"But you can't push too much. 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. They talk. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Not much more to it. 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. What does it say to fans who have invested nine years of devotion in McCoys name? Perhaps there could even be interest in bringing him on the coaching staff if he cant find a team to sign him. ALL the latest Raiders news straight to your inbox! McCoy joined the Dallas Cowboys in the off-season, and he needed a return to greatness badly for any legitimate Hall of Fame shot. 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. They are the only three Hall of Famers who were predominantly Bucs. "We want that Super Bowl title this year.". Do you have a sports website? Oh, Ill grant you, this is a unique case. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry discusses what's stood out to him since joining Saints. Sapp offers him tips to make him better. inOklahoma City,OK, College: Hed be a great resource from a leadership standpoint. Of course, Selmons was only 87 his career was cut a little short so again, dont trust AV like it descended from Mount Sinai. He's been a big brother, telling me, 'Be who I am, be the best I can be. As for players who are somewhere in between? 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. It is a marquee spot in this defense. "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. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk discusses the 'tempers flaring' moment at practice between him and 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. ', "It's so cool having him help me be great on the field and in the community.". Come on, man -- stop. In 1971, he moved to Brea, California where he studied physics at Fullerton Junior . So what does this say to other players about how the Bucs value them? "He's a legend, a first-ballot Hall of Famer," David said about Urlacher. "I was watching Derrick and (Buccaneers Hall of Fame defensive tackle) Warren Sapp bear hugging, saying, 'We both made it. Encuentra fotos de stock de Roy Coy e imgenes editoriales de noticias en Getty Images. His focus should be: 'First be the best under tackle on that defense.". As a rotational defensive tackle, Thomas had 3.5 sacks. It's time for a Hall of Fame within the Hall of Fame (140) . For the Bucs, it seemed utterly tone deaf. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. For Suh, it seemed tacky to do this without acknowledging McCoy. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport shares Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick out for 2022 season with torn ACL. Letsgetstarted. Going into 2021, the Las Vegas Raiders signed him, and that lasted one Game before another injury. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reveals 'the star of camp so far' for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Getty "Don't sleep on the Bucs. McCoys days as an impact defender are long in the past. To protect their memories, so to speak. TAMPA It seems silly, this argument about a football players number. David has talked football with Brooks as well. The 1989 draft receives far more acclaim, but 1988's Hall of Fame count (five) matches that storied class'. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah shares one Dallas Cowboys rookie WR reminds him of Pittsburgh Steelers WR Chase Claypool. The Cowboys have subsequently cut him as per their rights in his contract. If you're mad, you're mad, but don't put it on the organization that the organization did it. NFL free agent DL Gerald McCoy. Hollywood Blvd at Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028. 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. 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.. He's one of a kind. I can't be Sapp. 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.". ", Sapp did not take kindly to McCoys words, telling PewterReport.com that the thing that kind of threw me sideways was Gerald talking about Sapp, (Derrick) Brooks, Lee Roy (Selmon), (John) Lynch, Ronde (Barber), nobody wore their numbers. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. The veteran defensive tackle replied and said I aint going nowhere., Im still here. 63 and Sapps No. There's still a chance the Las Vegas Raiders consider bringing back the six-time Pro Bowler. He finally settled for the NFC South division rival Carolina Panthers, signing a 1-year, $8 million contract. Brooks says Smith's defense will bring out David's best. After waiting in free agency, Thomas signed a deal with the New York Jets. Seattle Seahawks TE Noah Fant on QB Drew Lock has made 'some Pat Mahomes-type throws' at Seahawks training camp. "He was my favorite player growing up," McCoy said. Brooks 191. 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. Sapps was 149. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. But the plays he makes are going to have a much bigger impact.". "I'm blessed to call Warren Sapp one of my best friends," McCoy said. section: | slug: gerald-mccoy-lavonte-david-already-compared-to-bucs-hall-of-famers | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Gerald Keith McCoy Jr. Going into the Bucs Ring of Honor has not resulted in retired numbers for guys like Mike Alstott and Barber. Examining how linebacker Anthony Barr fits in Dallas Cowboys' defense | 'Inside Training Camp Live'. "I'm going to say it -- usually I wouldn't, but I'm going to say it. We can't ask for a better coach, a better situation. Check out the footage of Dallas Cowboys' WR-DB 1-on-1s | 'Inside Training Camp Live'. Despite the disappointing season, he was still the highest-graded defender on the Tampa Bay defense according to Pro Football Focus. Its not often that a player of uncommon skill is immediately replaced by someone with similar credentials. "Warren and Derrick are Buccaneers for life," Smith said. McCoy has been one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL for years and could be headed for the Hall of Fame after he retires. 