Look through the best moments of Malcom Floyd's 12 year career with the Chargers.
Wide receiver Malcom Floyd #13 of the San Diego Chargers catches a 13 yard touchdown pass from Philip Rivers in the fourth quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on January 2, 2005 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Chiefs 24-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
San Diego Chargers receiver Malcom Floyd is tackled after catching a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals in their NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
San Diego Chargers receiver Malcom Floyd battles Seattle Seahawks defender Ken Hamlin for a pass in the end zone during first quarter of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, in San Diego. Hamlin was called for pass interference, setting up a Chargers touchdown. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Timely plays by their defense along with another 300-yard passing performance propelled the Chargers to a 23-13 win over the Miami Dolphins Sunday. September 27, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. San Diego Chargers vs. Miami Dolphins
A last-second 51-yard field goal nullified San Diegos game-tying drive and gave the Indianapolis Colts a 23-20 victory over the Bolts at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, November 23, 2008 for NBC's Sunday Night Football.
Malcom Floyd (#80) brings in a 19 yard pass completion setting up a Chargers scoring drive near the end of the third quarter on September 16, 2007 at Gillette Stadium. New England beat the Chargers 38-14 on NBC's Sunday Night Football.
The San Diego Chargers defeat the San Francisco 49ers, 16-13, in the final pre-season game at Qualcomm Stadium August 30, 2007 in San Diego, California.
The Chargers were held to a season-low 201 yards of total offense as they dropped a 22-16 decision to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 30 at Qualcomm Stadium.
Timely plays by their defense along with another 300-yard passing performance propelled the Chargers to a 23-13 win over the Miami Dolphins Sunday. September 27, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. San Diego Chargers vs. Miami Dolphins
The Chargers were held to a season-low 201 yards of total offense as they dropped a 22-16 decision to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 30 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Chargers are shocked by the Carolina Panthers as they lose their home opener in the final two seconds, 26-24 on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA.
A last-second 51-yard field goal nullified San Diegos game-tying drive and gave the Indianapolis Colts a 23-20 victory over the Bolts at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, November 23, 2008 for NBC's Sunday Night Football.
The Chargers did plenty of things well in a 38-13 win against Jacksonville in the home opener at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, September 19, 2010.
The San Diego Chargers took a fourth-quarter lead and then spoil a Kansas City Chiefs two-point conversion to escape with a 20-19 victory on a windy afternoon on Sunday, November 9, 2008.
A five-yard touchdown run with eight seconds left allowed the Chargers to overcome four quarter deficits twice and escape from Oakland with a 24-20 win in their season opener on Monday, September 14, 2009 at McAfee Colliseum in Oakland, CA.
The San Diego Chargers took a fourth-quarter lead and then spoil a Kansas City Chiefs two-point conversion to escape with a 20-19 victory on a windy afternoon on Sunday, November 9, 2008.
The San Diego Chargers evened their record to 3-3 on the season as they blew out the defending AFC Champion New England Patriots on Sunday Night October 12, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium, 30-10.
A 52-yard field goal with three seconds left on the clock gave the San Diego Chargers a 27-24 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The San Diego Chargers evened their record to 3-3 on the season as they blew out the defending AFC Champion New England Patriots on Sunday Night October 12, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium, 30-10.
A 52-yard field goal with three seconds left on the clock gave the San Diego Chargers a 27-24 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Chargers had a season-high four takeaways Sunday which resulted in 28 points and they held Kansas City to 284 total yards in a 43-14 San Diego victory on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Chargers jumped on the Chiefs early and earned a pivotal AFC West win at Qualcomm Stadium winning 31-0 on sunday, December 12, 2010 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The San Diego Chargers evened their record to 3-3 on the season as they blew out the defending AFC Champion New England Patriots on Sunday Night October 12, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium, 30-10.
The San Diego Chargers took a fourth-quarter lead and then spoil a Kansas City Chiefs two-point conversion to escape with a 20-19 victory on a windy afternoon on Sunday, November 9, 2008.
