Growing Up, Defensive Tackle Wasn’t Calijah Kancey’s Thing

April 28th, 2023

New Bucs DT Calijah Kancey.

Maybe one reason Bucs rookie defensive tackle Calijah Kancey is able to get in opponents’ backfields so much is because he uses Reggie Bush-like moves or because he ‘Moss’ed’ guards?

The Bucs’ first-round pick arrived at One Buc Palace today and sort of made a confession. Growing up, he didn’t warm to interior linemen.

Kancey was asked what defensive tackles he admired and he said, None. Why? “I always considered myself a skills player,” Kancey said.

When pressed to name his favorites, Kancey said Reggie Bush and Randy Moss.

Imagine Kancey going deep down the seam for bombs, shaming defenders? LOL

Giovani Bernard Hangs It Up

April 28th, 2023

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Ira Kaufman Reacts To The Buccaneers’ First-Round Pick And Talks Day 2, Plus Two Special Guest Takes & More

April 28th, 2023

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Zero Excuses For Todd Bowles’ Defense

April 28th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

The Bucs allowed an average of more than 28 points per game in their final six contests last season.

Sad but true. So it’s understandable why general manager Jason Licht handed Todd Bowles a new and exciting toy in the draft last night — instead of help for Bowles’ 18-points-per-game offense. [read more]

Will Short Arms Present Long Hurdle For Calijah Kancey?

April 28th, 2023

Bucs DT Calijah Kancey.

So what should fans make of new Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey from Pitt? Joe went to one of the best sources. [read more]

Round 1 Vote Of Confidence For Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask

April 28th, 2023

A great Thursday night for new Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield.

University of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, who expects to be cleared medically to practice in training camp, was on the board for the Buccaneers last night. Tampa Bay passed.

Same for banana-peel-eating Kentucky QB Will Levis. [read more]

Stats Make Case Calijah Kancey Was Most Athletic Defender In The Draft

April 28th, 2023

Bucs DT Calijah Kancey.

A week didn’t go by without Joe hearing or reading someone say the Bucs need more speed on the roster. [read more]

Best Available On The Board

April 28th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

So Round 1 is done. Now it’s on to Rounds 2-3 tonight. Who’s on the board that the Bucs can use? [read more]

Bucs Plan To Use Calijah Kancey All Sorts Of Ways

April 28th, 2023

Bucs DT Calijah Kancey.

It seems one trait that drew Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to new defensive tackle Calijah Kancey is versatility. The Pitt product isn’t just a one-trick pony. [read more]

“Super Disruptive”

April 28th, 2023

Bucs DT Calijah Kancey.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht addressed an important topic when discussing his choice of Pitt defensive tackle Calijah Kancey last night. [read more]

Left Tackle Gets A Little More Likely For Tristan Wirfs

April 28th, 2023

Tristan Wirfs

Over and over again the Bucs have acknowledged publicly that All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs might switch to left tackle this season.

And then came last night’s Round 1 of the NFL Draft. [read more]

Prickly Pete Prisco Grades Calijah Kancey

April 28th, 2023

The newest Buccaneer, defensive tackle Calijah Kancey.

Ordinarily, prickly Pete Prisco of CBS wouldn’t be all that excited about the Bucs drafting Calijah Kancey in the first round. [read more]

Calijah Kancey “Stunned” Bucs Selected Him

April 27th, 2023

Bucs DT Calijah Kancey on a Zoom call with Tampa Bay media.

So new Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey had a major curveball thrown at him by the Bucs tonight. [read more]

Make The Call!

April 27th, 2023

Flash poll posted at 10:59 p.m.

 

Jason Licht Has Jokes!

April 27th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Jason Licht may have had the best one-liner he’s ever used while standing at a podium. [read more]

Is Calijah Kancey A Referendum On Logan Hall?

April 27th, 2023

Bucs DL Logan Hall.

So three years in a row the Bucs have drafted a guy who will put his hand in the dirt along the Tampa Bay defensive line. [read more]

The Next Aaron Donald?

April 27th, 2023

Bucs DT Calijah Kancey.

Vita Vea will like this pick. [read more]

Buccaneers Pick Defensive Tackle Calijah Kancey

April 27th, 2023

Our beloved Buccaneers just found a wild X-factor of a speedy inside pass rusher to put next to Vita Vea.

With the No. 19 overall pick, the Bucs picked University of Pittsburgh defensive tackle Calijah Kancey. [read more]

Atlanta Lands Running Back Bijan Robinson

April 27th, 2023

New Falcons running back Bijan Robinson.

A lot of Bucs fans were yearning for Tampa Bay to draft beastly University of Texas running back Bijan Robinson tonight,

Instead, he went to the Falcons. [read more]