Jerry Rice Retires

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » September 5, 2005 9:28 pm

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArtic ... ICE-DC.XML

If nothing else, at least maybe we can argue about something other than the hurricane.
IMO he was one of the best players ever.
Period.

Capt.Flock · Post by **Capt.Flock** » September 5, 2005 9:30 pm

I would have to agree that he was a great player but still never liked him( cowboy fan ) but respected .
He should have retired a couple of years ago before he went down hill but that is just my opinion

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » September 5, 2005 9:35 pm

Capt.Flock wrote:I would have to agree that he was a great player but still never liked him( cowboy fan ) but respected .
He should have retired a couple of years ago before he went down hill but that is just my opinion

I agree with your last statement CF. I also respected him.

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » September 5, 2005 9:37 pm

I was in the House for 106# a record of some sort

also I was at the Baseball game he recieved his Victor award
at..

also many many Training camps

he was first in and first to next station.

Best Wishes Jerry 80#

Post by **SMLCHNG** » September 5, 2005 10:12 pm

Bummer... was good to see him in a Bronco uniform.. even if was for just pre-season.

He's one damn good player.

Alan11 · Post by **Alan11** » September 5, 2005 10:30 pm

Redskin fan who also respected what he did. Maybe he can petition for Art Monk to finally get into the Hall Of Fame, Rice did break Monk's all time reception record.

The only problem I had with Rice is he should have retired a couple years ago and with the 49ers, like Emmitt did with Dallas sign a 1 day contract with them and retire.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » September 5, 2005 11:09 pm

SMLCHNG wrote: Bummer... was good to see him in a Bronco uniform.. even if was for just pre-season. He's one damn good player.

He's good, but old. I think Shanahan did the right thing and let him go, but used him to help build the morale of the young receivers here in Denver.

I'm glad he decided to retire then live-out the rest of his days with a team he didn't have synergy with.

Left Field ParrotHead · September 5, 2005 11:41 pm

Alan11 wrote:Redskin fan who also respected what he did. Maybe he can petition for Art Monk to finally get into the Hall Of Fame, Rice did break Monk's all time reception record.

The only problem I had with Rice is he should have retired a couple years ago and with the 49ers, like Emmitt did with Dallas sign a 1 day contract with them and retire.

But even then I still didn't like it. For 2 seasons I couldn't wear my Emmitt jersey cuz he played for Arizona, when we all know he should have retired at the top of career with Dallas. Those 2 years in AZ mean nothing to his career.

And Jerry, I wish I didn't know you were the #4 receiver in Denver and given the option to retire. Your legacy deserved better than that...

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » September 6, 2005 6:19 am

I thought he had retired years ago....

tequilatom · Post by **tequilatom** » September 6, 2005 8:56 am

i was a little surprised after training like he does in the off season, But,he has nothing left to prove. The greatest reciever ever period. They should let him into the HOF next year. Jerry enjoy retirement and thanks for the memories!!!

OleMissRebel · Post by **OleMissRebel** » September 6, 2005 5:36 pm

Jerry Rice is my all time football player from the state of Mississippi. I was a huge fan of his no matter what he did. He was the hardest working and best conditioned player on the field year after year. It would have been nice to see him succede in Denver, bit I wish him the absolute best in the rest of his endevors!

We'll miss seeing you out there Jerry!!!!
#80 will always have a special place in my book!!!!