Former Saint and Panther Sam Mills dies of cancer.

[BlackVelvetElvis]

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"He overcame a lot of adversity in his life as a player beginning with his size. Everyone felt he was too small to play professional football and his nickname in the USFL was the Field Mouse," Peterson said.

"He was an inspiration to the team as Carolina went on to the Super Bowl. Players wore his No. 51, along with Fields' 58, under their jerseys that season, and Mills gave an emotional pregame speech during their playoff run."

"Although it can be said that he left his imprint on the NFL as a player, it is his legacy as a human being that serves as an example for all of us to follow," said Bill Kuharich, Kansas City's vice president of pro personnel, who was with Mills with the Stars and Saints."

Say what you will about atheletes being spoiled and indulged, this man was not one of them. He is a class act and a fighter. This Panther fan is heartbroken.

[mark414]

1. damn R.I.P. buddy

a class act indeed; and damn I was so happy cause mark fields came back but now this

[Robeson]

2. I hate to hear that....

...for those to young to remember, when he was at the Saints, they had one the best Linebacking Corps in Pro Football history. They carried that football team on their backs.

[youspeakmylanguage]

3. The Heart of the Carolina Panthers, RIP

What an offseason. First the steroid bullsh*t and now this.

Go in peace, Sam. Charlotte loved you.

[SuperWonk]

4. Great player...

great man...
Glad he had a last hurrah in the super bowl as coach.