2021 Pre-Reaseon Rank #47, 2020 Pre-Season Rank #39. "I understand that I've been injured, and I honestly believe the lack of interest in me being on a team right now is because of my injury," McCoy said. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 69 (688th overall since 1960). 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. I ranked McCoy ahead of Suh on my top-100 list this year after he had a career-best 9 1/2 sacks last season, and also excelled in the run game. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. McCoy, who was played his entire career to this point with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was released in late May. "I'm blessed to call Warren Sapp one of my best friends," McCoy said. That seems to be a clear criteria. They text. Check out the footage of Dallas Cowboys' WR-DB 1-on-1s | 'Inside Training Camp Live'. 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. He has direct knowledge of two in particular: DL Gerald McCoy and LB Kwon Alexander. But I can try and take little things here and there from him.". Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Of course, Selmons was only 87 his career was cut a little short so again, dont trust AV like it descended from Mount Sinai. ", Sapp did not take kindly to McCoys words, telling PewterReport.com that the thing that kind of threw me sideways was Gerald talking about Sapp, (Derrick) Brooks, Lee Roy (Selmon), (John) Lynch, Ronde (Barber), nobody wore their numbers. But he's a humble guy who loves passing on his knowledge. What does it matter if Ndamukong Suh wears Gerald McCoys discarded No. The third overall draft pick in 2010, McCoy has grown as a leader and father of four. The team still has plenty of roster space left to fill out over the next several months but theres no rush to fill them quite yet. For Suh, it seemed tacky to do this without acknowledging McCoy. . It shouldnt. They are concerned only about 2019, and if Suh is happier wearing No. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Scopri foto stock e immagini editoriali di attualit di Roy Coy su Getty Images. And you want them to try and be better than Derrick and Warren. While David wasn't asked to move to safety, he was told he wasn't big enough, which is why he wasn't drafted until the 58th pick in 2012. You can see the No. The team isnt set to bring back many defensive linemen this season under the new coach. McCoy seemed much more upbeat about the new scheme. They talk. So what does this say to other players about how the Bucs value them? 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. Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs makes ridiculous one-handed catch at Bills camp. But it will not be his . None had their jersey handed out a week later. "He was my favorite player growing up," McCoy said. Will it change the outcome of games? 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. Cowboys release Gerald McCoy via injury waiver in veteran DL's contract - Todd Archer, ESPN . I have to be Grade A at all times. "Those guys are once-in-a-lifetime players," McCoy said of Sapp and Brooks. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) reacts during the third quarter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on December 2, 2018. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. It's that quickness that will play perfectly in the scheme the Bucs are using now. The Presidential Doll Collection was created by Mr. Lewis Sorensen. After wearing the same jersey for nearly 10 years in Tampa Bay, No. But I can see why they are compared.". Raiders Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy, 72, dies. David has talked football with Brooks as well. Because there's a long way to go. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Lavonte can't be Brooks. (USATSI)More NFL: Photos| Videos & GIFs | Stories| Training Camps| Manziel watch. "But I look forward to watching those two young men make their own paths.". Unfortunately, he only got to play a few snaps in the regular season before a ruptured quad ended his year. ", "He's a damn good player. Well deliver a roundup of news and commentary on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers weekly during the season. Its a logical landing spot for Thomas as he used to play under head coach Robert Saleh. Only four players in history have rushed for 12,000 yards and caught 500 passes, and all four are Hall of Famers Marshall Faulk, LaDainian Tomlinson, Marcus Allen and Emmitt Smith. He has direct knowledge of two in particular: DL Gerald McCoy and LB Kwon Alexander. Gerald McCoy was born in Oklahoma City, OK. Gerald McCoy played 140 games over his career. Gerald McCoy is on Twitter at Geraldini93. And fans count on a franchise to be the gatekeepers of history. 