Redskins LB, Mel Kaufman passes away at age 50

One of the greats--and an undrafted FA at that.

RIP!

I tried searching around online for his cause of death. It's still unknown at this point, with an autopsy scheduled for tomorrow. Very sad. RIP Mel.

RIP mel .....you are a true redskin and at 50 yrs young he,s left us before his time..


RIP mel thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends and to his fans as well..

solid LB with the likes of colman ,milot and neil olkewicz

Very sad. I remember him as a "Donnie Warren" type player. Not flashy or obnoxious, just had a workman type attitude and a good guy in general. Ahh those were the days when Kaufman was playing. I miss those days and now I'll miss Mel Kaufman.

Here's a nice article from the SLO Tribune.

Cal Poly assistant coach Kaufman dead at age 50 - Sports - San Luis Obispo (http://www.sanluisobispo.com/sports/story/616904.html)

Very sad . Very hard working man , a true Redskin , way to young to pass away . RIP to the Kaufman family .

R.I.P. Mel

Mel was a solid guy on and off the field. He played hard on every down for a defense that did not get the recognition that it deserved for being one of the best in their time. It was guys like him that made the Skins tough in the hey-day of the 80's.

Sorry to see him go... Another piece of my childhood has just died as well. RIP Mr. Kaufman. Prayers go out to his family and friends.

My thoughts are with his family. RIP.

R.i.p.