2017 - Jack McCoy '59 and Barbara Witzeman McCoy '60. Contact John Romano at jromano@tampabay.com. Hall of Fame running back and Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders explains why Lions fans are excited for 2022 season. Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane reveals how linebacker Von Miller has impacted 2022 Bills at camp. "For me, I just love this game so much, it's still fun to me," McCoy. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. 100 of the NFL-100 list here. McCoys legacy and your memories took a hit when the Bucs decide to reissue his 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. ESPN. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? In 2018, McCoy had a career-low 28 tackles after recording 47 tackles in 2017. 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.. Last year was extremely tough. "Gerald has grown and accepted that he is the leader of that team," Brooks said. They text. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Historians believe that because McCoy's version of the "oil-drip cup" was the most effective, engineers began asking for "the real . We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Will it change the outcome of games? However, due to its ingeniously simple design, other railroads began creating similar versions. The Bucs have never issued an official policy about retiring jerseys. "I haven't played in a year and I'm 33 years old. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. McCoys frustration seems clearly stoked by contract situations, which can become messy in the NFL. 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. Please keep comments relevant to the topic. But if the season goes sideways, this will not be so easily forgotten. 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. McCoy might not bring much juice on the field anymore but hes a great leader. 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. Now it's these guys being compared to them. People are going to see.". McCoy said he studies Sapp's tapes to pick up little things that can help make him better. 2016 - The late R. Michael Campbell '67 and M. Susan Campbell '68. He peaked on the NFL-100 at 28th in both 2014 and 2015. (USATSI)More NFL: Photos| Videos & GIFs | Stories| Training Camps| Manziel watch. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 93 jersey to Ndamukong Suh, who signed with Tampa Bay after McCoy signed with the Carolina Panthers in free agency. Two better mentors.'. That's what Tampa Bay is known for.". The Patriots set up their . 99. Subscribe to our free Bucs RedZone newsletter. ", "He's a damn good player. That's what we're here for. Sequels rarely live up to the original. . The six-time Pro Bowler was courted by a half of dozen teams after being cut. Gerald McCoy has signed a seven-year extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that could be worth as . "And those guys [McCoy and David] have a great relationship with them. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. It could also simply mean that McCoy will always be a Raider despite only being with the team for one season. In that sense, it looks like the Bucs have just torched a scrapbook or two. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the energy Kevin O'Connell brings as the Vikings' new head coach. Find Roy Coy stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. The team isnt set to bring back many defensive linemen this season under the new coach. 56. Its a logical landing spot for Thomas as he used to play under head coach Robert Saleh. After wearing the same jersey for nearly 10 years in Tampa Bay, No. Jonathan Casillas has been to a Super Bowl with New Orleans. "I thought I was going, but at the end of the day all I can do is keep working to be better," David said. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 13m. 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. 5:18 am ET. But it will not be his . Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has played against the team for the past nine years as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I'm one of the best players to ever play in the organization, McCoy said on the Fox show. 93 for the Buccaneers this fall? 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. Brooks hopes that McCoy-David text is just a start. It's that quickness that will play perfectly in the scheme the Bucs are using now. 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. The Panthers ranked 19th in total defense last season. 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. In July, on FS1s Undisputed, McCoy said he felt disrespected by the Bucs. Warren and Derrick told me there's going to be growing pains. Its not a Bible dont follow it off a cliff but its a handy tool for comparing players. 93 then Pffffttt! to everyone else. Gerald McCoy Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Final Season: 2021 Eligible: Class of 2027 Seasons: 2010 2021 Legends Score: 17 ? And you want them to try and be better than Derrick and Warren. I want Gerald and Lavonte to be their own guys. Led by Jalen Hurts, the Oklahoma Sooners are tied with the most players heading to the Super Bowl. Because, whether you think he was irreplaceable or overrated, McCoy did enough to at least put a pause on the issuing of No. Legends Score per Season: 1.42 Position: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy @ Wikipedia Will Gerald McCoy be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? If the Bucs were wrestling with this decision, the rollout would not have seemed so clumsy.