Chris Samuels
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Chris Samuels (born July 28, 1977) is an American former professional
Early life
Samuels was born in
College career
While attending the
Samuels won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the SEC's most outstanding blocker.[3] He started 42 straight games, from early in his 1996 freshman season until his last regular-season game as a senior, without yielding a sack. Samuels did not allow a quarterback pressure in 1999, had 91 knockdown blocks and played nearly every offensive snap during the regular season, and opening holes for Crimson Tide running back Shaun Alexander, who gained 1,383 yards rushing.[3]
Professional career
Samuels was considered the premier offensive tackle prospect in the
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6 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.97 m) |
325 lb (147 kg) | |||||||||||
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Washington Redskins
"Excellent athlete, good run man and pass blocker, and can run like a deer. We isolate him one on one like we did with
Samuels immediately became the starting left tackle for the Redskins and was then selected to six
In 2002, Samuels started 15 regular-season games at left tackle and earned his second consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl. He was also voted as the Redskins 2002 Ed Block Courage Award winner.[3] In 2003, he started 13 regular-season games at left tackle and missed games vs. New Orleans, at New York Giants and vs. Dallas because of a knee injury.[3]
In 2004, he started all 16 regular-season games at left tackle and helped running back Clinton Portis rush for 1,315 yards, becoming only the fourth Redskin in history to do so in a single season.[3]
Samuels was regarded as the leader of Washington's offensive line. During the 2005 off-season, the Redskins signed him to a 7-year contract worth about $47 million and a signing bonus of about $16 million. In 2005, he started all 16 regular-season games and two postseason contests at left tackle. He was named to the Pro Bowl after helped open up running lanes for Clinton Portis to rush for a franchise-record 1,516 yards.[3] In 2006, he started all 16 regular-season games at left tackle. He helped Ladell Betts rush for a career-best 1,154 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Samuels was named to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive season.[3]
In 2007, Samuels was named to the Pro Bowl for the third consecutive season and started all 16 regular-season games and one postseason contest at left tackle. He paved the way for the Redskins to post their third highest all-time rushing total in a single game ( 296 yards on 48 carries) at New York Jets on November 4.[3] Samuels was fined
In 2008, Samuels was named a Team Captain played and started in 12 regular season games and was inactive in one contest with knee cartilage irritation at Detroit on October 26, seeing his consecutive starting streak snapped at 73 games. He was placed on Injured Reserve by a triceps tear on December 9, 2008, and missed the last three games. Samuels was named to the 2008 Pro Bowl but did not play because of the triceps injury. He paved the way for Clinton Portis to rank fourth in the NFL in rushing yards (1,487) and total yards from scrimmage (1,705). Portis tied for the NFL lead in total first downs (82) with Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte and Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner.[3] Samuels helped Portis to have the second-most rushing yards (1,487) in a single-season in club history and opened up running lanes for Portis to post more than 120 yards rushing in five consecutive contests (121 rushing yards, at Dallas; 145 at Philadelphia; 129 vs. St. Louis; 175 vs. Cleveland, and 126 at Detroit).[3] Samuels led the way for Portis to tie a club record for most consecutive 100-yard rushing games (5 straight contests in 2008), a record shared by Rob Goode (1951), Portis (2005) and Ladell Betts (2006).[3]
Samuels suffered through temporary upper-body paralysis based on compression of his neck during a helmet to helmet hit while in pass protection on a play against the Carolina Panthers on October 11, 2009. The injury was determined to be related to spinal stenosis, a condition that he was diagnosed with as a child. Due to the risk of incurring a long-term, severe injury related to his condition by continuing his career, he retired from the NFL on March 4, 2010, based on advice from his doctors.[12]
Coaching career
Samuels indicated during his retirement press conference with the Washington Football Team that he intended to continue his career in football and become a coach.
Honors
Samuels was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2016 class.
Personal life
Samuels is the younger brother of Arena Football League player and coach Lawrence Samuels. He married longtime girlfriend Monique Cox in March 2012. They have three children, Chris Jr., Milani, and Chase.[22] Monique appeared as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Potomac for four seasons.[23][24] On June 15, 2023, Monique filed for divorce after 11 years of marriage, with the divorce being finalized on September 25, 2023.[25][26]
References
- ^ Maese, Rick (March 2, 2010), "Redskins look to patch offensive line holes in free agency, draft", Washington Post.
