TE Todd Christenson, dead at 57

http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_2 ... ensen-dies

Love or hate the Raiders, Christenson was an all time great tight end.

Just saw that and am sad to hear it. Raider or not, he was a great tight end and a player worthy of much respect. RIP.

As a kid, I knew Christensen first as the co-host of American Gladiators.

Then, of course, I got to see NFL Films footage and learn that he was one of the first great receiving TEs.

Wow. What a shame. Christenson was a living / playing legend. Bounced around a bit before settling with the home of the wayward, the disgruntled and the cast off. He was the everything TE, a better version of our own Zach Miller and there has to be a place in the HOF for Todd Christenson. RIP sir.

Wow, I remember him giving us fits for years. RIP.

Sad news, I remember him tearing us up for years.

Ah crap. Just saw this. Even though he was the enemy for so many years he was and continued to be one of my favorite players of all time.

Sad day...

It could be a critical 3rd down and we'd be tryin to stop the Raiders but somehow it seemed like he was always open to keep the drive alive.

A big loss in the football world. RIP.

Dude had a bad liver and never drank alcohol. That tells me I'm ok...... :thirishdrinkers:

Sad news. He was the one raider I respected from those hated raider teams. The guy was money and one of those players you secretly wished was on your team because he was that good. RIP #46......

Greenhell":28bqmwss said:

It could be a critical 3rd down and we'd be tryin to stop the Raiders but somehow it seemed like he was always open to keep the drive alive.

A big loss in the football world. RIP.

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It seemed like he was always open because he was. He seemed unstoppable against us most of the time.

the original Tony Gonzales, Jimmy Graham, man had mad skills, over 90 receptions in 2 differnet seasons as a TE? unheard of back in the day. he was easily 20 years ahead of his time.

R.I.P Todd Christenson. Guy was money with the Raiders. A year younger than I am. Way too young. Condolences to his family, friends, fans and loved ones.

Was part of the Golden era of Raider football, Todd was one of those that re defined the position. Great player tough man.

Sports Hernia":3gtb6xo9 said:

Greenhell":3gtb6xo9 said:

It could be a critical 3rd down and we'd be tryin to stop the Raiders but somehow it seemed like he was always open to keep the drive alive.

A big loss in the football world. RIP.

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It seemed like he was always open because he was. He seemed unstoppable against us most of the time.

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Yep. Right over the middle. All the time.