Insider Insight With Barry Barnes

An individual with purpose can not die until his or her destiny is fulfilled, as the drive to succeed is so great that the proud seeker struggles at times to find a guiding light among the doubters in his or her path. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Torrey Grissett is an example of [...]

There was no breaking news about the Washington Redskins’ selecting of quarterback Robert Griffin III in the first round (second overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, as the choice was expected.  Nevertheless, it was great news for the Redskins and their fans. “That is the one we always thought we [...]

The Washington Redskins announced Monday that they have re-signed unrestricted free agent running back Tim Hightower. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, according to the team’s press release. Hightower returns for his fifth NFL season and his second with Washington after joining the club through a trade from the [...]

Nearly every occupation has risk hazards, whether mental or physical.  A police officer could lose his or her life in the line of duty and a janitor could inhale the wrong chemical.  A garage man could get his hand trapped while the trash is compacting in the machine of the [...]

During the summer of 1997 in Baltimore, MD, a short, life-changing conversation with the late-great Junior Seau, unknowingly, made a major portion of my professional career much easier. I worked in the deli (Plaza Deli) of the Tremont Plaza Hotel in downtown Baltimore on St. Paul Place.  The Tremont Plaza is a [...]

Contrary to the several surprising trades that unfolded in the first seven picks, nobody jumped out of their seat in Radio City Music Hall when the Miami Dolphins took Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft on Thursday evening, [...]

From a light-hearted conversation to a misunderstood point of view, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was asked a simple question about a sensitive topic regarding NFL rules and his answer was distorted, according to the coach. Tuesday morning on Baltimore’s 98 Rock, Harbaugh was being interviewed about charity work [...]

Check out these Pro Day numbers: 40-yard dash – 4.85, 20-yard dash – 2.75, 10-yard dash – 1.70, broad jump – 9’02” and 20-yard shuttle – 4.53.  Not bad for a 6-1, 240-pound linebacker, who recovered from having ankle surgery, prior to Clemson University’s Pro Day on March 8. Defining the odds has been the [...]

Family and opportunity has carried RB Raymond Carter through—to the NFL.  In life, there are no absolutes.  There is no guarantee that being rich means life is not going to be challenging and being poor equals a life of heartache and pain. Same for the NFL Draft, as being selected [...]

The Philadelphia Eagles announced their 2012 regular season schedule Tuesday, as they will be highlighted in six nationally televised games (subject to change). The Eagles are slated to be on Sunday Night Football twice (Week 4 vs. the New York Giants and Week 13 at Dallas against the Cowboys). “It’s [...]