Anybody Remember Mike Nelms?

12thMan · 07-12-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Defensewins

Nelms was the best/toughest returner we have ever had. He did not have the luxury of playing on the talented teams that B Mitch played on. Nelms hardly ever fair caught a punt. He refused
During Nelms prime, I remember teams punting out of bounds to avaoid giving him the ball.
Nelms was such a vicious hitter on special teams that the redskins used him on goal line Defense as a safety. He would hit so hard that the coaches took him off defense after he injured his shoulder. But while he played on D he was a feared player a la Sean Taylor.

Nelms was a cross between B.Mitch and Ade Jimoh.

dmek25 · 07-12-2007, 03:25 PM

ah, joeredskin, i stand corrected. i forgot all about speedy duncan

Defensewins · 07-12-2007, 03:27 PM

Found this interesting:

Nelms is a three time Pro Bowler in 1980, 1981 and 1982. He led the NFL in yards per kickoff return twice (1981, 1982) and was the Redskins starting punt returner in Super Bowl XVII. In Super Bowl XVII, he returned 6 punts for 52 yards, both Super Bowl records, along with 2 kickoff returns for 44 yards.

dblanch66 · 07-12-2007, 04:16 PM

GREAT Redskin!! #21. Made the All-Madden team in the early days. Nelms was an amazing return man and Wayne Seviere (sp?) used to figure out new ways of getting him the ball on special teams plays.

12thMan · 07-12-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dblanch66

GREAT Redskin!! #21. Made the All-Madden team in the early days. Nelms was an amazing return man and Wayne Seviere (sp?) used to figure out new ways of getting him the ball on special teams plays.

Now Dblanch66, there's a name - Wayne Sevier (sp). You talk about a special teams coach! Guys would run through a wall for that coach!

The good old days, huh?

JohnSevier.com

dblanch66 · 07-12-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Now Dblanch66, there's a name - Wayne Sevier (sp). You talk about a special teams coach! Guys would run through a wall for that coach!

The good old days, huh?

JohnSevier.com

Greatest special teams coach ever. Those Redskin special teams in the '80's go unnoticed but they were awesome!..
I remember Dexter Manley being on the kickoff team when he was a rookie. He'd haul ass down field and just pummel fools.
RIP Wayne Sevier.

SmootSmack · 07-12-2007, 04:21 PM

If I remember correctly, Nelms never had a fair catch

12thMan · 07-12-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If I remember correctly, Nelms never had a fair catch

I believe and I'm stretching the brain cells on this...I think it was that he went an entire season without a fair catch.

firstdown · 07-12-2007, 04:27 PM

Wasn't he the guy who had a hot dog stand just down the street from the White House. Some of the past Presidents would have the secret service sneak down and get them a few dogs when the first lady wasn't watching.

SmootSmack · 07-12-2007, 04:52 PM

I think most of B-Mitch's issues were actually with Cerrato. Either way, he did re-sign with the Redskins last year (or the year before) and retire a Redskin

Anyhow, greatest Redskins punt returner? Darrell Green. Remember the hurdle?

12thMan · 07-12-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think most of B-Mitch's issues were actually with Cerrato. Either way, he did re-sign with the Redskins last year (or the year before) and retire a Redskin

Anyhow, greatest Redskins punt returner? Darrell Green. Remember the hurdle?

Da Bears! Soldier's Field, baby!

Skinsfan1967 · 07-12-2007, 05:21 PM

Great return man!! As mentioned he didn't fair catch very often. Some people actually berated him him for that, not me. When he got the ball you always expected something good would come of it. Very much deserved the 70 Greatest.

offiss · 07-13-2007, 03:03 AM

Nelms was a tough guy out there but so was B mitch, saw both of their careers in full and you can't compare the 2, Mitch was a game changer, and a field position return man, where as Nelms would provide good field position but he wasen't a game breaker, I liked Nelms but he's no B Mitch.

Eddie Brown deserves some recognition as well, who can forget that great kick return in the rain and mud against the Cards on monday night football to win the game for us. One of the all time great monday night highlights.

dmek25 · 07-13-2007, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by offiss

Nelms was a tough guy out there but so was B mitch, saw both of their careers in full and you can't compare the 2, Mitch was a game changer, and a field position return man, where as Nelms would provide good field position but he wasen't a game breaker, I liked Nelms but he's no B Mitch.

Eddie Brown deserves some recognition as well, who can forget that great kick return in the rain and mud against the Cards on monday night football to win the game for us. One of the all time great monday night highlights.

offiss, i didn't think you were that old. Eddie Brown single handedly won that game for the redskins

offiss · 07-13-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

offiss, i didn't think you were that old. Eddie Brown single handedly won that game for the redskins

LOL, I have been rooting for the skins since I was 8 years old back in 72'.

07-12-2007, 03:27 PM	#3
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,767	Re: Anybody Remember Mike Nelms? Found this interesting: Nelms is a three time Pro Bowler in 1980, 1981 and 1982. He led the NFL in yards per kickoff return twice (1981, 1982) and was the Redskins starting punt returner in Super Bowl XVII. In Super Bowl XVII, he returned 6 punts for 52 yards, both Super Bowl records, along with 2 kickoff returns for 44 yards.

07-12-2007, 04:16 PM	#4
dblanch66 The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 60 Posts: 1,176	Re: Anybody Remember Mike Nelms? GREAT Redskin!! #21. Made the All-Madden team in the early days. Nelms was an amazing return man and Wayne Seviere (sp?) used to figure out new ways of getting him the ball on special teams plays.

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Anybody Remember Mike Nelms? If I remember correctly, Nelms never had a fair catch __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 62 Posts: 15,817	Re: Anybody Remember Mike Nelms? Wasn't he the guy who had a hot dog stand just down the street from the White House. Some of the past Presidents would have the secret service sneak down and get them a few dogs when the first lady wasn't watching.

07-12-2007, 04:52 PM	#10
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Anybody Remember Mike Nelms? I think most of B-Mitch's issues were actually with Cerrato. Either way, he did re-sign with the Redskins last year (or the year before) and retire a Redskin Anyhow, greatest Redskins punt returner? Darrell Green. Remember the hurdle? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-12-2007, 03:25 PM	#2
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 64 Posts: 10,672	Re: Anybody Remember Mike Nelms? ah, joeredskin, i stand corrected. i forgot all about speedy duncan __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

07-12-2007, 05:21 PM	#12
Skinsfan1967 Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Frederick, Maryland Age: 59 Posts: 254	Re: Anybody Remember Mike Nelms? Great return man!! As mentioned he didn't fair catch very often. Some people actually berated him him for that, not me. When he got the ball you always expected something good would come of it. Very much deserved the 70 Greatest.

07-13-2007, 03:03 AM	#13
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 62 Posts: 3,097	Re: Anybody Remember Mike Nelms? Nelms was a tough guy out there but so was B mitch, saw both of their careers in full and you can't compare the 2, Mitch was a game changer, and a field position return man, where as Nelms would provide good field position but he wasen't a game breaker, I liked Nelms but he's no B Mitch. Eddie Brown deserves some recognition as well, who can forget that great kick return in the rain and mud against the Cards on monday night football to win the game for us. One of the all time great monday night highlights.

Anybody Remember Mike Nelms?

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