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Sapp was cat-quick, which allowed him to excel both pushing the pocket and playing the run. It could also simply mean that McCoy will always be a Raider despite only being with the team for one season. ', "It's so cool having him help me be great on the field and in the community.". "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. TAMPA -- For five seasons, Lovie Smith had an up-close look at Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks as they formed one of the best defensive tackle-linebacker combinations in NFL history. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. "Those guys are once-in-a-lifetime players," McCoy said of Sapp and Brooks. 2018 - Gary Workman '65. "Gerald sets the pace. The third overall draft pick in 2010, McCoy has grown as a leader and father of four. Home Exhibits Signature Exhibits California Hall of Fame Inductees 5th class. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 2020 - John Prange '60 and Sue Logan Prange '62. This isnt about feeling sorry for McCoy, although I wouldnt blame him if he was miffed. I have to be Grade A at all times. section: | slug: gerald-mccoy-lavonte-david-already-compared-to-bucs-hall-of-famers | sport: football | route: article_single.us | "We just have to be us. 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. Getty Two better mentors.'. Raiders Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy, 72, dies. "But you can't push too much. It feels like new coach Bruce Arians and general manager Jason Licht are worried neither about the past, nor the future. Gerald McCoy Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Final Season: 2021 Eligible: Class of 2027 Seasons: 2010 2021 Legends Score: 17 ? 2017 - Jack McCoy '59 and Barbara Witzeman McCoy '60. (Safety) Dashon Goldson has been to a Super Bowl with San Francisco. Regardless, its a situation to watch as the team has already added a few defensive tackles this offseason. "That's where those guys are. McCoys frustration seems clearly stoked by contract situations, which can become messy in the NFL. If you're mad, you're mad, but don't put it on the organization that the organization did it. February 25,1988 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. 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. McCoy joined the Dallas Cowboys in the off-season, and he needed a return to greatness badly for any legitimate Hall of Fame shot. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. 93 jersey to Ndamukong Suh, who signed with Tampa Bay after McCoy signed with the Carolina Panthers in free agency. "Don't sleep on the Bucs. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? Its not often that a player of uncommon skill is immediately replaced by someone with similar credentials. Not much more to it. McCoy, 32-years-old, comes into the 2019 seasonranked 75th. Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Network's James Palmer shares Kansas City Chiefs rookie RB Isiah Pacheco 'turning a lot of heads' in camp. "I'm tired of losing. 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. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. In that sense, it looks like the Bucs have just torched a scrapbook or two. "That's what Lavonte and I are working for. Neighborhood: Hollywood. "The best thing about it? 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. Subscribe to our free Bucs RedZone newsletter. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. ESPN. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Gerald McCoy was born on February 25, 1988. McCoy will be the under-tackle, which means he can just push up the field in a one-gap style of defense. We started 0-8. I get a front row seat to watch those two guys grow because I live in Tampa. Oklahoma His wife, Ebony, gave birth to twins last month. The six-time Pro Bowler was courted by a half of dozen teams after being cut. 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. We have to be us, and be the best we can be.". McCoys career AV so far is 76, which is quite good. NFL free agent DL Gerald McCoy. 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. "Now those plays have to be shared. Now back as head coach of the Bucs, Smith might be readying to see the sequel. Unfortunately, he only got to play a few snaps in the regular season before a ruptured quad ended his year. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. If the Bucs go 10-6 and make the playoffs, then hardly anyone outside of the McCoy clan will care about this debate. The Patriots set up their . Position: DT 6-4 , 295lb (193cm, 133kg) Born: February 25 in Oklahoma City, OK (Age: 35-002d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 6x Pro Bowl 1x All-Pro 93 93 93 SUMMARY Career G 140 AV 83 Sk 59.5 Solo 235 FF 6 Gerald McCoy Overview Game Logs Career 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 Player Game Finder 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. For Suh, it seemed tacky to do this without acknowledging McCoy. