Our Buc Heroes Are Still On TV
Buc 'Em — ... , and the cutting of Buccaneer First Citizen Derrick Brooks is one of the many ways we grieved over losing these familiar faces we have cheered on and who did so much for us, for our team! ...

Bucs May Party like its 1996
Buc 'Em — ... losing mentality. Tony would tell his Viking players to get up on the Bucs early, because if they did the players in Orange would get that "here we go again" mentality and pack it in. This last weeks OTA's showed the Bucs working on basic fundamentals, where as new play installations would have been the lesson under Jon Gruden. THE PLAYERS- At some point Bucs fans are going to have to come to grips with the fact that you sometimes only get one Warren Sapp, and one Derrick Brooks. Who knows how long Green Bay will be trying to replace ...

Can Fans Expect the Chiefs First Round Pick Tyson Jackson to Hold Out of Training Camp?
Arrowhead Pride — ... Offense Defense WR Hines Ward  DL Richard Seymour  WR Larry Fitzgerald LB Derrick Brooks WR Laveranues Coles  S Rod ...

BUC'Em TRIVIA WINNER! BUCSTATS edges V.Money! Recount Ordered...dismissed!
Buc 'Em — ... the Noles close behind. Im pretty sure Cane involvement was heavier overall or in Orange days, as USC probably had more starters in Orange than Ohio State did (sorry Joey G if your reading). Gators-   Brad Culpepper Riedel Anthony Earnest Graham Ike Hilliard Jacquez Green Jason Odom Kenyatta Walker KEVIN CARTER     Seminoles     Derrick Brooks Warrick Dunn Mario Edwards ...

Barrett Ruud - 5th Season Superstar?
Buc 'Em — ... This ranked him 4th in total tackles in 2007 and in the top 10 in INT's for linebackers.  His 3 sacks were an added bonus as the Mike LB is not typically asked to blitz or be in the backfield in the Tampa 2 system.  His 114 tackles in 2007 ranked him 19th in the NFL, just ahead of perennial Pro-Bowler Derrick Brooks. ...

All-Decade Defense: Urlacher Gets Featured
Windy City Gridiron — It's the time of year when many websites are running their Top-10 Lists, coaches rankings, etc., and ESPN will have a similar feature this week.  Even though we still have one year left in this decade, they are doing a daily installment of their "All-Decade" lists. Today, they have pieced together their All-Decade Defense.  Brian Urlacher gets the nod in the Linebacker department. Linebackers Derrick Brooks, Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher: Brooks has started 16 games in ...

NFL All-Decade Defense
Baltimore Beatdown — ... this week where they are picking the Defense, Offense, Special Teams, Moments, Team, Coach and so on. Today, Monday, they put together the all time defense of this decade. The group was comprised of these players, with 2 Ravens making the list. DE: Michael Strahan, N.Y. Giants, DT: Warren Sapp, Tampa Bay/Oakland DT: Kris Jenkins, Carolina/N.Y. Jets DE: Jason Taylor, Miami/Washington LB: Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay LB: Ray Lewis, Baltimore ...

A Message of Hope
Buc 'Em — ... a blitz was, or if intentional grounding was just something parents did to punish their children. But as the years wore on, I learned more and more of the game. And with each passing season, I rushed ahead with greater anticipation.              I fondly recall the days when Tony Dungy was the figurehead of what many NFL enthusiasts still call “one of the greatest defenses of all-time.” Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, Rhonde Barber, John Lynch, Mike Alstott, ...

Why hasn't Indy signed veteran LBer Derrick Brooks
Stampede Blue — ... LBer Derrick Brooks. Brooks, a future Hall of Fame lock, was released by TB early this off-season in a move that sent a clear message to both the team and the NFL: The days of Tampa 2 in Tampa Bay are over. They also released him because, at age 36, 2008 saw a sharp decline in Brooks' productivity. Since 2001, Brooks has averaged (averaged!) at least 115 tackles. In 2008, he had only 73. ...

Tampa 2, Cover 2; What do the Bears do?
Windy City Gridiron — ... an important piece of the puzzle.  If Marinelli can max out the potential of the D-Line the defense will get back to more Cover 2, and subsequently less blitzing.  Last years numerous blitzes and Mug look (lining the LB's up close to the line of scrimmage near the A gaps) took away from what Lovie Smith had built the defense up to be. Another staple of the Tampa 2 is the weak side linebacker being put in situations to make plays.  The Buccaneers had Derrick Brooks at that spot, and the Bears have Lance Briggs ...

