FLASHBACK, October 1981: Before Brian Mitchell began electrifying #Redskins fans in D.C., there was Mike Nelms. A cornerback by trade, Nelms spent four seasons in Washington solely returning kickoffs and punts, and excelling at. He finished his brief career as a three-time Pro Bowler and was named to the #NFL 1980’s All-Decade Team. On this soggy day at RFK Stadium, he rips off a crucial 75-yard TD return (with a huge block by #26 Terry Metcalf) to help defeat the #Patriots 24-22, kicking off a

(1981 & 1982) Washington Redskins Team Highlights "Tale Of Two Seasons" & "Hail To The Redskins"