Calijah Kancey’s One-Of-A-Kind Trait
November 27th, 2024
Is Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey the best defensive tackle in the NFL?
No, he’s not, but he’s certainly among the most unique, and among the most productive on a per-game basis.
After another preseason calf issue cost Kancey the entire preseason and five regular season games, the Bucs’ second-year beast now has five sacks in six games. Perhaps more important, he’s flashed rare skill and racked up a bunch of other numbers.
Todd Bowles says Kancey is one-of-a-kind on his defensive line.
“He’s the only one up front that can get off a block and then explode from A to B right now,” Bowles told the Buccaneers Radio Network. “I mean, his closing speed on the quarterback is faster than what the quarterback thinks it is. And he can get there right now and it kind of surprises quarterbacks because he’s so quick getting back there.
“He’s still tapping his potential. And he can see what he can do right now, and it’s a scary thought.”
The sadsack Panthers, Sunday’s opponent, have played a few centers this season and made changes along their offensive line. The Carolina O-line may be the team’s strength, but that doesn’t raise it to the level of “good.”
Joe sees the Bucs’ remaining schedule and thinks Kancey can challenge for double-digit sacks this season.
November 27th, 2024 at 3:52 pm
Kancey is definitely a 10 sack DT if he can ever play all the games. Big Vita has been good, too. Two firsts for Micah Parsons and the Bucs pass rush would be ferocious.
November 27th, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Now that’s a thought! 🤔 But I think JPP was the last in season trade.
November 27th, 2024 at 4:09 pm
Wondered when we were gonna start giving this guy his due. Joe great question to open. Bowles says”his closing speed on the quarterback is faster than what the quarterback thinks it is “. Ain’t that the truth! “He’s still tapping his potential…and it’s a scary thought “. Todd Bowles that’s funnier than hell! I’m laughing right now “He’s the only one up front that can get off a block and then explode from A to B right now “. This is hilarious!! And Vita is right next to him! Stop it!! My sides are killing me!!
November 27th, 2024 at 4:18 pm
@ATLBUC – JPP was acquired in March. The last in-season trade was Grant Stuard to the Colts. Before that it was Jonathan Banks and Jonathan Casillias years ago.
November 27th, 2024 at 4:20 pm
Kancey is a 15-20 sack DT if he ever stays healthy. He’ll finish over 10 this season if he remains healthy.
November 27th, 2024 at 4:40 pm
Carolina 17 Bucs 13. Baker has a pick six.
November 27th, 2024 at 4:44 pm
Carolina has give up over 1700 yards on the ground and 17 TD’s. Bucs could run for 200 yards and 4 TD’s.
November 27th, 2024 at 5:13 pm
@Joe Bucky is ranked 5th in the entire NFL in yards per touch (min 100 attempts). Right behind Saquon Barkley himself.
November 27th, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Jeff , we don’t need fans like you..take a hike
November 27th, 2024 at 5:39 pm
The Bucs aren’t losing to the Panthers. I predict a big outing by the offense. ME is going to be more involved this week. I think he pulls in two TDs and 150 yards. Run game is going to roll too, I am calling 200+ yards rushing. Bucs will jump out to an early lead forcing the Panthers to pass in the second half and we will get 4 sacks bc of the number of drop backs.
November 27th, 2024 at 5:44 pm
I wanted Kancey coming out, too! I always had a feeling he could be good.
November 27th, 2024 at 5:46 pm
Just bet the opposite of what ever Jeff says you win every time.
November 27th, 2024 at 5:53 pm
He might break Bryce Young in 2 if he hits him like he did Devito 🤣
Talk about shot from a cannon!
When him and Vita are both healthy for more than a minute they can be among the, if not THE best interior duo in the league 👍🏼
If the edge guys can start getting more pressure/finish our entire defense could formidable as the season progresses. Just keep your head down and keep improving, week to week.
November 27th, 2024 at 6:33 pm
@Jeff
Then Bryce has a pick six & then it ends up being 20-17 Bucs.👍
November 27th, 2024 at 6:43 pm
Hes getting scary good.
November 27th, 2024 at 6:48 pm
Has Baker thrown a pick-6 since he’s BEEN here?
November 27th, 2024 at 9:44 pm
Maybe we put him on the edge? Then drop him back in pass protection…oh wait, nevermind.
November 27th, 2024 at 10:48 pm
Jeff loses all by himself.
November 27th, 2024 at 11:39 pm
Hope this is not a trap game, look forward to watching Kancey, hope he stays healthy rest of the year.
November 28th, 2024 at 12:05 am
Wow. Good point.
November 28th, 2024 at 12:26 am
Bowles aint kidding. I was thinking a couple of times lately that he looks quicker to the QB than I remember Sapp being. Although I’m sure Warren would disagree. LOL
Funny but Vea steam rolls guys Kancey makes it look like they whiffed on him. Opposite ends of the spectrum but the same result.
Go Bucs!
November 28th, 2024 at 5:03 am
It really has been amazing to watch what Calijah and Vita can do these past few games.
The speed and quickness Calijah displays when Vita ties up the opposing teams’ interior O-line is unbelievable. Blink and you miss it.
Tommy Cutlets nearly got sliced in half on that one play last week.
Lets hope they both stay healthy.
And lets not take the Panthers for granted. They’ve been surging a little bit lately and we could take an L, if our entire team doesn’t bring its A game.