when did ronde barber retire

Somehow the most overrated buc in history, Sapp, sneaks into the HOF and now you want Barber too? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Barber in the third round (66th overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft.Barber was the third underclassmen selected in 1997 and was the tenth cornerback. Always played the game the right way. We’ll miss you 20! Classy and dignified. Kind of expected this with all the additions in the secondary but I thought he would of provided valuable knowledge, mentoring for another season and a big play or two still. This Panthers fan salutes you. He’d be a heck of a lot better than some of the screaming fools who are there now. He is married with two daughters. You starry-eyed buc fans kill me. That said, the Buccaneers would've welcomed him back. I will proudly wear my #20 jersey to the Bucs first home game this season! Not a member? Take a seat on the couch, my friend. Seriously, kudos to Barber for getting out while his limbs still function. I hope to see him make the HOF in 5 years. One of the top two-way corners of his generation, the five-time Pro Bowler finishes his 16-year career with 47 interceptions. I was such a big Tiki fan and loved how he blew up the second half of his career. © 2021 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. "Now don't get me wrong, if (GM) Mark (Dominik) and (coach) Greg (Schiano) would've said, 'Hey, we absolutely need you to play, you played great last year, here's X amount of dollars, come play, we need you…' That wasn't necessarily the case," Barber told USA TODAY Sports on Thursday morning, a few hours before he'll officially announce his decision to retire from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a press conference. Of course, the Bucs sort of made his decision for him this offseason. He added, "It just got to the point where what was coming out of it wasn't worth what I was putting into it.". I applaud his vision on what he wants this football team to be.". “I’ve had a better run than I ever could’ve dreamed of having,” Barber told Glazer. Man, that Bucs D had Ronde Barber, Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp AND John Lynch? I’m going to go put in on my red #20 jersey now, and re-watch that McNabb INT return about a hundred times. I’d like to see him get into tv. Add to that he made the one play every Bucs (and, not as happily, Eagles) fan remember forever by picking off McNabb and taking it back all the way in the Super Bowl year, the single greatest sports-related moment of my life. He kept his focus on Tiki, waiting for him to make his move. I will always remember him though for that pick 6 at Philly in the 2003 NFC Championship game, seeing as how their previous 2 seasons had ended there in wild-card defeats. He was a great football player and to play 16 years with 1 team, that says a lot about the kind of player he is. Forget it. Start the Hall of Fame talk immediately! He knew the team had to move on, and without a guaranteed starting spot, the timing is as good as any. He will likely be on TV somewhere. Well done. He is often seen at charity events or on television, wearing an Italian suit. Enjoy your retirement Ronde you have earned it . Secondary is in good shape, and Ronde gets to ride off into the sunset on his own accord without the Bucs suffering from another PR nightmare like when Brooks was cut unceremoniously. Asked if Schiano's grinding style factored in to his decision, Barber laughed and said, "Not really, although I did have probably the hardest preseason last year since I was a rookie in the league. It was an easy decision, in the end, for Ronde Barber to call it … An NFL career is hard on a man’s body. Win/win for everyone involved. Buccaneers' Ronde Barber retires, ending a golden 16-year run. Ronde Barber is a record-holding cornerback who retired after fifteen seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ", Barber said one debate that was easy for him to settle was the one between his body and his mind over whether to play a 17th season. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Barber played all 16 of his NFL seasons with the Buccaneers, He would have been reduced to a backup role in 2013, His next step will be a career in broadcasting. Ronde Barber is set to retire from the NFL after playing 16 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. You're spending a quarter of a billion in free agents in two years, they're definitely going in a new direction. Average corner with a long career. Thanks Ronde for everything. Glad that he’s going out as a Buc! One of the greatest Bucs ever and one of the best nickel corners ever. When you redefine a position, you ARE a hall of famer. "At the end, it was me deciding I didn't need football as much as I once did and it was time to venture into a new thing.". 47 picks and over 30 sacks. Great career for one of the best blitzing corners in history. There has never been another nickle corner like him, EVER. Barber did, and he laughed when he recalled how a 260-pound Brandon Jacobs drove him into the ground during a game against the New York Giants in 2006. Much talk concerning race centers on relative native intelligence or inate character differences. In my eyes, best blitzing corner ever. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Ronde played great this year and still has gas in the tank. As reported by Jay Glazer, longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber has chosen to retire. After 16 seasons in the NFL Tampa Bay’s legendary cornerback Ronde Barber has decided to retire, according to a report from Jay Glazer of FOX. His whole career people bashed on him, saying he was too slow or too small. Great players are always enjoyable to watch, even on a division rival. Just like Sapp redefined the 3 technique. Imagine how famous he’d be if he had played in the city his no-class twin played in. Will miss you as a player and hope you come back to coach or something to get involved. move over ronde the record is now London Fletcher’s. This week will be a time for him to reflect upon a career that includes that streak of regular-season games played (plus nine more in the postseason), 47 career interceptions, 14 touchdowns on interception, fumble and kick returns, a Super Bowl ring and 1,025 tackles. Not Hall of Fame. I wish him all the luck in his retirement but, as a Tampa fan, it’s hard for me to picture a Sunday where Ronde Barber isn’t in the starting lineup. I had open lines of communication with Mark the past couple of years about continuing to play. Great player, great person. Talk about having a BEAST at EVERY LEVEL. Ronde did not look back for the ball. Ronde Barber's career is ending exactly the way it should. He is one of only two cornerbacks selected to the Pro Bowl five times. But he definitely belongs in the Hall and will be one of my all time favorite Buccaneers along with #55, #47 and #40. The standard that you and the Super Bowl Bucs set and lived up to everyday in practice and every game is what brought this town a Super Bowl Championship. Ronde Barber Set to Retire After Sixteen Seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by Ken Boehlke As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prepare for the 2013 … Are prospects who opted-out in 2020 ‘compromised’? As a Falcons fan I won’t miss him jumping up to make big plays against us….congrats on a great career. 47 INTs. At the end of any career, the numbers and the plays should speak for themselves," Barber said. I wish he was more like his brother and was humble and dedicated. Most members of All Decade Teams eventually end up in the Hall of Fame, although as a non-Bucs fan, I think of Derrick Brooks, John Lynch, and Big Mouth Sapp as more important to that team’s defensive success. Luke Kuechly stunned the NFL when he announced his retirement in January at the age of 28. As an Eagles fan, I have nightmares of Ronde Barber from the 2002 NFC championship. That despite the fact a 30-year-old Tiki Barber was coming off … "There are a lot of people out there that say yes, there are a lot of people out there who say no. “I’ve had a better run than I ever could’ve dreamed of having,” Barber told Glazer. I am disappointed that now I think he is whack. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. "Not until the wheels came off because the wheels definitely aren't off. Enjoy your retirement, Ronde. The former third-round pick went on to become one of the best players in franchise history. I believe he’ll make the HOF sooner or later, maybe not first ballot but he should get in. Barber is a legend in Tampa Bay and will not be forgotten. It’ll be weird not seeing 20 on the field. It’s ending on his terms.The 38-year-old cornerback told Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer on Wednesday that he’s retiring after 16 seasons. "Possibly. "I played it out like I wanted to," Barber said. Barber has never been the spotlight guy. One of the last remnants from the Superbowl Team and the great defenses in the late 90s through early 2000’s. While Barber's football career was strong, he supported numerous charities including many promoting literacy. I would always would have wanted one more year. Let's be honest, we have a hard time drawing (fans) in this town, so those additions for us are almost essential.". Barber made five Pro Bowls and three first-team All-Pros. That's just the way he's approaches his job and molding his team. You’ve earned it. He also spoke to his brother Tiki, whose retirement didn't go as planned when he walked away at the age of 30 to pursue a broadcasting career. Amazing career Ronde – only cornerback in NFL history to have more than 40 ints and 25 sacks. DL, LB, CB, & SS. An astounding streak of consecutive games, especially for a CB. Second all-time for a defensive player, tied with Alan Page, only behind Jim Marshall. While Ronde Barber was a cornerback, Barber played tailback for eight games as a freshman before moving to running back for the rest of his career. Best wishes going forward. As great a player as he was, he is an even better human being! In 1999, Barber made a comeback in a big way. Oh well, sucks for him and his former fans but I ain’t losing sleep on it. He plans to retire at season’s end to pursue business opportunities. It makes him singularly unique, and will be the reason he finds his way to Canton one day. Football won’t be the same without the Barber brothers. Listerine- I think it was more so he wanted to stay until the secondary had some better talent to ensure they were in good hands before hanging up the cleats. And all of them should be Hall of Famers. I've had that conversation with Mark the past couple of years about them needing to sign guys for the future and put players on this team again. Ronde said Tiki's struggles in retirement encouraged