Height/Weight: 5-10/184
| Birthdate: 04/07/1975
| Birthplace: Roanoke, VA, USA
| Team: Tampa Bay
| College: Virginia
| NFL Experience: 15
| Owned/Started%: 27/19
News: Bucs general manager Mark Dominik said in a post-draft interview that the team is leaning toward moving Ronde Barber to safety. Barber signed a one-year deal in late March, meaning that he'll play for the Bucs for the 16th straight year.
Analysis: The move to safety should impact Barber's tackle totals negatively but he should still come up big against the pass. He's not a bad No. 3 Fantasy DB based on his expected decline in tackles but his expected gain in interceptions and pass defense stats from week to week.
News: Cornerback Ronde Barber will return for a 16th season with the Bucs. He signed a one-year deal. Barber underwent successful surgery after the season on a broken right arm he sustained in the Bucs' final regular-season game at Atlanta. It was the 225th game played by Barber, setting a franchise record. "I want to win," Barber told the Tampa Tribune as to why he's returning.
Analysis: Barber has started 199 consecutive games and should continue to start in 2012. He's not a bad No. 3 Fantasy DB based on his competent tackle totals and potential for interceptions and pass defense stats from week to week.
News: Tampa Bay DB Ronde Barber left in the third quarter of Week 17 at Atlanta -- the second time he departed the game -- with a hand injury. Barber returned to the sideline in street clothes and with his hand wrapped in tape. He finished with four tackles before leaving the game.
Analysis: Barber left Sunday's game initially with an arm injury before being able to return. The 15-year veteran, passed LB Derrick Brooks for most games played in Tampa Bay history at 225. Barber has hinted at retirement before this season. Fantasy owners should monitor his status as he remains a decent late-round option in IDP drafts for 2012 when healthy.
News: Tampa Bay DB Ronde Barber registered five tackles and an interception during the Buccaneers' 41-14 loss at Jacksonville in Week 14. Barber picked off Jaguars QB Blaine Gabbert for his third interception of the season to match his total from last year.
Analysis: Despite Tampa Bay's struggles on defense this season, Barber has remained consistent and notched at least five tackles in seven of his past eight games. The veteran cornerback continues to be a threat for interceptions and should be viewed as a low-end option in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber made seven tackles in a Week 12 loss to the Titans. His team-leading total increased his tackle count for the season to 59. Barber also forced a fumble.
Analysis: Though Barber has gone three weeks without an interception, he produces enough tackles to be relevant in IDP leagues. He remains a low-end DB option.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber recorded seven tackles in a Week 11 loss to Green Bay. It was fourth time this season that Barber had made at least seven tackles, and he now has 52 on the season.
Analysis: Even at age 36, Barber is not slowing down much, as he is producing tackles steadily while still being a threat to deliver interceptions. He is worth using as a DB option in deeper IDP leagues.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber was credited with five tackles in his team's Week 7 loss to the Bears in London. He was credited with a season-high three passes defensed, matching his total from Week 3 against the Falcons. He also managed a sack, his first of the season.
Analysis: Barber had a productive game in London, but he could have made an even bigger impact. He dropped a sure-fire interception with nothing but daylight in front of him, missing an opportunity for a defensive touchdown. Even with that missed opportunity, Barber remains a solid contributor at the age of 36 and is worth activating in deeper IDP formats.
News: Tampa Bay DB Ronde Barber was very active in Week 6 against the Saints. Barber finished with a team-high seven tackles in the 26-20 victory, six solo. He also was credited with a pass defended and now has eight passes defended on the season.
Analysis: Barber has been one of the more reliable DBs in the league for a while now and continues to play well for the Bucs. While most QBs tend to shy away from throwing the ball in his direction, he still stats enough to be considered a low-end Fantasy DB. Continue to view him as such heading into Week 7 against the Bears.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber recorded his first interception of the season in Week 3 against the Falcons. He picked off QB Matt Ryan and also recorded four tackles and three passes defended in the 16-13 win.
