When faced with the possibility of being a 4th or even 5th string wideout for the Broncos, Jerry Rice opted for retirement. According to a USA Today article at the time, "Rice didn't want to deal with the possible indignity of being declared inactive for games or withering away on the bench when he did suit up."

That's certainly commendable. A man of dignity.

Well, that lasted about four months.

You can catch Rice, starting Thursday, on ABC's Dancing With The Stars. Much less degrading than a decreased role in the Denver offense.