Feature Tiki Barber: “I need the game” by Staff Post June 21, 2011 In March 2011 former New York Giant RB, Tiki Barber filed for reinstatement to the NFL. Some are speculating that Barber is attempting to rejoin the NFL is a treatment for depression. Barber spoke with Armen Keteyian on HBO’s Real Sport with Bryan Gumbel about his life and his NFL comeback. “I need to prove to myself that I can be successful at something. I know I am going to be successful as a football player. I don’t know why. The odds say ‘No.’ I’m 36 and I haven’t played in four years. But I just know.” “I remember there were days where I would literally wake up, have a cup of coffee, get something to eat and sit on the coach and do nothing for 10 hours. I started to shrivel. I didn’t have that confidence. I don’t have the, that aura anymore.” “The game never needs you because there’s always someone else to take your place…But right now, I need the game.” Tiki Barber as a member of the New York Giants Barber retired following the end of the 2006 season, after 10 seasons with New York Giants. Rushing for a team-high 10,499 yard, 1,662 years in the 2006 season, Barber retired near the top of his game. Barber referred to the wear and tear on his body as the reason for his retirement. He planned to peruse a broadcasting career and to help build affordable housing. Working as an analyst for NBC in 2007, Barber started his career by criticizing QB Eli Manning’s leadership skills, and continued to cause a commotion when he has carped head coach Tom Coughlin later that season. NBC had decided not to renew Barber’s contract in 2010. The decision came shortly after Barber announced that he would be divorcing his wife of 11 years, who was pregnant with twins, for an intern at NBC he was having an affair with. In response to his desire to return to the NFL, the New York Giants will not retain Barber’s rights. The New York Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon stated in March that “We [The New York Giants] wish Tiki nothing but the best, and when we are able to make the transaction, we will release him from our reserve/retired list”. The Giants are expected to release Barber as soon as a new collective bargaining agreement is reached. Barber’s agent, Mark Lepselter, told FoxSports that other teams have shown interest in signing Barber. If Barber is signed by an NFL team, he would make the ‘veteran’s minimum’, approximately $800,000 a year. That’s enough money to bring anyone out of a depression. Note: Episode #171 of Real Sports with Bryan Gumble featuring the Tiki Barber interview aired June 21, 2011 at 10:00PM EST. prednisone uses ulcerative colitis pills Albendazole brands in india drug adaalat episode list hcl morphine extended release 100 mg effects paxil long term effects hcl wellbutrin sr good Buy Without Prescription alli diet pills over counter price omnicef gluten free tabs arimidex anastrozole lowest prices for sale lithium 1 tabs Post Views: 1,000 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Staff Post Latest posts by Staff Post (see all) In The Zone Announces Initial Podcast Lineup - November 13, 2020 The Essential Resources You Need to Start Your Own Gym in 2020 - February 6, 2020 Wilder vs Fury II – How the second fight will be different to the first? - February 5, 2020 Early turnovers, defensive struggles plague the Scarlet Knights - January 26, 2020 Related TopicsFootballNew York GiantsTiki Barber Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 27, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 106: Newsday’s Neil Best (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 12, 2021 More in Feature You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Liberty Hope For Anniversary Celebration Knicks 2011 Draft Preview