Analysis: Barber has been one of the more reliable cornerbacks in the league since 1998 and usually racks up a ton of tackles for a DB. But since teams tend to shy away from him, and thus limiting his interception chances, continue to view the 36-year-old as more of a low-end Fantasy option in IDP formats.
News: Bucs DB Ronde Barber was not much of a factor in the passing game Week 2 against the Vikings, but he was able to factor into the run defense. He notched a trio of tackles in the comeback win, including one in the backfield.
Analysis: Barber had 10 tackles on the season thus far, but he has yet to make an impact play in the turnover game. Still, the veteran can contribute in multiple ways enough to be considered a low-end option in IDP formats.
News: Bucs DB Ronde Barber totaled seven tackles -- six solo and one tackle for loss -- in Week 1 against the Lions.
Analysis: It's amazing how Barber continues to make plays this deep into his career. What's more amazing is his durability. He hasn't missed a game since his first year in the league in 1997. Barber is a decent low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Ronde Barber will return for a 15th season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team announced Tuesday that Barber signed a one-year contract. The 35-year-old is the club's career interceptions leader with 40 and has made 183 consecutive starts, the second-longest streak among active NFL players behind Peyton Manning.
Analysis: Barber had three interceptions and was Tampa Bay's third-leading tackler last season. With 26 career sacks, he's the only player in league history with at least 40 interceptions and 25 or more sacks. He's a good No. 3 Fantasy DB worth a late-round pick.
News: Though he was a bit coy on Tuesday about his return for a 15th season, CB Ronde Barber was more firm on Wednesday, according to the St. Petersburg Times. The report indicated that Barber wants to get his contract ironed out before he announces his return.
Analysis: Barber helped lead a resurgent Bucs team to a 10-win season. During the year, he became the first player in NFL history with 40 interceptions and 25 sacks in a career. Although inconsistent at times, his veteran savvy allows him to continue making plays at age 35. He'll be 36 when the 2011 season begins. Monitor the situation as the offseason continues to see if he will return to the upstart Bucs, who missed the playoffs by just one game. If he does, Barber should again be considered to be a low-end Fantasy DB. Select him with a late pick on Draft Day in IDP formats.
News: Though Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris said Tuesday that CB Ronde Barber is coming back, Barber was coy about his return, the Tampa Tribune reported. "That's just my good buddy, Rah," Barber said in a text message. "You know for a fact that he wants me back. I haven't said no, that's for sure.'' Barber finished the season -- his 14th -- with 81 tackles and three interceptions.
Analysis: Barber led a resurgent Bucs team to a 10-win season. During the year, he became the first player in NFL history with 40 interceptions and 25 sacks in a career. Although inconsistent at times, his veteran savvy allows him to continue making plays at age 35. He'll be 36 when the 2011 season begins. Monitor the situation as the offseason continues to see if he will return to the upstart Bucs, who missed the playoffs by just one game. If he does, Barber should again be considered to be a low-end Fantasy DB. Select him with a late pick on Draft Day in IDP formats.
News: After leading the team in tackles last week, Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber registered just one tackle in the Week 16 win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Barber has notched exactly one tackle in three games this season. He has shown some inconsistency this season but his veteran savvy should be enough to consider him to be a low-end Fantasy DB heading into Week 17.
News: After leading the team in tackles last week, Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber registered just one tackle in the Week 16 win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Barber has notched exactly one tackle in three games this season. He has shown some inconsistency this season but his veteran savvy should be enough to consider him to be a low-end Fantasy DB heading into Week 17.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber had a team-high nine tackles, all solo, against the Lions in Week 15. He's up to 77 tackles on the season, equaling his total from last season.
Analysis: Barber had 10 total tackles last week, so he's on quite a roll right now, apparently picking up the slack for some of the Buccaneers defenders that have gone down in recent weeks. Tackles can be hard to come by at defensive back, so Barber might be worth a flier in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Tampa Bay was led in tackles by DB Ronde Barber, who always seems to play well against the Redskins, in the Week 14 win. Barber recorded 10 tackles in the game and added a pass defended. He put two big hits on QB Donovan McNabb.
