DERRICK BROOKS NEWS
When did the Dungy Turnaround really happen?
You will find different checkmarks on calanders when you ask people to put down a time when the Bucs really changed things around under Tony Dungy. You'll get everything from the date he was hired, to the day we drafted Sapp and Brooks. Most people forget the steps along...
Derrick Brooks Joins A Surprising Team
September 16, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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When the Patriots lost middle linebacker Jerod Mayo to injury, there was a report that said the team was considering going after Derrick Brooks.Privately, I wondered if they would first ask recently retired linebacker Tedy Bruschi if he wanted to...
Derrick Brooks still wants to play this season, and praises Pats
September 17, 2009 by
Projo Pats Blog
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Linebacker Derrick Brooks, who has reportedly drawn interest from the Patriots, but who has signed to become a studio analyst for ESPN, might not be in the broadcast game for long. This afternoon, on SportsCenter's live show, Brooks said that...
Ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Derrick Brooks joins ESPN2’s First Take as NFL analyst
Derrick Brooks is joining ESPN2’s First Take as an analyst for the 2009-10 NFL season where he will provide analysis on the popular sports-themed morning show (10 a.m. – 12 p.m., M-F) each week throughout the pro football season. Brooks...
Derrick Brooks to Work Out for Saints
by Matt SnyderFiled under: Saints, NFC South, NFL Free AgencyFuture Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks has stated numerous times he's not ready to retire. After being released this past offseason by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- with whom the 36-year-old had played his entire 14-year career...
Saints to Bring in Former Bucs LB Brooks for a Workout
August 11, 2009 by
NFL Gridiron Gab
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The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that the Saints are going to bring in former rival linebacker Derrick Brooks for a workout.
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton said the team is bringing in former Tampa Bay Bucs linebacker Derrick Brooks for a workout. But he offered no more...
Former Buccaneers LB Derrick Brooks Will Not Retire
March 10, 2009 by
GridironFans.com
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Former Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks said Tuesday that he does not plan to retire and that he has heard from several teams interested in...
ESPN Adds Two More Former NFLers To Roster
September 17, 2009 by
Awful Announcing
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Every offseason, ESPN seems to make offers to every recently retired NFLer an offer to appear on various shows throughout the subsequent season, and two more players have been added. Both, Derrick Brooks and Drew Bennett, have signed on to appear on First Take, and other shows throughout...
Bears to sign linebacker not named Derrick Brooks
September 14, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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Lovie Smith may already be talking to Derrick Brooks as a possible replacement for Brian Urlacher, but the team is signing another linebacker -- Tim Shaw.The Chicago Sun-Times reports the team will sign Shaw on Tuesday when the former Penn...
FSU History 101: Ronnie Cottrell-Architect of the FSU Dynasty
3 days ago by
Tomahawk Nation
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FSU History 101: Ronnie Cottrell-Architect of the FSU Dynasty
Here is the excellent story of how FSU's dynasty was built, and of the unheralded, unappreciated, and often forgotten FSU staffer who played a huge role in the making of our dynasty.
The name may not mean much...
Derrick Brooks Not Ready to Call It Quits
by Jim HenryFiled under: Buccaneers, NFL Free Agency, FanHouse ExclusiveDerrick Brooks still believes he can be productive in the NFL.Brooks, an 11-time Pro Bowl selection who was cut in a veteran purge by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last February, remains jobless with the start of training...
Former Buccaneer LB Brooks Still Thinks He Can Have an Impact Somewhere in 2009
July 03, 2009 by
NFL Gridiron Gab
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There’s still one name free agent defensive player on the market, and that is long-time Buccaneer linebacker Derrick Brooks. His name has not been mentioned by a lot of teams as of late, even though Brooks has been rather outspoken about wanting to play in 2009.
The Tampa Tribune...
Buccaneers great Derrick Brooks headed to Chicago?
Multiple reports indicate linebacker Derrick Brooks has been identified as a possible target for the Chicago Bears, who lost Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher (wrist) in a Sunday night loss at Green Bay. The Bears also lost strong-side linebacker Pisa...
Ex-Bucs LB Derrick Brooks Plans To Keep Playing Football
April 16, 2009 by
GridironFans.com
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Former Bucs linebacker Derrick Brooks isn't done playing football, he told Times reporter Rodney Page at today's Outback Pro-Am. “I do plan on...
Saints to work out 11-time Pro Bowl LB Brooks
August 11, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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At last, an NFL team is showing some genuine interest in 36-year-old, 11-time Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Brooks.
The New Orleans Saints Tuesday invited Brooks in for a workout after learning that reserve linebacker Mark Simoneau would need surgery to repair a torn triceps.
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See Derrick Brooks speak about his possible return to the NFL… and links!
September 18, 2009 by
The Rap Sheet
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You may remember that a day ago, we reported that Derrick Brooks was on the Patriots’ radar as a potential replacement for injured Jerod Mayo. And that even though Brooks took a job with ESPN, he still wanted to strap it on. Thursday, Brooks was on ESPN talking about… exactly...
Bears will make Brooks wait
September 14, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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The Chicago Bears need help at linebacker, and veteran standout Derrick Brooks is available.But despite a strong connection between Brooks and head coach Lovie Smith, there will be no reunion in the near future in the wake of the second-ending...
Free-Agent LB Derrick Brooks Yet To Receive Offers
June 23, 2009 by
GridironFans.com
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SI.com's Peter King reports free-agent LB Derrick Brooks has not received an offer from a team since he was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers even...
My Mentor, Uncle Charles
December 12, 2008 by
D'Qwell Jackson's Blog
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Hey Yardbarkers, I wrote yesterday about the guys I study, but as I started thinking about who has had the greatest influence on me my uncle Charles stands out. He's a youth football coach in Florida and taught me everything as a youngster. The game is huge in my neighborhood....
Ex-Bucs LB Derrick Brooks Says His Future Is On Hold
February 27, 2009 by
GridironFans.com
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Linebacker Derrick Brooks says he'll continue to contemplate his future after being released by the Bucs on Wednesday. "I look forward to whatever...
Random NFL facts quiz.
October 28, 2008 by
wspence5's Blog
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This is a quiz to test your knowledge of a variety of NFL facts related to players; past and present.
On This Day Video- 9/15/2002- Derrick Brooks begins his streak
After their opening day loss at home, the SuperBowl bound Buc had the Ravens in their command 24-0.
Derrick Brooks still looking for work
August 18, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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As one aging Hall of Famer finally finds a new team, another one continues to wait for his shot.Former Bucs linebacker Derrick Brooks spoke to Sirius NFL Radio on Monday regarding his future in the NFL."As it's sitting right now,...
Trading block
March 02, 2009 by
George Wrighster's Blog
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I was informed a couple days ago that I'm on the trading block. The Jaguars are trying to trade me. Professional sports is a business and no one is exempt from the business aspect, not Hall of Famers, not star players. Fred Taylor, Derrick Brooks, Marvin Harrison are just a few...
Derrick Brooks To Bears? Ok, But About That Safety…
July 09, 2009 by
Blog Down Chicago Bears
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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 [...]
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