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Sam Mills is the Linebacker coach for the Carolina Panthers. A former linebacker himself, the Panthers organization describes Mills as an integral part in shaping its defense into one that has ranked in the top 10 each of the last two seasons.
During his career with the Panthers, Mills helped carry the team to a 12-4 record in its second season.
In 2003 doctors diagnosed Mills with cancer, but his disease is now in remission.
Overall, Sam played 12 seasons in the NFL and recorded 1,319 tackles, 20.5 sacks, 11 interceptions and four touchdowns while starting 173-of-181 games. He played the first nine seasons of his career with the New Orleans Saints and the final three years with the Panthers, earning five Pro Bowl selections, including one as a Panther in 1996.
During his time with the Saints, Mills was a key part of the team's linebacker corp in the early 1990's that consistently took the Saints to the playoffs.
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