Tiki Barber likely to retire after the season

JGisLordOfTheRings · 10-18-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PWNED

ive got some crisco with his name on it

hahahahahahaah....ima send his ass some cookies drizzled in crisco....i think its funny that Tiki went to the same highschool as me...lol....frickin hermitage....

dall-assblows · 10-18-2006, 04:40 PM

I Hate Tiki Barber

JGisLordOfTheRings · 10-18-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dall-assblows

I Hate Tiki Barber

id like him a WHOLE lot more if he'd stop making our D look like a bunch of middle school kids....

Big C · 10-18-2006, 07:09 PM

i doubt jacobs could be a featured back. he seems like he woul dbe a lot more effective as a short yardage change of pace back

Longtimefan · 10-18-2006, 07:32 PM

Tiki is an elite back who has been good for a long time(espically against us) I won't shed any tears with him gone. Jacobs is a bigger,stronger guy but the role of starter is different than the one he plays now. It's left to see how he would be as the featured back.

dall-assblows · 10-18-2006, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JGisLordOfTheRings

id like him a WHOLE lot more if he'd stop making our D look like a bunch of middle school kids....

exactly why I HATE TIKI BARBER

damn like 2 days ago you have like 75 post, whats your secrect

just kiddin'

htownskinfan · 10-18-2006, 09:10 PM

theres no way he retires,he's just blowing smoke

RobH4413 · 10-18-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Jacobs is a big back but I question how effective he would be if he was the guy full time. He's tall, runs upright and doesn't avoid contact, he would take a ton of punishment.

Plus it's Tiki we're talking about, he's been one of the best backs in the league for a while now. Losing him would hurt.

Yeah, I agree. I'm not afraid of Jacobs full time at all....

Once your on the goal line, that's where I fear him.

chris36 · 10-18-2006, 09:47 PM

Thank up

That Guy · 10-19-2006, 02:31 AM

that'd be good news for me. jacobs is decent, but he's crap compared to tiki. you can stop jacobs, and his technique isn't great. tiki just makes our D look retarded.

MTK · 10-19-2006, 09:45 AM

Tiki needs a few more seasons to be Hall of Fame worthy. TV will always be there for him, I highly doubt he'll retire.

724Skinsfan · 10-19-2006, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JGisLordOfTheRings

hahahahahahaah....ima send his ass some cookies drizzled in crisco....i think its funny that Tiki went to the same highschool as me...lol....frickin hermitage....

Tiki and Rhonde went to Cave Spring HS here in Roanoke. Maybe you meant Jacobs, I don't where he went.

gibbs4life · 10-19-2006, 10:09 AM

i aint buying into it ,retirement i don,t think he will..

but if he decides to retire then thanks for giving the skins defense alot of great memories......

he truly makes us look bad anytime we play them...espc in ny.

Giantone · 10-20-2006, 05:51 PM

Jacobs hoping Barber stays a few more years

By KEVIN DEVANEY JR.
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(Original publication: October 20, 2006)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Every time Brandon Jacobs caught Tiki Barber's eye yesterday, Jacobs smiled and held up one finger. One more year, Jacobs implored. Hold off retirement for one more year.
"I'm not done with him yet," Jacobs said. "I still need him. I haven't milked him for everything I can get."
The news of Barber's potential retirement this week not only has stunned the organization, it's cast a bright light on Jacobs, a second-year pro and the Giants' backup running back.
With the possibility looming that the team's all-time leading rusher will step away after this season, the starting job will probably fall to Jacobs, as will the weight of the Giants' offense.
Jacobs said he's capable of stepping into Barber's shoes. But he doesn't believe it will be as soon as people think.
"Look at him," Jacobs said. "Does he look like he's ready to walk away? He looks like he's 24 years old. I don't think he's ready to go yet."
Barber, 31, kept his stance yesterday, not totally committing to retirement but certainly letting everyone know he's seriously leaning in that direction.
The Giants, who play at Dallas on Monday night, eventually will turn to Jacobs, their fourth-round pick from two years ago.
At 6-foot-4 and 264 pounds, Jacobs is 5 inches taller and nearly 60 pounds bigger than Barber, making him physically one of the league's most imposing running backs.
But Jacobs, 24, isn't an obvious fit. He hasn't come close to pushing Barber for playing time since he was drafted and is used mainly in short-yardage situations.
He carried the ball 38 times last season for 99 yards and seven touchdowns. But his time decreased in the second half, when he got 12 carries over the final eight games.
Jacobs this season has developed into a more dependable back. He has 177 yards on 34 carries (5.2-yard average) with two scores. He gives a lot of the credit to Barber, who has served as a mentor since Jacobs arrived.
"He's taught me a lot about what it's like to play in this league," Jacobs said. "Not just football. I look at what he does off the field and how he speaks to (the media). He's an ace at that stuff. I'm still trying to learn from him. It's why I don't want him to go."
Barber has been nothing short of sensational in recent years.
He finished second in the NFL in rushing last season with a team-record 1,860 yards, his fourth straight 1,200-plus-yard season. Currently Barber leads the league with 533 yards rushing in five games. He gained 185 yards in last week's 27-14 win at Atlanta, which earned him NFC offensive player of the week honors.
Once a fumble-prone runner, Barber has become durable and reliable, carrying the ball a career-high 357 times last season.
Barber has been candid this season, saying he took on a heavy load last year because he didn't feel confident his backups — namely Jacobs — were ready to fill in consistently.
If Barber does retire after this season, though, he's confident a more mature Jacobs is capable of moving up the depth chart.
"I think he's ready," Barber said. "He's come leaps and bounds since last season. He's going to need some help, so hopefully Derrick Ward will get healthy. But I think Brandon is ready."

