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catlover79 · 09-05-2011, 04:21 PM

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Mon Sep 05 10:50am EDT

When Tiki Barber told HBO that he was returning to football because he "needed the game," and because he "needed to prove to [himself] that he could be successful at something," I thought it sounded like a recipe for a personal mental health disaster.

Now that NFL rosters are set at 53, and Tiki Barber never got to sniff one, I hope that's not true. According to Peter King at Sports Illustrated, Tiki isn't taking it well.

I tried to reach Barber on Sunday, but he wasn't talking. I hear he's devastated that no team gave him a chance. You might wonder if teams would bring him in after the first game of the season, so his contract wouldn't be guaranteed, and that could still happen. But with no team calling Lepselter with even a hint of interest, it's more likely teams would start with backs who've been in some football competition this summer.

[Barber's agent Mark] Lepselter told me Sunday: "We are flabbergasted that Tiki has not had an opportunity with any team, especially when rosters were at 90 players this year. I certainly thought some team would be intrigued to see what he had left in the tank.''

Where this will leave Tiki Barber the person, I don't know. He's also recently proposed to his girlfriend, the one with whom he was involved while still married to his pregnant wife. So that's good news.

His football career, though, is dead, and it's not coming back. I know Tiki said he needed the game, but I doubt he needs it enough to consider trying to prove himself in the UFL, Canada or the Arena League.

For a guy truly desperate to get back into the league, that's really the only step left. Even if a team suffers a catastrophic string of injuries at the tailback position, it won't be Barber's phone that rings. It'll be someone younger, cheaper, who won't bring any media scrutiny, and will play with fearless abandon on special teams.

Sorry, Tiki. Good luck finding something else that makes you happy.

Dork · 09-06-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...urn=nfl-wp6443

Mon Sep 05 10:50am EDT

When Tiki Barber told HBO that he was returning to football because he "needed the game," and because he "needed to prove to [himself] that he could be successful at something," I thought it sounded like a recipe for a personal mental health disaster.

Now that NFL rosters are set at 53, and Tiki Barber never got to sniff one, I hope that's not true. According to Peter King at Sports Illustrated, Tiki isn't taking it well.

I tried to reach Barber on Sunday, but he wasn't talking. I hear he's devastated that no team gave him a chance. You might wonder if teams would bring him in after the first game of the season, so his contract wouldn't be guaranteed, and that could still happen. But with no team calling Lepselter with even a hint of interest, it's more likely teams would start with backs who've been in some football competition this summer.

[Barber's agent Mark] Lepselter told me Sunday: "We are flabbergasted that Tiki has not had an opportunity with any team, especially when rosters were at 90 players this year. I certainly thought some team would be intrigued to see what he had left in the tank.''

Where this will leave Tiki Barber the person, I don't know. He's also recently proposed to his girlfriend, the one with whom he was involved while still married to his pregnant wife. So that's good news.

His football career, though, is dead, and it's not coming back. I know Tiki said he needed the game, but I doubt he needs it enough to consider trying to prove himself in the UFL, Canada or the Arena League.

For a guy truly desperate to get back into the league, that's really the only step left. Even if a team suffers a catastrophic string of injuries at the tailback position, it won't be Barber's phone that rings. It'll be someone younger, cheaper, who won't bring any media scrutiny, and will play with fearless abandon on special teams.

Sorry, Tiki. Good luck finding something else that makes you happy.

Tiki is a dumb you know what for retiring in the first place! I am sure Tiki is jealous of his brother Ronde for still playing football with the Buccaneers

Tweety · 09-06-2011, 09:55 PM

I make it a point never to tell players that they need to retire now (because they're too old or get hurt too much), and I never tell them that they're too young to retire and should play some more. It's their life. It's their decision.

Tiki made a decision to walk away from the game while he could still be an effective player. He walked away in one piece, and was healthy.

Now, five years after he retired (he was 31 when he walked away), he wants to come back? Hey, that's fine if some team wants to take a chance on you. But if they don't, get over it.

Tiki, you might need the game, but the game sure as heck doesn't need you.

Not only that, but you were a terrible teammate. All of the public criticisms you made about your teammates and your coach were not well received. And the word about you spread very quickly. Not only that, but the guys you criticized came back the season after you quit and pulled off what's considered to be the biggest Super Bowl upset ever. They won it without you.

No one wants to be on the same team with you.

Get over it. You thought you had a great career in broadcasting ahead of you. Maybe you still do, I don't know. But the NFL doesn't need you. And they don't want you.

catlover79 · 09-06-2011, 09:58 PM

He's got it a whole lot better than those of us regular unemployed and sad folk!!!!!

dlemond · 09-06-2011, 10:02 PM

Any NFL team can just go to The Home Depot if they're looking for a tool.

catlover79 · 09-06-2011, 11:13 PM

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Any NFL team can just go to The Home Depot if they're looking for a tool.

