Former NFL Superstar Files Papers To Come Out Of Retirement
by Christopher Gates on Mar 8, 2011 1:51 PM CST
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PrintNo, not THAT former NFL superstar. Obviously, when you think about NFL superstars that have announced that they're going to retire, only to change their mind, the first name that pops into your head is. . .
According to Adam Schefter. . .yeah, Tiki Barber.
Reports are true -- it's a blast from the past. One hour ago, former Giants RB Tiki Barber filed papers to come out of retirement.
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Well, then.
Barber hasn't played in the NFL since the New York Giants lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2006 NFL playoffs. He got smacked down pretty good in a divorce settlement a while back, and may be broke if reports are to be believed.
So, if you had Tiki Barber ahead of Brett Favre in this year's "unretirement" pool, feel free to come forward and collect your prize.
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Damn you just beat me
Tried to be 1st to break this on this site in last post but seems like your bout a minute more on the ball then I am. Lol. Good 4 u!!!
The biggest Viking fan in the UK!!!
by UK Viking on Mar 8, 2011 1:54 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I was trying to do the exact same thing.
Gotta be really quick around here! I’ll agree with DM_Purp and say the Saints sound possible and why not the Rams to spell Stephen Jackson who has had groin issues. Apparently they were sniffing around the combine for a back – not sure what position they draft in.
Curious
Why makes you think we would we want Tiki? We just resigned Pierre, have Ivory, are apparently planning on renegotiating Reggie. I don’t see what Tiki would add to our team.
I like Hamburgers!
I don't know.
I guess they are healthier now than they were last year. They had quite the revolving door last year. Ivory helped me out on my fantasy team a ton down the stretch.
Skol!
Revolving door is an understatement...
I think we had at least 9 different RB’s on our roster. If we were going to go after an older back i would rather get Westbrook from San Fran then Tiki.
I like Hamburgers!
Not sure anyone will want him
by Cusetown Hero on Mar 8, 2011 4:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
according to steve wyche on nfl.com
minnesota is a good fit……good grief i hope we pass on this mess
by favre4204ever on Mar 8, 2011 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
I don't believe this for 1 second.
The Vikings have ADAP and T. Gerhardt. Where will T. Barber fit ?
I really wish some of these reporters would actually do a little research before they give the news.
As of now, I’m pretty sure the Vikings aren’t in the market for a free agent RB. Especially a RB who hasn’t played in years…..Steve Wyche just lost some cool points with me over this :)
He probably says they’re a good fit because Gerhart isn’t really an ideal 3rd down back, and Peterson still has struggles with blocking/blitz pickups. Barber was always very good at that, plus he was always a good receiver. I agree though, I doubt the Vikings are looking at him. And actually, I kind of doubt anyone is looking at him. If he was going to make a comeback it probably should been 3-4 years ago.
Fire Slocum
by packallday555 on Mar 9, 2011 12:42 PM CST up reply actions
Good point on needing a 3rd down back….but like you said. Barber probably should have made his comeback a few years ago.
Meh.
If we get an aging (understatement for Barber) RB in our corps, then let’s go Chester Taylor.
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All other NFL fans are heretics.
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i like toby
but he hasnt really provin anything,so i wouldnt really say he didnt do his research but iv been thinking this whole time how much i miss chester taylor, maybe and a big maybe here tiki could take his place probly not tho
by favre4204ever on Mar 11, 2011 7:32 AM CST up reply actions
His ex wife and 2 kids?
Wow, seriously? is this what dating 18 yr old chicks does to ya? Poor guy. I dont see this starting ending or even middling well for him….
Woooo, I win the pool!!!!
I want my money!!
/just kidding
With the 12th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select...
Say we lose Rice -
Would anyone be interested In Plaxico Burris (along with his agent the lovely and talented Drew Rosenhaus)? I’m not sure if the Metrodome sports metal detectors or not?
Rosenhaus
Has Rice also! It makes more sense to resign Rice.
L. A. Player
by L. A. Player on Mar 8, 2011 3:15 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Damn,
thought Junior Seau would unretire for the 7th time.
Go Nevada Wolf Pack!
by BacksThePack on Mar 8, 2011 5:21 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I thought it would be Barry Sanders
Sure he’s 40+ but he’s probably in great shape. In all seriousness though, NO Burress & NO Tiki. Thank you.
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Favre will be back soon enough.
Brett Favre is the Greatest QB in NFL History, Bar None!
Brett Favre will be back in a shortened 2011 due to a lock out, Guaranteed!
Brett Favre will lead the Vikings to a Victory in Super Bowl XLVI, Guaranteed!
Just...stop
Or we will be forced to conclude you have sheen’d.
With the 12th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select...
by Ted Glover on Mar 8, 2011 7:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Stop?
Favre is coming back to a shortened 2011 season.
My opinion!
Brett Favre is the Greatest QB in NFL History, Bar None!
Brett Favre will be back in a shortened 2011 due to a lock out, Guaranteed!
Brett Favre will lead the Vikings to a Victory in Super Bowl XLVI, Guaranteed!
by REVENGE4FAVRE on Mar 8, 2011 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
Hasn’t Frazier publically stated that he sees no situation where Favre could be the QB of the team next season?
Fire Slocum
by packallday555 on Mar 9, 2011 12:43 PM CST up reply actions
Technically
that he sees no situation where he picks up the phone and calls Favre to do that. Pretty sure Favre’s hung it up one way or another regardless. You can pack the entire team on a jet this time and he’d stick by his “no”. (And of course- Frazier would never do that, because he’s a HC with class.)
Hail the Minnesota Vikings, ye mortals.
All other NFL fans are heretics.
www.dailynorseman.com- THE place for true Viking fanatics.
Just...stop
Or we will have to assume you’ve been Sheen’d.
With the 12th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select...
by Ted Glover on Mar 8, 2011 7:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
I've gotta ask
and I’m not trying to burn you or anything- I’m just genuinely curious. What happens when that doesn’t happen? Are you still going to be a Vikings fan? I’ve gotta know what you will do in an NFL season that doesn’t have Favre. Are you even going to watch football?
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Unbelievable!
Tiki Barber…..a legend in his own mind.
Just curious......
anyone know what the rules are for a player who has been retired for 5 years? Is he limited, salary-wise, or can he pick up right where he left off? Is there a period of time that would go by before a player who has been out of the game, would receive say, rookie pay, or at least a cap on it? Just wonderin’, as might be his ex-wife I suppose.
Oh the things a man will do for a 23-year-old NBC intern...
And an ex-wife who is raking in some big-time alimony. After being out of the NFL for a few years Barber does have the advantage of knowing that whatever injuries he was battling at the end of his last season are, probably, healed up. But, other than that, I don’t know what advantage he thinks he has coming back to the game now. Playing running back is physically punishing, it’s a position that favors younger players. Coming back to it at 35 seems like a dumb idea. I wonder what team would take him?
Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge.
- Paul Gauguin
As I always say...
SOMEONE will be dumb enough. Heck, he’d at least bring some star power to a team.
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All other NFL fans are heretics.
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And experience.
I’m not sure, but wasn’t it Tiki Barber whose name was bandied about as a potential for Adrian Peterson when Peterson was struggling with fumbles? A team might want him on the roster to mentor young running backs in technique. I suppose that in that sense he would bring the team greater value than just his skills on the field.
Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge.
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