Ronde Barber thinks the Cowboys have a lot of pieces to replace in the 2023 offseason if they are going to run this back and try to win a Super Bowl next year.
Ronde Barber
All-Pro Cornerback
Ronde Barber is a former NFL cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers whose resume includes a Super Bowl title, three All-Pro teams and five Pro Bowls, and a spot on the NFL’s 2000’s All-Decade Team. He is a member of the Buccaneers Ring of Honor.
Barber was a third-round draft pick in 1997 after a strong career at the University of Virginia, where he excelled as both a defensive back and kick returner. After the 1994 season, Barber was selected ACC Freshman of the Year, and he made first-team All-ACC in all three seasons at Virginia. The Cavaliers won the 1994 Independence Bowl and the 1995 Peach Bowl with him.
Barber played for two renowned coaches in Tampa Bay, Hall of Famer Tony Dungy and Jon Gruden, and was a key piece of the feared Tampa 2 defense. Barber played cornerback for almost his entire NFL career before switching to free safety for 2012, his final season.
He finished his career with 1,251 tackles, 28 sacks, 47 interceptions and 15 forced fumbles. Barber holds numerous NFL records, including most consecutive starts by a defensive back (215) and most consecutive starts by a cornerback (200). He retired as the only player in NFL history with 45-plus interceptions and 25-plus sacks. Upon his retirement, he was the NFL’s active leader in defensive touchdowns scored (14). He also holds several team records.
A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Barber graduated from Cave Spring High School, where he excelled as a three-sport athlete (football, wrestling and track). He is a member of the Virginia High School Sports Hall of Fame. His twin is former NFL running back Tiki Barber.
The brothers have co-written eight children’s books.
Coincidentally, Barber’s father was a college roommate of Super Bowl-winning Coach Bruce Arians, who babysat the twins.
Barber currently lives in Florida with his wife and his two daughters.
49ers Will Face Toughest Test Yet In NFC Championship
The 49ers secured their place in the NFC Championship on Sunday after defeating the Cowboys in the Divisional Round. Ronde Barber says the 49ers will have their biggest test of the season when they face off against a similarly built team, the Eagles.
Cowboys, Prescott Proved They Can Hang With 49ers’ Defense
Rondé Barber says the Cowboys were able to knock some of the rust off vs. the Buccaneers in the Wild Card round. They took advantage of mistakes the Bucs made but don’t expect the 49ers to make those same mistakes.
It Might Be Time for Buccaneers, Tom Brady to Part Ways
The Buccaneers face some interesting decisions in the offseason. Tom Brady’s future is in question, and Ronde Barber believes the team might be better served by drafting a more mobile, dynamic quarterback. Coach Todd Bowles deserves another year to right the ship with a draft-fortified roster.
Despite Disappointing Season, Brady’s Buccaneers Legacy Is Secure
Expectations were high for the Buccaneers coming into this season, but the reality of an 8-10 season didn’t meet those. Even though Tom Brady might not have played his best football, he was the glue that kept the team competitive, Rhonde Barber says.
Buccaneers’ Mike Evans Is Future Hall of Famer
The Buccaneers’ NFC South-clinching win over the Panthers showed why Mike Evans is a sure-fire future Hall of Famer, explains Buccaneers’ legend Ronde Barber.
Winning Ugly Means Nothing if Buccaneers Get in Playoffs
The Buccaneers leaned on Tom Brady to beat an inferior opponent once again on Sunday night. Ronde Barber says it doesn’t matter how uninspiring or ugly the victories have been this season, as long as it leads to the playoffs.
Titans’ McCreary, Kalu Execute Best NFL Interception I’ve Seen
In a weekend full of jaw-dropping NFL moments, one of the most stunning plays came from the Titans-Chargers matchup, where Roger McCreary saved the ball from going out of bounds for Joshua Kalu to intercept Justin Herbert in the end zone.
Buccaneers Surrender 17-Point Lead: ‘Good Teams Don’t Do that”
Ronde Barber was not impressed with what he saw from the Buccaneers and didn’t hold back in his criticism. Barber details the many reasons his former team is not performing up to the standard that carried them to the Super Bowl just two seasons ago.
Building the NFL’s Ultimate Cornerback
An NFL cornerback has to have a variety of skills to be great. Let’s imagine you could build the perfect cornerback out of the skills of today’s best players. Which players and skills would you piece together to create the ultimate cornerback? These are the players I would choose: Route Recognition: Xavien Howard The guy’s […]