Top Remaining Free Agents
Windy City Gridiron — ... starts in 30 days, we will get a better feel for where we stand with some of our "question mark" players, and possibly start making moves for free agents, if we are going to. The following are the top remaining free agents, according to Fox Sports.  The article has them listed as a slideshow, so for your convenience, I have listed them out. 10- Jerry Porter, WR 9- Marvin Harrison, WR 8- Marcus Washington, LB 7- Derrick Brooks, LB 6- Jon Runyan, OT 5- Brett ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday Morning Links
Buc 'Em — ... -  Some intriguing options out there to fill out the roster.  They mention Derrick Brooks, who I can't imagine they will just "fill out the roster with".  That would be a second slap in the face to use him as a camp body.  I could see Pittman as a dual FB/RB, and Plax has been discussed already.  He mentions bringing in Pacman and I have to think that would cause a revolt second only to bringing Vick in.  We don't need to bring in Pacman to "make it rain" , it rains enough in Tampa. ...

Saturday Morning Links for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Courtesy of Buc 'Em
Buc 'Em — ... , and ex-Buc Derrick Brooks.  I can't imagine seeing Brooks go from Mr. Buc, a fan favorite, perennial Pro Bowler and all around good guy to languishing on the field (or even worse, the bench) of a start up league.  Truly disturbing to hear the news.  ...

Land of the Giants: Chat with Sinorice
Big Blue View — ... notes for another July day without football. If you want to chat with Giants' wide receiver Sinorice Moss, ESPN's SportsNation is offering you that opportunity this afternoon. Plaxico Burress speaking to children? Are we sure this is a good idea? Giants' running back Ahmad Bradshaw ran a football camp for youngsters this week in his hometown. Some folks still think veteran linebacker Derrick Brooks would be a good fit for the Giants. Maybe so, but ...

Training Camp Look - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buc 'Em — From ESPN.com, Pat Yasinkas, the ESPN NFC South blogger has a look into the Bucs training camp and some insight on what to expect.  It's a pretty general overlook, but touches on the QB battle, the veterans leaving, and fan favorite (to boo), Michael Clayton  Campfires: Fans are going to need rosters for this training camp. Derrick Brooks, Joey Galloway, Jeff Garcia and Warrick Dunn are gone. Tampa Bay's youth movement, which starts with new coach Raheem Morris, is in full swing as the Bucs truly ...

Will poor outlook damage attendance?
Buc 'Em — ... as reasons why you can't count a team out this early in the year.  What does bother me is the overall pessimism in the Tampa area from fans.  Don't get me wrong, I was one of those people grumbling about our first round pick, I've had issues with some of the personnel decisions and how they were handled (*cough* Derrick Brooks *cough*), and most importantly with the spending, or lack thereof in both free agency or in extending our players.  I don't want to put dollars in the Glazer's pocket if they aren't willing to field a team and make ...

Cannon Shots: Quick hits on Wednesday's morning practice for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buc 'Em — ... is getting to run with the ones on defense.  While no one will ever be able to replace Derrick Brooks, Hayes comes from the same lineage as Brook.  Undersized linebacker with great speed from Florida State.  Hayes is still raw and coming off an injury, but I thought he was a bit of a steal last year, and I'll continue to think that until proven otherwise.  Dominik said our deepest position was linebacker.  I'm starting to believe him with Hayes, ...

Saints Taking a Look at Linebacker Derrick Brooks
Canal Street Chronicles — Now here is something that ought to make many of you happy. Derrick Brooks will be coming to New Orleans for a little workout. I know this was something that many fans have been wanting to see, in an effort to improve the linebacking corp, so I anticipate some happy campers this morning. Of course, coach Payton commented on not commenting... "We typically don't comment on players before we see them work out,"      No doubt that this is probably directly related to the news this ...

Saints Training Camp Update: Day Twelve
Canal Street Chronicles — ... NFL Network is reporting that Derrick Brooks is coming in for a visit. Is that accurate and does that have anything to do with Mark Simoneau's injury? ...