The Chargers scored on their opening drive and never trailed as they picked up their 11th-consecutive win over the Raiders with a 34-7 win Thursday night, December 4, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Chargers get an emotional win over the Philadelphia Eagles 31-23 to improve to 6-3 on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Bolts took the lead right out of the gate and never looked back as the Chargers extended their win streak over the Raiders to 13 games with a 24-16 victory Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Chargers get an emotional win over the Philadelphia Eagles 31-23 to improve to 6-3 on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Bolts took the lead right out of the gate and never looked back as the Chargers extended their win streak over the Raiders to 13 games with a 24-16 victory Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Chargers staved off a late surge by the Browns on Sunday, December 6, 2009 to pick up their seventh-consecutive victory, a 30-23 win at Cleveland Browns Stadium that featured big plays and a little history.
The Chargers kept their December magic alive and in the process came a step closer to earning the opportunity to play in January as they delivered a 20-17 victory over the Cowboys on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Cowboys Stadium.
The Chargers rushed for a season-high 203 yards and forced three turnovers on defense as they convincingly won their fifth-straight game with a 32-3 victory over the Broncos on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field in Denver.
The Chargers kept their December magic alive and in the process came a step closer to earning the opportunity to play in January as they delivered a 20-17 victory over the Cowboys on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Cowboys Stadium.
The same attributes that carried the Chargers to a 13-3 season failed them Sunday as they dropped a 17-14 decision to the New York Jets in a Divisional Playoff game at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, January 17, 2010.
A last-minute stop by the defense and a touchdown catch with 21 seconds left allowed the Chargers to escape Giants Stadium with a 21-20 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday, November 8, 2009.
The same attributes that carried the Chargers to a 13-3 season failed them Sunday as they dropped a 17-14 decision to the New York Jets in a Divisional Playoff game at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, January 17, 2010.
The Chargers close the regular season with an 11th-consecutive victory, a 20-23 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego Chargers vs. Washington Redskins
The Chargers leveraged a 105-yard kickoff return and three touchdown throws to end a three-game slide in a 38-26 victory over the Raiders, choking out OaklandÕs season in the process on Sunday, January 1, 2012.
The Chargers close the regular season with an 11th-consecutive victory, a 20-23 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego Chargers vs. Washington Redskins
Chargers cap the 2010 season with a 33-28 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Invesco Field.
A fumble recovery for a touchdown and a two-minute touchdown drive helped San Diego to a 34-31 comeback against the Cardinals on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at University of Phoenix Stadium.
The Chargers opened up the season with an impressive 22-14 win over the Oakland Raiders on Monday Night Football, September 10, 2012 at O.co Coliseum.
The Chargers opened up the season with an impressive 22-14 win over the Oakland Raiders on Monday Night Football, September 10, 2012 at O.co Coliseum.
The Chargers did plenty of things well in a 38-13 win against Jacksonville in the home opener at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, September 19, 2010.
The Chargers routed the Tennessee Titans, 38-10, in their home opener at Qualcomm Stadium on September 16, 2012. With the win, San Diego improved itsÕ record to 2-0 to start the season, the first time since 2006.
Sunday, Sep. 15, 2013 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Chargers defeated the Eagles 33-30.
The Chargers did plenty of things well in a 38-13 win against Jacksonville in the home opener at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, September 19, 2010.
Four touchdown passes for the second consecutive game as San Diego overcame an early deficit to score 35 unanswered points, get back to .500 and beat the Broncos 35-14 on Monday Night Football, November 22, 2010 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Chargers narrowly fell short of completing their second fourth-quarter comeback in as many weeks, but a late defensive stand by the Ravens allowed Baltimore to escape with a 31-26 win on September 20, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The San Diego Chargers fell for the first time this season at the hands of the unbeaten Atlanta Falcons, 27-3 on Sunday, September 23, 2012.
Four touchdown passes for the second consecutive game as San Diego overcame an early deficit to score 35 unanswered points, get back to .500 and beat the Broncos 35-14 on Monday Night Football, November 22, 2010 at Qualcomm Stadium.
Five turnovers and two special teams plays doomed San Diego to another road loss after a pair of late drives stopped just shy of the goal line as the Chargers fall to the Seahawks, 27-20 on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Qwest Field.
In a game of momentum swings, the Saints got hot down the stretch and pulled out a 31-24 victory over the Chargers on Sunday Night Football, October 7, 2012 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Led by a dominate running game, the Chargers racked up 206 rushing yards in route to a thrilling 29-24 victory over their AFC West rivals, the Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Sports Authority Field.
San Diego overcame a difficult first quarter but couldnÕt make enough plays late against Oakland in a tough road environment as the Chargers lose 35-27 on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Oakland -Alameda County Colisuem.
