Further proof that Beason is the type of leader we need

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

Because it's not the same for the veterans anymore. The NFL doesn't need us. In this NFL, the old vets don't factor in. The kids don't listen to nobody. Nobody!

-Warren Sapp

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/peter_king/06/21/brooks/index.html?bcnn=yes

When I saw this, the first thing that flashed in my mind was a quote (and I can't seem to find it) from Beason from one of the first team activities. A reporter asked him what this defense would be like without Peppers, and his eyes got wide and he just said "Young."

A very different perspective on the power of the veteran than what is found in that article.

[natty]

Buc was kind of talking about this today on the radio, though I think it was in the context of the NBA. So much emphasis is place on speed and athleticism that kids coming into the league think that's what it's all about. The flashy players get paid but the solid, smart players win games. Sadly, there's probably nothing that can change it other than the fans just not liking great athletes.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

There is something to be said about raw youthful talent, but even the great Sun Tzu knew that it was your grizzled war horses who won the battles.

[SorthNarolina]

*(goes to start sign derrick brooks topic)*

[Mr. Scot]

My first thoughts when I read this: It was the Raiders. I don't know if you can judge the culture of too many other teams by what happens in Oakland.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Some starting LB will go down in Camp and the D. Brooks cell phone will be ringing constantly.

Sad thing is the know-it-alls, DON'T. B. Ruud had the idea but he is a minority.

Look what Vinny Testeverde did for D. Williams. Though two seperate positions Vinny was able to teach D. Will how to prepare who now is showing J. Stewart.

[Jangler]

This is the main reason why a rookie salary cap is needed. All the money is going to the unproven guys, while players you know can still get it done are at home until they are needed. If the NFL really cares about their vets they will get something done. So the vets like Brooks can play until they feel they can't anymore. And yet the Favres of the world get slurped on year after year. :confused: Who would you want on your team right now? I'd take a class act like Brooks any day!