Jim Trotter reveals the details of the 49ers' decision to split $1 million in grants among nine organizations to further the movement for social justice. In terms of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Time Team, however, the inside linebacker spot has been well-manned through most of franchise history. Current team members are listed in bold. Greene: What I recall Ted is doing is dropping into coverage and really stretching the middle of that field, you couldn't get a ball over top of him. Phil Krueger, who helped build a dominant defense as an assistant for 1967 national champion Southern California and later became part of the first coaching staff in Tampa Bay Buccaneers' history, has died. Mississippi State's Kylin Hill announced via social media on Monday that he will not be "representing this State" until the Mississippi state flag, which features the Confederate battle emblem, is changed. Lewis: His quickness and that first step, I would've adored to play behind that first step. Outstanding in pass coverage. He was 78. He was a very good pass rusher, had excellent speed in pursuit. One thing about Reggie was he was a religious person and I could understand it. It looked like there was no way you could run through a hole because he was that wide to start with and if you tried to get through there, there was just no gap in there. That time was good for 460th out of 891 linebackers to record a time in the 3-cone. In terms of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Time Team, however, the inside linebacker spot has been well-manned through most of franchise history. Extremely fast, strong with cat-like reflexes. © TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS. He finished with 25 interceptions, including three returned for touchdowns in 2002, the season in which Tampa’s defense powered the … Even after the switch to a 4-3, the Bucs have filled their inside spot quite well, albeit with a smaller, swifter type of player. I watched him, he played by formations -- what are the possibilities -- and the position of the fullback or halfback would tell him that. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Named to NFL's All-Decade Team for 1970s... Won two NCAA titles at Notre Dame, 1964, 1966... Born August 7, 1945, in Canton, OH. Belichick: Gino was tall, 6-foot-4, 6-foot-5, 250 [pounds], ran well, really could dominant the line of scrimmage in both the running game and the passing game...Really a standout player on this Colts defense. When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose middle linebacker Hardy Nickerson as their first big-time foray into the NFL's new free agency system in 1993, it proved to be the perfect choice. You could play the run, you could play the pass, you could blitz. The 2020 Position Preview series rolls on today with a look at Tampa Bay’s talented group of linebackers. ...I've been very fortunate to have some great coaching and even though I may not listen in meetings, I do listen on game day. We'd call him "Jack Splat"; he helped bring the personality. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise has had some luck within the NFL since getting into the league in 1976 and it has a minimum of one Tremendous Bowl – greater than one of the vital longer-existing groups. 21. Mudd was surrounded by family after suffering multiple injuries from a motorcycle accident in late July. He could also do the 4-3. Belichick: We used to say, as great as [Jack] Lambert was, 'Don't worry about Lambert. I don’t care. Not only did Nickerson go on to play in five Pro Bowls as a Buccaneer, but he instantly shored up what had been a gaping hole on the Bucs' defense. Lewis: My grandfather used to have me sitting down and understanding that nobody goes into Pittsburgh and wins. Next: 10. Belichick: Butkus in the middle really was a very physical linebacker. You had great instincts, could handle the defense, you knew your team well, you knew what they could do and you certainly knew the opponent well and you know how to defend what they tried to do. The attorneys for New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar have issued statements claiming the innocence of their clients following an arrest warrant issued on Thursday. Collinsworth: You were one of the nicest guys that nobody ever wanted to play against. Selected by the Cleveland Browns in 1st round (11th overall) of the 1953 NFL Draft... All-American tackle at Tennessee, 1952... Born May 8, 1930, in Humboldt, TN. Like a few other high pedigree very young linebackers that have entered the league in the last few years, it is all in the future for White. Took over team that had never won title of any kind in 1969... First team finished 1-13... Steelers won first-ever championship (AFC Central) in 1972... Guard-linebacker for Cleveland Browns, 1953-1959... Born January 5, 1932, in Cleveland, OH. Just go back and if you want to play the linebacker position, just go see why it was started. Saw you do that against a lot of other people too. Employing the 3-4 defense from 1977 through 1990 forced the Bucs to emphasize the inside linebacker position, and they generally did a fine job of finding the necessary talent. Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Bell (78) sacks Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr (15) during Super Bowl I, a … Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the No. To appear on the list, the player must have been on the active roster for at least one regular season game, even if they did not play in that game. And Brady said 'You know what if I throw that Y hook route on Ray Lewis, you deserve to cut me.' Did that boost their rankings? After all, there are greater areas of weakness up and down the roster. The heart and soul of Tampa Bay’s defense lines up right in the middle of the formation. And Jack's power, not only in the running game, in the middle, on the inside, his ability to cover, he could get very deep. Without further adieu, here are the top 10 linebackers of all-time for the Jets. Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he's considering kneeling alongside his players during the national anthem this season in support of the movement against racial injustice. Me sitting next to "Mean" Joe Greene, me sitting next to LT, the forefathers of what nastiness means. If you shoot and you miss, you shoot and you miss. Unanimous All-American, Lombardi Award (best lineman/LB) and Outland Trophy (best interior lineman) winner at Oklahoma, 1975... Born October 20, 1954, in Eufaula, Oklahoma. Lavonte David might be the best linebacker in the NFL, and Devin White is one of the league’s most exciting young players at the position. Football was fun for Junior Seau, it was work but it was fun ...everybody loved Junior and Junior loved everybody but he worked very hard, extremely hard ...when he stepped on the field, he was just one of those guys that just had an energy and had a vigor for the game that was truly unique and special. My voice cracked. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. This is 11th installment of our ongoing effort to determine the Greatest Buccaneers at every position. Howard Mudd, a former NFL lineman who coached in the league for 38 seasons, passed away Wednesday, his family announced. ...LT's rookie year, I mean, this guy could do it all, OK? Greene: I was a holdout my rookie year and I came into the team meeting and he said, 'Guys I want you to meet our first-round draft choice, Joe Greene,' I stood, 'Hi, fellas.' The middle linebackers in Todd Bowles’ 3-4 defense look to be a prominently featured group in 2019 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Nickerson wasn't the first team MVP to come from that position (Dewey Selmon was the choice in 1978) and he wasn't the last Pro Bowl middle linebacker to represent the Bucs (that honor belongs to Shelton Quarles). 9-time All-Pro, 11-time Pro Bowler. Taylor: I got that mentality from my father. So it's obvious that your preparation paid off. ... Tampa Bay 1995-2008. Lavonte David and Adarius Taylor had the best season out the bunch. To review the positions discussed so far, visit the All-Time Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team home page. Belichick: You deserve it, you had 17 great years, you might have been the smartest. And that was very important in terms of how I played "rush the passer.". Selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd round (46th overall pick) in the 1974 NFL Draft... Born July 8, 1952, in Mantua, OH. 1. The NFL is revealing the 100 greatest players and 10 greatest coaches in NFL history. You had, obviously, the ability to destroy people straight-ahead but his first-step quickness and ability. Belichick: Reggie's in a class by himself. We recruited him at Cleveland in free agency. Selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 7th round of the 1963 NFL Draft... Two-time All-American tackle at Minnesota, 1961-1962, and Outland Trophy winner as best interior lineman, 1962... Born June 17, 1940, in Shelby, NC. Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Time Roster. I’ll take that all day. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Buccaneers placed specialists Ryan Succop, Bradley Pinion and Zach Triner on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, which was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons. Has Adarius Taylor done enough to be re-signed? © 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. Collinsworth: The Tasmanian devil, he was. Tampa Bay's starting trio of linebackers features two Pro Bowlers still very much in their prime and another young player that was an extremely pleasant surprise as a rookie. Selected by the Baltimore Colts in the 2nd round (33rd overall pick) in the 1969 NFL Draft... Two-time All-American at Miami (Fla.), 1967-1968... Born November 1, 1947, in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd round (34th overall pick) in the 1971 NFL Draft... Born December 23, 1948, in Johnstown, PA. Greene: Ham was just a special player. Selected by Buccaneers in the first round (28th overall pick) of the 1995 NFL Draft... Born April 18, 1973 in Pensacola, FL. … It was contagious, he was a great, great teammate. In fact, the field of candidates for the two inside linebacker spots on the All-Time Team is impressively deep. All-Time Lists. 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. Bruce Arians . The Buccaneers' Week 15 list of protected practice squad players is the same as last week: K Greg Joseph, CB Herb Miller and G John Molchon. By Bailey Adams @BaileyJAdams22 Jul 23, 2020, 11:00am EDT / new Tweet; Share; x; Pin; Comment; Next 1 of 6 Prev post. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He had that same kind of passion every day, every minute. He is third all-time in tackles at USF ... McKenzie now plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is on track to become only the second former Bull to play for Tampa's NFL team.) Led Buccaneers to eight winning records in 14 seasons... Heart of NFL's No. Played with a lot of power and physicality ...he was a big presence in the middle and a big personality, too. Selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1st round (2nd overall pick) of 1975 NFL Draft... Two-time All-American at Maryland, 1973-1974, winning Lombardi Award (best lineman/LB) & Outland Trophy (best interior lineman), 1974... Born January 15, 1953, in Pittsburgh, PA. Belichick: How would you like to have Bob Lilly and then when he retires follow it with Randy White? Your vote will determine who makes the team at the position, although the results will not be announced until the entire team is revealed near the beginning of the 2004 season. And I'm watching this time after time again and now because I understand the science of it I'm watching you do this and I'm like they don't want this fight. