Derrick Brooks

Josh W · #1 09-14-2005, 05:21 AM

The thread about Ray Lewis made me remember one of my favorite arguments circa 2001.

I always felt that Derrick Brooks was a better player than Ray Lewis. Sure, his entrance dance (or lack there of) wasn't of RayRay's quality. And his trash talking left a lot to be desired.

The only 'skill' that Lewis hands-down beats Brooks in, IMO, is hitting. He hits harder than Brooks, no doubt.

Brooks was always overshadowed on his team by outspoken players like Sapp and Lynch.

Oh yeah, Lewis leads in leadership, too. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that. I'll still take Brooks.

Josh

Wes ManTooth · #2 09-14-2005, 09:32 AM

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entrance dance ... RayRay's quality

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I would definately not call it "quality". It looks like he has an unmentionable object suck up his unmentionable place.

I would still take Brooks as well

sammysusar · #3 09-14-2005, 09:39 AM

defensive players are alot harder to annalyze than offensive player. i do know that ray lewis is the best self promoter in the league though. not that would take away from his skill.

FishHooks · #4 09-14-2005, 11:00 AM

Derrick Brooks is good but I think an argument can be made that the TB scheme made him better.

Wes ManTooth · #5 09-14-2005, 11:09 AM

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Derrick Brooks is good but I think an argument can be made that the TB scheme made him better.

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same for ray lewis for the ravens

sam h · #6 09-14-2005, 11:32 AM

They were both great players in their primes (arguably Lewis is still there). But I think a middle linebacker can have a greater impact on a game than a weak-side linebacker in a 4-3. Whether it was talent or scheme, Lewis made more plays and, while coaches certainly seemed to respect Brooks greatly, I never heard them talking about him changing their entire gameplan like they did with Lewis.

brettbrettr · #7 09-14-2005, 11:36 AM

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But I think a middle linebacker can have a greater impact on a game than a weak-side linebacker in a 4-3.

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If I said "LT?" would you say fine, he's the exception?

sam h · #8 09-14-2005, 11:38 AM

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If I said "LT?" would you say fine, he's the exception?

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He played in a 3-4.

brettbrettr · #9 09-14-2005, 12:20 PM

You're right, I totally forgot that.

FishHooks · #10 09-14-2005, 08:35 PM

Nope,he makes the team and the scheme better.