56. None had their jersey handed out a week later. Unlike players, who come and go, an organization and its fans are together for the long haul. 74 or Hardy Nickersons No. 99. Four more former Sooners are headed to Glendale for the Super Bowl after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the (). 2020 - John Prange '60 and Sue Logan Prange '62. Trouvez des images et des photos d'actualits de Roy Coy sur Getty Images. Sapp ripped into the former OU star after McCoy chided the Buccaneers for giving his No. Carolina Panthers QBs Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield weigh in on how Panthers QB competition is going at camp. They play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team on which Brooks shone during his 14-year, Hall of Fame. Seattle Seahawks TE Noah Fant on QB Drew Lock has made 'some Pat Mahomes-type throws' at Seahawks training camp. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell shares what it means to join Vikings as first-year head coach. That's hard to do. I can't be him. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He probably won't blitz as much now, but he still should be able to make a lot of plays. ", Follow Jim Corbett on Twitter @ByJimCorbett, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "He didn't have no chips in his game, Sapp told PewterReport.com. 100 of the NFL-100 list here. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Going into the Bucs Ring of Honor has not resulted in retired numbers for guys like Mike Alstott and Barber. I want Gerald and Lavonte to be their own guys. Like Brooks, David was considered too small when he came out of Nebraska to be a quality linebacker. Gerald McCoy, who played nine seasons for the Buccaneers, faces his former team Sept. 12 in Carolina and Oct. 13 in London. "Right then, I texted Lavonte: 'Why can't that be us? This has more to do with respecting fans, respecting model players, respecting the game. Hes got a big personality and knows a lot about football. 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. For the Bucs, it seemed utterly tone deaf. "I haven't played a game in it yet," David said. For the respect I received after doing that, they showed none, and I don't know why. In that sense, it looks like the Bucs have just torched a scrapbook or two. Finden Sie Stock-Fotos zum Thema Roy Coy sowie redaktionelle Newsbilder von Getty Images. "That's a motivation for me, that they said I am too small," David said "They said I couldn't play linebacker in the NFL. Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams delivers passionate 'Hard Knocks' speech at Lions camp. Inductee February 17, 2012 (b. "For me, I just love this game so much, it's still fun to me," McCoy. He's thicker and stronger, but still looks as quick as ever. TAMPA Gerald McCoy was watching the Hall-of-Fame enshrinement speech of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks when he was moved to text Brooks' third-year protg, Lavonte David. Or write about sports? It's all paid off,' " McCoy told USA TODAY Sports. The Raiders make sense for him should he continue playing. He's one of a kind. Smith's defense requires a good "Will" linebacker. Come on, man -- stop. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel reveals 'what changed' in his contract negotiations with the 49ers. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. "I earned that respect. James Cameron. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. at Will Gerald McCoy ever receive a gold jacket from the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Brooks 191. Follow @romano_tbtimes. McCoy may not be on the fast track to the Hall of Fame, but he was Tampa Bays best player of the past decade and he was equally impressive as the teams community ambassador. Find Mccoy Hall stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Please check your email for a confirmation. February 25,1988 Well, sometimes you hate to admit it, but maybe. Find Roy Coy stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. A year ago, McCoy worked so hard that he lost too much weight. So, is Sapp right? Examining how linebacker Anthony Barr fits in Dallas Cowboys' defense | 'Inside Training Camp Live'. Its not a Bible dont follow it off a cliff but its a handy tool for comparing players. But this doesnt feel like it was handled with any forethought or sensitivity. Yes: No : Individual Career Highlights All-Pro Teams (3): In July, on FS1's "Undisputed," McCoy said he felt disrespected by the Bucs. 2019 - Don McIntyre '52 and Nancy Todd McIntyre '53. "I was watching Derrick and (Buccaneers Hall of Fame defensive tackle) Warren Sapp bear hugging, saying, 'We both made it. Ah, now thats a more interesting question. McCoy might not bring much juice on the field anymore but hes a great leader. But if the season goes sideways, this will not be so easily forgotten. 2018 - Gary Workman '65. He has been named to the list in five of the last six seasons, previously being ranked 52nd in 2017. Sapp excelled in that role, and McCoy has been special in that spot during this camp. