Even as Darren Sharper discussed how fresh he feels, and how ready he is to extend his highlight-filled pro career to a 15th season, he allowed himself to utter the word, "retirement." The uncertainty surrounding the NFL lockout has left the five-time Pro Bowl safety considering some vastly different scenarios for this fall. If the lockout wipes out the season, it could hasten the retirement of a player whose 63 career interceptions make him -- at least for now -- the NFL's active leader in that category. Yet, if it merely shortens the season, or leads to abbreviated training camps, that could give Sharper an edge in his effort to sign a third free-agent contract in as many seasons. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6616878
