Raiders Looking at Derrick Brooks
The New Orleans Saints appear to have company in their pursuit of free agent linebacker Derrick Brooks(notes).
A league source has told National Football Post that the Oakland Raiders spoke to Brooks recently, but it's unknown what their level of interest is for in the 11-time Pro Bowler, who has spent his whole 14-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Under new defensive coordinator John Marshall, the Raiders are letting Ricky Brown(notes) push veteran Kirk Morrison(notes) at middle linebacker. Thomas Howard(notes) is projected to be the starter on the weak side. On the strong side, a foot injury has sidelined Jon Alston(notes), giving rookie Slade Norris(notes) time with the first team.
The Saints are looking for help after news broke that veteran Mark Simoneau(notes) will undergo surgery to repair a torn triceps. Simoneau missed all last season while recovering from back surgery.
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It would be awesome
if we can get Brooks. I’m pretty sure he has some more fuel in his tank
Trains , planes, and automoblies,.... better have my donuts!!!!
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