It was a shock on
Tuesday morning hearing about the passing of #96 Cortez Kennedy of the Seattle
Seahawks. During his time in the 90s for the Seahawks they were not a very good
team. He anchored the defense for the Seahawks. He was a fierce player on the
field however a gentleman off the field. He talked quietly but had a good sense
of humor. I wished that I had the chance to meet Tez as he was called.
Tez was a member of the
Seahawks ring of fire. Other words he was among the greatest Seahawk players
who put on a uniform. He finally made the NFL Hall of Fame recently. When you
talk about Seahawk defensive tackles it is primarily him and Sam Adams. Also on
the defensive line you have to mention Jacob Green and now Michael Bennett and
Cliff Avril. Until Sam Adams got drafted and played for the Seahawks Tez was
double and tripled team however he was able to make plays anyway. The Seahawks
were a losing team despite Kennedy however the problem was more on the
offensive side of the ball.
Whatever the state of
the Seahawks team was when Tez Kennedy was playing for them he played with all
of his heart. He was a big guy physically but had an even bigger heart. We go out to his family and close friends
letting them know how much we appreciated him as a player and a man. The world
is not going to be the same without this giant of a man. I am sure what his
life has been will go on for many years forward. He touched many people in his
lifetime beyond his family and teammates. The Seahawk fans along with those who
live in the Orlando, Florida area where he presided. You can learn more about
this giant of a man by reading many other stories on the internet. God bless
you and rest in peace Tez.
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