Why hasn't anyone picked up Derrick Brooks?

[slimjim2004]

Tampa released him a while ago and he is still a free agent.

[BroncosTX77]

He's old and seems can only play significantly in a Tampa 2 scheme which is being pushed to the wayside for 3-4 scheme now. Not to mention hes old and prolly gonna just retire a Buc.

[slimjim2004]

He's just as old as Dawkins though.

[BroncosTX77]

He's just as old as Dawkins though.

Dawkins hasn't had to take on 300lb+ OLineman every play his whole career.....

[Garion_c]

I would have to agree. he would be good for a motivatioal or leadership role, but even the last two years he's been out on definate passing downs because he's lost a step. He'll more than likely retire a Buc. juts my honest opinion.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Dawkins hasn't had to take on 300lb+ OLineman every play his whole career.....

That's a valid statement.

Linebackers don't have the longevity that db's do. Ten years is a long time for a linebacker to play. It is very difficult to maintain speed at their size into their mid thirties.

[armchair scout]

Tampa released him a while ago and he is still a free agent.

Because the Patriots are waiting to see who they get in the draft before they sign him to a one year minimum salary contract.

[Den615]

I think he will sign with Indy since they run a similar scheme (I assume they're not changing defensive schemes?)

[broncofansd]

I think he leadership would be great and maybe he could can play well like Junior Seau did in New England. In the 3-4 Brooks won't have to cover as much ground.

I would sign him to a very cheap contract.

[VABronco37]

Kinda shocked the colts haven't picked him up.
That's a Tampa-2/Cover 2 system

[JoRo]

I would have to agree. he would be good for a motivatioal or leadership role, but even the last two years he's been out on definate passing downs because he's lost a step. He'll more than likely retire a Buc. juts my honest opinion.

That or some team may want him after the draft if they don't get a LB during...


He may even go back to the Bucs, last I read it said they may offer him a cheaper contract.


Or you may be right and he's done.