- ^ Davis, Nate (March 3, 2010), "Redskins confirm Pro Bowl LT Chris Samuels will retire Thursday", USA Today.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Washington Redskins bio Archived February 16, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 2011 NCAA Football Records Book, Award Winners, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, p. 11 (2011). Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ^ Mannix, Kevin (April 14, 2000), "'Bama behemoth tops so-so crop", Boston Herald,
There isn't much depth among the offensive line crop in this year's draft, but there is blue-chip quality at the top in the form of Chris Samuels, Alabama's 6-foot-5, 325-pound left tackle and premier pass protector.
- ^ "2000 NFL Draft Profile: Chris Samuels", CNNSI.com, 2000
- ^ "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Samuels Draft Profile", NFLDraftScout.com, retrieved January 18, 2010
- ^ "10 For 80 Redskins Legacy: Chris Samuels". Archived from the original on November 10, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (December 15, 2007). "Samuels calls Bears coach to apologize for block". chicagobears.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2007. Retrieved September 7, 2008.
- ^ Canavan, Tom (September 5, 2008). "Giants DE Kiwanuka accuses Samuels of dirty play". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved September 7, 2008.
- ^ a b "Realizing risks, Redskins' Samuels quits". ESPN.com. ESPN.com news services. March 4, 2010. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
- ^ "Retired UA great Chris Samuels tackling new gig as coach". Press-Register. Mobile, Alabama: AL.com. September 21, 2010. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
- ^ Boren, Cindy (February 9, 2011). "Chris Samuels will be offensive coordinator at Alabama high school". The Washington Post. washingtonpost.com. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
- ^ a b c Scalici, Matt (January 24, 2012). "Chris Samuels returns to Alabama to pursue degree, coaching career". AL.com. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
- ^ "Redskins great Chris Samuels leaves Alabama to become head coach in Virginia". January 30, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
- ^ "Former Washington Redskin Chris Samuels steps down as Osbourn's head football coach". November 29, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
- ^ Dougherty, Jesse (March 31, 2017). "Former Redskins Pro Bowler Chris Samuels hired as Churchill's offensive coordinator". Washington Post. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ "Football Preview 2019: With new playbook, Northwest Football plans a few tricks heading into season". The Montgomery County Sentinel. August 29, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ "James Brooks, Chris Samuels highlight Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2016". AL.com. December 16, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ "Redskins To Honor London Fletcher, Chris Samuels With Induction Into Team's Ring Of Fame". Redskins.com. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ McCarthy, Ellen (March 22, 2012). "On Love: 'We're best friends and we're lovers as well. It's the best of both worlds.'". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- ^ Rice, Nicholas (December 28, 2020). "Monique Samuels Says She's Not Returning to Real Housewives of Potomac: 'Enough Is Enough'". People. United States: Meredith Corporation. Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
After the final episode of the season five reunion aired on Sunday evening, the 37-year-old said during an Instagram Live that she is not returning to the show for season six.
- ^ Iannucci, Rebecca (December 28, 2020). "Real Housewives: Monique Samuels Leaving Potomac Ahead of Season 6". TVLine. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
Another Real Housewives cast member is walking through the franchise's revolving door: Monique Samuels announced Sunday that she won't be returning to The Real Housewives of Potomac for Season 6.
- ^ Jackson, Dory; Quinn, Dave (June 20, 2023). "'RHOP' Alum Monique Samuels Files for Divorce from Chris Samuels (Exclusive)". People.com. United States: People Magazine. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
The Montgomery County Family Court confirmed to PEOPLE on Tuesday that The Real Housewives of Potomac alum, 39, has officially filed for divorce from the former NFL player, 45. Though Monique has filed a petition to seal the documents, the docket shows that she filed a complaint for absolute divorce on April 14. She then filed an amended complaint for absolute divorce on June 15.
- ^ Quinn, Dave; Jackson, Dory (September 28, 2023). "The Real Housewives of Potomac Alum Monique Samuels and Ex Chis Samuels Finalize Their Divorce (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
External links
- Washington Redskins biography
- Media related to Chris Samuels at Wikimedia Commons