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry discusses what's stood out to him since joining Saints. 61. McCoys frustration seems clearly stoked by contract situations, which can become messy in the NFL. Las Vegas Raiders. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. "So it's a dream come true for him to be one of my closest friends. 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. The six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle was signed by the Raiders during training camp last year. Only eight players have made at least five Pro Bowls in Tampa Bay history. 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. All Rights Reserved. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. First look: Gerald McCoy in No. section: | slug: gerald-mccoy-lavonte-david-already-compared-to-bucs-hall-of-famers | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Who is McCoy? "Now those plays have to be shared. Its not often that a player of uncommon skill is immediately replaced by someone with similar credentials. Fellow gold-jacket member Warren Sapp wasn't re-signed after making seven straight Pro Bowls. I'm one of the best players to ever play in the organization, McCoy said on the Fox show. Hopefully, it will continue. ', "It's so cool having him help me be great on the field and in the community.". Gerald McCoy Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Final Season: 2021 Eligible: Class of 2027 Seasons: 2010 2021 Legends Score: 17 ? 500,000+ HD Wallpapers & Hollywood Walk Of Fame Wallpaper 100% Free to Use High Quality Wallpapers Personalise for all Screen & Devices. Regardless, its a situation to watch as the team has already added a few defensive tackles this offseason. Will it change how you feel about the Bucs? Are Lavonte David and Gerald McCoy the next Derrick Brooks and Warren Sapp? One Raiders fan on Twitter expressed the fact that he wanted the team to re-sign McCoy. Three had their jerseys officially retired, three more were unofficially retired and one went unused for two years. Legends Score per Season: 1.42 Position: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy @ Wikipedia Will Gerald McCoy be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? 93. Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp, an icon with the beleaguered Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise, served as a mentor to Gerald McCoy during McCoys nine seasons in Tampa. 2017 - Jack McCoy '59 and Barbara Witzeman McCoy '60. https://t.co/HVwUKUdybf pic.twitter.com/0wqt92G9hz. Selmon and Brooks, along with Sapp, are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That's always in the back of my mind.". You damn sure don't get legendary status or tell somebody to put your jersey up if you don't take 'em to playoff games not one playoff game.. Contact John Romano at jromano@tampabay.com. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport shares Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick out for 2022 season with torn ACL. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 61 through No. Subscribe to our free Bucs RedZone newsletter. Sapp offers him tips to make him better. Greene, like Sapp and McCoy, was a disruptive defensive tackle while Ham was a do-it-all linebacker akin to Brooks and David. Do you have a blog? They went three years before handing out Tony Mayberrys No. "He's made a ton of plays in a defense that wasn't as structured as the defense he's playing in now. Basically, they seem to do it only when a player has a legitimate shot at making the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ESPN. His focus should be: 'First be the best under tackle on that defense.". With Smith back, the Bucs are going back to the old Tampa-2 defense, which is a perfect fit for McCoy and David and the same defense that helped make Sapp and Brooks stars. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. That didn't happen this year, as he underwent season-ending knee surgery during training camp. Probably not. 93 for the Buccaneers this fall? He joined the Raiders last offseason and ended up being a solid addition. He peaked on the NFL-100 at 28th in both 2014 and 2015. Hitta Roy Coy bildbanksfoto och redaktionellt nyhetsbildmaterial hos Getty Images. McCoy had a career-best 9 sacks last season. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Hall of Fame cornerback Aeneas Williams takes a look back at his best mic'd up moments during training camp. "When I hear my name mentioned next to his, it's humbling.". 