"Gerald has grown and accepted that he is the leader of that team," Brooks said. NFL Network's James Palmer shares Kansas City Chiefs rookie RB Isiah Pacheco 'turning a lot of heads' in camp. Barbers 150. Jonathan Casillas has been to a Super Bowl with New Orleans. Players to keep eyes on for rest of training camp. It's time for a Hall of Fame within the Hall of Fame (140) . 55, Selmons No. McCoys career AV so far is 76, which is quite good. New defensive line coach Frank Okam played with McCoy for three seasons when they were both on Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He's been a big brother, telling me, 'Be who I am, be the best I can be. That's what we're here for. He joined the Raiders last offseason and ended up being a solid addition. However, it doesn't appear the 34-year-old is ready to end. They play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team on which Brooks shone during his 14-year, Hall of Fame. That's hard to do. The Raiders make sense for him should he continue playing. NFL Network's LaDainian Tomlinson lists his expectations for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel's rushing workload in the 2022 NFL season. No. With Smith back, the Bucs are going back to the old Tampa-2 defense, which is a perfect fit for McCoy and David and the same defense that helped make Sapp and Brooks stars. So what does this say to other players about how the Bucs value them? Ah, now thats a more interesting question. I have to be Grade A at all times. Check out the footage of Dallas Cowboys' WR-DB 1-on-1s | 'Inside Training Camp Live'. . Jeff. Gerald McCoy's individual accomplishments are only one chapter in the story of his career. Because there's a long way to go. David will be the weakside or "Will" linebacker, a spot that suits his run-and-chase skills. But I can try and take little things here and there from him.". But just because Sapp is a loose cannon, and McCoy is a beloved figure both in Oklahoma and maybe even on the Suncoast of Florida, doesnt mean that Sapp is wrong. (Safety) Dashon Goldson has been to a Super Bowl with San Francisco. 61 through No. Oklahoma Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. Oh, Ill grant you, this is a unique case. Are Lavonte David and Gerald McCoy the next Derrick Brooks and Warren Sapp? Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 2:32PM. Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn tells NFL Network's Steve Smith Sr. how many passes he'd allow against him. Contact John Romano at jromano@tampabay.com. 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In the two years since, he has showed off his speed, toughness and the ability to get to the football. "He was my favorite player growing up," McCoy said. Copyright 2020-2023 FutureFootballLegends.com, Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame. One player who possibly earned a spot next season was Solomon Thomas. We didn't go to one playoff game with him and not one damn divisional title, so, I think he owes some of those hundred million dollars back if you go give it to me in that sense.". "And those guys [McCoy and David] have a great relationship with them. Gerald Keith McCoy Jr. It's easy to see who you are as an athlete when you see those guys and we're playing in the exact same defense.". "He's made a ton of plays in a defense that wasn't as structured as the defense he's playing in now. You damn sure don't get legendary status or tell somebody to put your jersey up if you don't take 'em to playoff games not one playoff game.. He has direct knowledge of two in particular: DL Gerald McCoy and LB Kwon Alexander. I want Gerald and Lavonte to be their own guys. If the Bucs go 10-6 and make the playoffs, then hardly anyone outside of the McCoy clan will care about this debate. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry discusses what's stood out to him since joining Saints. 2021 Pre-Reaseon Rank #47, 2020 Pre-Season Rank #39. For Suh, it seemed tacky to do this without acknowledging McCoy. Probably not. But the plays he makes are going to have a much bigger impact.". Scopri foto stock e immagini editoriali di attualit di Roy Coy su Getty Images. Hall of Fame running back and Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders explains why Lions fans are excited for 2022 season. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Make the Hall of Fame, get your number retired. Former Oklahoma Sooners QB Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are going to the Super Bowl after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-7. However, due to its ingeniously simple design, other railroads began creating similar versions. The only difference is they have Brooks and Sapp there for counsel -- and they also happen to play in the exact same defense for the exact same team. Letsgetstarted. But it will not be his . The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Tampa hasn't been a winning team, and we all know it's hard to be considered a Pro Bowl, All-Pro person on a losing team, and I did it six years straight. That's what you get with these two young Bucs, dedicated professionals trying to be great. Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy said during a radio appearance Wednesday on the team's flagship station, 620 WDAE-AM, that the team's defensive line coaches (Randy Melvin and Bryan Cox) expressed anger toward McCoy for helping opposing players off the ground in games. TAMPA Gerald McCoy was watching the Hall-of-Fame enshrinement speech of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks when he was moved to text Brooks' third-year protg, Lavonte David. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Going into 2021, the Las Vegas Raiders signed him, and that lasted one Game before another injury. If you're mad, you're mad, but don't put it on the organization that the organization did it. Only four players in history have rushed for 12,000 yards and caught 500 passes, and all four are Hall of Famers Marshall Faulk, LaDainian Tomlinson, Marcus Allen and Emmitt Smith. Find out more. 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Cowboys release Gerald McCoy via injury waiver in veteran DL's contract - Todd Archer, ESPN . The Bucs have never issued an official policy about retiring jerseys. . Come on, man -- stop. ", "He's a damn good player. Brooks once told me teams wanted to move him to safety, but he was steadfast in his desire to be a linebacker. "We want that Super Bowl title this year.". "Lavonte is still developing," Brooks said. An interesting player to keep an eye on is Gerald McCoy. Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs makes ridiculous one-handed catch at Bills camp. Yes: No : Individual Career Highlights All-Pro Teams (3): Subscribe to our free Bucs RedZone newsletter. I aint going nowhere, Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) March 25, 2022. Finden Sie Stock-Fotos zum Thema Roy Coy sowie redaktionelle Newsbilder von Getty Images. Well, sometimes you hate to admit it, but maybe. And it makes sense that Mike Alstott, Ronde Barber and John Lynch have had their jerseys taken out of rotation because they still have a shot at the Hall. 93 no longer belongs to Gerald McCoy. Hitta Roy Coy bildbanksfoto och redaktionellt nyhetsbildmaterial hos Getty Images. Hollywood Blvd at Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. I'm one of the best players to ever play in the organization, McCoy said on the Fox show. The Bucs won 24 to 17. There's still a chance the Las Vegas Raiders consider bringing back the six-time Pro Bowler. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates after sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) on third down during the second half of a football game between. Unfortunately, he only got to play a few snaps in the regular season before a ruptured quad ended his year. The team isnt set to bring back many defensive linemen this season under the new coach. Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln Wax Dolls. at That seems to be a clear criteria. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. It kind of shows the respect and how they feel about me. Smith pinning hopes on journeyman QB McCown, Takeaways from NFL combine measurements for WR, TE, Pete Prisco's top 100 NFL free agents of 2023, NFL combine: Grading top QBs, plus winners and losers, NFL combine 2023 tracker: Top performances, highlights, NFL Combine 2023: Colossal Richardson sets QB marks, 2023 NFL mock draft: Four QBs in top seven after trades. Scegli tra immagini premium su Roy Coy della migliore qualit. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: 'No clear' trade partner for 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo; 49ers willing to wait until cut day to make deal. "It's very similar to how coach (Tony) Dungy called Sapp and I into his office, saying, 'You two are our Joe Greene and Jack Ham,' as far as how he expected us to have that type impact," Brooks told USA TODAY Sports on Monday, referencing the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famers. ', "It's so cool having him help me be great on the field and in the community.". He has also become friends with Sapp. Born: I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. His wife, Ebony, gave birth to twins last month. Select from premium Roy Coy of the highest quality. 56. McCoy may not be on the fast track to the Hall of Fame, but he was Tampa Bays best player of the past decade and he was equally impressive as the teams community ambassador. McCoy has VERY strong opinions on the high school basketball announcer who hurled racist slurs at the players for taking a knee during a game. It's that quickness that will play perfectly in the scheme the Bucs are using now. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) reacts during the third quarter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on December 2, 2018. Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane reveals how linebacker Von Miller has impacted 2022 Bills at camp. Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has played against the team for the past nine years as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's all paid off,' " McCoy told USA TODAY Sports. Well deliver a roundup of news and commentary on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers weekly during the season. The Cowboys have subsequently cut him as per their rights in his contract. After wearing the same jersey for nearly 10 years in Tampa Bay, No. McCoy went to his second consecutive Pro Bowl last season. Hopefully, it will carry over to me.". What does it matter if Ndamukong Suh wears Gerald McCoys discarded No. See a first look of defensive tackle Gerald McCoy in a Las Vegas Raiders uniform. When Sapp and Brooks played together, they were compared to Joe Greene and Jack Ham, another great lineman-linebacker combo. Hes got a big personality and knows a lot about football. Brooks says Smith's defense will bring out David's best. "I earned that respect. It's predicated on the under-tackle, which is what I play. Until now. What does it say to fans who have invested nine years of devotion in McCoys name? "Sometimes I'm scared to text Derrick because he's a legend. Carolina Panthers QBs Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield weigh in on how Panthers QB competition is going at camp. With mentors like this, who needs detractors? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. McCoy and the Panthers open preseason Aug. 8 against the Chicago Bears. Tampa Bay has nine players in its Ring of Honor guys like tight end Jimmie Giles, offensive tackle Paul Gruber, quarterback Doug Williams, to go along with the stars. Graham's potential, Oklahoma set to host over 20 prospects in Norman for Junior Day, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 2018 - Gary Workman '65. "We just have to be us. We started 0-8. This has more to do with respecting fans, respecting model players, respecting the game. Four more former Sooners are headed to Glendale for the Super Bowl after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the (). 1954) Born in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada, James Cameron grew up in the historic village of Chippawa, near Niagara Falls. McCoy will be the under-tackle, which means he can just push up the field in a one-gap style of defense. Selmon and Brooks, along with Sapp, are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah shares one Dallas Cowboys rookie WR reminds him of Pittsburgh Steelers WR Chase Claypool. 2023 www.oklahoman.com. "That's humbling," David said. Now it's these guys being compared to them. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel reveals 'what changed' in his contract negotiations with the 49ers. As for players who are somewhere in between? From 2012 to 2017, Gerald McCoy was chosen to the Pro Bowl, but his star diminished in 2018, and he had an average year in Carolina in 2019. So, is Sapp right? "But I look forward to watching those two young men make their own paths.". Brooks, an 11-time Pro Bowler who never missed a game, sees glints of himself in David, who was snubbed in 2013 Pro Bowl voting despite being named first-team all-pro after compiling seven sacks, five interceptions and 145 tackles. Hed be a great resource from a leadership standpoint. "They can compare themselves with them at this time in their career. Sapp excelled in that role, and McCoy has been special in that spot during this camp. 100 of the NFL-100 list here. None had their jersey handed out a week later. But he's a humble guy who loves passing on his knowledge. This isnt about feeling sorry for McCoy, although I wouldnt blame him if he was miffed. Legends Score per Season: 1.42 Position: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy @ Wikipedia Will Gerald McCoy be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Trust me. 93 will be worn in 2019 seemed to be answered when Suh tweeted out a photo of himself wearing the number on the eve of mini camp. Fellow gold-jacket member Warren Sapp wasn't re-signed after making seven straight Pro Bowls. 74 or Hardy Nickersons No. Act two stars Gerald McCoy in the Sapp role, with Lavonte David playing Brooks -- although they have a long road to get to the same level of Sapp and Brooks, who are both now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Only eight players have made at least five Pro Bowls in Tampa Bay history. "Nobody works harder.". He has direct knowledge of two in particular: DL Gerald McCoy and LB Kwon Alexander. They are concerned only about 2019, and if Suh is happier wearing No. I ran a quick search on profootball-reference.com, which has a useful metric called approximate value, which tries to measure each players season and thus a career. The six-time Pro Bowler was courted by a half of dozen teams after being cut. Its not often that a player of uncommon skill is immediately replaced by someone with similar credentials. James Cameron. Getty Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the energy Kevin O'Connell brings as the Vikings' new head coach. Gerald McCoy Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Final Season: 2021 Eligible: Class of 2027 Seasons: 2010 2021 Legends Score: 17 ? Brooks hopes that McCoy-David text is just a start. Led by Jalen Hurts, the Oklahoma Sooners are tied with the most players heading to the Super Bowl. Late Monday afternoon, the question of whether No. That didn't happen this year, as he underwent season-ending knee surgery during training camp. 2016 - The late R. Michael Campbell '67 and