Ravens' Matt Birk to retire after 15 NFL seasons

Great dude. Happy he finally got his SB win.

He should've danced around all through the playoffs like the other clown who was retiring. I guess there was only room for 1 in that spot light... and he didn't want to get stabbed for trying to get some of the attention.

Undersized and underrated but played every down like it's his last. Also a great person in the community. Wished him nothing but the best. I hope Gino Gradkowski has learned a lot from him.

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Originally posted 07:07 AM ET  02.22 by smoss

He should've danced around all through the playoffs like the other clown who was retiring. I guess there was only room for 1 in that spot light... and he didn't want to get stabbed for trying to get some of the attention.

Spoiled sport.

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 07:07 AM ET  02.22 by smoss

He should've danced around all through the playoffs like the other clown who was retiring. I guess there was only room for 1 in that spot light... and he didn't want to get stabbed for trying to get some of the attention.

Funny! Speaking of clowns and dancing around, that's basically what the Niners were doing in the Superbowl and now they are all still bitter after a month???

I swear Birk looks like Ron Perlman from Hellboy!

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Originally posted 07:42 AM ET  02.22 by Illegal Mexicans

I swear Birk looks like Ron Perlman from Hellboy!

I can see the resemblance.

He was getting long in the tooth. I was really worried about him this season after he got dominated by Wilfork the prior year. But he played better this year. He's a good guy who knew when it was time to go.

Ivy League grad. Didn't need to play because of that, but did for the love of the game. I wish him well.

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Originally posted 07:42 AM ET  02.22 by Illegal Mexicans

I swear Birk looks like Ron Perlman from Hellboy!

I can see that. But I was thinking "When did Lloyd Bridges play in the NFL?"

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Originally posted 07:07 AM ET  02.22 by smoss

He should've danced around all through the playoffs like the other clown who was retiring. I guess there was only room for 1 in that spot light... and he didn't want to get stabbed for trying to get some of the attention.

Mmm, those tears are still flowing and still delicious.

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Originally posted 07:42 AM ET  02.22 by Illegal Mexicans

I swear Birk looks like Ron Perlman from Hellboy!

There's a Ron Perelman who's a Billionaire!!!

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Originally posted 10:45 AM ET  02.22 by 3M TA3

Ivy League grad. Didn't need to play because of that, but did for the love of the game. I wish him well.

LOL,..what ~ivy-league~ degree would help pay him the millions he's earned in the NFL.....? ; )