Crat92 · 10-21-2006, 05:55 PM

Rodney Hampton was a better back than Tiki! HA HA HA! HAIL from MCUSA!

10-18-2006, 04:40 PM	#17
dall-assblows The Starter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: round the way Age: 42 Posts: 2,211	Re: Tiki Barber likely to retire after the season I Hate Tiki Barber __________________ SOMEBODY PINCH ME

10-18-2006, 07:09 PM	#19
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 39 Posts: 4,453	Re: Tiki Barber likely to retire after the season i doubt jacobs could be a featured back. he seems like he woul dbe a lot more effective as a short yardage change of pace back __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

10-18-2006, 07:32 PM	#20
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Tiki Barber likely to retire after the season Tiki is an elite back who has been good for a long time(espically against us) I won't shed any tears with him gone. Jacobs is a bigger,stronger guy but the role of starter is different than the one he plays now. It's left to see how he would be as the featured back.

10-18-2006, 09:10 PM	#22
htownskinfan JUST LIVIN Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: houston,tx Age: 63 Posts: 4,931	Re: Tiki Barber likely to retire after the season theres no way he retires,he's just blowing smoke

10-18-2006, 09:47 PM	#24
chris36 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 183	Re: Tiki Barber likely to retire after the season Thank up

10-19-2006, 02:31 AM	#25
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Tiki Barber likely to retire after the season that'd be good news for me. jacobs is decent, but he's crap compared to tiki. you can stop jacobs, and his technique isn't great. tiki just makes our D look retarded.

10-19-2006, 09:45 AM	#26
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,846	Re: Tiki Barber likely to retire after the season Tiki needs a few more seasons to be Hall of Fame worthy. TV will always be there for him, I highly doubt he'll retire. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-19-2006, 10:09 AM	#28
gibbs4life Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: chocowinity nc Age: 56 Posts: 282	Re: Tiki Barber likely to retire after the season i aint buying into it ,retirement i don,t think he will.. but if he decides to retire then thanks for giving the skins defense alot of great memories...... he truly makes us look bad anytime we play them...espc in ny. __________________ with the sixth pick dan synder selects......daniel synder ...to find someone that will be a better fit for the front office..

10-20-2006, 05:51 PM	#29
Giantone Gamebreaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 14,434	Re: Tiki Barber likely to retire after the season Jacobs hoping Barber stays a few more years By KEVIN DEVANEY JR. THE JOURNAL NEWS Related news from the Web Latest headlines by topic: • Sports • Derrick Ward • Tiki Barber • NFL Football • Amani Toomer • New York Giants • Brandon Jacobs • NFL Players • Gibril Wilson Powered by Topix.net (Original publication: October 20, 2006) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Every time Brandon Jacobs caught Tiki Barber's eye yesterday, Jacobs smiled and held up one finger. One more year, Jacobs implored. Hold off retirement for one more year. "I'm not done with him yet," Jacobs said. "I still need him. I haven't milked him for everything I can get." The news of Barber's potential retirement this week not only has stunned the organization, it's cast a bright light on Jacobs, a second-year pro and the Giants' backup running back. With the possibility looming that the team's all-time leading rusher will step away after this season, the starting job will probably fall to Jacobs, as will the weight of the Giants' offense. Jacobs said he's capable of stepping into Barber's shoes. But he doesn't believe it will be as soon as people think. "Look at him," Jacobs said. "Does he look like he's ready to walk away? He looks like he's 24 years old. I don't think he's ready to go yet." Barber, 31, kept his stance yesterday, not totally committing to retirement but certainly letting everyone know he's seriously leaning in that direction. The Giants, who play at Dallas on Monday night, eventually will turn to Jacobs, their fourth-round pick from two years ago. At 6-foot-4 and 264 pounds, Jacobs is 5 inches taller and nearly 60 pounds bigger than Barber, making him physically one of the league's most imposing running backs. But Jacobs, 24, isn't an obvious fit. He hasn't come close to pushing Barber for playing time since he was drafted and is used mainly in short-yardage situations. He carried the ball 38 times last season for 99 yards and seven touchdowns. But his time decreased in the second half, when he got 12 carries over the final eight games. Jacobs this season has developed into a more dependable back. He has 177 yards on 34 carries (5.2-yard average) with two scores. He gives a lot of the credit to Barber, who has served as a mentor since Jacobs arrived. "He's taught me a lot about what it's like to play in this league," Jacobs said. "Not just football. I look at what he does off the field and how he speaks to (the media). He's an ace at that stuff. I'm still trying to learn from him. It's why I don't want him to go." Barber has been nothing short of sensational in recent years. He finished second in the NFL in rushing last season with a team-record 1,860 yards, his fourth straight 1,200-plus-yard season. Currently Barber leads the league with 533 yards rushing in five games. He gained 185 yards in last week's 27-14 win at Atlanta, which earned him NFC offensive player of the week honors. Once a fumble-prone runner, Barber has become durable and reliable, carrying the ball a career-high 357 times last season. Barber has been candid this season, saying he took on a heavy load last year because he didn't feel confident his backups — namely Jacobs — were ready to fill in consistently. If Barber does retire after this season, though, he's confident a more mature Jacobs is capable of moving up the depth chart. "I think he's ready," Barber said. "He's come leaps and bounds since last season. He's going to need some help, so hopefully Derrick Ward will get healthy. But I think Brandon is ready."

10-21-2006, 05:55 PM	#30
Crat92 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville,TN Age: 51 Posts: 474	Re: Tiki Barber likely to retire after the season Rodney Hampton was a better back than Tiki! HA HA HA! HAIL from MCUSA! __________________ BEWARE THE MIDDLE............LaRON LANDRY IS LURKING!

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