Sack Summit Wraps Up Education For Rueben Bain, Calijah Kancey And David Walker
July 11th, 2026
Miami Mauler edge rusher Rueben Bain
A year ago, Bucs edge rusher YaYa Diaby attended the Von Miller/Maxx Crosby Sack Summit and came away enlightened.
Diaby explained how he learned about using his eyes as a rusher and being patient.
Today, the Sack Summit wrapped up its annual three-day affair and new graduates are Buccaneers Rueben Bain, the Miami Mauler rookie edge rusher, Calijah Kancey and David Walker. Diaby was home in Tampa working with kids.
The traveling Bucs trio learned from the likes of Lawrence Taylor, Willie McGinest and Brian Baldinger, along with co-hosts Crosby, Miller and Cameron Jordan, among others. They went through drills, film sessions and all kind of on- and off-field study and networking.
Joe was very pleased to hear of the attendance. (Where was Chris Braswell?)
July 11th, 2026 at 4:17 pm
Braswell was waivers-ing goodbye.
July 11th, 2026 at 4:45 pm
NO BRASWELL…SHOCKING
July 11th, 2026 at 4:58 pm
It seems Braswell does not love football, but it doesn’t matter, he’ll be cut after training camp.
July 11th, 2026 at 5:44 pm
That’s a who’s-who of teachers!
Ideally, our trio of grads picked up a lot of new knowledge and information, and apply it this fall.
Let’s let Rueben rush, and again ideally, Calijah and David stay healthy.
July 11th, 2026 at 5:49 pm
I give them all credit for trying to get better.
Braswell. What a disappointment. Who knows, maybe this is the year. Last chance.
Looking forward to seeing David Walker. Imagine if he is anywhere near close to what the hype was. A healthy Kancey all season. Bain playing anywhere as close to as he did last year at UM.
Zyon might be less bored.
July 11th, 2026 at 5:55 pm
Kancey was a huge loss for this defense last year.
Really hoping Calijah can stay healthy all year.
The Bucs have 4 talented pass rushers coming into this season that weren’t here or available in 2025 (Kancey, Bain, AQM and Walker).
I expect to see a vastly improved pass rush and wouldn’t be at all surprised if the Bucs reach 50+ sacks this year for the first time in Bowles tenure…
The CBs that so many seem worried about are going to look solid at worst if we can get a consistent pass rush this year….
July 11th, 2026 at 5:56 pm
Brasswell roll tide!
July 11th, 2026 at 6:31 pm
Good to see our attendees.
Too bad about Braswell…. He seems to be accepting he’s going to be mediocre. Loss of confidence takes a LOT of work to overcome. Wonder if there’s going to be a trade available for a decent CB, Safety, or ILB depth.
The good news is we have OLBs that are eager to learn and ready to make an impact 👍🏼
July 11th, 2026 at 6:41 pm
Wonder how much work they put in honing their coverage skills dropping into Todd’s soft, empty zones. They need to be coached up on “the other things.”
July 11th, 2026 at 6:56 pm
Braswell=JTS=reason JL needs to go!