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Derrick Brooks To Bears? Ok, But About That Safety…
blogdownchicagobears.com - 7/9/2009
Derrick Brooks To Bears? Ok, But About That Safety…
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Derrick Brooks is 36, in the obvious twilight of his stellar career, and after getting released by Tampa Bay more than four months ago, still looking for a home. One of the fastest linebackers of this generation is best in the Tampa 2 and has ties to Lovie Smith, but why feed the rich while the ...
Bears, Cutler Still Face Long Odds
zonersports.com - 7/8/2009
Bears, Cutler Still Face Long Odds
— zonersports.com — It’s hard to fathom that the NFL regular season is about 2 months away. But it is, and with all the talk about the Bears and their huge offseason, we take a look at some of the interesting odds that are already up. If you are really a Bears fan and like to bet on football , I’m ... (more) Bears, Cutler Still Face Long Odds

Comments vote down The Zoner The Zoner posted 7/8/2009posted this
Should the Giants Sign Derrick Brooks?
giantsgab.com - 7/15/2009
Should the Giants Sign Derrick Brooks?
— giantsgab.com — Peter Schrager at Fox Sports is previewing each division. Today, he previewed the NFC South. He asked one question that I think interests Giants fans. Where is Derrick Brooks? This is what he had to say: By my count, there are still 23 teams that employ the 4-3 defense. Could Brooks not ... (more) Should the Giants Sign Derrick Brooks?

Comments vote down Cartman Cartman posted 7/15/2009posted this
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks is too good to be sitting on the outside when the next NFL season begins.
tampabay.com - 7/9/2009
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks is too good to be sitting on the outside ...
— tampabay.com — By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Thursday, July 9, 2009 The days pass. The phone does not ring. We are two weeks from the start of the opening of training camps, and Derrick Brooks, a linebacker all his life, does not have a job.  ... (more) Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks is ...

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