Buccaneers Clearing House

steelerdave1969 · 02-25-2009, 02:22 PM

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Linebacker Derrick Brooks, one of the greatest players in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history, was released Wednesday along with four other veterans

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I dont know where or how, but this guy would do nothing but help our team. I know he is old and all, but the guy has been awesome since his arrival in Tampa.

Pi Kapp Steeler · 02-25-2009, 02:41 PM

Linebacker Derrick Brooks, one of the greatest players in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history, was released Wednesday along with four other veterans.
2008: Best of Derrick Brooks

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Highlights of the best moments from Derrick Brooks in 2008.

Brooks is an 11-time Pro Bowler and a potential Hall of Famer. Wide receivers Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard, halfback Warrick Dunn and linebacker Cato June were also released.

"Our family and the entire Tampa Bay community owe Derrick an indescribable measure of gratitude for all that he has meant over the last 14 years," Bucs co-chairman Bryan Glazer said in a statement. "His play on the field and leadership in the locker room helped resurrect our franchise and we look forward to celebrating his certain enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame."

With Raheem Morris taking over for Jon Gruden, the Bucs are apparently starting a youth movement and a major change in philosophies. They are also getting away from the Cover 2 defensive scheme that had been employed by former Bucs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin.

Jim Bates has taken over the defense and is changing the style. In the Cover 2, Brooks was considered the perfect weakside linebacker. He was quick enough to cover the field and make most of the tackles.

He was a first-round pick of the Bucs in 1995 and never missed a game. He had 25 interceptions during his 14-year career in Tampa Bay.

AllD · 02-25-2009, 03:55 PM

Unloaded some agimg veterans.

steelerdave1969 · 02-25-2009, 04:02 PM

I know Derrick Brooks is getting up there in age, but the man can still bring it. I couldnt hardly believe that the Buc's would let him go that easy myself.
Cato June is not that bad of a player either, and Warrick Dunn is a class act and a great person. He is huge in his neighborhood helping out needy folks and helping his high school and homtown out.. he is a great guy

RoethlisBURGHer · 02-25-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyychoward86

Uh...WOW. All great talents. Especially the two linebackers. Why do i get the feeling the Bucs are gonna go nuts in FA like the Jets last year?

I dont think they are going to go that route.

They are going away from the Tampa 2 defensive scheme and getting younger. A youth movement is coming into Tampa Bay, and that's a good thing.

PisnNapalm · 02-25-2009, 04:18 PM

We don't need him.

revefsreleets · 02-25-2009, 05:15 PM

Fans down in Tampa won't be happy...I lived down there, and I'm not sure they'll understand.

steelerbuckeye · 02-25-2009, 05:17 PM

Color me surprised that Cadillac wasn't cut. I guess they have high hopes for him remaining healthy throughout the remainder of his career.

xfl2001fan · 02-25-2009, 05:35 PM

Well, Cato June and D. Brooks are both (strictly) Cover-2 linebackers...whereas the offense isn't expected too change much.

So C. Williams hanging on isn't such a bad thing for the Bucs.

Those aging (yet surprisingly performing) WR/QB that they had though...

I'm guessing that Tampa is doing the right thing, but now I wonder where Derrick will go. He's one of my favorite players in the league to watch. How many other teams play the C-2 outside of Indy/Bears? Because at this time, I only see those two teams as possibly taking these guys on.

KeiselPower99 · 02-25-2009, 05:35 PM

Sad day in Tampa football.

02-25-2009, 02:22 PM	#1
steelerdave1969 Assistant Coach Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Whittier, NC Posts: 1,244 Gender: Male Member Number: 12338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Buccaneers Clearing House Comment Email Print Share By John Clayton ESPN.com Archive Linebacker Derrick Brooks, one of the greatest players in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history, was released Wednesday along with four other veterans _____________________________________ I dont know where or how, but this guy would do nothing but help our team. I know he is old and all, but the guy has been awesome since his arrival in Tampa. __________________ I Just Want Steelers Football . . Time For DeMaurice Smith to Resign

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Pi Kapp Steeler Team Captain Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 740 Member Number: 11049 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Buccaneers Clearing House Linebacker Derrick Brooks, one of the greatest players in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history, was released Wednesday along with four other veterans. 2008: Best of Derrick Brooks NFL.com Video Highlights of the best moments from Derrick Brooks in 2008. Brooks is an 11-time Pro Bowler and a potential Hall of Famer. Wide receivers Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard, halfback Warrick Dunn and linebacker Cato June were also released. "Our family and the entire Tampa Bay community owe Derrick an indescribable measure of gratitude for all that he has meant over the last 14 years," Bucs co-chairman Bryan Glazer said in a statement. "His play on the field and leadership in the locker room helped resurrect our franchise and we look forward to celebrating his certain enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame." With Raheem Morris taking over for Jon Gruden, the Bucs are apparently starting a youth movement and a major change in philosophies. They are also getting away from the Cover 2 defensive scheme that had been employed by former Bucs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin. Jim Bates has taken over the defense and is changing the style. In the Cover 2, Brooks was considered the perfect weakside linebacker. He was quick enough to cover the field and make most of the tackles. He was a first-round pick of the Bucs in 1995 and never missed a game. He had 25 interceptions during his 14-year career in Tampa Bay. __________________

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AllD Team Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,586 Member Number: 11931 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Buccaneers Clearing House Unloaded some agimg veterans.

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steelerdave1969 Assistant Coach Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Whittier, NC Posts: 1,244 Gender: Male Member Number: 12338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Buccaneers Clearing House I know Derrick Brooks is getting up there in age, but the man can still bring it. I couldnt hardly believe that the Buc's would let him go that easy myself. Cato June is not that bad of a player either, and Warrick Dunn is a class act and a great person. He is huge in his neighborhood helping out needy folks and helping his high school and homtown out.. he is a great guy __________________ I Just Want Steelers Football . . Time For DeMaurice Smith to Resign

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revefsreleets Living Legend Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Akron, Ohio Home of LeBron James Posts: 15,403 Gender: Male Member Number: 5353 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Buccaneers Clearing House Fans down in Tampa won't be happy...I lived down there, and I'm not sure they'll understand. __________________ *Official Steelersfever Arians Nuthugger*

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steelerbuckeye Draft Prospect Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Buckeye City Posts: 98 Gender: Male Member Number: 13130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Buccaneers Clearing House Color me surprised that Cadillac wasn't cut. I guess they have high hopes for him remaining healthy throughout the remainder of his career.

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xfl2001fan Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 3,641 Gender: Male Member Number: 8741 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Buccaneers Clearing House Well, Cato June and D. Brooks are both (strictly) Cover-2 linebackers...whereas the offense isn't expected too change much. So C. Williams hanging on isn't such a bad thing for the Bucs. Those aging (yet surprisingly performing) WR/QB that they had though... I'm guessing that Tampa is doing the right thing, but now I wonder where Derrick will go. He's one of my favorite players in the league to watch. How many other teams play the C-2 outside of Indy/Bears? Because at this time, I only see those two teams as possibly taking these guys on. __________________ If you take the "U" out of "STUD", you get STD. I'm just saying.

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