The Resume

(June 3, 1959-April 18, 2005)
Born in Neptune City, New Jersey
Birth name is Samuel Davis Mills, Jr.
Linebacker for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars (1983-85), New Orleans Saints (1986-94) and the Carolina Panthers (1995-97)
Linebackers coach and defensive assistant for the Carolina Panthers (1998-2004)

Why he might be annoying:

He was listed as being 5'10 in program guides, but in reality, he was 5'9 ¾, which scared off colleges from recruiting him.
He was passed over in the NFL Draft as a result of his small stature.
He spent the majority of his career on mediocre teams.
He was cut by both the Cleveland Browns and the Toronto Argonauts, before landing with the Philadelphia Stars.
Some football pundits felt he didn't receive the recognition he should have as a result of playing in small markets.

Why he might not be annoying:

He made the most of his opportunity in the USFL, which parlayed into an NFL opportunity.
He was considered one of the anchors of the Saints 'Dome Patrol' defensive unit.
He was a member of the inaugural Panthers team (1995).
He was considered a valued leader, both as a player and a coach.
His #51 was the first number retired in the history of the Panthers franchise.
He was the inspiration for the Panthers 'Keep Pounding' motto, which served as a rallying cry following his death.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Carolina Panthers
• Football Hall of Famers (Ranked: 2022)
• Football Players
• I Died in 2005 (Ranked: 45)
• I Have Stomach Cancer
• I Named My Kid After Myself
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Baseball Cap
• New Orleans Saints
• NFL's Retired Numbers (Ranked: 51)
• Profiles 53751-54000 (Ranked: 53785)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 36]
• Sport Coaches/Managers

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying