Marion Barber retires (1 Viewer)

[identikit]

@ESPNChiBears:

Marion Barber has retired, according to the Bears.

 

[Don Quixote]

I wish I could have retired before age 30.

 

[footballnerd]

took that Denver game pretty hard

 

[Battles]

Someone has to run Hurd's business.

 

[Wingnut]

Barbarians usually have short careers

 

[cstu]

He didn't have the career I expected, but he did outplay Maroney as I predicted.

 

[whitem0nkey]

Surprised he didn't fumble the papers during the filing process.

 

[Statcruncher]

Being a Chicago fan living in Dallas I've seen the rise and fall of MBIII. Amazing how short lived his career turned out to be thanks to his running style. Less than 4 years ago he signed a seven-year deal worth $45 million with the Cowboys and now he's out of the game. Sad to see.

 

[FavreCo]

I wish I could have retired before age 30.

Look at it this way, the ods are eventually he has to go back to work at substantially less money....if he has any skills. Most of these guys save little if any of their money.The first of many NFL players retired by power of The Tebow.

 

[Max Power]

took that Denver game pretty hard

His moments in that game were bigger than Tebow's comeback. That is saying something.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Talk about falling off a cliff

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Surprised he didn't fumble the papers during the filing process.

C'mon, let's not pick on a few trees in spite of the overall forest.Barber was never elite, but he was a solid back in the league. Yes, career was relatively short, especially given that he was essentially an RBBC through his career (including college with Maroney) but let's not forget he was a pretty bruising power back that had a smashmouth, "hit or be hit" mentality that I love to see in backs.He was a pro-bowler, and was one of the notable talents in NFC for a few years (2006-2008). Injuries plagued him over the last few years, though even if healthy not sure he would have ever been more than a situational back as opposed to a bell cow. But I definitely respected him for his abilities on the field. Rest easy, Barbarian.

 

[placebo]

Of course the gaffes in the Broncos game tainted his season and rightfully so, but he really had a solid year. Was very effective as a goal line back which helped make up for Forte's deficiency in that area.

 

[Sweet Love]

I wish I could have retired before age 30.

Look at it this way, the ods are eventually he has to go back to work at substantially less money....if he has any skills. Most of these guys save little if any of their money.The first of many NFL players retired by power of The Tebow.

Guy is pretty bright (an accomplished pianist, for example) and has left even though he could collect a check for another year or so. I think he will be fine.

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

His run against the Patriots will remain with me forever.....

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

let's not forget he was a pretty bruising power back that had a smashmouth, "hit or be hit" mentality that I love to see in backs.He was a pro-bowler, and was one of the notable talents in NFC for a few years (2006-2008). Injuries plagued him over the last few years, though even if healthy not sure he would have ever been more than a situational back as opposed to a bell cow. But I definitely respected him for his abilities on the field.

He was a lot of fun to watch when he was on top of his game.

 

[identikit]

His run against the Patriots will remain with me forever.....

Epic.I'd forgotten about that play.

 

[Otis]

Being a Chicago fan living in Dallas I've seen the rise and fall of MBIII. Amazing how short lived his career turned out to be thanks to his running style. Less than 4 years ago he signed a seven-year deal worth $45 million with the Cowboys and now he's out of the game. Sad to see.

Yeah that's so sad, I'd hate to be a 30 year old multi millionaire. Poor guy.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

His run against the Patriots will remain with me forever.....

Greatest short yardage run in the history of the NFL.

 

[Johnny Rock]

Loved him at the University of Minnesota and I was happy he did so well with Dallas. I love tough RBs too and he played hard.

 

[mbuehner]

Opens back up a couple of million of his guaranteed money for the Bears. Just sayin.

 

[Crazysight]

His run against the Patriots will remain with me forever.....

Oh come on, I'm sure Barry Sanders had at least 10 that were better than that. Great effort by Barber, but that was mostly due to extremely poor tackling on the part of the Patriots. There were about four guys there who had the chance to wrap him up and simply failed.

 

[Da Guru]

Being a Chicago fan living in Dallas I've seen the rise and fall of MBIII. Amazing how short lived his career turned out to be thanks to his running style. Less than 4 years ago he signed a seven-year deal worth $45 million with the Cowboys and now he's out of the game. Sad to see.

Some players age fast, last year Barber looked like he was old and slow. Had a good run for a few years though. Loved his style.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Barber got Tebowed right out of the league.

 

[Boston]

An example of why many teams get cold feet about investing big money in the RB position...the shelf life can be short...

 

[dickey moe]

Surprised he didn't fumble the papers during the filing process.

C'mon, let's not pick on a few trees in spite of the overall forest.Barber was never elite, but he was a solid back in the league.

According to my notebook, FBGs rated him a Top 5 Dynasty RB at one point. Just sayin'.

 

[Monkeyface Prickleback]

Surprised he didn't fumble the papers during the filing process.

C'mon, let's not pick on a few trees in spite of the overall forest.Barber was never elite, but he was a solid back in the league. Yes, career was relatively short, especially given that he was essentially an RBBC through his career (including college with Maroney) but let's not forget he was a pretty bruising power back that had a smashmouth, "hit or be hit" mentality that I love to see in backs.He was a pro-bowler, and was one of the notable talents in NFC for a few years (2006-2008). Injuries plagued him over the last few years, though even if healthy not sure he would have ever been more than a situational back as opposed to a bell cow. But I definitely respected him for his abilities on the field. Rest easy, Barbarian.

