Thread: Champ Officially Retires

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter · 24m24 minutes ago

Despite interest from teams, Champ Bailey has decided to retire from NFL to pursue other career opportunities, agent Jack Reale said Tues.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter · 25m25 minutes ago

Now the clock starts running till the time Champ Bailey, a 12-time Pro Bowl selection, is inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Thanks for all the fantastic memories as a Bronco, Champ. One of the GOAT. Saluting a great career, looking forward to seeing your induction to the HOF in Canton.

He'll always be a Bronco to me.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci...etire-from-nfl

Former Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey is retiring from the NFL to pursue other career opportunities, said his agent, Jack Reale, on Tuesday.


Bailey played 10 seasons with the Broncos. He played 15 overall seasons in the NFL, including his first five with the Washington Redskins.


Bailey retires as a 12-time Pro Bowler and a three-time, first-team all-Pro.


He was traded by Washington to Denver along with a 2004 second-round pick for running back Clinton Portis on March 4, 2004.

I really don't believe there was interest from other teams beyond maybe bringing him in for a midweek workout to kick his tires.

The writing was kind of on the wall when the dumpster fire of a New Orleans defense cut him. Still love the guy though. His playoff INT against NE is still one of my favorite Broncos moments.

Originally Posted by Buff

I really don't believe there was interest from other teams beyond maybe bringing him in for a midweek workout to kick his tires.

The writing was kind of on the wall when the dumpster fire of a New Orleans defense cut him. Still love the guy though. His playoff INT against NE is still one of my favorite Broncos moments.

How old were you then?

Originally Posted by Buff

I really don't believe there was interest from other teams beyond maybe bringing him in for a midweek workout to kick his tires.

The writing was kind of on the wall when the dumpster fire of a New Orleans defense cut him. Still love the guy though. His playoff INT against NE is still one of my favorite Broncos moments.

Agreed. Definitely don't think this was a case of a guy retiring on his own terms. Sucks to see him go out that way. Reminds me of Jerry Rice.

Originally Posted by PatriotsGuy

How old were you then?

20.

I heard yesterday the Ravens were considering bringing him in as they had lost Jimmy Smith due to injury on Sunday. But outside that i dont know how much interest there was for him.

Thanks for the memories Champ and good luck in all you do.

Despite interest from "a couple of teams," former NFL standout cornerback Champ Bailey has decided to retire from the NFL to pursue other career opportunities, his agent Jack Reale said Tuesday.

"At this time, Champ has decided not to accept on-field opportunities and pursue another career path," Reale said. "He could be playing right now if he wanted to be."

Instead, the clock will start running until the time of his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

rest - http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11...decides-retire

How did Spiritguy and Northman outscoop Carol on this story?

Should I be worried Carol?

To one of the greatest Broncos of all time.

Best wishes to one of my all time favorite Broncos. Would love to see Champ back with the Broncos, standing on the sidelines as a coach.

Originally Posted by Slick

How did Spiritguy and Northman outscoop Carol on this story?

Should I be worried Carol?

I do leave the house every once in a while -