M. Susan Campbell '68. They can be special players.". "It's not just me, it's all the vets on this defense. "I thought I was going, but at the end of the day all I can do is keep working to be better," David said. First look: Gerald McCoy in No. The Bucs went two years without issuing Paul Grubers No. Gerald McCoy, Lavonte David already compared to Bucs Hall of Famers Lovie Smith brings the Tampa-2 back to the Bucs, which made household names out of Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The front line has got to get to the quarterback. McCoy patented his invention, known as an "oil-drip cup," in 1872, and the device was an instant success. They went three years before handing out Tony Mayberrys No. The Raiders do have a new coaching staff from last year but McCoy is a known commodity and the team should at least consider bringing him back. Examining how linebacker Anthony Barr fits in Dallas Cowboys' defense | 'Inside Training Camp Live'. Basically, they seem to do it only when a player has a legitimate shot at making the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That response could mean any number of things. All Rights Reserved. Two young Bucs who are the heart and soul of new coach Lovie Smith's Tampa 2 defense turned a Saturday night text into a legacy pact. However, McCoy didn't have much to say about Hall of Fame . The six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle was signed by the Raiders during training camp last year. "That's where those guys are. TAMPA It seems silly, this argument about a football players number. "I'm tired of losing. Future Hall of Fame defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has returned to the annual NFL-100 list of the best players in the league voted on by the players in the league after a year absence.. Gerald McCoy has signed a seven-year extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that could be worth as . February 25,1988 Its a logical landing spot for Thomas as he used to play under head coach Robert Saleh. I can't be him. But I can see why they are compared.". section: | slug: gerald-mccoy-lavonte-david-already-compared-to-bucs-hall-of-famers | sport: football | route: article_single.us | All rights reserved. 93 then Pffffttt! to everyone else. And fans count on a franchise to be the gatekeepers of history. The team still has plenty of roster space left to fill out over the next several months but theres no rush to fill them quite yet. The 2021 Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame Inductees; The 2021 Fictitious Contributor Inductees; The 2021 Fictitious Veteran Inductees It is a marquee spot in this defense. We're going to open eyes. "He's a legend, a first-ballot Hall of Famer," David said about Urlacher. 63 and Sapps No. Will Gerald McCoy ever receive a gold jacket from the Pro Football Hall of Fame? McCoy seemed much more upbeat about the new scheme. "I understand that I've been injured, and I honestly believe the lack of interest in me being on a team right now is because of my injury," McCoy said. And you want them to try and be better than Derrick and Warren. Follow @romano_tbtimes. "When I hear my name mentioned next to his, it's humbling.". Sapp was cat-quick, which allowed him to excel both pushing the pocket and playing the run. Lavonte can't be Brooks. Brooks 191. However, it doesnt appear the 34-year-old is ready to end things quite yet. David has talked football with Brooks as well. Regardless, its a situation to watch as the team has already added a few defensive tackles this offseason. Gerald McCoy still intends to do what he can to help out his former teammates as he recovers from a torn quadriceps tendon. A newly minted Hall of Famer already has. Powered by. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Unfortunately, he isnt a big enough defensive tackle for Grahams defense. TAMPA Gerald McCoy was watching the Hall-of-Fame enshrinement speech of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks when he was moved to text Brooks' third-year protg, Lavonte David. READ NEXT: Packers HC Sends Strong Message on New Raiders WR Davante Adams, Raiders Free Agent Responds to Question on Future: I Aint Going Nowhere, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. In an interview on NFL Network's 'Inside Training Camp Live', Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp says that new Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson has 'fit in seamlessly' into Rams head coach Sean McVay's offense and that he is 'not concerned at all' about Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's elbow injury. 61. Not much more to it. Find Roy Coy stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. McCoys frustration seems clearly stoked by contract situations, which can become messy in the NFL. Smith brightens sitting inside his One Buc Place office when he hears about the way two young defensive studs spent the first off night of training camp vowing to own their commitment. Haz tu seleccin entre imgenes premium de Roy Coy de la ms alta calidad. Six-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Gerald McCoy has no plans to retire after missing the entire 2020 season due to injury.