Derrick Brooks Has Ambitions

Derrick Brooks is good at many, many things. Broadcasting, however, is not one of them. I’ve seen more enthusiasm at dog incinerators. So it’s great news that he has almost got a new job as the president of the Tampa Bay Storm. Brooks is finalizing an agreement to become the President of the Tampa Bay Storm and will receive a stake in the ownership of the Arena League franchise. Brooks, 37, said the deal is not finalized, but could get done in the ‘wee hours,’ later tonight or Tuesday, when an announcement is expected. A stake in ownership is probably along the lines of 5%, which for an Arena League team is probably worth about as much as an actual steak. But he’s not doing this for the money. He wants to use this team as a jumping off point to eventually run/own an NFL team. “NFL ownership is something I can look at it,” Brooks said. “This is another way to stay involved with football in terms of long-term goals. This is part of i...