David Patten, a receiver who went undrafted out of Western Carolina yet went on to win three Super Bowl rings, suddenly and surprisingly announced his retirement this morning.During the second day of training camp with the Patriots, Patten decided that he just wasn't mentally into it anymore. Patten, almost 36, hadn't even told his family yet when he told Coach Bill Belichick of his decision.
"This is a sad moment," Belichick said. "But it’s also a very happy one and one to celebrate - a truly great career, the rags-to-riches story, coming off unloading coffee bags to the NFL career that he's had is a tremendous story, and very deserving of the type of person and the type of player that David was for the New England Patriots and throughout his career in the league."
Most of Patten's success came early in his career with the Patriots. During his 12 NFL seasons, he caught 324 passes for 4,715 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also played for the Giants, Browns, Redskins and Saints.
As a follower of the Redskins, I know he unfortunately didn't do much for the Skins. During his two years with the club, 2005 and 2006, he had knee surgery and viral meningitis.
Patten lives with his family in South Carolina and will become a minister full time.
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