Monte Coleman: Defying The Odds

For 16 seasons, Monte Coleman displayed an unwavering commitment for the Redskins. On Sunday, he’ll see his name unveiled as the newest member of the Redskins’ Ring of Fame.For Monte Coleman, football was all about responding to fear.

The Redskins’ great outside linebacker from the franchise’s glorious era of the 1980s and early ’90s subscribed to a rigorous year-round conditioning program to keep himself in peak physical shape.

He spent countless hours in the weight room strengthening his body and did sprints and middle-distance running to improve his endurance.

He knew the more sweat that poured out, the crisper his performance would be by the fourth quarter of a game. The 6-3, 240-pounder…