Canal Street Chronicles: Fleur-di-Links 8.13.09
Canal Street Chronicles — ...  Derrick Brooks not @ the start of practice today. No official word yet on where the situation stands. Will update after practice. ...

Game Preview: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-0) Tennessee Titans (1-0)
Buc 'Em — ... , Saturday marks not only their first live game action this year, but their first action since last year's collapse, Gruden's firing, Kiffin's NFL retirement, Derrick Brooks' ousting, Raheem Morris' hiring, and installation of new schemes on both sides of the ball.  ...

Game Day Focus- Jimmy Wilkerson
Buc 'Em — ... , they are not going to look too familiar. It will be the first time since 1995 that the Buccaneers defense goes into battle without coordinator Monte Kiffin. Add on another year since the last time the weak outside linebacker position was manned by someone other than number 55; Derrick Brooks. They say ...

Starters struggle, back ups provide interesting plays in 27-20 loss to the Titans
Buc 'Em — ... The field also saw some changes.  No #55 was the biggest change as Derrick Brooks still seeks gainful employment.  The youth movement was on with both sides of the ball featuring young players.  After all, that's what the preseason is for.  But even with Morris and company losing the debut, we saw Stroughter catch his first pass, Freeman throw his first completion (and interception), and the new faces of Ward and Winslow step onto the field in pewter and red.  ...

Saints Training Camp Update: Day Seventeen
Canal Street Chronicles — ...   jeffduncantp Prax update: John Carney wearing jersey No. 1. Saints have made a couple of other transactions. Signed TE Martrez Milner and another player. jeffduncantp Milner is a Georgia product, former camper with Falcons, Giants. No name on the other new addition. No. 85 so he's either a TE or WR. jeffduncantp Oh, in case you were wondering, Derrick Brooks is NOT at practice. FletcherMackel ...

Cannon Shots: Monday's camp report
Buc 'Em — ... - Let's get this out of the way. Derrick Brooks has come out and said he wants to be a Saint.  Give me a second to choke back the vomit that induces.  I think the guy can still play, but I don't want him in the division.  The only good news is if he does sign there, at least he would make a return trip to Tampa.  But it just seems wrong, like Lynch in a Br.....nevermind. ...

No Ties in the NFL; Bryant must beat Nugent out to retain his job.
Buc 'Em — ... With both kickers having such similar career accuracy marks, you have to think the Bucs are looking towards the future as Bryant is all of 34 years old, with Nugent only 27 and having a stronger leg. The Morris/Dominik regime has gone the way of the young; and any group that can oust Derrick Brooks can take care of Matt Bryant. Bucs fans with deep feelings can rest easy...Matt Bryant is more than likely better than half a dozen kickers in the NFL. Among the teams #3 could find himself and the incumbant: ...

Saints @ Texans: Practice Update
Canal Street Chronicles — ... pedestrian. Couldn't tell too much..... wwltvsports ...as there was no full contact. Bush had nice runs; Hamilton had a good run. Shockey/Moore stood out for catching everything. bawtp As good as Marques Colston and Andre Johnson are, the thing I like most about them is that they are consummate pros. No "I'' in either guy wwltvsports One more thing: No new news on Derrick Brooks. bawtp No fights, not ...

One Veteran Free Agent Not on the Chiefs Radar
Arrowhead Pride — ...   Who do you think of when I say veteran free agent? Matt Jones? Derrick Brooks? Marvin Harrison? Yes, yes and yes.  But the name that pops up around here most frequently is former Cincinnati Bengals T Levi Jones.  He was a left tackle during his time in the jungle but there was hope that he could make the switch to the right side to help fill I-77. For now, that's not happening according to Bill Williamson of ESPN (thanks to stagsdp in the FanShots) I ...

Game Preview: Preseason Game 2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Big Cat Country — ... 2. Derrick Brooks: Or lack there of. The Bucs let the aging All-Pro linebacker go in the off season and the search to replace him will be an on going process. The Buccaneers don't have anyone that screams at you in their current linebacker corps, though it will be a position to watch Saturday night. ...

Working Toward The 53-Man Roster: Linebackers
Silver And Black Pride — ... The two players discussed above are listed as the primary backups to Thomas Howard at weak-side linebacker. It’s no wonder then that the Raiders felt they needed to go out and bring in a LB with a better skill set for the position and much more experience. The Raiders kicked the tires on both Greenwood and Derrick Brooks and decided on Greenwood, signing him last Sunday. ...