The Chargers did plenty of things well in a 38-13 win against Jacksonville in the home opener at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, September 19, 2010.
The Carolina Panthers put up 21 quick points on the Chargers, and San Diego was not able to recover as they lost 31-7 on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The ChargersÕ defense leaned on Baltimore on Sunday Night Football, causing seven sacks and two interceptions in route to a 34-14 victory over the Ravens in the BoltsÕ regular-season home finale at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, December 18, 2011.
San Diego overcame a difficult first quarter but couldnÕt make enough plays late against Oakland in a tough road environment as the Chargers lose 35-27 on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Oakland -Alameda County Colisuem.
The Chargers could not hold a second-half lead against the undefeated Broncos and dropped a 34-23 decision to their division rivals on Monday Night Football, October 19, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium.
San Diego appeared poised to complete a fourth-quarter comeback at Kansas City before watching the game, and a chance at a one-game division lead, slip away in a 23-20 loss to the Chiefs on Monday, October 31, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Chargers needed a win badly, and they came through with a dominating performance on both sides of the ball for a 31-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football, November 1, 2012 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Bolts got out to a quick start, but one bad decision in the fourth quarter ended up turning the tide against the Chargers as they fell 34-24 at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, November 11, 2012.
The Chargers needed a win badly, and they came through with a dominating performance on both sides of the ball for a 31-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football, November 1, 2012 at Qualcomm Stadium.
Four touchdown passes for the second consecutive game as San Diego overcame an early deficit to score 35 unanswered points, get back to .500 and beat the Broncos 35-14 on Monday Night Football, November 22, 2010 at Qualcomm Stadium.
Sixty minutes of tight play was not enough for the Chargers and Ravens. In the end, it was the Ravens who made the big plays in overtime as they escaped San Diego with a 16-13 victory on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Qualcomm Stadium.
Four touchdown passes for the second consecutive game as San Diego overcame an early deficit to score 35 unanswered points, get back to .500 and beat the Broncos 35-14 on Monday Night Football, November 22, 2010 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The ChargersÕ potent air attack came alive on Monday Night Football, striking for three touchdowns and 294 yards in a 38-14 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, December 5, 2011.
The Chargers jumped on the Chiefs early and earned a pivotal AFC West win at Qualcomm Stadium winning 31-0 on sunday, December 12, 2010 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The ChargersÕ potent air attack came alive on Monday Night Football, striking for three touchdowns and 294 yards in a 38-14 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, December 5, 2011.
Sixty minutes of tight play was not enough for the Chargers and Ravens. In the end, it was the Ravens who made the big plays in overtime as they escaped San Diego with a 16-13 victory on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Chargers jumped on the Chiefs early and earned a pivotal AFC West win at Qualcomm Stadium winning 31-0 on sunday, December 12, 2010 at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Chargers leveraged a 105-yard kickoff return and three touchdown throws to end a three-game slide in a 38-26 victory over the Raiders, choking out OaklandÕs season in the process on Sunday, January 1, 2012.
The ChargersÕ defense leaned on Baltimore on Sunday Night Football, causing seven sacks and two interceptions in route to a 34-14 victory over the Ravens in the BoltsÕ regular-season home finale at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, December 18, 2011.
For a second straight season, a December run toward the playoffs did not yield a positive result, as San Diego fell out of playoff contention with a 38-10 loss at Detroit on Saturday, December 24, 2011.
The Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins in the final home game of the 2015 season 30-14.
The Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins in the final home game of the 2015 season 30-14.
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd makes hisbefore playing the New England Patriots in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
It's Sunday afternoon and Malcom Floyd is running full speed, looking back as Philip Rivers fires a pass deep downfield. His heart is in his throat as the ball approaches the Chargers' top deep threat.
Only M-80 isn't on the field.
He is running around his mom's living room watching his former quarterback launch a ball downfield into the arms of Tyrell Williams for a touchdown.
In retirement, the former fan favorite has turned into the ultimate fan of the team he represented for 12 seasons. Now residing in Sacramento, you can barely get a word in on the phone before he speaks a mile a minute talking about his Bolts.
"Oh my God! It's crazy! I'm sitting around watching them and I'm running around my mom's house screaming! Oh man. Do you see Tyrell out there? Tell Philip (Rivers) I never got that many passes thrown my way in a game! It's awesome. He's doing great. And Travis (Benjamin)? Oh man, he is so good, too. I'm so nervous watching them out there seeing Philip and (Antonio) Gates. It's crazy. All his touchdowns and the way they are playing this many years into it, it's crazy."
