Alstott announces retirement - Page 2

The Legend · 01-25-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BrentN

I never liked him, was a jacked up RB trying to be a FB. Stole too many pro bowls from real FB's like Fred Beasley.

he was a RB untill he lost a step then he played FB, so you not like him mean i dont like you lol

P01ntb1ank · 01-25-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

i don't think he's first ballot at all. in fact, im not even sure if he's HOF worthy to begin with.

he wasn't a very good blocker at all. he was a glorified short yardage back. and considering a lot of FBs back in the day ran the ball and ran it effectively, coupled with the fact that its hard for FBs to get in, I question whether he's HOF worthy let alone first ballot.

good player, enjoyed watching him. but he's not a HOFer in my eyes.

Sorry but my homerism kicked in there. I mean I can only hope he makes the HoF but it has been very tough for FBs to get in.

Shiver · 01-25-2008, 11:28 PM

I still remember him destroying the Minnesota Vikings' D in '98, helping a big underdog to defeat the then undefeated Vikings. He was the big reason the Vikings went 15-1.

art vandelay · 01-28-2008, 07:33 AM

And another illustrious career comes to an end...

portermvp84 · 01-28-2008, 12:07 PM

Injuries caught up with him, and its sad to see him hang up the cleets.

etk · 01-28-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shiver

I still remember him destroying the Minnesota Vikings' D in '98, helping a big underdog to defeat the then undefeated Vikings. He was the big reason the Vikings went 15-1.

Not trying to troll or anything, but weren't you like 8/9 yo in '98? The only games I remember watching when I was that young were the Super Bowls, and even then I wasn't much of a fan.

Watchman · 01-28-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by portermvp84

Injuries caught up with him, and its sad to see him hang up the cleets.

I'm actually glad he's retiring. First and foremost he's had a couple of serious neck injuries and there isn't really a point in risking his future. He's had a great career, has a ring, pro bowls, money, time to move onto the next phase. He's fan favorite in Tampa, but his role had been greatly dimished by Gruden, and rightfully so I think. Time for both the team and the player to move on.

Gruden supposedly offered him a job as a coack, but Alstott turned it down. Makes sense because he's said he wants to spend more time with his family and other endeavors. I'm guessing assistant coaches don't have much spare time. Still I won't be suprised if he has some sort of role with the team. He's so popular in Tampa it only makes sense for the team to take advantage of that.