New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has released the following statement on the passing of former Detroit Lions and Hall of Fame TE Charlie Sanders. Â Belichick worked as tight end coach for the Lions in 1977.
"I was in my second year of coaching when I had the honor and pleasure of coaching Charlie Sanders. Â He was a very hard worker and a true professional who always had a great attitude toward the team and his teammates. Â He was a prototype tight end that could block, run, and catch and was a mismatch player against virtually every opponent. Charlie was a pure gentleman to be around. Â My thoughts and prayers are with the Sanders family."