Analysis: Barber was in double figures in tackles for the first time since Week 7 against St. Louis and just the second time all year. The veteran is still getting it done on the field, but isn't a high-end Fantasy DB option anymore. Owners should view him as a low-end option in the deeper IDP leagues heading into Week 15 against Detroit.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber almost had a pick on Falcons QB Matt Ryan in the second quarter, but had the fall from his grasp. He later blanketed Roddy White on a deep pass in the third quarter, which fell incomplete. Barber got the task of covering White with Aqib Talib out with a hip injury. Barber finished with one tackle, but stepped up to cover Atlanta's No. 1 receiver.
Analysis: Barber has 58 tackles, one sack and three interceptions on the year for Tampa Bay. The veteran is still getting it done on the field, but isn't a high-end Fantasy DB option anymore. Owners should view him as a low-end option in the deeper IDP leagues heading into Week 14.
News: Tampa Bay DB Ronde Barber finished the Week 12 loss at Baltimore with three tackles. Two of those tackles were solo. Barber also lost a fumble in the game.
Analysis: Barber might be good for a random interception here and there, but as far as Fantasy value goes, his ship seems to have sailed. He hasn't consistently racked up a lot of tackles and is a low-end option for Week 13 against the Falcons.
News: In the Week 11 win over the 49ers, Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber intercepted his third pass of the season. He became the first player in NFL history with 40 interceptions and 25 sacks in a career. “It may have been one of the easier ones of my career," Barber said. "We were in a ‘cover two’ and (49ers QB Troy Smith) tried to fit one down the sideline and if I don’t make that pick, I’m not doing my job." Barber added a solo tackle on the day.
Analysis: As is his Hall-of-Fame resume' wasn't good enough already, Sunday's mark should seal the deal for Barber. He continues to make plays as the years add up. Now 35 years old, he remains a No. 3 Fantasy DB moving forward.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber recorded his first sack of the season Week 10 against the Panthers. He also had five tackles, all solo.
Analysis: Barber usually doesn't get more than one or two sacks per year. He hasn't been an especially reliable source of interceptions either, but he's a decent tackler for DB. He's worth using as a No. 3 option in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Tampa Bay DB Ronde Barber was relatively quiet in his 200th game for the Buccaneers. He had two tackles as the Bucs beat the Cardinals, 38-35, in Week 8.
Analysis: Barber has two interceptions and 43 tackles this season, as he remains a leader on this defensive unit. With other guys stepping up on defense and the Bucs playing well as a whole, Barber should continue to produce. Granted he didn't do much in Week 8, but with a division game in Atlanta next week, Barber will be ready to play. Consider him a low-end DB option in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Buccaneers CB Ronde Barber will play in his 200th game in Week 8 at Arizona. "(Barber) is one of the tough guys, and he's one of the guys who does everything right," coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday. "He takes care of his body. He's a total professional."
Analysis: Barber has 41 tackles on the season to go with two interceptions. Barber continues to be one of the best tackling CBs in the NFL. He has been written off in many IDP leagues because of his age, but continues to impact the game in multiple ways. He can be active in deeper leagues in Week 8 at Arizona.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber finished with nine solo tackles to lead the team on Sunday of Week 7 in a win over the Rams. Barber added one assisted tackle for a total of 10 on the game.
Analysis: Barber has 41 tackles on the season to go with two interceptions. Barber continues to be one of the best tackling CBs in the NFL. He has been written off in many IDP leagues because of his age, but continues to impact the game in multiple ways. He can be active in deeper leagues in Week 8 at Arizona.
News: Bucs CB Ronde Barber finished with nine total tackles to lead the Bucs in the Week 3 loss to the Steelers. Eight tackles were solo and two were tackles for a loss. It was the first game of the 2010 season where Barber failed to register an interception.
