Ronde Barber RUMORS & NEWS

Tampa Tribune "For Buccaneers fans who had the privilege of watching No. 20 report to work for the past 16 seasons, his new title appears to be “Hall of Famer Ronde Barber.'' Not so fast. Barber, who switched from cornerback to safety for his final NFL season, certainly has powerful credentials as a..." May 11

Pewter Report "As the media assembled in the huge theater to say farewell to veteran defensive back Ronde Barber at One Buccaneer Place on Thursday afternoon, there was a somber mood that enveloped the room. Just a week earlier it was all smiles and backpats as the announcement that legendary defensive tackle..." May 10

New York Post "Even on the day his brother officially announced his retirement, Tiki Barber made it about himself. Scoring the first interview with Ronde Barber on his CBS Sports Radio show yesterday, the former Giants running back asked his twin: “Why do so many people like you, but don’t like me?” Tiki’s..." May 10

Tampa Tribune "Ronde Barber will not return to play a 17th season in the National Football League. Not with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, not with anyone. The owner of what some consider the biggest play in Bucs history – a 92-yard interception return for a touchdown that sealed Tampa Bay's spot in Super Bowl..." May 09

Foxsports.com "Ronde Barber is calling it a career. The veteran defensive back has decided to retire after 16 seasons in the NFL, all spent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, FOXSports.com has learned. "I've had a better run than I ever could've dreamed of having," Barber said. Since his arrival as a rookie..." May 08

Tampa Bay Times "The Bucs have made it clear to Ronde Barber and everyone else that they’re going to proceed with rebuilding their secondary regardless of the safety's decision to retire or continue playing for a 17th season. In that regard, what ultimately happens with one of our region’s most beloved athletes..." March 26

Tampa Tribune "With the secrecy of a Vatican conclave, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Ronde Barber have met. What will it be, the puff of white smoke rising from Bucs headquarters or golf clubs settling into Ronde's car trunk? Will he stay or will he go? I say go — step away, clean. Greg Schiano, GM Mark..." March 10

Tampa Bay Times "Derrick Brooks went away mad. Warren Sapp went away disappointed. John Lynch went away confused. There is nothing harder in football than saying goodbye to it. One day a player is planning on having one more year, and the next he is being told he just had it. Nothing stings worse than the..." February 26