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5 all-time great NFL players who need to retire after the 2014 season

By Michael Collins

Sep 21, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Denver 26-20. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Denver 26-20. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Champ Bailey (27) against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of a preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Champ Bailey (27) against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of a preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Champ Bailey, CB – Free Agent

Age: 36
Years in NFL: 15
Career highlight number: 52 career interceptions for 464 yards
Hall of Fame Credentials: Yes

Once considered the premier shutdown cornerback in the NFL, Bailey went from being cut by the Denver Broncos to being signed and then cut once again by the New Orleans Saints.

Yes, cut by the Saints. A team that was desperately looking for help in the secondary.

Bailey suffered the fate that is bestowed upon many great defensive backs – not a slowly declining set of skills and performance, but a steep drop off the cliff.

The 15-year veteran has had workouts with several teams since being released by the Saints, but even with a league-wide shortage of quality DBs, nobody has signed Bailey to a deal.

Ladies and gentlemen…Champ Bailey has left the building. And he doesn’t even have to wait until the season is over.

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