[I was] trying not to lose my mind and avoiding the blast zone of Carlos' frequently expressed ire, while the outside world he faced saw glib and charming, those who had to work with him saw a very different face.

Eugene Robinson

Eugene Keefe Robinson (born May 28, 1963) is an American football safety who played in the National Football League for 16 seasons, primarily with the Seattle Seahawks. He played college football at Colgate and was signed by Seattle in 1985 as an undrafted free agent. During his 11 seasons on the Seahawks, Robinson was named to two Pro Bowls and led the league in interceptions in 1993. He played his next two seasons with the Green Bay Packers, making a Super Bowl appearance in each and winning Super Bowl XXXI. Robinson's following two seasons were as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, where he earned a third Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl appearance in 1998. In his final season, he played for the Carolina Panthers.

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