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. Gerald McCoy, Lavonte David already compared to Bucs Hall of Famers Lovie Smith brings the Tampa-2 back to the Bucs, which made household names out of Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks. "The best thing about it? I can't be Sapp. McCoys days as an impact defender are long in the past. 93 no longer belongs to Gerald McCoy. They can be special players.". Gerald explains why the announcer's excuse -- that. NFL Network's LaDainian Tomlinson lists his expectations for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel's rushing workload in the 2022 NFL season. Hed be a great resource from a leadership standpoint. Going into 2021, the Las Vegas Raiders signed him, and that lasted one Game before another injury. "We just have to be us. Pickett, Jalen Redmond shines at NFL Combine, sets social media ablaze, 'Look what the 'Football god' placed in my room': Emmett Jones excited about D.J. "Gerald sets the pace. 2015 - Elta Turner Cooke '52. Sapp was cat-quick, which allowed him to excel both pushing the pocket and playing the run. The Menifee City Council this week approved a contract for the design of improvements on La Piedra Road between Antelope Road and Menifee Ro. "Don't sleep on the Bucs. Gerald McCoy was born on February 25, 1988. He missed all of 2020 with an injury and then only played one game last season. It is a marquee spot in this defense. In Tampa, McCoy made the Pro Bowl six times. Brooks hopes that McCoy-David text is just a start. Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has played against the team for the past nine years as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. . TAMPA Gerald McCoy was watching the Hall-of-Fame enshrinement speech of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks when he was moved to text Brooks' third-year protg, Lavonte David. We set out to win a Super Bowl and make it to Canton. 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 Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. inOklahoma City,OK, College: There's still a chance the Las Vegas Raiders consider bringing back the six-time Pro Bowler. Sapps was 149. Bucs training campSmith pinning hopes on journeyman QB McCown, "They're talented, but compare Gerald and Lavonte to Warren and Derrick early in their careers," Smith said. "Sometimes I'm scared to text Derrick because he's a legend. The Bucs went two years without issuing Paul Grubers No. "He's a legend, a first-ballot Hall of Famer," David said about Urlacher. Gerald McCoy drives into work on Monday afternoon the day after the Bucs' blowout loss to Arizona. It kind of shows the respect and how they feel about me. Do you have a sports website? McCoy is always the first player on the practice field, setting a good example for the rest of the team. Haz tu seleccin entre imgenes premium de Roy Coy de la ms alta calidad. 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 . All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. "But you can't push too much. "It's a one-gap penetration defense. Will it change how you feel about McCoys past? Barbers 150. We can't ask for a better coach, a better situation. Getty "The past two years I was successful in that scheme. McCoy joined the Dallas Cowboys in the off-season, and he needed a return to greatness badly for any legitimate Hall of Fame shot. "And those guys [McCoy and David] have a great relationship with them. Not much more to it. Perhaps there could even be interest in bringing him on the coaching staff if he cant find a team to sign him. This likely ends McCoy's pro career, and what looked like four years ago as a distant Hall of Fame shot. Graham's potential, Oklahoma set to host over 20 prospects in Norman for Junior Day, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It's predicated on the under-tackle, which is what I play. Those guys are Hall of Famers. 2023 www.oklahoman.com. It's time for a Hall of Fame within the Hall of Fame (140) . I get a front row seat to watch those two guys grow because I live in Tampa. They play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team on which Brooks shone during his 14-year, Hall of Fame. The Panthers ranked 19th in total defense last season. "I'm one of the best players to ever play in the organization," McCoy said on the Fox show. He's been a big brother, telling me, 'Be who I am, be the best I can be. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. READ NEXT: Packers HC Sends Strong Message on New Raiders WR Davante Adams, Raiders Free Agent Responds to Question on Future: I Aint Going Nowhere, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. However, McCoy didn't have much to say about Hall of Fame . That's what you get with these two young Bucs, dedicated professionals trying to be great. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the energy Kevin O'Connell brings as the Vikings' new head coach. The veteran defensive tackle replied and said I aint going nowhere., Im still here. McCoy patented his invention, known as an "oil-drip cup," in 1872, and the device was an instant success. 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