Four more former Sooners are headed to Glendale for the Super Bowl after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the (). There's still a chance the Las Vegas Raiders consider bringing back the six-time Pro Bowler. Including all the presidents and their wives from Washington to Reagan, the Fullerton collection is the most complete set of Presidential dolls. But I can try and take little things here and there from him.". https://t.co/HVwUKUdybf pic.twitter.com/0wqt92G9hz. Do you have a blog? Please keep comments relevant to the topic. For the respect I received after doing that, they showed none, and I don't know why. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. When Sapp and Brooks played together, they were compared to Joe Greene and Jack Ham, another great lineman-linebacker combo. The Raiders make sense for him should he continue playing. "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. See a first look of defensive tackle Gerald McCoy in a Las Vegas Raiders uniform. He probably won't blitz as much now, but he still should be able to make a lot of plays. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell shares what it means to join Vikings as first-year head coach. Carolina Panthers QBs Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield weigh in on how Panthers QB competition is going at camp. In Tampa, McCoy made the Pro Bowl six times. Only eight players have made at least five Pro Bowls in Tampa Bay history. McCoy, from Oklahoma Citys Southeast High School, was released by the Buccaneers in May. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. This likely ends McCoy's pro career, and what looked like four years ago as a distant Hall of Fame shot. Every NFL team has to move on. 1954) Born in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada, James Cameron grew up in the historic village of Chippawa, near Niagara Falls. Jonathan Casillas has been to a Super Bowl with New Orleans. McCoy was the third overall pick in the 2010 draft, just behind Detroit's Ndamukong Suh. Both players like the scheme the Bucs now use, although David was quick to point out he did a lot of good things in the old one. "That's where those guys are. McCoy will be the under-tackle, which means he can just push up the field in a one-gap style of defense. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel reveals 'what changed' in his contract negotiations with the 49ers. Last year was extremely tough. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah shares one Dallas Cowboys rookie WR reminds him of Pittsburgh Steelers WR Chase Claypool. Follow @romano_tbtimes. February 25,1988 The Bucs have never issued an official policy about retiring jerseys. Copyright 2020-2023 FutureFootballLegends.com, Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame. Examining how linebacker Anthony Barr fits in Dallas Cowboys' defense | 'Inside Training Camp Live'. Things have slowed down quite a bit for the Las Vegas Raiders after a busy first week of free agency. McCoy seemed much more upbeat about the new scheme. Gerald McCoy was born on February 25, 1988. Sapp, Brooks, Lynch and Barber were defensive players on the 2002 Buccaneers, who won the Super Bowl. 56. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Sapp, who was inducted in Canton last year, and Brooks were 1995 draftmates who led the Bucs from league laughingstock to perennial defensive powerhouses Super Bowl champions by the end of the 2002 season. 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. No. 2019 - Don McIntyre '52 and Nancy Todd McIntyre '53. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. None had their jersey handed out a week later. But it will not be his reputation that is potentially at risk. McCoys career AV so far is 76, which is quite good. ", "He's a damn good player. McCoy, 32-years-old, comes into the 2019 seasonranked 75th. He peaked on the NFL-100 at 28th in both 2014 and 2015. Because there's a long way to go. TAMPA It seems silly, this argument about a football players number. This likely ends McCoy's pro career, and what looked like four years ago as a distant Hall of Fame shot. "So it's a dream come true for him to be one of my closest friends. Tampa Bay has retired only three numbers Brooks No. All rights reserved. David has talked football with Brooks as well. Greene, like Sapp and McCoy, was a disruptive defensive tackle while Ham was a do-it-all linebacker akin to Brooks and David. David will be the weakside or "Will" linebacker, a spot that suits his run-and-chase skills. If the Bucs go 10-6 and make the playoffs, then hardly anyone outside of the McCoy clan will care about this debate. Choisissez parmi des contenus premium de Roy Coy de qualit. They went three years before handing out Tony Mayberrys No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 99. inOklahoma City,OK, College: NFL Network's Brian Baldinger shares his takeaways from the New York Jets' training camp practice on Tuesday. Will it change the outcome of games? The seven sacks last season are a high total for a 4-3 outside linebacker, and the five picks show how good he is in coverage, something that helped Brooks become a star. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I can't be him. Scopri foto stock e immagini editoriali di attualit di Roy Coy su Getty Images. "Now those plays have to be shared. I can't be Sapp. "He was my favorite player growing up," McCoy said. 93 no longer belongs to Gerald McCoy. But he's a humble guy who loves passing on his knowledge. That's what we're here for. Gerald McCoy was born in Oklahoma City, OK. Gerald McCoy played 140 games over his career. It could mean that a return to the Raiders next season is in the works. Perhaps there could even be interest in bringing him on the coaching staff if he cant find a team to sign him. Cowboys lose Gerald McCoy for 2020: Team's plan to replace him is potent, and easily installed Gerald McCoy is on Twitter at Geraldini93. Gerald McCoy, who played nine seasons for the Buccaneers, faces his former team Sept. 12 in Carolina and Oct. 13 in London. New defensive line coach Frank Okam played with McCoy for three seasons when they were both on Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 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. One player who possibly earned a spot next season was Solomon Thomas. That didn't happen this year, as he underwent season-ending knee surgery during training camp. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the energy Kevin O'Connell brings as the Vikings' new head coach. "He's a legend, a first-ballot Hall of Famer," David said about Urlacher. Gerald McCoy, and Geno Atkins have 19 combined Pro Bowls. 61 jersey at Raiders camp See a first look of defensive tackle Gerald McCoy in a Las Vegas Raiders uniform. None had their jersey handed out a week later. Because, whether you think he was irreplaceable or overrated, McCoy did enough to at least put a pause on the issuing of No. The Presidential Doll Collection is housed upstairs on the second floor, near room 827. If the Bucs were wrestling with this decision, the rollout would not have seemed so clumsy. Powered by. To protect their memories, so to speak. Unfortunately, he isnt a big enough defensive tackle for Grahams defense. Gerald McCoy drives into work on Monday afternoon the day after the Bucs' blowout loss to Arizona. "I haven't played in a year and I'm 33 years old. The Cowboys have subsequently cut him as per their rights in his contract. "I haven't played a game in it yet," David said. Scegli tra immagini premium su Roy Coy della migliore qualit. ', "It's so cool having him help me be great on the field and in the community.". With mentors like this, who needs detractors? The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "I earned that respect. He missed all of 2020 with an injury and then only played one game last season. 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. In 2018, McCoy had a career-low 28 tackles after recording 47 tackles in 2017. 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McCoy might not bring much juice on the field anymore but hes a great leader. Three had their jerseys officially retired, three more were unofficially retired and one went unused for two years. Gerald McCoy's individual accomplishments are only one chapter in the story of his career. 2015 - Elta Turner Cooke '52. PFR HOF Monitor: 43.50 (45th among DT, average HOF DT is 105.38). In that sense, it looks like the Bucs have just torched a scrapbook or two. But if the season goes sideways, this will not be so easily forgotten. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Two better mentors.'. "We just have to be us. One Raiders fan on Twitter expressed the fact that he wanted the team to re-sign McCoy. And as of now, McCoy has a higher career rushing average than all of them. (Safety) Dashon Goldson has been to a Super Bowl with San Francisco. "Those guys are once-in-a-lifetime players," McCoy said of Sapp and Brooks. 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. McCoy, from Oklahoma City's Southeast High School, was released by the Buccaneers in May. David wasn't as lucky. McCoy is always the first player on the practice field, setting a good example for the rest of the team.