Analysis: Barber continues to be one of the best tackling CBs in the NFL. He has been written off in many IDP leagues because of his age, but continues to impact the game in multiple ways. He now has 19 tackles and two interceptions in three games.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber notched his second interceptions in as many games to begin the season in Week 2 at Carolina. He managed five tackles with two passes defensed and a tackle for a loss.
Analysis: Barber went without an interception all of last season, but is off to a terrific start in 2010. The 14-year veteran has been written off in many IDP formats, but is playing well enough to consider activating as a No. 2 DB in any format. Make the most while it lasts.
News: Bucs DB Ronde Barber had an interception in Week 1 against the Browns that setup a crucial score in a 17-14 win for Tampa Bay. Barber picked off a Jake Delhomme pass right before the half, returning it 64 yards to the Browns' 3-yard line. One play later, Josh Freeman found Mike Williams in the back of the end zone for a touchdown, cutting the deficit to 14-10. Barber finished with four tackles (two solo).
Analysis: Barber is in his 14th NFL season and is trying to show he hasn't lost a step. He lost a lot of Fantasy appeal in 2009 since he didn't record an interception. But his 2010 season is off to a nice start and Barber might be able to regain a lot of his lost Fantasy appeal. Consider him an intriguing No. 3 Fantasy DB.
News: Notable Buccaneers defenders from Week 11 vs. the Saints include: LB Barrett Ruud (10 total tackles), CB Ronde Barber and DB Tanard Jackson (six solo tackles each).
Analysis: The Bucs defense really laid an egg against the Saints, but these three Bucs defenders are worth using in IDP league play, especially Ruud. They play at the Falcons in Week 12.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber returned a blocked punt 31 yards for a touchdown in a Week 9 win over Green Bay.
Analysis: Barber is a usable low-end DB in IDP play, but probably isn't worth using in Week 10 against the conservative Dolphins offensive.
News: Bucs DB Ronde Barber recorded the only sack of a Week 1 loss to the Cowboys -- a 9-yard takedown of Tony Romo. Barber finished with two tackles -- both for losses -- and one pass defense.
Analysis: Barber is definitely the veteran leader of the Bucs defense as he enters the 13th season of his career -- all with Tampa. Barber can still play with the best of them, so consider him a nice No. 2 Fantasy DB.
News: Tampa Bay's Ronde Barber and Davin Joseph were added to the NFC Pro Bowl squad on Tuesday, replacing Green Bay cornerback Charles Woodson and Dallas guard Leonard Davis. It's the fifth selection for Barber, who had four interceptions and extended his consecutive games streak to 176 this season. It will be the first trip to the annual all-star game for Joseph, the Buccaneers' first-round draft pick in 2006. "Throughout my career I have been fortunate to be on some great teams and my selection to the Pro Bowl is further evidence of that," Barber said.
Analysis: Barber had a nice season for the Bucs and was considered a usable No. 2 Fantasy player in IDP leagues. He'll likely enter next season with a slight loss in value as he's getting up in age but he'll still be worth using in Fantasy.
News: Tampa Bay DB Ronde Barber had five tackles Sunday against San Diego.
Analysis: Barber is a No. 2 DB in IDP leagues and should be started in Week 17 against Oakland.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber recorded an interception for the second straight game and the fourth time in four games Week 15 at Atlanta. He also had six tackles -- five solo.
Analysis: Barber gets a decent number of tackles for a cornerback, and with his recent interceptions looks like a No. 2 Fantasy DB at worst. Consider activating him in IDP leagues.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber recorded his third interception of the season Week 14 at Carolina. The other two both came in Week 12. He finished with five tackles -- all solo.
