Barnett got plenty of standing ovations from fans who appreciated his tough, consistent play during his time in Philadelphia (1990-95).

In fact, the Arkansas State graduate feels he has "plenty of gas left in the tank" if (head coach) Andy Reid, (Vice President of Player Personnel) Tom Heckert, and Co. come calling one day for his services.

"If I ran a 4.5, I would tell them not to call me," said the 38-year-old Barnett. "But physically, I feel great running the track every day. I eat right and mentally, I still feel I could play at a high level. Now, can I be more effective than Terrell Owens? No. However, can I beat bump n' run coverage? Absolutely, I can beat that coverage and still make plays in this league, so I would love the Eagles to call me and give me another shot."

Barnett plans on running this spring at the University of Pennsylvania, in the competitive Penn Relay Races.

WR Fred Barnett

"I've always wanted to act and doing this show gives me a chance to express myself," Barnett says. "This show gives me a chance to be spontaneous, funny, and show people what I do on a daily basis when going into Philadelphia."

Barnett has co-starred alongside (former Eagle) Mike Quick, ( Phillies shortstop) Jimmy Rollins, (Survivor) star Gervase Peterson, and (The Bachelor) beauty Helene Eksterowicz thus far.

He talked about his purpose to start the show.

"It shows people what the city of Philadelphia has to offer, showcasing restaurants, concerts, sporting events, and everything I do while in the city every day," Barnett explained. "It has comedy, drama, a little bit of everything. It truly is reality television."

Barnett has also dabbled in fashion design since retiring from the game in 1997 after a stint with the Miami Dolphins.

"I was serious about starting a clothing line called Fred Barnett Couture because I've always been complimented on my style of dress," Barnett said. "However, I'm just not a salesman and for some reason it just didn't work out."

During his time in Philadelphia, the former Pro Bowl player was known as a "big-play speedster." He averaged 20 yards a catch and scored eight touchdowns as a rookie.

Barnett recalled his memorable touchdown grab that season against the Bills in Buffalo -- on Dec. 2, 1990 -- when (QB) Randall Cunningham dropped back to pass in his own end zone, eluded a Bruce Smith sack attempt, sprinted left and then reversed his field under heavy pressure and launched a 95-yard scoring strike to Barnett.

"The play called for me to run a clear route, or a 'go route' to clear the middle of the field," Barnett recalled. "I ran 60 yards and actually stopped. When I saw Randall come out of a pile, he started pointing to me.

"So I kept running and literally saw the ball appear from out of the sky. When I jumped to get the ball my defender fell down and I scored. But that play didn't surprise me because Randall had the athletic ability to come up with anything."

That memorable play was likely on the minds of fans in 2004 after watching Donovan McNabb perform a similar -- and perhaps even more scintillating -- feat against the Cowboys on Monday Night Football.

McNabb dodged defenders and scrambled around for 14 seconds before unloading a 60-yard pass to Freddie Mitchell.

A big key to Barnett's success in Philadelphia was the play of fellow starting receiver and close friend, Calvin Williams. The two combined for 17 scoring receptions as rookies in 1990.

"Both Calvin and I felt we were in the same boat because we were drafted and came in together. We felt we were on the ship alone because we were the only rookies who started on offense," Barnett said. "(Head Coach) Buddy Ryan put a lot of pressure on us, saying: 'Catch the ball, or you're fired!'

"But we reacted well to Buddy's personality, and we challenged ourselves to respond in a positive way."

WR Fred Barnett

In 1992, Barnett earned Pro Bowl status when he became the first Eagles receiver to surpass 1,000 yards in a season (1,083) since Mike Quick in 1985. The highlight that season was the victory over the Saints.

"I fought so hard that game, I thought I was going to collapse because we wanted to win that game so bad," said Barnett, discussing -- at that time -- the franchise's first road playoff win since 1949.

Barnett is currently fifth all-time in franchise history with (14) 100- yard receiving games, tied with Eagles Hall of Fame great Pete Pihos.

Currently living in Philadelphia with his wife Jackie and two daughters, Barnett is an avid runner. He also enjoys reading; his favorite book is The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. He also enjoys traveling, specifically to London, England, and loves talking to various individuals from different cultures.

Barnett is also dedicated to two specific charity efforts.

"I'm involved in a program called 'Champions of Carrying' in which professionals go into the inner city and mentor kids who are having academic trouble and serve as a role model-type figure for them," Barnett explained. "In addition, I feel compelled to help the Eagles organization in their fight against breast cancer started during the '04 season.

"It's weird because I have no relatives, or friends with breast cancer. However, I just feel in my heart that this is something I need to do."

The former star has always been a man of character, commitment, and kindness. In fact, he is a former recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award. It was awarded to him by the team back in 1994 for his commitment to sportsmanship and courage.

And it was those two qualities that were on display when asked the simple question: If you play wide receiver in Philadelphia, you better what?

Barnett replied: "If you play in Philly, you better produce and make plays. The fans want to see the game played with a passion, because they're so passionate about the team. I wanted to win every game so bad, and if we lost I would be in tears because I know what this sport means to the City of Philadelphia.

"That's why I feel I had a great relationship with the fans because I played Eagles football with a passion."