A while ago, we ran a column about what some NFL players would do if they had to pursue new career paths. With the NFL labor talks halted for a period of time,I thought it was a good time to explore some other new jobs for other stars.

Ben Roethlisberger has many employment opportunities pending the NFL lockout. He would be well-suited as a motorcycle safety instructor. If that doesn’t work out he could always be a restroom attendant.

Tom Brady could use his good looks to become a male model. He would manage to do the catwalk while suffering through a chronic stress fracture. The Boston media would then laud him as a God.

Brett Favre — I still don’t think he’s actually staying retired — could use his creative nature to become a professional photographer. He has been working on his portfolio for some time.

Peyton Manning would run a daycare. If you haven’t searched for “Peyton Manning United Way Commercial” on hulu, you definitely should. Then he would run for president and win, his platform being “I’m Peyton Manning, don’t you love my commercials.”

Eli Manning would follow in his brother’s footsteps, have one successful year opening a daycare in New York and then be a disappointment to parents all over the city with his slightly above average services.

Tim Tebow would be priest. One very annoying priest. His television sermons would pop up at inappropriate times during the largest remaining sports broadcasts of the year.

Santonio Holmes would specialize in “herbal remedies” with Ricky Williams.

Randy Moss would just show up in your house and you couldn’t get rid of him because he’s Randy Moss.

Chris Johnson would be the fastest pizza deliverer in town and he wouldn’t drive a car.

Ray Lewis would be a bouncer at his own night club and no one would be allowed in.

Troy Polamolu would open a wig shop. All the wigs would be made from his own hair. Clay Matthews would be the co-owner.

Rex Ryan would take his passion for feet to the spa where he would specialize in pedicures and foot massages. It wouldn’t last long, however. Customers complained it was hard to relax with Ryan so … excited.

Todd Haley would probably be the angry bum on the corner that just mumbled to himself. And then he would allow one of the best begging coordinators to move to Florida.

Bill Belichick would take his spy tactics to the CIA. His methods would be deemed too unethical and he would become the head of Blackwater the military company.

The whole Cowboys team and their expertise on choking would make them well-suited to teach a CPR class. They’ve been mastering the Heimlich Maneuver since 1996.

And Michael Vick? Well, that’s too easy.

— Edited by Samantha Collins