Derrick Brooks: Sapp Will Be “A Better Person”
July 10th, 2015
After a $600, February threesome with hookers got Warren Sapp arrested, followed by charges of domestic violence, and looming jail time for a probation violation, the Bucs icon appeared to hit rock bottom.
But one of Sapp’s closest friends, Bucs legend Derrick Brooks, says he has been a regular voice in Sapp’s life since his Super Bowl week arrest and the future is bright.
“The communication has been consistent. It’s been productive,” Brooks said on WDAE-AM 620 today.
Brooks said Sapp will be “a better person” when he gets through his latest challenges, and Brooks added Sapp has a healthy attitude.
For some, Brooks said, “it’s got to get really dark.”
July 10th, 2015 at 2:03 pm
Hope he gets it together.
July 10th, 2015 at 2:03 pm
Best wishes, Warren!
July 10th, 2015 at 2:34 pm
Blind loyalty is a marvelous thing.
July 10th, 2015 at 3:11 pm
Sapp is a cantankerous curmudgeon. That’s the way he plays, football, people and the game of life. One of the best Bucs of all time! The Ring of Honor is forever.
July 10th, 2015 at 3:21 pm
Way to stick by your boy brooks!
July 10th, 2015 at 3:35 pm
A zebra doesn’t change his stripes.
July 10th, 2015 at 4:20 pm
People don’t change no matter how much you want to see a redemption story.
July 10th, 2015 at 4:25 pm
Great pic Joe. Two HOFr’s in the same shot. What a draft that was. A rarity indeed!
July 10th, 2015 at 5:14 pm
A zebra doesn’t stiff a hooker then whoops on her either.
July 10th, 2015 at 5:15 pm
I disagree with the naysayers.
People certainly CAN change. There just has to be a reason.
Sapp, forever coddled, never had to deal with “real life” so he had no reason to change.
He does now.
The question becomes: which of his “friends” are willing to stick behind him in his darkest life-moment? Which ones aren’t hangers-on? Brooks is one, but it would take more.
July 10th, 2015 at 5:58 pm
I remember during the good ‘ole Buc days when Sapp would come on to the field for warmups and skip through the opponents side of the field, right through their formation. Nice way of saying, “this is our house.” Hope he gets things under control.
July 10th, 2015 at 6:09 pm
Sapp, Brooks, Lynch and Barber, it really doesn’t get any better than that! GO BUCS
July 10th, 2015 at 7:10 pm
GO BUCS Says:
July 10th, 2015 at 6:09 pm
Sapp, Brooks, Lynch and Barber, it really doesn’t get any better than that! GO BUCS
EXACTLY….We have McCoy and LVD…we need two to step up to star level….4 elite players and we can have another blockbusters defense…..who will it be?
Maybe the safely McDouglad and our brand new LB?
July 10th, 2015 at 7:12 pm
Maybe Banks and Jaques Smith?
July 10th, 2015 at 7:31 pm
Now THAT’S how you draft in the 1st round!!! 1995 Draft grade? A+++
Good luck moving forward Warren. I highly recommend that you start studying up on the meaning and implementation of Karma in your life with the help of a spiritual adviser.
July 10th, 2015 at 7:55 pm
Very true ATLBUCFAN, “Two HOFr’s in the same shot. What a draft that was. A rarity indeed!”
I just ordered my tickets to November 1 Game in Atl. We have 4 Bucs fans going to the game and the Bucs Fan Tailgate from ATLBucsfan club. Going to be a Great Time! So excited!
Go Bucs!
July 10th, 2015 at 8:19 pm
Sapp Blows $600 on some double head. I blew $900 plus on some Fireworks the other night.
We are Such Ballers. 🙂
July 10th, 2015 at 8:26 pm
Max Says:
July 10th, 2015 at 4:20 pm
People don’t change no matter how much you want to see a redemption story.
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Not true sir. It is extremely rare but it happens. I know this for sure.
July 10th, 2015 at 8:31 pm
Get your shyte together ASAPP.
You’re still my boy though. Until the day I die!
July 10th, 2015 at 8:42 pm
Thanks 87. I love you too man!!!!!
July 10th, 2015 at 9:31 pm
” Sapp Will Be “A Better Person””
Can he be any worse? It is not likely that he will truly change, but we can hope. It just seems so much sweeter when a great player is also a great man.
July 10th, 2015 at 11:07 pm
I rarely comment but check in 6 to 10 times a day and enjoy all the comments…. A LOT is 2 effing words jc guys.
July 11th, 2015 at 12:23 am
A zebra dosent change its stripes…
We are not zebra, we are human beings. We have the ability to learn and change and grow from our mistakes and experiences. Sapp may not change, but that dosent mean its not possible.
Those of us who are fans of Tampa Bay. We dont have much. There arent too many icons out there to represent us and give us a voice. So when Sapp was inducted into the pro football hall of fame, it was really special. Like wise, it really is like a punch in the gut when this happens to one of our greats. A Tampa icon has been reduced to a joke. A head case. A nobody. And that just really sucks.
July 11th, 2015 at 8:15 am
When karma is done collecting for everything and everyone he has wronged then things will start to turn around. You can not live your whole life being an A$$ and not expect it to catch up with you. Hope things turn around quick, but he will be paying the piper for a while. Good luck Warren & in the mean time change your freaking attitude and be a little more humble.
July 11th, 2015 at 8:34 am
Sapp can start by getting some much needed Buc love from Buc fans. Come to RJS on gameday, walk around the tailgaters, shake hands and SIGN autographs!
That would blow EVERYONE away.
Sure he needs to do other things in his personal life, but he needs to come back to Tampa where he would get a lot of support from Bucs fans to start with by doing what I mentioned above.
It probably won’t happen, it’s just an idea.
July 11th, 2015 at 9:44 am
If some one in RayJay booed Sapp, they arent real Buc fans.
July 11th, 2015 at 10:36 am
What Sapp doesn’t realize is the overwhelming majority of Buc fans would love to embrace him if he would just open his arms.
The man played with a huge heart for the game and his teammates.
Yes, he tested his teammates mettle in z variety of childish brutal ways, but pro football isn’t z game for support groups and loving hugs of understanding.
If Sapp can start using that huge heart he possesses for compassion nowadays, he might discover it makes him a stronger bigger man like the revered Tony Dingy and Lee Roy Selmon.
July 11th, 2015 at 11:28 am
Too much testosterone can help put you in the Hall of Fame. It can also keep you in the doghouse.
July 11th, 2015 at 11:28 am
Yea, what Buc 1987 and drdneast said.
July 12th, 2015 at 12:37 am
Rusty rhino – son and I talking about going to that game as well. If we do we’ll look you up.