Sam Mills III facts for kids
Mills III with the Washington Football Team in 2021
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| Position: | Defensive line coach |
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| Born: | May 20, 1978 Long Branch, New Jersey |
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| College: | Montclair State |
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Samuel Davis Mills III, born on May 20, 1978, is an American football coach. He has worked as a defensive line coach for two NFL teams: the Carolina Panthers and the Washington Commanders. His father, Sam Mills, is a famous player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Sam Mills III's Coaching Journey
Sam Mills III has built a career coaching football. He started with the Carolina Panthers and later moved to the Washington Commanders.
Coaching with the Carolina Panthers
Mills III began his coaching career with the Carolina Panthers in 2005. His first role was as a strength and conditioning coach. He also helped the defense as an assistant.
In 2006, he was promoted. He became the defensive quality control coach. This job involves helping the defensive coaches with game plans and player analysis.
By 2011, Mills III was promoted again. He became the assistant defensive line coach. This meant he helped coach the players who try to stop the other team's offense. In December 2018, he took over as the main defensive line coach.
Coaching with the Washington Commanders
In January 2020, Mills III joined the Washington Commanders. He became their defensive line coach. He worked with the team for about two years. In August 2022, he left the team. The head coach, Ron Rivera, said it was due to "philosophical differences." This means they had different ideas about how things should be done.
About Sam Mills III's Family
Sam Mills III is the son of a very famous football player. His father is Sam Mills, a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Sam Mills Sr. was a linebacker. He played for the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers in the 1980s and 1990s.