Analysis: Barber gets a decent number of tackles for a cornerback, but he needs a few more of these interceptions to become a top Fantasy DB. Consider him just a No. 2 DB in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: In the Buccaneers' 23-20 win vs. the Saints in Week 13, notable defenders included: LB Barrett Ruud (10 total tackles), CB Ronde Barber (seven solo tackles), FS Jermaine Phillips (eight total tackles, interception), LB Derrick Brooks (five solo tackles), DE Greg White (four total tackles, half-sack), DE Gaines Adams (one total tackle, half-sack), CB Phillip Buchanon (two total tackles, interception) and LB Cato June (two total tackles, interception).
Analysis: Of these defenders, Ruud, Barber, Phillips, Brooks and Adams are worth using in standard IDP league play. The rest are no better than low-end options. The Bucs play at the Panthers in Week 14.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber made two interceptions in a Week 12 win at Detroit. The picks were his first of the year.
Analysis: Barber has never been a stud Fantasy DB, but he does have some value as a low-end guy in deeper IDP leagues. You could do worse than starting him in Week 13 as the Saints will be throwing the ball around quite a bit.
News: Buccaneers DL Chris Hovan, DL Kevin Carter and DB Ronde Barber all picked up sacks in a Week 11 win over the Vikings.
Analysis: Barber has some low-end Fantasy value in IDP leagues, but Carter and Hovan are pretty much useless at this stage in their careers. Only start Barber in Week 12 at Detroit.
News: Tampa Bay DB Ronde Barber had four tackles Sunday at Dallas.
Analysis: Barber is a No. 2 DB in IDP leagues. He should be started in IDP leagues in Week 9 at Kansas City.
News: Bucs DB Ronde Barber had three tackles Sunday against Seattle.
Analysis: Barber is a solid DB in IDP leagues and should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option in Week 8 at Dallas.
News: Bucs DB Ronde Barber had seven solo tackles and one pass defense during a Week 5 loss to the Broncos. Barber has 25 tackles in five games.
Analysis: Barber is in his 12th NFL season, but remains one of the league's best lockdown corners. That always doesn't work in his favor since teams will then sometimes go to the other side of the field. Barber remains a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber led his team in Week 4 with six tackles as Tampa Bay defeated the Packers. Also helping out were: DB Elbert Mack (three tackles), DB Philip Buchanon (three tackles) and DB Jermaine Phillips (two tackles, fumble recovery).
Analysis: Barber, Buchanon and Phillips are decent low-end starting Fantasy options at their respective positions in IDP formats, while Mack has minimal value right now. The first three might be worth starting against the Broncos in Week 5, as Denver likes to chuck the ball around.
News: Notable Buccaneers defenders from Week 3 at Chicago include: DE Gaines Adams (solo tackle, interception-return for a touchdown), CB Ronde Barber (six solo tackles, sack), LB Barrett Ruud (seven total tackles, interception), DE Kevin Carter (five solo tackles, sack), DL Greg White (three solo tackles, sack) and DT Chris Hovan and LB Cato June (six solo tackles each).
Analysis: Of these players, Barber, Ruud, Carter and June belong on IDP rosters. The Buccaneers host the Packers in Week 4.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber made only three tackles in a Week 1 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Barber is getting up there in age but can still put up numbers worthy of a No. 2 Fantasy DB in IDP leagues. Continue to start him in Week 2 against the Falcons.
News: A decline in tackle totals hurt Ronde Barber's Fantasy bottom line in 2007. The veteran cornerback notched just 58 total tackles (48 solo), his worst since his rookie year in 1997 when he barely played. Barber also had one sack, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown and 14 passes defensed.
Analysis: Barber's tackle numbers should be expected to rise next year, albeit not back up to its normal territory of 80-to-100 total. Figure Barber for at least top-end No. 2 Fantasy DB territory as the potential for the 33-year-old (when the season starts) to begin declining statistically is out there.
News: Tampa Bay DB Ronde Barber had no tackles Sunday at San Francisco.
Analysis: Barber will look to bounce back in Week 17 against Carolina. Continue to start him as a No. 3 DB in IDP leagues.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber grabbed his second interception in the last three games when he picked off Chris Redman in Tampa Bay's 37-3 win over the Falcons in Week 15. Barber finished with only one tackle on the day.
