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Aug 1, 2014 · At 6 feet, 235 pounds, Brooks was deemed by many to be too small to excel at outside linebacker in a league where bigger, stronger athletes such as Lawrence Taylor and Derrick Thomas set a standard for the position as ferocious pass rushers. That was a role Brooks rarely was asked to fill in 14 seasons with Tampa Bay.
Nov 4, 2023 · Nevertheless, the 2002 Bucs often aren’t mentioned in the same breath as the others, and Hall-of-Fame linebacker and former Bucs’ star Derrick Brooks would like to see that changed. In pushing for defensive end Simeon Rice to Canton on this week’s “Eye Test for Two” podcast, Brooks said he believes the inclusion of Rice in the Pro ...
May 6, 2014 · Senior Writer/Editor. STORY HIGHLIGHTS. The Buccaneers will retire #55, making Derrick Brooks just the third player in franchise history to receive that honor. Brooks' number will be retired ...
Nov 14, 2023 · Brooks spent 14 years with the Buccaneers before retiring and not only won a Super Bowl but was an 11-time Pro Bowl player including 10 straight selections from 1997-2006. He was selected as a ...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A month after being inducted into pro football's Hall of Fame, Derrick Brooks will become the newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ring of Honor.
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Feb 3, 2024 · Derrick Brooks took advantage nearly 30 years ago to utilize the Senior Bowl practice week and game performance to launch his decorated NFL career.. That highlight effort will be recognized ...
