The NFL has started naming its NFL 100 All-Time Team. Over a 6 week period starting back on November 22nd Rich Eisen, Bill Belichick and Chris Collingsworth will be joined by special guests to name the top 100 players and 10 coaches who will be deemed the greatest at their respective positions.
So, are there any Buccaneers on this list? The answer is yes! First up, Derrick Brooks! Brooks in one of 12 LBs to make the list. Not surprising to Buccaneers fans as Derrick Brooks is a house hold name.
Derrick Brooks
Stats:
Tackles: 1,715
Sacks: 13.5
INTs: 25
FF: 24
TDs: 7
Accolades
11x Pro Bowler
NFL HOF
Super Bowl XXVII Champion
2000 Walter Payton Man of the Year
2002 Defensive Player of the Year
Buccaneers ROH
The defensive end position is one of great history with so many greats to have played the position. So when the very first draft pick in your organization’s history makes this list it’s very impressive. Impressive is exactly how I would describe watching Lee Roy Selmon play.
Lee Roy Selmon
Stats:
Tackles: 742
Sacks: 78.5
FF: 28.5
Accolades:
Number 1 overall draft pick
6X Pro Bowler
NFL HOF
Buccaneers ROH
The Buccaneers have struggled throughout their history to garner national respect. These two players showing up on this prestigious list great for the reputation. The only question is, who’s next?
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