Analysis: Barber appears to be picking things up late in the year and making himself worthy of being a high-end No. 2 Fantasy DB in IDP leagues. He has a very favorable matchup in Week 16 against the 49ers, so start him if you've got him and are required to field two DBs.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber made 10 tackles in Tampa Bay's 28-14 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 14, the first time he's been in double-digit tackles since Week 3 of last season. He also had one pass defended.
Analysis: Barber is a low-end No. 1 DB and a solid No.1 CB in IDP leagues. He should definitely start in Week 15 against the Falcons.
News: Bucs DB Ronde Barber recorded four solo tackles and one sack during a Week 13 win against the Saints. It was his first sack this season. He now has 47 tackles.
Analysis: Barber is actually having a down season by his standards after managing 90 or more tackles in his previous four seasons. He is merely a low-end Fantasy DB heading into Week 14.
News: Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber grabbed his first interception of the season when he picked off Jason Campbell in Tampa Bay's 19-16 win over the Redskins in Week 12. He also had four tackles and three passes defended.
Analysis: Barber has between two and five tackles in every game this season, but his ownership percentage had declined from 84 percent to only 46 percent coming into Week 12 because of his lack of interceptions. If you think this is the start of a nice final third of the season for Barber, then pick him up for Week 13 against the Saints, who do like to chuck the ball around.
News: CB Ronde Barber forced a fumble against Arizona on Sunday. He also made a pair of tackles and he batted down one pass.
Analysis: Barber is still a solid IDP player in all Fantasy formats, although his numbers have dipped a bit. The Bucs are on a bye in Week 10.
News: Bucs DB Ronde Barber had three tackles Sunday against Detroit.
Analysis: Barber is a No. 1 DB in IDP leagues and is a decent start in Week 8 against Jacksonville.
News: Notable Bucs defenders from Week 3 vs. the Rams include: LB Barrett Ruud (11 total tackles, interception), LB Derrick Brooks (eight total tackles, forced fumble), DE Kevin Carter (seven total tackles, one-half sack), DB Jermaine Phillips (seven total tackles, interception), CB Phillip Buchanon (four solo tackles, interception), LB Cato June (six total tackles), DT Greg Peterson (five total tackles, one-half sack) and CB Ronde Barber (three total tackles).
Analysis: Of these players, Ruud, Brooks, Phillips and June are reliable Fantasy IDP options. Ronde Barber has been slow to put up big Fantasy points this season, so consider him more of a No. 2 Fantasy DB for now. The Bucs play at Carolina in Week 4.
News: Ronde Barber had four solo tackles, a pass defensed and a forced fumble in Sunday's Week 1 loss at Seattle.
Analysis: Barber remains one of the top defensive backs in Fantasy IDP leagues and this type of performance is exactly why. The Buccaneers host the Saints in Week 2.
News: The Bucs' Ronde Barber is expected to be a cinch to start at cornerback again this season, and that goes double for Fantasy owners. He totaled 98 tackles (84 solo) last year with three interceptions -- two being returned for touchdowns -- and 13 passes defensed.
Analysis: Expect him to be a top DB off the board in all IDP leagues next season even though he's not a safety. He's a rare Fantasy DB that plays CB -- most NFL CBs don't put up the tackle total that Barber does. He's a No. 1 Fantasy DB for sure.
News: Bucs CB Ronde Barber ended 2006 with 98 total tackles (84 solo), three interceptions -- two being returned for touchdowns -- and 13 passes defensed. For the third straight season, Barber has had over 80 solo tackles, at least three interceptions and at least 10 passes defensed in each of the past three seasons.
Analysis: This Barber isn't retiring, so expect him to be a top DB off the board in all IDP leagues next season. He's a rare Fantasy DB that plays CB -- most NFL CBs don't put up the tackle total that Barber does. He's a No. 1 Fantasy DB for sure.