him to play as long as possible. Ronde is a player you admire even if you don’t root for his team. Ronde is a true example of the mentality you have to have to be a great player. I thought it was closer to 25 sacks than over 30, but it definitely has to be put into the discussion. Tiki Barber is a record-holding retired running back for the New York Giants. Ronde Barber unsure about retirement. We love our Rhondebear. Learn how your comment data is processed. Cornerbacks in the modern NFL often don't like sticking their facemask into a running back's chest when he gets to the edge. The ability, the toughness, the skill, the longevity. Deuces Ronde, Don’t let the Door Hit you on the Way Out. His NFCCG performance v Philly is one of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen from a DB. True Buccaneer for life! We need guys like that in the LR. Heck of a career. But he might be. @CKL He would certainly be better than his brother Tiki. Kind of a sad day for a Buccaneers fan–IMO. Barber had previously indicated his desire to retire at some point and pursue a broadcasting career. Thanks for Everything. Yes, Canton Bound for sure. Congrats on a great career, Ronde. I'll just say it's good to be able to have the debate. He married and is the father of four children. Ronde and Tiki Barber had careers full of accolades, but Tiki's career had a rough ending when he decided to announce his retirement during the season. He is married with two daughters. Enjoy retirement, Ronde. Barber has played in 240 consecutive regular-season games, tied with Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher for the longest active streak. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Ravens trade Orlando Brown Jr. to Chiefs, get 2021 first-rounder, PFT’s one, and only, mock draft of the year, Given the cost of buying unsold jerseys, Dalvin Cook will stick with No. He was a classy guy who was the better inside cornerbacks in his generation. ... Ronde wondered if the school would retire the number nine now that, starting tomorrow, Matt, last year’s Roanoke Reporter All-World quarterback, had graduated and was moving on to Cave Spring High School. People get too wrapped up in stats and fail to see the big picture. Shouldn’t Ronde Barber’s retirement be a “top” story? Boy, did he ever prove them wrong. "The first image that comes to mind is me stiff-arming Ronde Barber on Monday Night Football," Stewart said with a smile. I had a feeling he was leading toward retirement, so his consecutive game streek of 240 games is intact. As a Packers fan, I was glad when we did not have to go against him twice a year. Congratulations to Ronde on a brilliant career! 3 pick, Justin Jefferson: I thought Eagles would draft me, I’m definitely glad Vikings did instead, Jerry Jones gets “visions of sugar plums” picturing Kyle Pitts with Dak Prescott, Mike Tomlin on Steelers’ draft room: Art Rooney is the boss, Report: Patriots talked to Falcons about trading up to No. Tiki Barber’s twin brother Ronde (l.) plays 16 seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and announces his retirement on Wednesday. And speaking of that, that 2002 Bucs defense is certainly underrated compared to a team like the ’85 Bears defense, which I think was pretty much a one-trick pony Buddy Ryan gimmick defense of rushing 11 guys – which the league took exactly one off-season to figure out. Thank you for representing the Bucs with so much class and dignity over the years. Think about that, one of the all-time greatest zone defensive backs and also had more sacks than many modern DT get in their entire career. You were a pain in our arse for a long time. The Barber brothers have held a special interest for me, being possessed of identical genes. The Not-So-Curious Case of Ronde Barber. He was a class act his entire career. This is no way for an Iron Man competition to end! ... UVa and NFL standouts Tiki (left) and Ronde Barber (right) have been covered by Doug Doughty since they were Cave Spring players in the early 1990s. Barber was probably underrated by me and many others. His influence on this team is enormous and his number will certainly be retired. The new thing will be a broadcasting career, though Barber has yet to divulge the details of which network he'll join and what type of role he'll play. Ronde Barber, 38, appeared in more games and made more starts than any player in … He did not plan to retire until at least 2008. Thanks. RastaMon Says: January 7th, 2012 at 12:59 pm “has a broken arm” Garv Says: January 7th, 2012 at 1:13 pm. He would have been reduced to a backup role in 2013. So he is in a class all by himself. Barber had discussions with Schiano and Dominik. He became only the third player from the University of Virginia to enter the NFL draft with eligibility remaining. 70, for a CB! I hope he comes back within the next few years as DB coach. Got tired of Brees burning him and called it a day. That last stat is one in which he takes great pride. A compiler, yes- a HOFer, hell no. Always played 110%. Tiki and his FABULOUS post-nfl career are calling…. One of the greatest Buccaneer players ever. Ronde can retire, come back here, or play for the Patriots. All the best to you, Ronde. Their careers followed a somewhat hare and tortoise paradigm, with Tiki breaking fast and flaming out, and slower but steady Ronde building HOF credentials. Just like Brooks redefined the WLB position. There are a lot of good players that aren't in that debate, and I'm happy to be in it. Belongs in the Hall of Really Good. He married and is the father of four children. It was an easy decision, in the end, for Ronde Barber to call it a career after 16 NFL seasons. 