Busy Day (And Night) For Rondé Barber
February 9th, 2023
Rondé Barber was patrolling Radio Row at the Super Bowl today pimping another cornerback who might be named to the Hall of Fame tonight — when Barber hopes to be named to the class of 2023.
Barber noted on SiriusXM NFL Radio how he used to make time weekly when he was playing to watch film of former Bucs, Jets, Patriots and Chiefs cornerback Darrelle Revis, who is on the Hall ballot for the first time this year. Revis and Barber are two of 15 finalists in the 2023 class of modern era players, of which five should get in tonight.
Co-host and former MVP quarterback Rich Gannon lauded Barber and said he’s a sure Hall of Famer, even if he doesn’t make the cut this year.
“I’ve played against some great corners; I don’t know that I ever played against a guy that is as instinctive and smarter than [Barber],” said Gannon, who faced the Bucs in the Super Bowl in January of 2003.
Man, Joe will be so bummed out if Barber doesn’t get the Hall nod in his third as a finalist. The announcement comes tonight on NFL Network.
Well, at least Barber got a payday from his trip to Phoenix. He’s on Radio Row pimping Church’s chicken.
Joe finds it comical that Barber gets a paycheck from the Bucs for in-house media work yet is out there plugging a fast food chicken that competes with an official Buccaneers sponsor.
Make that money, Rondé!
February 9th, 2023 at 3:03 pm
I love Ronde, but I think Revis being on the ballot really hurts his chances.
February 9th, 2023 at 3:08 pm
Revis can freaking wait
February 9th, 2023 at 3:19 pm
If Ronde doesn’t get in tonight, I’m rioting idgaf
February 9th, 2023 at 3:44 pm
Revis has better numbers than Ronde? Since when? What am I forgetting?
Revis was good BUT not RONDE great.
February 9th, 2023 at 3:51 pm
If Revis played somewhere that wasn’t in New York, he wouldn’t be first ballot. Great player, but not a generational talent. Inflated pro bowl numbers due to market. Classic NYC mentality, everything is the biggest and best in new york *insert eyeroll*. Not to mention Barber got his super bowl by leading a legendary defense-first team, Revis rode Tom’s coattails to his ring on an above average, decent at best defense.
Give me Barber any day of the week over Weenus Island
February 9th, 2023 at 3:56 pm
CrackWise is right. Scott is wrong.
Revis should be a lock. It would be nearly impossible to vote Revis in and exclude Barber. Barber’s stats and accomplishments are similar and, in many cases, better.
February 9th, 2023 at 4:05 pm
Geezzz, Is that the old Church’s Chicken that was in Tampa. I remember eating there like 40 something years ago. I remember it looked like a dump, but the Chicken was the best. Had no idea that place existed outside of Tampa. Now I have to go hunt one down and recreate my childhood.
February 9th, 2023 at 4:09 pm
Like I said last week. I’ve got an insider telling me that Barber has indeed been selected, and that Derrick Brooks will be the one that hands him his jacket. I really hope that my guy is correct.
February 9th, 2023 at 4:20 pm
Ronde deserves to be in the Hall. PERIOD.
February 9th, 2023 at 4:27 pm
I hope Ronde keeps his pimp-hand strong! LOL@Joes “pimping chicken,” LOL.
February 9th, 2023 at 6:15 pm
Cmon ira
February 9th, 2023 at 10:43 pm
He’s in!
Congrats Ronde!
February 9th, 2023 at 10:54 pm
Glad to be wrong! Congrats Ronde!
February 10th, 2023 at 1:54 am
Hell yeah, love you Ronde
February 10th, 2023 at 5:47 am
My source wasn’t wrong!!!!!!! Woooooook. LFG !!!!!! Atta boy Ronde!!!!!