Monte Coleman: Unsung Washington Commanders Legend

0:00On April 29th, Washington Commander's fans are reeling from another heartbreaking loss with the passing of Monte Coleman, the three-time Super Bowl, Champion Limebacker. This marks the third big off-field tragedy this year, following the deaths of Hall of Famer Sonny Jurgenson in February and former guard Trays Johnson, just a week later. Coleman spent all 16 seasons with the team, earning spots in their ring of fame, and the 90 greatest players list. But May Coleman's special was his Iron Man status in an era before players bounced around so much. Mimebacker's rarely stick with one squad that long, but he played 215 games in a Washington uniform, second only to Daryl Green. He was the ultimate team guy, shining on special teams and stepping up whenever needed. Fans and analysts are paying tribute to Coleman as one of the most underrated legends from the franchise's golden years. His loyalty through the highs and lows embodied what the team stood for back then. That kind of staying power feels like ancient history in today's league.

1:03Speaking into his stats, Coleman led the NFL in tackles with 108 and 1980, notched 10 and a half sacks in 1986, and even balled out at age 36 with 6 sacks and 2 picks in 1993. As a starter in Super Bowl 22, he got to the quarterback for half a sack on John Lway, and he ranks 4th all time in team sacks. Monte Coleman's story as an 11th round pick, number 289 overall out of Central Arkansas in 1979, screams, perseverance. He earned his spot as a rookie and held it down for nearly two decades. Rest easy Monte, your legacy runs deep.