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Bucs veteran DB Barber considering retirement

Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran defensive back Ronde Barber is considering retirement after his 16th season in the NFL.Barber, 36, hasn’t made a decision but his recent comments seem to indicate that he could be leaning towards retirement.“Things have to play themselves out like they did last year,” Barber told the Tampa Bay Times. “We’ll have a meeting of the minds like we...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  1 day ago
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NFL Rumors: Is Ronde Barber Retiring?

At 36 years old, Ronde Barber doesn’t have a whole lot left in the tank to continue busting it out as a cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.However, Barber says he is non-committal of whether he will retire or not, according to Stephen Holder of the Tampa Bay Times.“Things have to play themselves out like they did last year,” Barber said. “We’ll have a meeting of the...
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Ronde Barber undecided on return in 2012

Free agent veteran CB Ronde Barber is undecided whether or not he wants to return to the NFL for a 16th season. Ronde Barber played under a one-year deal in 2011 and the veteran was very vocal regarding his support for former head coach, Raheem Morris. Morris was fired following a disappointing 2011 campaign and replaced by Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano. Speaking to the Tampa Bay...
Via thepigskinreport.com  |  1 day ago
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Ronde Barber unsure if he’ll retire

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber indicated on Saturday that he’s still unsure whether or not he wants to retire.  He’ll become a free agent on March 13th and right now it looks like the Bucs might be willing to sign him to another one year deal if he wants to keep playing. “Things have to play themselves out, like they did last year,” said Barber. “We’ll...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  1 day ago
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Ronde Barber undecided about future

For fifteen seasons, Ronde Barber has been a staple of the Bucs defense, establishing himself as an all-time great with longevity rarely achieved in today’s NFL. Unfortunately, the soon-to-be free agent knows his shelf life may be set to expire soon. While at a charity event for fellow teammate Shelton Quarles on Saturday night, Barber told the Tampa Bay Times that he’...
Via Helmet2Helmet  |  1 day ago
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What the Buccaneers say they need

On reviewing some notes from the middle of last season, I came upon a list of needs from a source close to the team. A few weeks later, another source within One Buccaneer Place gave me a similar list. Matching up the lists gives the following list of where the Buccaneers may be watching as the 2012 NFL Combine approaches.Need #1: CornerbackBoth sources had corner at the top of...
Via BucsDraft.com News  |  2 days ago
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Buccaneers CB Ronde Barber Hasn't Closed Door On Returning

Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber, who becomes a free agent next month and has been pondering retirement, said he remains noncommittal on next season. But don't think the 36-year-old has closed the door on returning for a 16th season. “Things have to play themselves out like they did last year,” Barber said Saturday night at former teammate Shelton Quarles’ charity event...
Via GridironFans.com  |  2 days ago
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2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Top 5 Free Agency Targets

John Rieger-US PRESSWIRE Though the Bucs are likely to take Morris Claiborne with the 5th pick, they will still have a need for a second cover corner. Ronde Barber is on borrowed time and we still don’t know what his intentions are now that coach Schiano has been hired. Aqib Talib still has his court date coming up, so his long term future is in jeopardy as well. Coach...
Via Rant Sports  |  10 days ago
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Is this the end for Bucs great Ronde Barber?

Whether Ronde Barber distinguished himself during 15 seasons is not a subject that is up for debate. The only question right now is whether the Buccaneers great plans to come back and play cornerback for Tampa Bay in 2012. After leaving Sunday’s game at halftime because of a right forearm injury, Barber conceded that this might be the end. And, with the Bucs losing another lopsided...
Via Bucs Beat  |  January 01, 2012
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Ronde Barber unsure about retirement

Bucs mainstay Ronde Barber is uncertain if he’ll return to the team for a 16th season at the age of 36. It sounds like he’s open to the possibility. “Things have to play themselves out like they did last year,” Barber said via Stephen Holder of the Tampa Bay Times. “We’ll have a meeting of…
Via Pro Football Talk  |  1 day ago
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Ronde Barber hints he won’t return in 2012

Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Ronde Barber is a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame once he decides to retire, and after 15 seasons, his time in the NFL might be coming to an end this week after he hints to reporters that he might not return in 2012. On Sunday, Ronde Barber will set the Tampa Bay Buccaneers all-time game record, by starting his 225th game and it might very well be his...
Via thepigskinreport.com  |  December 28, 2011
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Camp Freeman: Day 1

[Some of this duplicates some information posted below that I didn't realize was posted until just now. But read it again because it's actual Buccaneer football news and you were just going to play with yourself all day anyway.] * Depending on who you ask, between 45 and 50 players showed up to Camp Freeman yesterday. The Bucs have 82 players (including suspended Tanard...
Via BucStats  |  June 29, 2011
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Barber's future with Bucs may hinge on Morris