Loved watching him run (over people).

 

[Bankerguy]

Being a Chicago fan living in Dallas I've seen the rise and fall of MBIII. Amazing how short lived his career turned out to be thanks to his running style. Less than 4 years ago he signed a seven-year deal worth $45 million with the Cowboys and now he's out of the game. Sad to see.

Yes, it was sad to see give this guy that much jack. He was so over rated.

 

[Bankerguy]

Being a Chicago fan living in Dallas I've seen the rise and fall of MBIII. Amazing how short lived his career turned out to be thanks to his running style. Less than 4 years ago he signed a seven-year deal worth $45 million with the Cowboys and now he's out of the game. Sad to see.

Yeah that's so sad, I'd hate to be a 30 year old multi millionaire. Poor guy.

I thought you already were GB?

 

[Otis]

Being a Chicago fan living in Dallas I've seen the rise and fall of MBIII. Amazing how short lived his career turned out to be thanks to his running style. Less than 4 years ago he signed a seven-year deal worth $45 million with the Cowboys and now he's out of the game. Sad to see.

Yeah that's so sad, I'd hate to be a 30 year old multi millionaire. Poor guy.

I thought you already were GB?

xxxxxx

 

[KellysHeroes]

Surprised he didn't fumble the papers during the filing process.

C'mon, let's not pick on a few trees in spite of the overall forest.Barber was never elite, but he was a solid back in the league.

According to my notebook, FBGs rated him a Top 5 Dynasty RB at one point. Just sayin'.

doesn't mean he was elite, could of just been a bad yr. Is RB#5 this yr in elite status? I wouldn't say that.Just dropped him after taking him at #7 in 2008. Funny when you go back and look at those old drafts.

http://football16.myfantasyleague.com/2008/options?L=62726&O=17

1.01 1. Project Mayhem Peterson, Adrian MIN RB Sat May 10 8:17:50 p.m. ET 2008 352.300

1.02 2. Your Mom Tomlinson, Ladainian SDC RB Sat May 10 10:08:05 p.m. ET 2008 308.760

1.03 3. Project Mayhem Jackson, Steven STL RB Sat May 10 10:56:35 p.m. ET 2008 241.680

1.04 4. Redcliff Maple Leafs Addai, Joseph IND RB Sat May 10 11:18:50 p.m. ET 2008 152.480

1.05 5. Canton Legends Lynch, Marshawn BUF RB Sun May 11 12:47:47 a.m. ET 2008 274.800

1.06 6. Dinner for Wolves Brady, Tom NEP QB Sun May 11 10:27:42 a.m. ET 2008 4.440

1.07 7. Lord Humungus and the Dogs of War Barber, Marion DAL RB Sun May 11 10:28:32 a.m. ET 2008 287.300

1.08 8. Cold Canadian Beer Manning, Peyton IND QB Tue May 13 11:38:35 a.m. ET 2008 388.610

1.09 9. Knuckleheads Jones-Drew, Maurice JAC RB Tue May 13 6:59:35 p.m. ET 2008 293.300

1.10 10. Carthaginians McGahee, Willis BAL RB Wed May 14 9:04:51 a.m. ET 2008 168.740

1.11 11. scoobydoo Johnson, Larry KCC RB Wed May 14 9:04:51 a.m. ET 2008 181.600 Pick made based on Pre-Draft List

1.12 12. Lord Humungus and the Dogs of War Westbrook, Brian PHI RB Wed May 14 9:34:15 a.m. ET 2008 304.820

1.13 13. JAZ Wayne, Reggie IND WR Wed May 14 12:30:18 p.m. ET 2008 273.100

1.14 14. LBH Gore, Frank SFO RB Wed May 14 12:55:12 p.m. ET 2008 275.720

1.15 15. Lord Humungus and the Dogs of War Bush, Reggie NOS RB Wed May 14 1:55:43 p.m. ET 2008 192.940

1.16 16. SnakeInTheGrass Portis, Clinton WAS RB Wed May 14 2:29:50 p.m. ET 2008 321.780

 

[TS Garp]

Surprised he didn't fumble the papers during the filing process.

C'mon, let's not pick on a few trees in spite of the overall forest.Barber was never elite, but he was a solid back in the league. Yes, career was relatively short, especially given that he was essentially an RBBC through his career (including college with Maroney) but let's not forget he was a pretty bruising power back that had a smashmouth, "hit or be hit" mentality that I love to see in backs.He was a pro-bowler, and was one of the notable talents in NFC for a few years (2006-2008). Injuries plagued him over the last few years, though even if healthy not sure he would have ever been more than a situational back as opposed to a bell cow. But I definitely respected him for his abilities on the field. Rest easy, Barbarian.

 

[zed2283]

First ballot.

 

[Bankerguy]

Being a Chicago fan living in Dallas I've seen the rise and fall of MBIII. Amazing how short lived his career turned out to be thanks to his running style. Less than 4 years ago he signed a seven-year deal worth $45 million with the Cowboys and now he's out of the game. Sad to see.

Yeah that's so sad, I'd hate to be a 30 year old multi millionaire. Poor guy.

I thought you already were GB?

xxxxxx

Oh, my bad.