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Brooks looks at the Bucs

Posted Jan 3, 2012 by Ira Kaufman

Updated Jan 3, 2012 at 12:45 PM

By IRA KAUFMAN

TAMPA—With the Buccaneers looking for a new head coach, Derrick Brooks says expect the unexpected.

Tampa Bay’s perennial Pro Bowl linebacker still follows the organization closely, three years removed from his final NFL game, and he is curious to see how the coaching search unfolds after Monday’s dismissal of Raheem Morris and his staff.

“You look at the recent history of ownership and you see that the Glazers take their time to do what they feel is best for the Buccaneers,’’ Brooks said. “Nobody expected them to hire Tony Dungy after Sam Wyche was let go. Jon Gruden came out of nowhere in 2002 after Tony left. Raheem was the only guy they even considered to replace Jon Gruden, so it’s always been something of a surprise. When the Glazers make a change, it’s never been someone who was expected.’‘

Brooks, the president of the Arena League’s Tampa Bay Storm, was shocked how far the Bucs fell in 2011, closing with a 10-game losing streak that left them at 4-12, just one year removed from a 10-6 mark.

“In 2010, the Bucs were a young team that did simple things and did them well,’’ Brooks said. “They ran the ball and protected the ball well on offense and when they got to the red zone, they scored touchdowns. Obviously, they did not know how to follow up on that success. Was the lockout part of the problem? Yes, it was, but there also was a lack of veteran leaders that showed up on the field and off the field. Having veteran guys and having veteran leaders are two different things. I can only imagine the friustration a Ronde Barber went through this season.’‘