Rest in Peace, Sam.

I have just found out that sam mills (aka, the field mouse)--the smallest all-pro linebacker in NFL history has lost his battle with intestinal cancer today. He died at the age of 45.

Sam was the heart and soul of late 80's and early 90's linebacking core known as the "dome patrol." They were so good, we were able to win with Vaughn Dunbar and Steve Walsh leading the Saints offense.





But while considering his heroics on the field, Sam was as hard working and dedicated to fatherhood and coaching off the field.

I remember meeting him in New Orleans when I was in high school--as genuinely nice as they come, signing autographs until his hand cramped. He truly was a light in what has been a dismally dark history for the saints franchise, and will be missed dearly by the Saints family.