News: The Buccaneers DST had one sack and one fumble recovery in the season finale against Seattle. DL Greg Spires had five tackles and a sack. DB Phillip Buchanon had five tackles and recovered a fumble. LB Derrick Brooks had 11 tackles. DB Ronde Barber had three tackles. DB Jermaine Phillips had eight tackles. LB Shelton Quarles had eight tackles.
Analysis: Look for the Bucs DST to bounce back to a useful Fantasy option in 2007.
News: Notable Bucs defenders from Week 16 include: LB Derrick Brooks (seven total tackles, interception-return for a touchdown), DT Chris Hovan (eight total tackles, sack), DE Greg Spires (four total tackles, two sacks), FS Jermaine Phillips (four total tackles, two interceptions), CB Phillip Buchanon (two solo tackles, interception) and Ronde Barber (two solo tackles).
Analysis: Brooks and Barber are the only reliable Fantasy options from this group for use vs. Seattle in Week 17.
News: Tampa Bay DB Ronde Barber will be the only representative of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the 2006 Pro Bowl, but it's not like he'll be alone. His twin brother will be there, too. For the second consecutive year, Ronde will be joined by New York Giants RB Tiki Barber in Honolulu for the annual NFL all-star game in February. Tiki announced in October that he would retire following the '06 season, meaning his final pro football game fittingly will be played at his brother's side; on the same team, no less. Ronde Barber, in his 10th season, earned his fourth Pro Bowl invite by leading the team in interceptions with three -- two of which he returned for touchdowns. Both of those scores came in an Oct. 22 defeat of Philadelphia, one of only three wins by the Bucs (3-11) this season heading toward Sunday's road game against the Cleveland Browns (4-10).
Analysis: Consider Ronde a No. 1 DB for Week 16 against Cleveland.
News: Notable Bucs defenders from Week 12 at Dallas include: DB Will Allen (eight total tackles), LB Barrett Ruud (eight total tackles), DT Chris Hovan (three tackles, sack) and LB Derrick Brooks (four total tackles). Ronde Barber added a solo tackle.
Analysis: Brooks, Barber and Ruud (believe it or not) are decent Fantasy IDP options. The others are fringe players useful more in deeper IDP formats.
News: Notable Bucs defenders from Week 11 include: LB Derrick Brooks (eight total tackles), CB Ronde Barber (eight total tackles, one-half sack), DB Jermaine Phillips (six total tackles, forced fumble) and DE Dewayne White (three total tackles, sack).
Analysis: Only Brooks and Barber are recommended IDPs at Dallas on Thanksgiving in Week 12.
News: Bucs CB Ronde Barber tied former teammate Donnie Abraham for the franchise lead in career interceptions with 31. This season, Barber leads the team with three interceptions. It took Abraham just six seasons to reach the mark. Barber needed 10.
Analysis: Consider Barber an excellent DB in IDP leagues playing against a first-time starter in Washington's Jason Campbell.
News: Bucs CB Ronde Barber had seven solo tackles, a forced fumble and two interceptions returned for touchdowns vs. Philadelphia in Week 7.
Analysis: Barber remains a stud Fantasy IDP player, possibly the best DB in the game right now (definitely this week thanks to his two touchdowns). Start him at the N.Y. Giants in Week 8.
News: Notable Bucs defenders with a good performance in Week 6 vs. Cincinnati include: LB Derrick Brooks (five tackles), LB Ryan Nece (seven total tackles), LB Shelton Quarles (seven total tackles) and DL Ellis Wyms (six total tackles, two sacks). Ronde Barber had six total tackles.
Analysis: Of these players, only Nece and Wyms aren't reliable Fantasy options. The rest are usable when the Bucs play vs. Philadelphia in Week 7.
News: Ronde Barber had six tackles and two assists at Tampa Bay Sunday.
Analysis: Barber remains a stellar IDP defensive back. He'll likely be matched up for much of Week 6 against Chad Johnson on Cincinnati, so he should rack up some more tackles and passes defended.
News: Bucs CB Ronde Barber had 12 solo tackles in Week 3 vs. Carolina.
