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**Showtime100** · 01-04-2008

Sapp tells Raiders he's retiring, ending stellar career
Associated Press

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Warren Sapp announced his retirement on Thursday, ending the career of one of the best defensive tackles to play in the NFL.

Sapp posted a two word message on his Web site, www.qbkilla.com, announcing his intention: "I'M DONE!" He had told teammates and coaches his plans after the season finale Sunday against San Diego. Sapp told the Contra Costa Times earlier Thursday that he had called Raiders owner Al Davis to give him the official news.

Sapp, 35, was the quintessential "three technique" tackle during his 13-year career, lining up between the guard and tackle and splitting that gap. Few did it better than Sapp, who made seven Pro Bowls, won The Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year award in 1999, and was a key cog in Tampa Bay's Super Bowl winning defense in the 2002 season. LINK

Say what you will about the guy, but he was entertaining. Sort of a Sir Charles in pads.

kastofsna · 01-04-2008

first ballot.

**Double Barrel** · 01-04-2008

Dude was a heckuva' football player. I wonder if he'll go into coaching? I'd love to see him work with Okoye and Travis for his DT techniques.

**Texan_Bill** · 01-04-2008

Chad Clifton doesn't think so......

**HOU-TEX** · 01-04-2008

I can see another Seau type retirement coming. I think he's got some football left in him. IMO, he's tired of playing for a crappy team.

If this was the last year of his contract with the Raiders I think he'll be persued by many teams.

I like Sapp not only for his talent on the field, but his personality off the field. Great guy and great attitude.

**drewmar74** · 01-04-2008

Best memories of Sapp are him and Favre jawing at each other facemask to facemask. You never got the feeling that it was ugly and that there was some mutual respect there.

Always good for a chuckle....

Second Honeymoon · 01-04-2008

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Originally Posted by Double Barrel

Dude was a heckuva' football player. I wonder if he'll go into coaching? I'd love to see him work with Okoye and Travis for his DT techniques.

that guy would make a helluva coach. he and Ray Lewis are both credited with promoting players watching gametape on their own time and installing film rooms in their homes. he is a true student of the game, he likes to hear himself talk which helps in coaching, and he has that street cred that everyone talks about. not the bling bling street cred that is so overplayed but the real cred that is only gained by talking the talk and walking the walk. people listen to him and like him. I think both he and Ray Lewis could end up being some of the next great player turned coaches stories. There arent a lot of them but its always interesting regardless.

sakebomb · 01-04-2008

I hate Sapp. When I hate another pro player it usually means they are bad ass and I wish they were on my team.

Example: Karl Malone

rmartin65 · 01-04-2008

I agree with those who say he would be a great coach. Maybe get some swagger on our DL?

Napa Auto Parts · 01-04-2008

Never heard 5th ballot hall of famer

TheRealJoker · 01-04-2008

One of my favorite DL of all time and surefire 1st ballot HOFer imo.

kastofsna · 01-04-2008

sapp? a coach? zero chance that ever happens.

01-04-2008	#1
Showtime100 Got AJ? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin,Tx Age: 49 Posts: 18,734 Rep Power: 39298	Warren Sapp Retires Sapp tells Raiders he's retiring, ending stellar career Associated Press ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Warren Sapp announced his retirement on Thursday, ending the career of one of the best defensive tackles to play in the NFL. Sapp posted a two word message on his Web site, www.qbkilla.com, announcing his intention: "I'M DONE!" He had told teammates and coaches his plans after the season finale Sunday against San Diego. Sapp told the Contra Costa Times earlier Thursday that he had called Raiders owner Al Davis to give him the official news. Sapp, 35, was the quintessential "three technique" tackle during his 13-year career, lining up between the guard and tackle and splitting that gap. Few did it better than Sapp, who made seven Pro Bowls, won The Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year award in 1999, and was a key cog in Tampa Bay's Super Bowl winning defense in the 2002 season. LINK Say what you will about the guy, but he was entertaining. Sort of a Sir Charles in pads. __________________ *Awesome sig by False Start*

01-04-2008	#2
kastofsna Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 7,438 Rep Power: 405	Re: Warren Sapp Retires first ballot.

01-04-2008	#3
Double Barrel Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Section: Gridiron, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 27,053 Rep Power: 81571	Re: Warren Sapp Retires Dude was a heckuva' football player. I wonder if he'll go into coaching? I'd love to see him work with Okoye and Travis for his DT techniques. __________________ "FOOTBALL IS ONLY A DIVERSION." ~ HOUSTON TEXANS In Memoriam - 20 little angels

01-04-2008	#4
Texan_Bill Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston. Mediocrity Lives Here!! Section: Bull Pen!! Age: 45 Posts: 47,075 Rep Power: 41545	Re: Warren Sapp Retires Chad Clifton doesn't think so...... __________________ DeAndre!

01-04-2008	#5
HOU-TEX Ah, Football! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: P-land Age: 42 Posts: 14,143 Rep Power: 19780	Re: Warren Sapp Retires I can see another Seau type retirement coming. I think he's got some football left in him. IMO, he's tired of playing for a crappy team. If this was the last year of his contract with the Raiders I think he'll be persued by many teams. I like Sapp not only for his talent on the field, but his personality off the field. Great guy and great attitude. __________________ "We wanted to make a statement, run the ball and make them like it." - Duane Brown

01-04-2008	#6
drewmar74 disgruntled Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bayou Country Age: 38 Posts: 4,838 Rep Power: 1183	Re: Warren Sapp Retires Best memories of Sapp are him and Favre jawing at each other facemask to facemask. You never got the feeling that it was ugly and that there was some mutual respect there. Always good for a chuckle.... __________________ The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results - Albert Einstein

01-04-2008	#8
sakebomb Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 1,271 Rep Power: 1858	Re: Warren Sapp Retires I hate Sapp. When I hate another pro player it usually means they are bad ass and I wish they were on my team. Example: Karl Malone __________________ 2011 - The year of the TEXANS!

01-04-2008	#9
rmartin65 I'm Score Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 7,492 Rep Power: 19221	Re: Warren Sapp Retires I agree with those who say he would be a great coach. Maybe get some swagger on our DL?

01-04-2008	#10
Napa Auto Parts Hall of Fame Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Age: 35 Posts: 1,186 Rep Power: 15	Re: Warren Sapp Retires Never heard 5th ballot hall of famer

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TheRealJoker Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Conroe Age: 25 Posts: 3,563 Rep Power: 2772	Re: Warren Sapp Retires One of my favorite DL of all time and surefire 1st ballot HOFer imo. __________________ What did the city of Houston do to anger the football gods?

01-04-2008	#12
kastofsna Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 7,438 Rep Power: 405	Re: Warren Sapp Retires sapp? a coach? zero chance that ever happens.

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