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Simmster
September 05, 2005, @ 09:23 PM
http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8809152

DENVER -- The greatest receiver of all time realized he would be no better than the fourth receiver for the Denver Broncos. It was no way for Jerry Rice to end his career, so he called it quits after 20 sensational seasons.

"I never thought I'd ever see this day," Rice said Monday during an emotional news conference at Broncos team headquarters.

And the NFL may never see anyone like Rice again.

The 42-year-old receiver, a first-round draft pick out of tiny Mississippi Valley State in 1985, leaves the field with 38 NFL records, including the most career receptions (1,549), yards receiving (22,895) and touchdowns receiving (197).

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The end of a great career. I was never really a fan, but I have great respect for the man.
Stevo Stitches
September 05, 2005, @ 11:17 PM
In this era of Terrell Owens' and Joe Horns, he was truly a classy athlete. :cool:
Junkster
September 05, 2005, @ 11:44 PM
As much as I respected him, I wish he quit after the time with the Faiders...

I've seen wides with more atheletism, speed, strength, and hands, but none were as good as Rice.

Junkster, who remembers those unbeatable Niner teams
Pirate99gs
September 06, 2005, @ 12:50 AM
A little piece of me died today with Rice's retirement. I dearly hope that the number 80 is retired this year by the 49ers.

Pirate, who bleeds red and gold...
esCarbonie
September 06, 2005, @ 08:26 AM
hey Brynn that felix hernandez kid is the real deal huh. dang
Wraab Wall
September 06, 2005, @ 08:52 AM
hey Brynn that felix hernandez kid is the real deal huh. dang


:sqnteek:
mffdvr
September 06, 2005, @ 12:25 PM
hey Brynn that felix hernandez kid is the real deal huh. dang:yes:
Euro-Man
September 06, 2005, @ 12:30 PM
:wtf: I thought this thread was about rice. :lol:

I'm chowing on some tators and beef. And it's 10.30am. :mhihi:
mffdvr
September 06, 2005, @ 12:55 PM
hey Brynn that felix hernandez kid is the real deal huh. dangyou watch him throw against the A's yesterday?
Rye
September 06, 2005, @ 01:45 PM
Studs.

Both Rice and King Felix


Growing up I always wanted to be Jerry Rice, catching touchdowns in the superbowl. Except for that whole black thing of course.
Pirate99gs
September 06, 2005, @ 01:49 PM
Studs.

Both Rice and King Felix

Except for that whole black thing of course.

:mhihi: I can see how that might be a problem.