Can we call up Dawk and see if he still wants to play Safety? Seriously. This man was, is and will forever be a legend in town because he epitomized everything we want to see in our athletes. Sure, it helps when you’re a HOF worthy player, but it’s the heart that matters most. All we desire is the millionaires who represent our city by playing a game for a living be willing to die on the field for a W. Is that too much to ask? For most, yes. For Brian Dawkins, every snap was life or death. I miss watching him come out of the tunnel and lay the boom for 4 quarters every Sunday.

He’s only been out of the league a couple years, but they simply don’t make them like Brian Dawkins anymore. Long live Weapon X.

h/t Mic