TVFactFan · 09-07-2011, 07:14 PM

Steven A. Smith said Tiki is not getting calls for a job because he left his pregnant wife-LOL

catlover79 · 09-07-2011, 07:22 PM

^ GOOD!!!

Reverend Jim · 09-07-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

He's got it a whole lot better than those of us regular unemployed and sad folk!!!!!

Marvo301 · 09-07-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Steven A. Smith said Tiki is not getting calls for a job because he left his pregnant wife-LOL

These days football teams (and other sports teams) value character as much as they do talent. Unfortunately for Tiki his actions in life have shown him to be a man lacking in character.

Marvo301 · 09-07-2011, 09:17 PM

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I'm very sorry that you lost your Job Reverend Jim. I pray that you'll find the money to pay your storage fees.

catlover79 · 09-07-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I'm very sorry that you lost your Job Reverend Jim. I pray that you'll find the money to pay your storage fees.

Me, too. I know how it feels to lose a job.

God bless you!!!

Reverend Jim · 09-09-2011, 08:19 PM

catlover79 · 09-09-2011, 09:26 PM

You're welcome - and right back at you!!

Marvo301 · 09-09-2011, 09:29 PM

You're welcome Reverend Jim! I think your terrific too!

09-05-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Tiki Barber remains unemployed and sad http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...urn=nfl-wp6443 Mon Sep 05 10:50am EDT When Tiki Barber told HBO that he was returning to football because he "needed the game," and because he "needed to prove to [himself] that he could be successful at something," I thought it sounded like a recipe for a personal mental health disaster. Now that NFL rosters are set at 53, and Tiki Barber never got to sniff one, I hope that's not true. According to Peter King at Sports Illustrated, Tiki isn't taking it well. I tried to reach Barber on Sunday, but he wasn't talking. I hear he's devastated that no team gave him a chance. You might wonder if teams would bring him in after the first game of the season, so his contract wouldn't be guaranteed, and that could still happen. But with no team calling Lepselter with even a hint of interest, it's more likely teams would start with backs who've been in some football competition this summer. [Barber's agent Mark] Lepselter told me Sunday: "We are flabbergasted that Tiki has not had an opportunity with any team, especially when rosters were at 90 players this year. I certainly thought some team would be intrigued to see what he had left in the tank.'' Where this will leave Tiki Barber the person, I don't know. He's also recently proposed to his girlfriend, the one with whom he was involved while still married to his pregnant wife. So that's good news. His football career, though, is dead, and it's not coming back. I know Tiki said he needed the game, but I doubt he needs it enough to consider trying to prove himself in the UFL, Canada or the Arena League. For a guy truly desperate to get back into the league, that's really the only step left. Even if a team suffers a catastrophic string of injuries at the tailback position, it won't be Barber's phone that rings. It'll be someone younger, cheaper, who won't bring any media scrutiny, and will play with fearless abandon on special teams. Sorry, Tiki. Good luck finding something else that makes you happy. Attached Images
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09-06-2011, 09:55 PM	#3
Tweety Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,804	I make it a point never to tell players that they need to retire now (because they're too old or get hurt too much), and I never tell them that they're too young to retire and should play some more. It's their life. It's their decision. Tiki made a decision to walk away from the game while he could still be an effective player. He walked away in one piece, and was healthy. Now, five years after he retired (he was 31 when he walked away), he wants to come back? Hey, that's fine if some team wants to take a chance on you. But if they don't, get over it. Tiki, you might need the game, but the game sure as heck doesn't need you. Not only that, but you were a terrible teammate. All of the public criticisms you made about your teammates and your coach were not well received. And the word about you spread very quickly. Not only that, but the guys you criticized came back the season after you quit and pulled off what's considered to be the biggest Super Bowl upset ever. They won it without you. No one wants to be on the same team with you. Get over it. You thought you had a great career in broadcasting ahead of you. Maybe you still do, I don't know. But the NFL doesn't need you. And they don't want you.
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09-06-2011, 10:02 PM	#5
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Any NFL team can just go to The Home Depot if they're looking for a tool.
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09-06-2011, 09:58 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	He's got it a whole lot better than those of us regular unemployed and sad folk!!!!!

09-07-2011, 07:14 PM	#7
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,130	Steven A. Smith said Tiki is not getting calls for a job because he left his pregnant wife-LOL

09-07-2011, 07:22 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ GOOD!!!

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09-09-2011, 09:26 PM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	You're welcome - and right back at you!!

09-09-2011, 09:29 PM	#15
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