“Quarterbacking This Defense From The Back”
January 9th, 2015
How critical is finding another John Lynch type to the current Bucs? Derrick Brooks weighs in.
Father Dungy and John Lynch are back among the Hall of Fame finalists for the second consecutive year.
They’re longshots to get in on the final vote on the 2015 class later this month, but it could happen for the Bucs icons.
Derrick Brooks joined WDAE-AM 620 this morning and talked about Lynch and what he meant to Tampa Bay’s glory days defense, and how Lynch may have been more important than Brooks himself. He described Lynch “quarterbacking this defense from the back end.”
Most interesting to Joe was Brooks talking about how teams trying to duplicate the Bucs’ success with their Tampa-2 defense failed because they didn’t have a versatile talent like Lynch at safety.
Do the Bucs have that guy now? Is it Bradley McDougald? Will they draft a safety?
You can hear Brooks’ full audio below. He talks about Jameis Winston, and Brooks said he won’t allow himself to be pinned down yet on whether Winston is his choice for the Bucs at the No. 1 overall pick.
Regarding advising the Bucs, Brooks says he’d like more time to meet with Winston again to learn more about what kind of off-field development Winston will need.
January 9th, 2015 at 5:43 pm
A step in the right direction….might take a while longer…happy for both !
January 9th, 2015 at 6:01 pm
It sure as hell isn’t Goldson!
January 9th, 2015 at 6:08 pm
We all know that safety’s are the last line of defense, and it’s important for any team that wishes to be successful to have good safety play but having a smart and hard hitting safety like John Lynch, Ronnie Lott, Darren Sharper, Ed Reed, Brian Dawkins, etc.. is a real bonus. They can control the momentum of a game just by putting fear in the minds of RB’s and WR’s who cross their path.
But …now today, because of the new rules on legal tackling, and the realization of being fined for hits that were considered legal just yesterday, I see the position completely minimized. It’s still the last line of defense, but I don’t see receivers fearing the safetys like they once had to.
The Hawk isn’t the same player he was when if SF.
January 9th, 2015 at 6:09 pm
I would assume/hope, if/when he gets in, Lynch would go in as a Buc, but he could go as a Bronco. How bad would that suck?
Has he made a statement on this?
January 9th, 2015 at 6:09 pm
Johnny L was a BEAST! Truely one off Footballs nice guys who played strictly for the love of the game. Hardest hitting man in the league! I’ve seen several retired wr’s say ” nobody wanted to take a hit from 47″ I have fingers and toes crossed for him and Father Dungy. Hey Mr Brooks, I think you Sapp ans Selmon have company coming to stay with you!
January 9th, 2015 at 6:11 pm
the first memory that comes to mind is when he Knocked out is brother inlaw..on a seam route…what a great hitter he was
January 9th, 2015 at 6:20 pm
Cody Prewitt/Ole Miss or Durell Eskridge/Syracuse!
January 9th, 2015 at 6:21 pm
#GOAT
January 9th, 2015 at 7:23 pm
“He talks about Jameis Winston, and Brooks said he won’t allow himself to be pinned down yet on whether Winston is his choice for the Bucs at the No. 1 overall pick.” – Joe
Just breezed right over the fact that Brooks said Winston is not ready for the NFL, huh?
January 9th, 2015 at 7:52 pm
One more time…. Who’s my favorite player?
January 9th, 2015 at 7:53 pm
“Regarding advising the Bucs, Brooks says he’d like more time to meet with Winston again to learn more about what kind of off-field development Winston will need.”
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Man. He was a great LB. Now STFU.
January 9th, 2015 at 7:54 pm
@ Bonzai,
Lets be fair here. He said that because he hasn’t gone through the experience yet. He said that would be true for anybody who hasn’t been there yet. He went on to say that he can do himself favors by formulating a plan to be ready. Everything Derrick said with the exception of off-field concerns would be true for Mariota as well.
January 9th, 2015 at 8:20 pm
Happy for Lynch, Dungy not so much. The push for Tony is based on what Hall of Fame criteria? So Lovie will end up in the Hall of Fame also.
January 9th, 2015 at 9:03 pm
theTampa-2 defenses failed because they didn’t have a versatile talent like Lynch at safety??? john lynch would be like dashon goldson in todays league. he would be fined in the 100 thousands for illegal hits. the same would be true for SF’s Ronnie lott. the versatile safety the bucs need cannot be like john lynch. we got that in goldson.
January 9th, 2015 at 9:31 pm
I love Lynch. One of Tony Dungy’s first moves was to bench Lynch in favor of one his guys from KC. Luckily that guy got hurt and Lynch was right back in the lineup. And the rest as they say is history.
Despite that bad move, boring offenses, and a lack of excitement, IMHO Tony Dungy is absolutely deserving of being in the HOF. It’s hard to get one team good enough to compete for an SB. Dungy did it with two different franchises.
And like it or not there are some historical markers that are still based on race.
Those of us old enough remember when blacks were considered to dumb to QB or be an HC. Dungy was a groundbreaker and he was the first black coach to win the SB.
Whatever you think of Dungy, love the man, bored by his football philosopy, he has enough scoreboard…built one SB team won with another…and history..the first black coach to win the SB and totally destroy any myths about black folks not being smart enough to coach.
Tony Dungy is a very bright man with more class in his little finger than most of us here have in all ten typing fingers.
I truly want to see him make the HOF this year.
January 9th, 2015 at 9:42 pm
Ronnie Lott tackles were textbook. He could play in any era. and strike fear into the hearts of his opponents.
Ronnie Lott was an All-Pro at Corner, Safety and Strong Safety, and the key component in 4 Super Bowl championships. Therefore he will always be the best pound for pound defensive backs in NFL history. …Bar none
January 9th, 2015 at 9:51 pm
Still hard to believe that Trojan defensive backfield had Joey Browner, Dennis Smith and Ronnie Lott..Wow. Especially when you think Robinson almost added Marcus Allen to list.
January 9th, 2015 at 10:43 pm
Wasn’t Jeff Fisher the other starter along with Lott, Browner and Smith for USC? I remember hearing about that some time ago but I just took a quick look and couldn’t find a confirmation. He was a member of that secondary.
January 9th, 2015 at 11:42 pm
John Lynch wasnt just a hard hitting safety. He was a leader. He was beyond smart. He dedicated himself in film study and practice. He could read an offense and analyze in seconds. People think any hard hitting safety can step in and be the next Lynch. Not even close.
January 10th, 2015 at 12:51 am
@BuccoDav
From the Hall of Fame FAQ:
” Obviously, teams take great pride in the accomplishments of individuals who have been a part of their organization. Often individual teams and even the Hall of Fame will list enshrinees according to the team or teams on which they spent a significant period of time. An enshrinee, however, is not asked to “declare,” nor does the Hall of Fame “choose” a team under which a new member is enshrined. When elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, an individual is recognized for his accomplishments as a player, coach, or contributor.”- See more at: http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/SelectionProcessFAQ.aspx#sthash.VSSjehpb.dpuf
January 10th, 2015 at 12:52 am
Pancake, on the particular play you are talking about, Brad Culpepper called out to the groggy TE as he was being walked off the field, “hey buddy, he’s sleeping with your sister, too.”
Can anyone remember if Goldson has ever made a big splash play for the Bucs. I know he made plenty for the other teams with his penalized hits.
Hey, stupid, it’s called tackle football, not hitting football.
January 10th, 2015 at 9:49 am
God Bless Tony Dungy.