Zone Cover and No Pass Rush Make Seahawks Something Something
Field Gulls — ... and Derrick Brooks. All five could make the Hall of Fame. The Tampa 2 spread like wildfire, but Tampa Bay's talent did not. Very few attempted Tampa 2 defenses have succeeded. The two most successful are Indianapolis and Chicago. Both have fielded great and mediocre defenses depending on the season. Both are stacked with great defensive talent. ...

Ruud puts the Mike in the Saddle again.
Buc 'Em — ... Derrick Brooks took that role when the Bucs did not bring Hardy back after the 1999 season. Brooks played the week side, and a couple of different players assumed the role of the Mike LB; Jamie Duncan, Mike Webster, all preformed well. That is until Jon Gruden took over and recommended (before I start a flame war that smokey the bear would be proud of, the information was confirmed during a Monte Kiffin interview) ...

We Still Have A Defense Here In Tampa
Buc 'Em — ...   Experts around the NFL had the Buccaneers defense taking a step back this season. Well I have something to tell those so-called experts. This defense isn't going anywhere.They were saying the tackles were too small for Jim Bates scheme. They had no one to replace future hall-of-famer Derrick Brooks. Rhonde Barber was just a zone coverage cornerback ...

Point/Counterpoint - How will the Bucs do in 2009?
Buc 'Em — ... 2) Talent Wise, this team improved in all positions. All you need to do is look at the players that were released, and you will find they are still out of work for the most part. Derrick Brooks deserved a better fate, but the fact is, he is still out of work, as are ...

Redemption Trail, but for Whom? Dallas vs. Tampa Bay Preview, Part I
Blogging The Boys — ... get the picture. The Bucs also have a lot of new players in the lineup, and veterans playing out of position.  Starting DT Jovan Haye left in free agency and will be replaced by journeyman Ryan Sims, a top-ten pick by the Chiefs several years ago.  In the linebacking corps, middle backer Barrett Ruud has emerged, but he'll be flanked by two young newbies.  Last year's starters, strongside LB Cato June and long-time standout Derrick Brooks, are gone.  25 year old Quincy Black debuts on the ...

Bills vs Buccaneers: Five questions with Buc 'Em
Buffalo Rumblings — ... Barber, there are holes to be had. I'll admit that I was, and remain, a huge fan of Raheem Morris and his potential as an NFL head coach. But he's made some controversial moves early in his stint. How do you think Morris is coming along as a head man? Niko521bucs: You will get different answers from different people, even probably within our site. I like Coach Morris, and do not feel he has really done anything all that crazy. Warrick Dunn, Derrick Brooks, Alex Smith, and Ike Hilliard are all still looking ...

5 Questions with 'BucWildGuy'
Big Blue View — ... is looking good as a starter and, dare I say it, replacement of Derrick Brooks. The guys that drive our team, Leftwich, Caddy, Ward, Bryant, Clayton you know about. On defense, outside of Ruud, the aforementioned Hayes, and ...

Scott Pioli, Two Former Chiefs Honored By The Sporting News
Arrowhead Pride — ... Super Bowl 42: Giants 17, Patriots 14 All-decade team offense: WR Marvin Harrison and Randy Moss; T Walter Jones and Jonathan Ogden; G Alan Faneca and Steve Hutchinson; C Jeff Saturday; TE Tony Gonzalez; QB Peyton Manning; FB Lorenzo Neal; RB LaDainian Tomlinson All-decade team defense: DE Michael Strahan and Jason Taylor; DT Richard Seymour and Casey Hampton; OLB Derrick Brooks and Joey Porter; MLB Ray Lewis; CB Champ ...

Bears Cut DeAngelo Smith, Sign Darrell McClover
Windy City Gridiron — Looks like Derrick Brooks won't be in the mix afterall.  From Brad Biggs: In another sign that the Bears believe they will be healed up soon at linebacker, the club has made a roster move at the position with an eye toward special teams and not the defense. That means Derrick Brooks is not coming to town. Instead, veteran linebacker Darrell McClover has been brought in for the second time in just more than a month, according to a source close to the player. McClover was signed by ...

