Derrick Brooks Jumps Into NFL Suit Role
July 25th, 2014
Has the often punished “Hawk” found a valuable friend?
Maybe.
Bucs icon and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks has a new job with the NFL.
Per ProFootballTalk.com, Brooks has become one of two hearing officers devoted to reviewing appeals of fines related to on-field infractions. It’s some sort of joint position funded by the NFL and its players association.
“Derrick was jointly selected by the Players and the NFL and we expect he will bring expertise and professionalism to his role as an arbitration officer,” NFLPA Senior Director of Player Affairs and Development Jason Besler said. “We look forward to working with him.”
Brooks and Ted Cottrell will handle the appeals of fines and suspensions arising from illegal hits and other on-field misconduct. They will be jointly paid by the NFL and the NFLPA, making it much different than the usual judge-jury-executioner approach the NFL applies to discipline.
No Joe is sure Brooks will be thorough and impartial and adhere to the confusing NFL rule book and labor agreement.
But it’s hard not to feel good have a man who bleeds pewter and red in a very high and influential place.
July 25th, 2014 at 11:08 am
Well said Joe….NFL could not have a more intelligent, highly respected man than Brooks in that position. Let’s hope Dashon isn’t the first player sitting across from his desk.
July 25th, 2014 at 11:12 am
“They will be jointly paid by the NFL and the NFLPA, making it much different than the usual judge-jury-executioner approach the NFL applies to discipline.”
I like that they are working together. Though, it should be on and off field misconduct….Go Brooks!
Ray Rice 2 game suspension- SMH… Seriously???
July 25th, 2014 at 11:13 am
Wow wonderful congrats to my fav buc of all time
July 25th, 2014 at 11:15 am
Commissioner Brooks has a nice ring to it.
July 25th, 2014 at 11:16 am
The Hawk is back!
July 25th, 2014 at 11:29 am
A man that knows how to play TRUE REAL PHYSICAL FOOTBALL, a hall of famer, super bowl champion, gets to review “foul conduct”?!
NO BETTER MAN FOR THE JOB! DERRICK KNOWS TRUE HARD HITTING FOOTBALL BY THE RULES!
July 25th, 2014 at 11:48 am
This could be a very good thing. His hits personified the good technique coupled with power that is getting fined in way too many of these marginal cases and threatens to destroy the game (along with concussions). And it would be preaching to the choir here to talk about his judgement and character.
July 25th, 2014 at 11:56 am
I think #55 would make a great NFL Commissioner some day!
July 25th, 2014 at 1:08 pm
Couldn’t think of anyone better suited for the role, CONGRATS To Mr. Brooks, hopefully, this means players across the board can sleep a little easier at night knowing an actual recent DEFENSIVE player will be “judging” their “intent” on hits.
July 25th, 2014 at 1:29 pm
Congratulations to DB55!
Brooks will be the first Buccaneer to hold a position in the league office right?
July 25th, 2014 at 3:22 pm
This is AWESOME news!
July 25th, 2014 at 4:20 pm
i like that the job went to a former defensive player