Yardbarker: Derrick Brooks

FSU History 101: Ronnie Cottrell-Architect of the FSU Dynasty

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:11:39 -0500

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 to the newest generation of Seminoles, but FSU fans who witnessed the glory years know exactly who he is and what he meant to their program. He didn't just keep in constant contact with players, he became ...

When did the Dungy Turnaround really happen?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:47:17 -0500

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 the way and the terrible start to 1996 that forged the season that started it all. But a little known fact about two starters who really messed up and embarrassed the coach, may have been the catalyst that starte...

Derrick Brooks still wants to play this season, and praises Pats

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:03:10 -0500

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...

ESPN Adds Two More Former NFLers To Roster

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:59:00 -0500

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 the 2009 season. Via ESPN PR....Super Bowl champion linebacker 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...

Derrick Brooks Joins A Surprising Team

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:15:08 -0500

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...

Ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Derrick Brooks joins ESPN2’s First Take as NFL analyst

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:13:34 -0500

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...

Bears to sign linebacker not named Derrick Brooks

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:55:27 -0500

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...

Buccaneers great Derrick Brooks headed to Chicago?

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:57:26 -0500

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...

Derrick Brooks to Work Out for Saints

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:21:13 -0500

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 -- Brooks couldn't find interest from anyone. Well, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Brooks has finally received some interest. The Saints will bring the 11-time Pro Bowl linebacker in for a wo...

Saints to Bring in Former Bucs LB Brooks for a Workout

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:27:12 -0500

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 information. “We typically don’t comment on players before [...]

Derrick Brooks Not Ready to Call It Quits

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:30:00 -0500

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 camps later this month. Brooks says prospective teams have winked, smiled and telephoned but the timing and situation haven't been right."It's all about what the teams want," Brooks told Fan...

Former Buccaneer LB Brooks Still Thinks He Can Have an Impact Somewhere in 2009

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:34:05 -0500

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 Blog today had some interesting comments [...]

Former Buccaneers LB Derrick Brooks Will Not Retire

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:24:41 -0500

Former Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks said Tuesday that he does not plan to retire and that he has heard from several teams interested in...