YaYa Diaby Talks Speed, Shaq Barrett Lessons
July 28th, 2023
After three days of his first NFL training camp, third-round pick YaYa Diaby is feeling like his learning curve isn’t steep.
Joe was damn happy to hear it.
The Buccaneers likely need a better edge rush to win the NFC South and team offiicals certainly hope freakish athlete Diaby is a part of that.
Diaby told Joe that things are coming quickly.
“I definitely feel like my speed has adjusted to the new NFL. You feel me?” Diaby said. “I’m just happy that I’m the guy that I expected to be in this league, and I’m just taking it day by day.”
Diaby clarified to say he hasn’t hit a road block yet and feels he’s been showing very well in camp.
A guy helping Diaby reach his potential is Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett. He was home with family and rehabbing nearly all spring, but Shaq already has made an impact on the rookie.
“The guy knows it all. Like he’s teaching me my approach to a tackle,” Diaby said of Shaq. “He’s teaching my my alignment and where I need to be to a tackle, and different things working my hands. Shaq has been ‘the guy’ for me.”
The big tests for Diaby are coming soon — when pads come on next week and real football begins.
July 28th, 2023 at 12:03 pm
Shaq has to teach Diaby that dead leg move he’s been using to freeze and counter OTs the last few seasons.
July 28th, 2023 at 12:09 pm
we will finally get a rush from the edge this year!
I still, even if we have a top 5 defense, have zero confidence bowels can put together a winning season.
July 28th, 2023 at 12:17 pm
Shaq Barrett was already the guy I was rooting for the most this season because of his long rehab and of course his off season tragedy.
To see him working with a guy out to get his job is amazing. This is the essence of a team player!!!
July 28th, 2023 at 12:17 pm
Joe what is schedule for the next week?
July 28th, 2023 at 12:47 pm
YaYa Diaby reminds of a young crazy minded athletic JPP
July 28th, 2023 at 2:29 pm
Man if yaya is that guy then we’re set, still wanna get Carl back though, then our line is A+
July 28th, 2023 at 2:40 pm
Firethecannons, yanno…that sounds just about right. I thought Diaby reminded me of someone.
July 28th, 2023 at 2:47 pm
its really cool trying to see a late round guy try and stick to a roster. hope he make the team
July 28th, 2023 at 3:15 pm
@Detinjohnny
3rd round late pick? You might be thinking of the other guy that was picked in the 6th round.
Yaya was pick number 82.. Third round
Jose Ramirez was our last pick number 196 6th round d OLB
July 28th, 2023 at 3:18 pm
That’s great to hear the confidence he has, but they aren’t even in pads yet let alone his first game. I will be interested to hear how he feels about the speed of the game when he plays his first NFL game.
July 28th, 2023 at 3:19 pm
Let’s see if he feels the same way after a couple of weeks in pads
July 28th, 2023 at 3:30 pm
Love this draft pick. This guy had the speed and the numbers albeit one year of production, the dude had better numbers and speed than most of the first and second round edge rushers. YaYa has size and speed and hopefully Shaq instills the smarts and the dedication to his craft. This draft will pan out I think as long as Mauch doesn’t turn out to be a flop.
July 28th, 2023 at 4:15 pm
IF YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT SHAQ THIS IS COOL …
Shaq was an undrafted rookie out of CO State. Vaughn Miller took him under his wing and schooled him in the art of pass rush. Shaq got his bag and is now passing on the art of the pass rush to the next gen.
NFL players don’t often do this for younger guys because they can replace you. Shaq wasn’t supposed to have NFL success. He probably appreciates what Vaughn did for him and is paying it forward. That’s a cool legacy.
July 28th, 2023 at 4:22 pm
^^^ Agree, Sly. Shaq is a classy teammate and player, and a heck of an athlete himself. Let’s hope his tutelage on the young protege pays dividends.
July 28th, 2023 at 4:49 pm
^^^
Agree w/Sly & D-Rok
Each one teach one is the way to go
July 28th, 2023 at 6:15 pm
Git your Ya Ya out. I think he’s gonna be a good’en.
July 28th, 2023 at 7:57 pm
Shaq always gave most credit for success to former Steelers LB Joey Porter whom was his college coach.
July 28th, 2023 at 9:59 pm
Gotta real football player there !
July 28th, 2023 at 11:06 pm
Shaq is a class act
July 29th, 2023 at 1:25 am
*Von Miller
Super cool to hear about Shaq. Hope he heals up and come come back strong!. I like the idea of Shaq, Ya Ya, Vita and the Kanceyman all rushing all coming after the QB…
July 29th, 2023 at 8:21 am
Impressed By Shaq taking the rookie under his wing!
Little things like this sometimes have a way of helping everyone,
You are the man Shaq!
Go Bucs!