Bears runner Marion Barber retired

 It seemed to add to Chicago Bears running back Michael Bush "to stop Marion Barber. However, you can see the end of the salon was coming long before making any decisions of individuals.

The Bears announced Barber (28 years) decided to retire on Friday. And it was for a base salary of $ 1.9 million for 2012, this figure was the maximum of $ 2.25 million. His decision to keep the bears $ 2 million in cap space.

The reason behind the decision to Barber is unknown, although taken with a calf injury bothering all of last season. He finished the year with 114 carries for 422 yards six touchdowns.

"I want to thank everyone who gave me the opportunity to play, and I am very grateful to have the opportunity to hold up to two organizations in the NFL in most decks," said the barber Chicagobears.com.

He thanked his coaches hairdressing including AVI Smith, Bill Parcells, Wade Phillips and Jason Garrett and his assistants.

"I want to thank everyone who helped me become a better player," said Barber, "I owe a lot to many of the coaches, and I am also very grateful to the owners and organizations have played. Last but not least importantly, I want to thank the fans for their support and inspiration they gave me. "

The barber, who once flourished with the Dallas Cowboys, have difficulty adjusting to the bears. First, came to camp out of shape and treatment of lesions. Barber became the target of much criticism after two errors - running out of bounds late in regulation and touch in injury time - proved to be costly in shock 13-10 loss in Denver.

Barber played seven seasons in the NFL after the project was in the fourth round by the Cowboys.

He rushed for 4780 yards in 1156 with 53 career touchdowns leads. He also caught a pass for a career in 179 with the last 1330 meters 6 degrees.

With the barber of the mixture, and can be for Bush and Bill Khalil provide depth behind the start of Matt Forte, provided that the bell is still in the barn. He received a restricted free agent tender with a minimum of $ 1.26 million. Could increase the interest of other teams - perhaps the Patriot missile batteries, o-, but the Bears have the right to match any offer.

Bears put a mark of excellence in the Fort of $ 7.7 million. The team still hopes that the agreement could be reached for long periods, forty and before the start of the season, despite the respect felt by the addition of Fort George W. Bush. Bush gave the Bears for four years, $ 14 million which includes $ 7,000,000 guaranteed.