Analysis: Barber is a solid No. 1 Fantasy CB and DB, worth using every week. The Buccaneers are on bye in Week 4 but play at New Orleans in Week 5. Naturally, start Barber.
News: Ronde Barber had 10 tackles and one assist against Baltimore Sunday.
Analysis: Barber remains a solid starter in all IDP formats. Actually, he should be considered a top-10 DB.
News: Buccaneers CB Ronde Barber agreed to a five-year contract extension with the team, keeping him in the fold possibly for the rest of his career. Barber is a staple of the defense and will start at one of the cornerback spots in '06. "I love that guy," head coach Jon Gruden said before the signing. "He's a big part of this organization. ... We like great players, and certainly his caliber, his status is very important to us."
Analysis: Barber is a solid DB for Fantasy use, worth taking as an early- to middle-round pick in IDP leagues. Last year he recorded two sacks, five interceptions, a career-best 99 tackles (83 solo) and 15 passes defensed, so expect a bushel of stats from him.
News: Ronde Barber recorded two sacks, five interceptions, a career-best 99 tackles (83 solo) and 15 passes defensed this season in Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Barber continues to be a solid option for owners. Look for him to be one of the first five DBs selected in 2006 IDP drafts.
News: Bucs CB Ronde Barber had 13 total tackles -- 12 solo -- vs. Atlanta in Week 16.
Analysis: Barber is a usable Fantasy IDP player vs. New Orleans in Week 17.
News: Ronde Barber picked off a Jake Delhomme pass in Week 14 at Carolina for his fifth interception of the season. He also picked up a sack.
Analysis: Barber had three INTs in Week 13. He's a must-start defensive back in IDP leagues for Week 15 at New England.
News: Ronde Barber made three interceptions and recorded five tackles in Week 13 at New Orleans. He also added three assists.
Analysis: Barber remains an excellent option in all IDP leagues.
News: The St. Petersburg Times reports Ronde Barber (knee) has not been cleared to practice, and Buccaneers GM Bruce Allen said he is uncertain when the cornerback will attend voluntary workouts.
Analysis: Barber's ailment should be fine at the start of the regular season, so it shouldn't alter his value in IDP leagues.
News: Barber (hamstring) played in Week 8 against Dallas. He posted eight tackles, one interception and two forced fumbles in Tampa Bay's 16-0 win.
Analysis: Barber remains a solid starting option in leagues that use individual defenders.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports Barber (hamstring) was unable to practice on Thursday, but he remains probable for Week 8 against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Consider reserving Barber in individual defender leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports Barber (hamstring) is expected to start in Week 3 at Atlanta. He was able to do more in practice Thursday than he did Wednesday.
Analysis: Barring any setbacks, it appears safe to keep Barber active in leagues that use individual defenders.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports Johnson (hamstring) is expected to start in Week 3 at Atlanta. However, he was limited during Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Barring any setbacks, it appears safe to keep Barber active in leagues that use individual defenders.
News: Coach Jon Gruden said Ronde Barber suffered a strained right hamstring on Sunday against Carolina.
Analysis: Barber is considered day to day. He is a solid starter in individual defender leagues in Week 3 at Atlanta, barring any setbacks.
News: The Tampa Tribune notes Ronde Barber (knee) will not play in Saturday's preseason opener.
Analysis: Barber should be a solid starter in individual defender leagues, barring any more setbacks.
News: According to the Tampa Tribune, Barber (knee) is unofficially listed as questionable for Saturday's preseason game in Japan. Coach Jon Gruden said Barber will "be out probably for the next few days ... we don't believe it's anything serious. We're going to let his legs come back a little bit."
Analysis: The injury shouldn't have a negative effect on Barber's Fantasy value.
News: The St. Petersburg Times reports that Barber left the Buccaneer's practice early with a sore knee.
Analysis: Barber is still recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery from after the Super Bowl. He had a torn ligament repaired. Watch this situation over the next few weeks.
