learned something that every NFL quarterback already knows too well. brother. [128], Woodson is married to his wife April Dixon Woodson and they have two sons together. "I think surprising would be tad bit disrespectful to Charles,"Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says. [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. But, Bro, you built me for an 18year career. 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. No way hed pick off enough passes to be tied for third league-wide in interceptions. Khalil Mack said that having Charles Woodson in the huddle was surreal, and that Woodson was walking greatness. If the President doesnt want to come watch us in the Super Bowl, guess what? [9], In 1996, Woodson set a Wolverine record for pass breakups with 15. But that old man found the fountain of youth, and never missed a start for the rest of his career. 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. Woodson had 4 interceptions in 2014, at the end of 38. In his class at Fox Valley Tech, where he learned about the printing industry, Pattons phone started ringing. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. [62], On November 26, 2009, Woodson had an impressive Thanksgiving game at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions. [4] All colleges recruited Woodson as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. Any Michigan Wolverine out there, a player, keep standing, keep standing. The last bridge between Woodson and the town he called home for seven years. I no longer take what he has to say about African-American athletes serious. [110], On January 26, 2015, the Raiders announced via Twitter that they agreed to a contract for Woodson to return for the 2015 season. The difference is in the DB and not whether or not the throw is there. To my brother, Terry, my brother, my rabbit who I was chasing as a child: You built me for this game through tough love. [53][54] He finished the season with 63 total tackles, four interceptions, nine passes defensed, and two fumble recoveries. He won the Super Bowl. Charles mother, divorced her husband shortly following Charless birth. 1:00; Genealogy for Charles Woodson (1781 - 1838) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Woodson was. Small town. Lambeau Field. He earned $10.5 million in the first year of the deal and $18 million over the first three years. [23] He finished the season with 61 total tackles and a fumble recovery to go along with the pick-six. [99], On February 15, 2013, the Packers released Woodson. Among the 30 defendants is Jonathan Patton, 37, brother of former Green Bay Packers player Charles Woodson. Just 11 games into his college career, Woodson was well on his way to becoming the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. He would throw up The O to celebrate, as a nod to the city of Oakland. Thats really impressive to see.". Theres always going to be love between me and Green Bay.". And at the young age of 39, he picked off 5 passes. Woodson was born in Fremont, Ohio. [86] This, his eleventh career interception return for a touchdown, places him second all-time behind Rod Woodson. Eddie Lacys college jersey from Alabama is tucked safely away. [94][95] Overall, he finished the season with 38 total tackles, one interceptions, five passes defensed, one forced fumble, and 1.5 sacks. Hed walk up and down the sideline, chanting RRRRAAAIIIIDDDEEERRRS! like he had season tickets in the Black Hole. [20][30] Woodson returned punts for the first time in the NFL, returning four punts for 47 yards. ". Woodson made a startling confession on the documentary, admitting that he actually was considering retirement. You get a paycheck every week, win or lose. [49] Overall, he was tied for third in that statistic in the entire NFL. He also intercepted Peyton Manning for the first time in his career and he actually ended up doing it twice. 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