Tampa Bay cornerback Ronde Barber has proven he can still play at a high level in the NFL even after 15 seasons. But he says his decision on whether to return for another year could hinge on the status of Bucs head coach Raheem Morris. "I would be lying if I didn't say that was somewhat true," he told reporters Wednesday afternoon after practice. "But we'll...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  December 29, 2011
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Ronde Barber Suggest That He May Retire From The NFL After Season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ronde Barber suggested on Wednesday that he may retire from the NFL after the conclusion of the 2011-2012 NFL season.According to Tampa Tribune, if current Head Coach Raheem Morris is FIRED, which most expect will happen at the end of the season, then it could lead Barber to file his retirement papers with the NFL.He goes on to explain his decision...
Via Media Daily LA  |  December 29, 2011
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Ronde Barber named Bucs' Ed Block Award winner

Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber, by a vote of his teammates, has been named the winner of the Bucs’ Ed Block Courage Award. Each team votes on a winner who deserves the award for a variety of reasons. Oftentimes, winners are those who overcame a serious injury or personal challenges. But in the case of players like Barber, the honor can be warranted just for general professionalism...
Via Bucs Beat  |  January 09, 2012
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Ronde Barber’s Future

Most of the talk today is on Ronde Barber‘s response to the question as to whether he is coming back and if Raheem Morris‘s status as coach has anything to do with it. “I would be lying if I didn’t say that,” Barber said when asked if his future was linked to Morris’. “That’s somewhat true. But we’ll see. Ideally, I’d love to be back and play with (Morris), and...
Via BucStats  |  December 30, 2011
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Most Pressing Off-season Needs

Heading into the off-season Tampa Bay is looking to get past the stinging humiliation of the 2011 season. However, the great thing about the NFL is that every new season offers each team a new start and new hopes of making it to the Super Bowl. To take full advantage of the fresh start, teams must make the right off-season moves. This article examines what the biggest off-season...
Via Football Nation  |  7 days ago
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Ronde Barber backs Aqib Talib, talks retirement

Like all NFL players these days, Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber has some time on his hands. He spent some of that time this week in studio with NFL Network. Barber also participated in a Q&A with NFL.com. The most intriguing comments offered by Barber were those regarding fellow cornerback Aqib Talib, who – along with his mother – is facing a felony in Texas punishable...
Via Bucs Beat  |  June 07, 2011
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Ronde Barber Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Ronde Barber is one of the greatest Buccaneers in the history of the Franchise, and should be heavily considered for Hall of Fame entryTAMPA — Who says age matters? Not only did Buccaneers cornerback and cornerstone Ronde Barber have a tremendous game on Sunday in the big time in over the Falcons, he was honored for it today by being named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week...
Via The Pewter Plank  |  September 28, 2011
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Buccaneers CB Barber has surgery on arm

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber underwent surgery on his arm Friday. Barber broke a bone in his arm in Sunday's season finale against Atlanta. The 36-year-old Barber has been an ironman for Tampa Bay, starting 199 consecutive games. He had 79 tackles with one sack and three interceptions this season
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  January 06, 2012
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Bucs CB Ronde Barber Receives NFC Player Of The Week

Although Ronde Barber has won a Super Bowl, been to 5 Pro Bowl appearances and came up huge in bigger games than last weeks game against the Atlanta Falcons  being named player of the week, for the 9th time, is still something that Ronde enjoys. Barber contributed in last weeks game against the Falcons by recording four tackles, one for loss, a fumble recovery, five passes defensed...
Via Rant Sports  |  September 28, 2011
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Last Six Games Could Decide Buccaneers CB Ronde Barber's Future

In six weeks, Ronde Barber faces another big decision. Tampa Bay’s 36-year-old cornerback is finishing up his 15th NFL season and it’s been another good one for the savvy ironman. Barber has remained healthy and you can make a persuasive argument that he has been the most effective defensive back on the Buccaneers through their 4-6 start. Now, it’s the finish that could play a...
Via GridironFans.com  |  November 22, 2011
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CB Ronde Barber Embarrassed By Buccaneers Play

Veteran Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber can't figure out why the Bucs can't apply the principles they learn on the practice field to game day according to Ira Kaufman of the Tampa Tribune. "That was an embarrassing performance, really, in the run game," Barber said of allowing 270 yards rushing. "It's frustrating to watch because you know what the problems...
Via GridironFans.com  |  December 25, 2011
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Ronde Barber: The streak continues

Lost in the shuffle of Sunday's loss to the Lions was an astonishing stat: Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber took over the NFL's longest active streak of consecutive starts after the Colts' Peyton Manning underwent another surgical procedure on his neck area. As the Bucs head to Minneapolis for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Barber will make his 185th consecutive start...
Via Bucs Beat  |  September 15, 2011
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Smarts, savvy keep Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Ronde Barber near top of his game at age 36

Smarts, savvy and fearlessness allow him to create impact.
Via TampaBay.com  |  November 03, 2011
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