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the final edition of The Pewter Plank’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers position previews series, the linebackers take the spotlight. Selected by the Buffalo Bills with No. At time when there is simply a need, a reserve is allowed because two players from different eras simply cannot be left off the list. One of the greatest Tampa Bay Buccaneers players is also one of the greatest NFL linebackers ever. Long-time starting inside linebacker Lavonte David has been his usual dominant self. Selmon and Richard 'Batman' Wood were at the middle of the great Buc defense of 1979, Jeff Davis was a tackling machine through most of the '80s and Scot Brantley, now a Bay area broadcaster, left behind a string of highlight-reel plays. Cris Collinsworth: When free agency came around, everybody said that the free agents would only go to L.A. or New York or Miami and he was one of the first ones ever to sign and when he went to Green Bay, it shook up everything. Greene: Jack was quick, fast, very bright. Lavonte David Devin White Kevin Minter Jack Cichy Noah Dawkins Chapelle Russell. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. In his 11 seasons with Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers legend was a five-time Pro Bowl selection in addition to earning two first-team All-Pro selections. Selected in the 14th round (No. Seemed like you were always two steps ahead of the play that we were trying to run. 30 Greatest Players of All Time ; 15 Best Running Backs of All Time; Game Day Grub; More More. The Hall of Fame player racked up 1,297 tackles during his career, but he was a dangerous pass defender, too. Belichick: Bill was a little undersized but fast and tough, kind of like how all those Michigan guys are. He was 90. Head Coach Jon Gruden details the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, discusses running back Devontae Booker, Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski and more. Shelton Quarles, who owns the longest scoring play in franchise history, is the latest in a long line of outstanding Buccaneer inside linebackers. Collinsworth:Buck Buchanan is a monster. Tampa Bay’s offense has exploded with Tom Brady playing at an MVP level. Devin White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Included are players that played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) from 1976-2020. 5 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebackers of all time. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport sheds additional light on the courting of the star QB, who also drew interest from the Bears and Saints. “I tell those guys all the time, don’t be scared of missing a play. He was very athletic. Ray Lewis: I don't think people really realized how big Reggie was. 4 overall pick in the 1984 Supplemental Draft... Born December 19, 1961, in Chattanooga, TN. I told Brady if you throw that Y shape on Ray Lewis, I'm gonna cut you. Recorded 10.0 or more sacks in NFL-record 13 seasons... Named to NFL's All-Decade Teams for 1980s & 1990s. But now, a new force to be reckoned with has emerged beside David. Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is set to play out the final year of his contract, but things could get interesting for the eight-time Pro Bowler after this season. Team Names: Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Devil Rays Seasons: 23 (1998 to 2020) Record: 1726-1896, .477 W-L% Playoff Appearances: 6 Pennants: 2 World Championships: 0 Winningest Manager: Joe Maddon, 754-705, .517 W-L% More Franchise Info I mean, he could get to the deep middle and he could get to the hashes. With time to spare in the NFL offseason, I’ll take a look at the top 50 linebackers in the NFL in the modern era.. I’m only going to be looking at players drafted in 1970 or later. This is a list of the All-Time Roster of Tampa Bay Buccaneers players. Roberts also came away with a “Poor” performance in the 3-cone test, finishing with a time of 7.2 seconds. Below you will find brief accounts of nine players whom we have nominated for the two inside linebacker spots on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Time Team. Conversely, two other players with similarly versatile careers, Shelton Quarles and Ervin Randle, are among the candidates below for inside linebacker.). Next 1 of 11 Prev post. Elected to 9 straight Pro Bowls, 1968-1976. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 1971 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee... First named All-Pro with two teams (1933-1934, 1936 with Bears, 1937 with Eagles)... Super-quick defensive first step, known as "The Offside Kid" for knack of reading snap counts... Fast, elusive, innovative on offense and inventor of many trick plays... Middle man on forward-lateral on Bears' game-winning TD in 1933 NFL Championship Game... Named to NFL's All-Decade Team for 1930s... Born October 8, 1909, in Bay City, MI. Seasons: 45 (1976 to 2020 ) Record (W-L-T): 274-429-1 Playoff Record: 6-9. Of all his other scores, only Roberts’ shuttle time of 4.26 seconds falls outside of the “Great” category of 8.0 or higher. He played the game the way a linebacker is always supposed to play the game. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. '...Reggie was so dominant. Already you've selected two cornerbacks, two defensive ends, two outside linebackers, two safeties, two offensive tackles, two running backs, one center, one tight end, one punter and one special teams ace. With 5 of the 9 Tampa Bay linebackers on the roster set to hit free agency in March, Jason Licht and Bruce Arians have to question; who is worth keeping, and who should we add to the team? He helped make me a great coach. Tampa Bay Buccaneers' all-time Mount Rushmore: 4 best players in franchise history. Oklahoma State's Chuba Hubbard expressed unity with head coach Mike Gundy in a video on Monday after threatening a boycott earlier in the day when he took exception to an OAN T-shirt worn by the coach. Guys would try to cut block him and he just kind of stepped over them, it wasn't any problem at all. Selected by the Detroit Lions in the 7th round of the 1953 NFL Draft... Born January 19, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA. Belichick: Joe Schmidt had an immediate impact in the league. The nominations are presented in alphabetical order. On Friday night, NFL Network revealed 14 defensive linemen and 12 linebackers on the NFL's All-Time Team. 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