Floyd then pauses, takes a deep breath and makes a poignant statement.
"From a guy that is just hanging out and on his own schedule, they are like Gods."
From 2004-15, Floyd lived the life of an NFL player. Nowadays, his life couldn't be more different.
"Well, I just dropped the kids off at school and now I've got to go to the DMV."
M-80 hung up his cleats last season with 321 career catches for 5,550 yards and 34 touchdowns over 121 games. His 17.3 yards per catch is the fourth highest mark in team history (minimum 250 receptions) and second most in the NFL over the years he was in the league. He still ranks eighth in franchise history in receiving yards, 10th in touchdown catches and 10th in career receptions.
These days, Floyd runs a two hour after school program for under privileged students. His new job is what prevented him from flying in for the Chargers alumni weekend in early November. Between enjoying time with his own kids (ages seven, five, two and 11 months) and giving back to other students, Floyd is attacking his post-playing career with the same vigor and enthusiasm in which he played the game.
"I'm enjoying the after school program where we mentor the kids and give tutoring through athletics. I'm like the only adult out there with 60 kids! It's fun. I'm out there playing football with them, basketball, having dunk contests and Call of Duty. The kids range from two-year olds up to high schoolers. And they wipe me out! But it's fun. I love it. I'm lucky to have my own kids and interact with them, and also these others. It's a bad neighborhood they're in, but they are responding well. I've got medals for them when they earn them, and give them pizza after we play every day. The kids are turning around, so it's been (rewarding)."
Still, come Sundays, his day revolves around the Bolts.
While he no longer plays, Floyd is still making an impact on the field. It's clear the work ethic he instilled over 12 memorable years is a legacy he left behind that still lives on through the current players. No one represents the passing of the torch more than Tyrell Williams.
Floyd took the undrafted rookie under his wing last year, and is proud of number 16 as he is off to a breakout season. However, there is one area he is disappointed in when talking about Williams
"Did he break my record? Tell me he didn't break my record!"
The record Floyd refers to is the Charger who reaches peak speed during practice. The team's training staff monitors the players each day on the field, and no one could ever pass M-80's hustle as he routinely posted the highest marks.
That is until this year as the coaches confirmed that Williams indeed passed Floyd's mark for top speed.
It's only fitting.
"Oh man, I hoped he didn't break it but good for him. I'm so proud of him. It's crazy, I'm watching him on TV and I guess I helped him out. But I'm telling you, he is better than me out there! I never had that many catches or production in a game so often. I'm screaming, 'Go Tyrell! Do it bro!'"
Floyd and Williams remain in contact to this day, and the second-year wide receiver can't help but smile and laugh when asked about their relationship.
"I learned a lot from Malcom and owe him a lot. On the field he helped me (learn) how to get in and out of breaks. Off the field, it's harder to explain. Coming from a small school like he did, he helped me get acclimated and accustomed last year. I definitely wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't have that one year with him. It's a comfort type thing as far as personally off the field. It's awesome to hear from him and to stay in contact."
Another who shared a special relationship with M80 is his former quarterback. Rivers also can't help but let out a big grin when talking about his longtime wideout.
"It's been good to text with him here and there," he said. "Watching film (from past years), you turn it on and there he is. So I think about him often. He's inspired a lot of guys with his story and how they can (relate) like Tyrell. I know (Malcom) is pulling for us like crazy. He was always one of the best teammates. He never got down on anybody and lifted them up. It's good to know he's still rooting for us from afar."
While Floyd has always had the utmost respect and admiration for Rivers, watching him on TV has given him a new level of appreciation.
"I'm sitting back and watching him thinking, 'Wow, he is burning *all types *of energy out there.' It's not just (physical) energy, but his mental (abilities) too. He is able to do things and get guys in position, so it's mental and physical. I respect him so much. What he has done for so long, and at such a high level, it's special. You have to appreciate guys like that. I've been texting Philip and Antonio during the games just giving them encouragement as a fan. They are trying their hardest, and I'm telling them to be positive and keep them up."
As a lengthy 20-minute discussion about the Bolts comes to an end, Floyd interrupts and sheepishly asks to make one thing clear.
He then shouts at the top of his lungs.
"I will always consider myself a San Diego Charger until the day I die!"
