Anybody Remember Mike Nelms?

12thMan · 07-12-2007, 03:34 PM

I guess I was just thinking about B.Mitch made me think about Nelms. He was very quietly one of the greatest Redskins in my opinion.

Guy was tough as nails!

12thMan · 07-12-2007, 03:35 PM

Haha..mods please edit tyypo in anybody. tkhs.

Redskin Rich · 07-12-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

I guess I was just thinking about B.Mitch made me think about Nelms. He was very quietly one of the greatest Redskins in my opinion.

Guy was tough as nails!

Of course... 70 Greatest.... what happened to him though... he used to have a car dealership in Culpepper

dmek25 · 07-12-2007, 03:52 PM

i remember Mike Nelms as being the first great return man the skins had. i think he was a defensive back, but don't remember him doing anything but returning kicks. anyone remember Herb Mul-key? how about Eddie Brown? the skins have had some good return men over the years

firstdown · 07-12-2007, 03:56 PM

Wasn't he the guy who had the car wash on 31st and main st?

JoeRedskin · 07-12-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

i remember Mike Nelms as being the first great return man the skins had. i think he was a defensive back, but don't remember him doing anything but returning kicks. anyone remember Herb Mul-key? how about Eddie Brown? the skins have had some good return men over the years

The "first great return man"??

Speedy Duncan - nuff said.

Leslie Duncan (football player - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

Football Card: 1971 Topps #148 Speedy Duncan

Defensewins · 07-12-2007, 04:20 PM

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 played on some mediocre redskin teams. He was the only pro bowl player a few years.
Nelms hardly ever fair caught a punt. He would refused
During Nelms prime, I remember teams punting out of bounds to avoid giving him the ball. He was instant offense.
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.

12thMan · 07-12-2007, 04:23 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, 04:25 PM

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

Defensewins · 07-12-2007, 04:27 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, 05:16 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.

SmootSmack · 07-12-2007, 05:21 PM

If I remember correctly, Nelms never had a fair catch

12thMan · 07-12-2007, 05:26 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

firstdown · 07-12-2007, 05:27 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.

12thMan · 07-12-2007, 05:27 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.

07-12-2007, 03:52 PM	#4
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Anybody Remember Mike Nelms? i remember Mike Nelms as being the first great return man the skins had. i think he was a defensive back, but don't remember him doing anything but returning kicks. anyone remember Herb Mul-key? how about Eddie Brown? the skins have had some good return men over the years __________________ "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, 03:56 PM	#5
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Anybody Remember Mike Nelms? Wasn't he the guy who had the car wash on 31st and main st?

07-12-2007, 04:20 PM	#7
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,749	Re: Anybody Remember Mike Nelms? 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 played on some mediocre redskin teams. He was the only pro bowl player a few years. Nelms hardly ever fair caught a punt. He would refused During Nelms prime, I remember teams punting out of bounds to avoid giving him the ball. He was instant offense. 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.

07-12-2007, 04:25 PM	#9
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 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, 04:27 PM	#10
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,749	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, 03:34 PM	#1
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Anybody Remember Mike Nelms? I guess I was just thinking about B.Mitch made me think about Nelms. He was very quietly one of the greatest Redskins in my opinion. Guy was tough as nails!

07-12-2007, 03:35 PM	#2
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Andbody Remember Mike Nelms? Haha..mods please edit tyypo in anybody. tkhs.

07-12-2007, 05:16 PM	#11
dblanch66 The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 58 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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07-12-2007, 05:27 PM	#14
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 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.

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