The Facts: Back-to-back record-setting seasons hasn't stopped Barber from thinking about life after football, possibly even after this season. The 31-year-old Barber said after his first practice at training camp he would consider retiring after this season if the right opportunity came along.
Diehards Line:While retirement isn't imminent, Barber would not mind sharing the halfback load this season with second-year pro Brandon Jacobs and third-year pro Derrick Ward. They combined for 73 carries and 222 yards rushing last season, a 3.0-yard average. Barber lugged the ball 357 times, at 5.2 yards per carry. Barber feels his two backups have made progress and they are ready to lighten his load. But whether Tom Coughlin uses Jacobs and Ward remains to be seen.