BUCSHOTS! Midweek edition- Power(less) Rankings, Clayton rantings, and T-Jack sightings!
Buc 'Em — ... Reports Charlie Campbell and  Jim Flynn discuss Tanard Jackson's return to the Bucs after a 4 game suspension. PR's article on Tanard Jackson returning   And Finally, where do the Bucs rank vs the rest of the NFL in general stats?  Bucs Offense #27 Bucs Defense #31 Last time both units were down at the bottom together? 1995, the year before Dungy took over, with rookies Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks starting along with Brad Culperpper, John Lynch, and ...

With game 5 coming up, a look at some Top 5's.....
Buc 'Em — ... How the Bucs don't have Derrick Brooks on the team anymore. The fact that fantasy football players pick every opponent vs the Bucs to win. Our 28th or 31st rankings in either catagory. That Monte Kiffin isnt on the team anymore.    And finally... Anything from Tony Siragusa! ...

Panthers vs. Bucs: Blogger Q&A
Cat Scratch Reader — ... Raheem Morris before February of 2009. When he came back from one year at Kansas State, he immediately repaired a great deal of damage from the 2006 secondary, which became a fantastic 2007 defensive backfield. Has Morris made mistakes? Yes. The Training Camp, OTAs, Preseason battle between McCown and Leftwich, all wasted. The Offensive coordinator shambles, and perhaps even the choice of defensive coordinator, which we won’t know for some time if that was a mistake. Cutting Derrick Brooks and his leadership could be another one. There are many Bucs ...

Homers vs. Haters, Tampa Bay edition
Cat Scratch Reader — ... Morris felt that if Tampa wanted to be a contender, they needed to rebuild with young players.  So he began the purge by dumping Derrick Brooks and ...

NightLink II: Pisa Tinoisamoa May Be Gone for Year
Windy City Gridiron — ... Queue up the Derrick Brooks rumor mill again.  If Pisa is gone and with Hillenmeyer still not back on the field, the depth at linebacker is getting pretty thin around ...

ON THIS DAY RECAP- 10/22/2006- Philly Cheesesteaks melting on Matt Bryant Day
Buc 'Em — ... Pick 6 passes, but the real story was the 5 missed tackes that started with Derrick Brooks and ended with a sea of bodies laying on the Ray Jay turf. But the ...

Friday Happy Hour: Comparing Bucs and Beers
Buc 'Em — ... 2. Red Stripe: The Jamaican third cousin of Corona, Red Stripe illicits memories of one my best hometown friends, Greg. We both went our separate ways after high school, but whenever we got together, we always drank some Red Stripe to reminisce, and to create some new memories. To this day, on special occasions and at parties where I see old friends, I always show up with Red Stripe. When you think of special, and class, and great memories, you think of Derrick Brooks. Perhaps they are 1A and 1B instead of 1 and 2, but ...

Patience, and draft picks, is all that will build us a winner.
Buc 'Em — ... As we said, Hardy Nickerson was the first impact player for the Bucs term in this debate, and he was a free agent out of Pittsburgh. To make things easier, we will just move over to the other side where Derrick Brooks joined him; 1st round draft pick in 1995. ...

When did the Dungy Turnaround really happen?
Buc 'Em — ... It is this similarity that will allow the new Bucs to turn into winners like their predecessors did. But this 2009 team is not like the 1996 team, which had drafted talent for three years. The '09 team is more like the 93 team, devoid of talent as rebuilding takes place. Over the next few years, the Warren Sapps, Derrick Brooks, Mike Alstotts will be added, and early indication show the members who assembled the 2009 draft class have improved upon previous models. Over the last few years, many picks were not able to even contribute, where as this years ...

Throwback lesson: Accountability comes in many different colors
Buc 'Em — ... play? We didn't know, and fans wished Derrick Brooks was still on this team.  Same fan has no answer to what would be done next season. ...

Dolphins vs Bucs: 5 Good Questions
The Phinsider — ... from Florida State wore Derrick Brooks number in Tallahassee, and he has taken his old job now, too. Hayes is coming into his own as a linebacker. ...

Why does the turnaround have to happen on defense?
Buc 'Em — ... , Hardy Nickerson, Derrick Brooks, Just to name a few. What about secondary? Mark Cotney, Mike Washington, Cedric Brown, Ricky Reynolds, Mark Robinson, Harry Hamilton, Marty Carter, ...