His story has all the makings of an incredible movie. The tale of the undersized guy succeeding against the bigger opponents is something that appeals to so many of us. But Sam Mills was so much more than the ‘David versus Goliath’ narrative.
For Mills, the NFL Pro Bowls, NFL All-Pro Awards, All-USFL honors, USFL Championships, Saints Hall of Fame induction and having his jersey retired by the Carolina Panthers are all impressive feats. But you can’t define Mills by his extensive list of accomplishments. To those who shared the field with him, he was so much more.