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Brooks says Smith's defense will bring out David's best. 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. NFL Network's Brian Baldinger shares his takeaways from the New York Jets' training camp practice on Tuesday. "For me, I just love this game so much, it's still fun to me," McCoy. Gerald McCoy, who played nine seasons for the Buccaneers, faces his former team Sept. 12 in Carolina and Oct. 13 in London. 63 and Sapps No. 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. One Raiders fan on Twitter expressed the fact that he wanted the team to re-sign McCoy. 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McCoy, from Oklahoma City's Southeast High School, was released by the Buccaneers in May. 93 no longer belongs to Gerald McCoy. I can't be Sapp. Sapp offers him tips to make him better. Are Lavonte David and Gerald McCoy the next Derrick Brooks and Warren Sapp? 99. Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln Wax Dolls. "It's a one-gap penetration defense. As for players who are somewhere in between? James Cameron. No. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 2019 - Don McIntyre '52 and Nancy Todd McIntyre '53. When Sapp and Brooks played together, they were compared to Joe Greene and Jack Ham, another great lineman-linebacker combo. "I'm going to say it -- usually I wouldn't, but I'm going to say it. And you want them to try and be better than Derrick and Warren. Its a logical landing spot for Thomas as he used to play under head coach Robert Saleh. Hall of Fame cornerback Aeneas Williams takes a look back at his best mic'd up moments during training camp. The team isnt set to bring back many defensive linemen this season under the new coach. They are the only three Hall of Famers who were predominantly Bucs. That's what we're here for. First look: Gerald McCoy in No. Seattle Seahawks TE Noah Fant on QB Drew Lock has made 'some Pat Mahomes-type throws' at Seahawks training camp. 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.". The 2021 Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame Inductees; The 2021 Fictitious Contributor Inductees; The 2021 Fictitious Veteran Inductees "I haven't played in a year and I'm 33 years old. Gerald Keith McCoy Jr. It's time for a Hall of Fame within the Hall of Fame (140) . Will it change the outcome of games? PFR HOF Monitor: 43.50 (45th among DT, average HOF DT is 105.38). 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. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. (USATSI)More NFL: Photos| Videos & GIFs | Stories| Training Camps| Manziel watch. It's predicated on the under-tackle, which is what I play. That response could mean any number of things. Find Mccoy Hall stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. No Defensive Player of the Year -- that's what Brooks and that's what Lee Roy Selmon did -- Lynch got his name in two damn Ring of Honors. inOklahoma City,OK, College: 93 for the Buccaneers this fall? 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. McCoy, who was played his entire career to this point with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was released in late May. Despite their anger, McCoy isn't listening on this subject. 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. Like Brooks, David was considered too small when he came out of Nebraska to be a quality linebacker. Letsgetstarted. 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. But it will not be his reputation that is potentially at risk. The Cowboys have subsequently cut him as per their rights in his contract. NFL Network's Maurice Jones-Drew explains his ranking for top RB1 heading into 2022 season. Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs makes ridiculous one-handed catch at Bills camp. Players to keep eyes on for rest of training camp. ALL the latest Raiders news straight to your inbox! All rights reserved. "He was my favorite player growing up," McCoy said. For five seasons in the late 1990s, Smith was the linebackers coach on those Tampa Bay Buccaneers teams, working closely with Brooks, but admiring the greatness of Sapp. Born: Fill in the missing pieces in the comments below. Its sort of standard procedure for really good players to get cut late in their contracts, over money issues, and hard feelings arise. ", Follow Jim Corbett on Twitter @ByJimCorbett, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "Lavonte is still developing," Brooks said. In 1971, he moved to Brea, California where he studied physics at Fullerton Junior . Or write about sports? Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp, an icon with the beleaguered Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise, served as a mentor to Gerald McCoy during McCoys nine seasons in Tampa. "I thought I was going, but at the end of the day all I can do is keep working to be better," David said. "I was watching Derrick and (Buccaneers Hall of Fame defensive tackle) Warren Sapp bear hugging, saying, 'We both made it. David will be the weakside or "Will" linebacker, a spot that suits his run-and-chase skills. Copyright 2020-2023 FutureFootballLegends.com, Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame. Going into 2021, the Las Vegas Raiders signed him, and that lasted one Game before another injury. "That's a motivation for me, that they said I am too small," David said "They said I couldn't play linebacker in the NFL. "Gerald has grown and accepted that he is the leader of that team," Brooks said. Gerald McCoy is on Twitter at Geraldini93. But I can try and take little things here and there from him.". In Tampa, McCoy made the Pro Bowl six times. 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. video Kevin O'Connell shares what it means to. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the energy Kevin O'Connell brings as the Vikings' new head coach. But it does appear that McCoys career is not headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Buccaneers have a clear history of preserving retired numbers for only those who are Canton-bound. The six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle was signed by the Raiders during training camp last year. Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. He missed all of 2020 with an injury and then only played one game last season. Legends Score per Season: 1.42 Position: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy @ Wikipedia Will Gerald McCoy be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? A year ago, McCoy worked so hard that he lost too much weight. One of the saddest parts of the Hall of Fame inductions last year was Drew Pearson being left out . Sequels rarely live up to the original. 2023 www.oklahoman.com. Trust me. I can't be him. What does it matter if Ndamukong Suh wears Gerald McCoys discarded No. I watch how he plays certain plays. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. They talk. Gerald McCoy, and Geno Atkins have 19 combined Pro Bowls. Gerald McCoy has signed a seven-year extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that could be worth as . 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. So, yeah, it made sense to retire the numbers of Lee Roy Selmon, Derrick Brooks and Warren Sapp who, have all been inducted in the Hall of Fame. He has also become friends with Sapp. Please keep comments relevant to the topic. Brooks 191. Those two guys are the only Bucs with more Pro Bowls than McCoy, who leaves Tampa Bay with six to his credit, along with three first-team All-Pro nods. Oh, Ill grant you, this is a unique case. He's been a big brother, telling me, 'Be who I am, be the best I can be. 500,000+ HD Wallpapers & Hollywood Walk Of Fame Wallpaper 100% Free to Use High Quality Wallpapers Personalise for all Screen & Devices. In July, on FS1's "Undisputed," McCoy said he felt disrespected by the Bucs. TAMPA It seems silly, this argument about a football players number. Will it change how you feel about McCoys past? 74 or Hardy Nickersons No. "So it's a dream come true for him to be one of my closest friends. You're talking about something silly. 61. "Sometimes I'm scared to text Derrick because he's a legend. Hollywood Blvd at Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028. "I'm blessed to call Warren Sapp one of my best friends," McCoy said. A damn good player. Hall of Fame running back and Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders explains why Lions fans are excited for 2022 season. Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Sapp ripped into the former OU star after McCoy chided the Buccaneers for giving his No. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport shares Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick out for 2022 season with torn ACL. Sign up for the Sooners Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He had seven sacks, five interceptions and 145 tackles, becoming the first linebacker since Brian Urlacher in 2007 to get at least five sacks and five interceptions in the same season. Contact John Romano at [email protected]. ", "He's a damn good player. Last modified on Monday, 29 August 2022 19:35, Season 3 Episode 8 -- Uptown Funk, Bruno Mars, The Buck Stops Here -- Hall of Fame News -- Season 4 Episode 1. There's still a chance the Las Vegas Raiders consider bringing back the six-time Pro Bowler. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 5:18 am ET. "We want that Super Bowl title this year.". All rights reserved. "He didn't have no chips in his game, Sapp told PewterReport.com. And as of now, McCoy has a higher career rushing average than all of them. For the respect I received after doing that, they showed none, and I don't know why. That didn't happen this year, as he underwent season-ending knee surgery during training camp. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC.