They are the only three Hall of Famers who were predominantly Bucs. For the respect I received after doing that, they showed none, and I don't know why. However, it doesn't appear the 34-year-old is ready to end. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. "And those guys [McCoy and David] have a great relationship with them. It's still early, but the McCoy-David pairing has a chance to be a great one. Packers HC Sends Strong Message on New Raiders WR Davante Adams. 2021 Pre-Reaseon Rank #47, 2020 Pre-Season Rank #39. All rights reserved. He wants one more with whoever will give him a chance. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? In 2018, McCoy had a career-low 28 tackles after recording 47 tackles in 2017. He has been named to the list in five of the last six seasons, previously being ranked 52nd in 2017. Make the Hall of Fame, get your number retired. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. That's always in the back of my mind.". After wearing the same jersey for nearly 10 years in Tampa Bay, No. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. But I can see why they are compared.". The team isnt set to bring back many defensive linemen this season under the new coach. "He's a legend, a first-ballot Hall of Famer," David said about Urlacher. 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. However, McCoy didn't have much to say about Hall of Fame . It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. They are concerned only about 2019, and if Suh is happier wearing No. For some reason, he wasn't selected to play in the game -- a huge gaffe by voters -- but was named first-team All-Pro. His focus should be: 'First be the best under tackle on that defense.". Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell shares what it means to join Vikings as first-year head coach. Will it change how you feel about Suhs potential? I aint going nowhere, Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) March 25, 2022. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah shares one Dallas Cowboys rookie WR reminds him of Pittsburgh Steelers WR Chase Claypool. 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. "I haven't played in a year and I'm 33 years old. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. It's time for a Hall of Fame within the Hall of Fame (140) . Warren and Derrick told me there's going to be growing pains. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the energy Kevin O'Connell brings as the Vikings' new head coach. Vlj mellan premium Roy Coy av hgsta kvalitet. 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. Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. There is the buzz that this defensive scheme is great for Will linebackers. McCoy joined the Dallas Cowboys in the off-season, and he needed a return to greatness badly for any legitimate Hall of Fame shot. 5:18 am ET. "We just have to be us. The Patriots set up their . Subscribe to the Heavy on Raiders newsletter here! 1954) Born in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada, James Cameron grew up in the historic village of Chippawa, near Niagara Falls. We set out to win a Super Bowl and make it to Canton. 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. Hes got a big personality and knows a lot about football. Gerald McCoy Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Final Season: 2021 Eligible: Class of 2027 Seasons: 2010 2021 Legends Score: 17 ? If he continues playing, it wont be for much longer. Hed be a great resource from a leadership standpoint. He finally settled for the NFC South division rival Carolina Panthers, signing a 1-year, $8 million contract. New defensive line coach Frank Okam played with McCoy for three seasons when they were both on Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last time I checked, those were Hall of Famers and champions. Scegli tra immagini premium su Roy Coy della migliore qualit. There's still a chance the Las Vegas Raiders consider bringing back the six-time Pro Bowler. "Lavonte is still developing," Brooks said. 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. And fans count on a franchise to be the gatekeepers of history. "It's not just me, it's all the vets on this defense. "The past two years I was successful in that scheme. 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. I can't be him. The Presidential Doll Collection was created by Mr. Lewis Sorensen. "I earned that respect. Oh, Ill grant you, this is a unique case. Not much more to it. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. at Trust me. Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Find out more. He has direct knowledge of two in particular: DL Gerald McCoy and LB Kwon Alexander. Smith's defense requires a good "Will" linebacker. Its not often that a player of uncommon skill is immediately replaced by someone with similar credentials. With mentors like this, who needs detractors? Because, whether you think he was irreplaceable or overrated, McCoy did enough to at least put a pause on the issuing of No. Gerald McCoy, and Geno Atkins have 19 combined Pro Bowls. "It's awesome, hit it and get it, less thinking, just play," McCoy said. "When I hear my name mentioned next to his, it's humbling.". Fill in the missing pieces in the comments below. McCoy went to his second consecutive Pro Bowl last season. "They can compare themselves with them at this time in their career. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Carolina Panthers QBs Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield weigh in on how Panthers QB competition is going at camp. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Sign up for the Sooners Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel reveals 'what changed' in his contract negotiations with the 49ers. Sapp excelled in that role, and McCoy has been special in that spot during this camp. McCoy, 33, played nine seasons with the Bucs and one with the Panthers. Finden Sie Stock-Fotos zum Thema Roy Coy sowie redaktionelle Newsbilder von Getty Images. McCoy, from Oklahoma Citys Southeast High School, was released by the Buccaneers in May. A fan favorite, McCoy returning to Tampa Bay would be a welcome addition for many Bucs supporters, and would give the former team captain a chance to help contribute to the team's attempt to repeat . They went three years before handing out Tony Mayberrys No. Players to keep eyes on for rest of training camp. It shouldnt. That seems to be a clear criteria. I have to be Grade A at all times. 2016 - The late R. Michael Campbell '67 and M. Susan Campbell '68. ESPN. Now it's these guys being compared to them. 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. They can be special players.". All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reveals 'the star of camp so far' for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hall of Fame running back and Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders explains why Lions fans are excited for 2022 season. Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn tells NFL Network's Steve Smith Sr. how many passes he'd allow against him. McCoy will be the under-tackle, which means he can just push up the field in a one-gap style of defense. The 2014 Fictitious Contributor Inductees, The 2015 Fictitious Contributor Inductees, The 2016 Fictitious Contributor Inductees, The 2017 Fictitious Contributor Inductees, The 2018 Fictitious Contributor Inductees, The 2019 Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame Inductees, The 2019 Fictitious Contributors Inductees, The 2020 Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame Inductees, The 2020 Fictitious Contributor Inductees, The 2021 Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame Inductees, The 2021 Fictitious Contributor Inductees, #54 Overall, Gerald McCoy, Free Agent, #10 Defensive Lineman, Please also visit the Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I watch how he plays certain plays. Greene, like Sapp and McCoy, was a disruptive defensive tackle while Ham was a do-it-all linebacker akin to Brooks and David. Probably not. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport shares Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick out for 2022 season with torn ACL. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk discusses the 'tempers flaring' moment at practice between him and 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. The third overall draft pick in 2010, McCoy has grown as a leader and father of four. 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. 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.. To get to 12,000 and 500, Shady needs just 1,393 rushing yards and 25 catches. "I thought I was going, but at the end of the day all I can do is keep working to be better," David said. "The best thing about it? Brooks says Smith's defense will bring out David's best. McCoy said he studies Sapp's tapes to pick up little things that can help make him better. Join our linker program. Led by Jalen Hurts, the Oklahoma Sooners are tied with the most players heading to the Super Bowl. It kind of shows the respect and how they feel about me. You can see the No. Cowboys release Gerald McCoy via injury waiver in veteran DL's contract - Todd Archer, ESPN . 2017 - Jack McCoy '59 and Barbara Witzeman McCoy '60. But if the season goes sideways, this will not be so easily forgotten. Ah, now thats a more interesting question. 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. 61 through No. It's predicated on the under-tackle, which is what I play. 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. Hopefully, it will continue. . Sapp offers him tips to make him better. If the Bucs were wrestling with this decision, the rollout would not have seemed so clumsy. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. What does it say to fans who have invested nine years of devotion in McCoys name? Sapp, Brooks, Lynch and Barber were defensive players on the 2002 Buccaneers, who won the Super Bowl. "But I look forward to watching those two young men make their own paths.". "Gerald sets the pace. However, due to its ingeniously simple design, other railroads began creating similar versions. That didn't happen this year, as he underwent season-ending knee surgery during training camp. He's a six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle who at 31 is still plenty productive even though he and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers "mutually parted ways" on Monday, having made six sacks. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. This has more to do with respecting fans, respecting model players, respecting the game. 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. That's what Tampa Bay is known for.". I can't be Sapp. "We'll see how it parallels out," said Brooks. "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. Powered by. Selmon and Brooks, along with Sapp, are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 69 (688th overall since 1960). "Sometimes I'm scared to text Derrick because he's a legend. The Cowboys have subsequently cut him as per their rights in his contract. "That's humbling," David said. McCoy is always the first player on the practice field, setting a good example for the rest of the team. "Don't sleep on the Bucs. "Right then, I texted Lavonte: 'Why can't that be us? "Now those plays have to be shared. Gerald McCoy has signed a seven-year extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that could be worth as . February 25,1988 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 We have to be us, and be the best we can be.". Letsgetstarted. The Raiders make sense for him should he continue playing. McCoy joined the Dallas Cowboys in the off-season, and he needed a return to greatness badly for any legitimate Hall of Fame shot. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Historians believe that because McCoy's version of the "oil-drip cup" was the most effective, engineers began asking for "the real . 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Going into 2021, the Las Vegas Raiders signed him, and that lasted one Game before another injury. Those guys are Hall of Famers. So what does this say to other players about how the Bucs value them? Barbers 150. One player who possibly earned a spot next season was Solomon Thomas. He's one of a kind. 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. Well deliver a roundup of news and commentary on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers weekly during the season. PFR HOF Monitor: 43.50 (45th among DT, average HOF DT is 105.38). Inductee February 17, 2012 (b. They play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team on which Brooks shone during his 14-year, Hall of Fame. A newly minted Hall of Famer already has. Home Exhibits Signature Exhibits California Hall of Fame Inductees 5th class. 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.". "Make no mistake, this is Gerald McCoy's team, his defense," said Smith, who was a Bucs assistant during the heyday of Sapp and Brooks. "But you can't push too much. David wasn't as lucky. 55, Selmons No. Gerald explains why the announcer's excuse -- that. But this one has a chance. That's what you get with these two young Bucs, dedicated professionals trying to be great. If you're mad, you're mad, but don't put it on the organization that the organization did it. Gerald McCoy still intends to do what he can to help out his former teammates as he recovers from a torn quadriceps tendon. https://soonerswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/26/ou-football-gerald-mccoy-ranked-the-75th-best-nfl-player-for-2019-season/, Cowboys Executive says CeeDee Lamb in Dallas Cowboys long-term plans, Statement Made: Creed Humphrey, Orlando Brown help Chiefs OL pitch Super Bowl shutout, Jalen Hurts fantastic for Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl debut, 9 former Sooners heading to conference championships in the NFL, Former Sooner Joe Mixon runs wild against Buffalo in Divisional Game, Social Media reacts to CeeDee Lamb's incredible catch against San Francisco, 2023 NFL Combine results for punter Michael Turk, 2023 NFL Combine results for Jalen Redmond, Kinzie Hansen continues hot start to the season in win over Kentucky, Oklahoma Sooners offer 2025 five-star defensive back D.J. To protect their memories, so to speak. Legends Score per Season: 1.42 Position: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy @ Wikipedia Will Gerald McCoy be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? It is a marquee spot in this defense. Jonathan Casillas has been to a Super Bowl with New Orleans. Things have slowed down quite a bit for the Las Vegas Raiders after a busy first week of free agency. But the two-time Pro Bowler is ready to raise his game to another level given the arrival of free agent defensive end Michael Johnson, who can reduce the attention blockers devote to McCoy. David has talked football with Brooks as well. Its a logical landing spot for Thomas as he used to play under head coach Robert Saleh. Sapp ripped into the former OU star after McCoy chided the Buccaneers for giving his No. In 1971, he moved to Brea, California where he studied physics at Fullerton Junior . The Presidential Doll Collection is housed upstairs on the second floor, near room 827. "It's a one-gap penetration defense. 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