[News] Ravens' Clarence Brooks Opens Up About Fight Against Cancer

[BR News]

The Ravens defensive line coach said battling esophageal cancer is ‘the toughest thing I’ve ever been through.’

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[stixfix69]

Always been one of my favorites, and i never understood why he never got a shot to be our DC....

[iluvpurple]

Keeping Coach Brooks and his family in my prayers....... I will no longer ask if there is anything else bad that can happen to this team, I think I have seen and heard enough for a lifetime just in this one season.......

[thieverycorporation]

My Prayers go out to you and your family. Mr.Brooks I'd like to take this moment and commend you for work and dedication as it truly shows week after week. We can only imagine your true personality as we haven't had the pleasure of your personal acquaintance. But your body of work speaks volumes via the respect the Organization as a whole has shown towards you. That's a rarity in todays society. All of Ravens nation is in your corner. We all look forward to a total success story that only you can tell. Shout out to the your Better Half. We know your in the Best Company of friends and family and in great hands. With respect and admiration-Cornell & Family

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[salamander]

It is easy to tell in episodes of "Wired" or clips in the locker room that the players respect and love Clarence Brooks. Best wishes for your health and recovery Clarence.

Edited December 7, 2015 by salamander

[The Mom Gene]

God Bless Coach Brooks. #Ravensnation is behind you coach. Get well soon. We <3 what you do.

[irishiz]

Stay strong Coach Brooks! My husband is an esophageal cancer survivor so we understand the battle you are going through. It's a really tough one to beat but it can it done. We are sending you and your wife all our positive thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery. Go Ravens and Go Coach Brooks!

[hn68wb4]

When he gets better (not if...) he should be in line for a promotion, our Dline under him has been consistently good. It's pretty much the only unit on our entire team that has taken any injuries in stride and keep dominating week in and week out, that comes from the coach first and foremost. I'd like to see a Clarence Brooks defensive coordinator if he's up for it.

[Purple Dawg 96]

I just read this on FB page and PRAYED HARD FOR COACH BROOKS AND HIS FAMILY! I'm sorry I got a play sis fighting and winning against this thing and just lost a very very very good friend to it last month made me wanna scream out loud! Wish I could do something to help! God Bless!!!!!

[Ngata Chance]

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Mr. Brooks.  Fight this battle with the same tenacity and courage you teach your players.  

[HuginnJaMuninn]

I think Clarence Brooks and Juan Castillo are the 2 most loved coaches on the team.

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

Mr Brooks keep your head up know that a lot of people are praying for you.

[Ravensfansince03]

CB is a great coach.. Everytime I see him on "behind the bench" its always epic. You can tell he has a rich history with this team. I know first hand how tough and merciless battling cancer is. I lost my father to cancer in 2013, months after we won the Super Bowl.

[JoshRaven7273]

Keep fighting Mr Brooks I'll sure do my part by lifting ur your name up in prayer.

[ellicottraven]

God Speed CB! You the man!

[berad]

Get well, CB!

[cobrajet]

I have included you on my prayer list Mr. Brooks. I will be praying for you. God bless you!

[Jokerraven]

Get well soon . Prayers are with you. This season is unreal and it just gets worse and worse

[OzzieBisciotti]

Best wishes to you and your family

[Dorota]

Harbs has a good saying - "Faith & Guts!" And you have both. Stay strong and get better.

[throwback2000]

Its about people CB, not football so much. Stay strong!

[thecommish]

again....can this season get any worse... praying for you C.B.

[balfan23]

CB ... our thoughts and prayers are with you in your recovery. May you have many more years to enjoy your grandchildren.

[birdseye]

great article, really makes you put this season into perspective... this organization is special because they do things the right way and treat employees like family... 4-8 doesn't sound so bad right now, thoughts and prayers up for the big man C.B.

[The Greek]

my prayers are with you. keep fighting

[Purple Hazard]

Get well soon coach!!!

[Raven Mom]

Heal up. We're pulling for you.