215 regular season consecutive starts. And after some time to let the decision sink in, the former Panthers All-Pro linebacker appears to be at p… The Buccaneers organization and fans have been on the Barber watch since the season concluded, waiting to see if the team’s all-time leader in games played would return for a final season. "But that wasn't the case. Ronde also talked to former Bucs safety John Lynch, who played four seasons with the Denver Broncos, and defensive tackle Warren Sapp, who finished his career with the Oakland Raiders. He total led 1,639 yards. He was incredibly underrated in that defence along side Sapp, Brooks and co. And to think we were going to cut him his rookie year. "Oh man, that's tough. See you in Canton soon. Enter your zip code to find NBCSN near you. "They're reshaping that football team. You must be logged in to leave a comment. "I've had a … Tiki tried to make a comeback in the NFL recently but was unable to do so and is now back in broadcasting with CBS Sports Radio. Barber is HOF, along with Derrick Brooks and John Lynch. Want to tell me what other cornerback has even TEN sacks in his career? Guaranteed HOFer? Barber is calling it a career after 16 seasons, he told Jay Glazer of Fox Sports on Wednesday. PFT’s Mock Draft: Key selections in first round, Bucs reportedly re-sign Brown to one-year deal. His next step will be a career in broadcasting. WOW I respect the choice. Guaranteed HOFer. 4, likely to draft Justin Fields. True Football player. One of the longest-standing players in the NFL has decided to call it a career. Barber saw the potential for this year's Buccaneers team and said he's "happy for the moves we've made," and is not bitter about them. It's a shock to your system when you first get that, but Greg and I had a great relationship. 33, Zach Wilson has asked Sanchez, Pennington, McCown what it’s like to play for the Jets, Kyle Shanahan: “Irresponsible” to listen to outside opinions on No. Enjoy your retirement and smack Tiki upside the head for us. Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Ronde Barber to retire after 16 seasons Tampa Bay cornerback Ronde Barber (20) celebrates a 31¿6 victory over the San … Ronde Barber has not yet decided when he will retire from his career as an NFL football player, but he says he'll know when to walk away. He also had over 30 sacks in his career, something almost never seen from a corner. but now he’s not putting the effort in that would give him one last shot with one of the best secondary in the nfl. Tiki Barber is a record-holding retired running back for the New York Giants. as much as i respect him as a player i question the timing. The New York Giants' all-time leading rusher walked away from the game after the 2006 season. Now it's Doughty's turn to retire. Ronde Barber stared back at his identical twin as they faced each other across the line of scrimmage. In October 2006, Barber revealed his intention to retire at the end of the 2006 NFL season. This leaves London Fletcher as “The Highlander.” So this is how it all ends, not with a bang but a whimper? They wanted me to play, I don't doubt that at all. He’s one guy I know will do well outside of football too. Amazing durability. He will understand and respect the level of commitment that it takes to do things the BUCWAY…..thanks and good luck. When questioned why a player at the peak of his game would retire, Barber cited the toll the physical nature of football takes on a person's body and that he “simply couldn’t take it anymore”. Barber had a mediocre rookie year, and missed games due to a knee injury. The next year, they beat Miami in the first round, 41-38, in overtime. Waddya mean not more than a few snaps at dime back? So explain to me the Barber brothers?? 28 sacks, and averaged almost SEVENTY tackles a year as a corner for the 13 seasons he started every game. See you in Canton, Ronde! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback-turned-safety will retire Wednesday, according to his broadcast and marketing agent, Mark Lepselter, president … And I think he makes it to Canton–but not sure if he’s a first ballot lock. All those INT’s, tackles, Sacks and forced fumbles, the Superbowl ring and Pro-Bowl appearances and a streak of 215 straight games for a guy who is not even 6 feet tall and weighs all of 185lbs soaking wet! That would've made it a little bit harder of a decision, obviously," Barber said. No other corner has 30 sacks. View Full Article Comments. Classy guy. https://www.sportscasting.com/nfl-5-retired-players-who-could-still-play-today-2 Buh-bye. "That was the first time where I had an … ESPN.com news services. I am not asking that he retire. Buc forever ! It doesn’t matter. Best wishes and good luck. If he kept it up two more years he would’ve been a hall of famer and I was rooting for that. I think he gets in somewhere more along the lines of 7-10 year range. You played great ball, you got a ring, you did it with class, and you went out when you chose to go. According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, Buccaneers defensive back Ronde Barber has decided to retire. You made Tampa proud! 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