CB Mike Haynes, former first round draft choice in 176, and a member of the Football Hall of Fame has a new position. He was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and has become the national spokesperson for the American Urological Association Foundation in an effort to create a greater awareness of this disease.
He currently serves as a special advisor to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and will be involved in public service announcements about prostate cancer. They will be shown during NFL games and on NFL.com
He played for the Pats from 1976-1982 and finished his 14 year career with the L.A. Raiders from 1983-1989. He played in nine Pro-Bowls and was selected to the Patriot's Team of the Century in 2000.
He was the first player in franchise history to return a punt for a touchdown with an 89 yard return against Buffalo on November 7, 1976.
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