*JIM PLUNKETT *
Raider Legend Jim Plunkett was Christensen's quarterback during with the Raiders.
"I enjoyed playing with Todd and he came out of nowhere to become a premiere tight end in the National Football League. He was my go-to guy in so many instances, especially around the goal line. He was a great family man, he was a guy who could catch the ball no matter where it was thrown and he really produced when he was playing for the Raiders, there's no doubt about it. Obviously, we are all going to miss him.
"There a lot of stories that I recall but one that I will share is that we used to have a blocking scheme and Todd had to get a "go" call from the fullback to go out on a (pass) route instead of block. So many times he would release and go out on a route without getting the "go" call and leave me in dire straits so that I would have to throw it to him. He would always come back to the huddle and tell me he thought he heard the 'go' call. That was one of the reasons he got so many passes."
RAYMOND CHESTER
Another Raider Legend, Raymond Chester, was the starter at tight end when Christensen was signed by the Raiders as a free agent.
"I remember his enthusiasm about playing football. He wanted to be an integral part of the team, whether it was on special teams, at running back or at tight end. He did great things at tight end when he got the opportunity to play but even when he wasn't starting he always saw himself as not only a starter, but as an outstanding player. He always had that as a goal and made it happen to become one of the great Raider tight ends."
QUOTES FROM TWITTER
#RaiderNation lost a great one today. Todd Christensen, you will be missed.. — Jon Condo (@JonCondo) November 13, 2013
All the years Todd and I played together we ran out on the field for pregame warm-up side by side. It was our ritual! #Raiders. #NFL — Marcus Allen (@MarcusAllenHOF) November 13, 2013
Sad day throughout the Raider Nation with the news of the passing of Todd Christensen. — JT The Brick (@JTTheBrick) November 13, 2013
My prayers go out to Todd Christensen family, he was a great player and a great person! — Rod Woodson (@RodWoodson26) November 13, 2013
