“The Young Man Is Hungry To Get Better”
July 8th, 2022
Those who listen here to Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks and Sage JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman on TAMPA TWO during football season know Brooks privately counsels Bucs linebacker Devin White.
White is a wise 24-year-old seeking Brooks’ guidance.
That doesn’t mean Brooks spills his conversations with White, but sometimes he offers a glimpse into the Pro Bowler inside linebacker’s game and what he’s seeking to improve.
Speaking on WDAE radio yesterday, Brooks shared that White is salivating for the 2022 season — in a very productive way.
“I can say this: the young man is hungry to get better,” Brooks said. “When I mean get better, I mean asking the right questions about being great and what are the little things he needs to do to be great.
“Lavonte [David], too. Both, just like, ‘Hey, how do we improve our relationship that the Bucs get the best out of both of us and we’re playing at a high level together?’ I think that’s what you’re going to see out of both these young men this year in supporting each other and making bigger plays.”
Brooks went on to note how staying healthy will be critical to the dynamic duo’s goals, as well as the team’s.
“If the Bucs defense is going to rebound to its Super Bowl form or 2020, both those guys need to be on the field a lot,” Brooks said.
Joe thinks it’s very cool that Brooks mentioned David, who is entering his 11th NFL season. Joe also will read deep between the lines of Brooks’ comments and conclude David’s long healing process is going well.
July 8th, 2022 at 4:21 pm
LVD is critical. White is a headless chicken without him.
July 8th, 2022 at 4:34 pm
That is mean, Goatfarmer, and he was NOT that bad, by a lot. He certainly could have been better last year but that serious namecalling is unwarranted imo.
July 8th, 2022 at 4:41 pm
For me it is pretty simple for White.
He needs to learn patience, how to digest a play before running at it, visualize his angles better, and wrap up when tackling.
LVD needs to get a bigger sledge hammer to get White’s attention when he say “Down, boy”
July 8th, 2022 at 4:56 pm
Think alot of it was white thinking with all the injuries it was on him to make the haymaker play and it got him out of position more often than not think he has learned and matured from that hope to see a turn around to seeing his potential this season.
July 8th, 2022 at 5:37 pm
There are several Bucs defenders who COULD be good, with White, Tryon, and Murphy-Bunting coming to mind. We’ll have to wait and see if any of them will be good/great.
July 8th, 2022 at 6:25 pm
Sounds like DW wants to atone for the 2021 drop off in performance,
Let’s start with effective blitzing! What 1% ?
I’m glad he wants to be better.
July 8th, 2022 at 7:00 pm
“If the Bucs defense is going to rebound to its Super Bowl form or 2020, both those guys need to be on the field a lot,” Brooks said.
No. They need to be off the field a lot. Ball control on Offense and shutting down teams on 3rd down. Vea is the key. He frees up the DEs to hit the QBs and OLBs to clog the passing lanes
July 8th, 2022 at 7:41 pm
This whole team should be chomping at the bit to make up for last year. Thinking they could just turn it on when ever to beat a team really hurt them. I really think that’s why Brady was thinking hard about retiring. Ruined his chance at a 3 peat. Need White to play like the Super Bowl run White all year!
July 8th, 2022 at 8:46 pm
@joe – I just shared a story that someone wrote about you calling out the NFL for not showing the Bucs 2002 Super Bowl run ! Your getting national attention my friend !! Great job 👍 Go Bucs and go Joe !!
July 8th, 2022 at 8:47 pm
I tagged you on Twitter about the story @joe
July 8th, 2022 at 10:16 pm
Getting better means knowing better and preparing accordingly!!
July 8th, 2022 at 10:35 pm
Stop it Jock homees !!! Devin is a horse riding DIVA and craves attention and you simply can’t be the guy and have the knowledge to be the guy when your head is full of attention short cuts ………. the guy can run down hill but that’s brainless and his brain is full of Devin Attention and he will never get rid of it …….typical self centered jock……….he will be dead ass broke in 10 to 15 years / head case extrodinaire !!!
July 8th, 2022 at 10:49 pm
TampabayDJ82 Says:
July 8th, 2022 at 8:46 pm
@joe – I just shared a story that someone wrote about you calling out the NFL for not showing the Bucs 2002 Super Bowl run ! Your getting national attention my friend !! Great job 👍 Go Bucs and go Joe !!
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July 8th, 2022 at 10:50 pm
Man, Joe. Your filters seriously need to be updated.
July 9th, 2022 at 7:30 am
LVD is the key. Has been for a long time.
July 9th, 2022 at 8:02 am
WOW! Craig Says, you nailed it. I love using analogies to make things simple. Yes he reminds me of a starving dog. If you throw a steak at it, everything goes out the window. When Brady comes up to the center he looks around to be sure there isn’t a bigger dog wanting that steak. Kinda like shooting pool. You look 2-3 shots ahead. Be patient!!!
July 10th, 2022 at 11:53 am
Of all the Bucs, White is the one I just wish would shut up and play.