After 11 NFL seasons, including two in which he was selected to the Pro Bowl, former St. Louis Rams and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Marc Bulger said he is retiring. The 34-year-old Bulger could have continued playing this season and had opportunities to do so. There was interest in him from several teams, incliding Arizona before the Cardinals traded for Kevin Kolb, but after mulling over his options, Bulger felt the best scenario was to retire. Bulger singled out former Rams coach and current Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz, who made him a starter, in thanking those who supported him through his career. "I am grateful to all my former teammates, coaches and my family," Bulger told ESPN.com on Wednesday morning. "I have a special place in my heart for coach Martz for giving me an opportunity. "Moving forward, I'm excited to continue doing work through my foundation to help the men and women in uniform who risk their lives everyday so we can enjoy the game of football." During his NFL career, Bulger threw for 22,814 yards, 122 touchdowns, and 93 interceptions. Source: ESPN
Seemed like he was going to be an elite quarterback at one point he just never fully got over the hump.
