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sports11 days ago

Buccaneers Activate Kancey and Make Key Roster Moves

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have Calijah Kancey and Tristan Wirfs back for their crucial Week 18 game against the Carolina Panthers, while Jamel Dean and Anthony Nelson are out due to injuries. The Panthers are missing key players including Tershawn Wharton and Claudin Cherelus. Both teams submitted their inactive lists ahead of the game at Raymond James Stadium.

sports2 years ago

"Calijah Kancey: NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Month"

Calijah Kancey, defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has been named the NFL defensive rookie of the month for November. Kancey recorded impressive stats, including 10 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks in four games. He led all rookies in tackles for loss and tied for the most in the NFL during November. In the season so far, Kancey has accumulated 14 total tackles, 3.0 sacks, eight tackles for loss, and eight QB hits in eight games.

sports2 years ago

"Bucs' First-Round DT Calijah Kancey Suffers Cart-Related Setback"

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first-round draft pick, Calijah Kancey, suffered a right lower leg injury during training camp practice and had to be carted off the field. Kancey, who has been compared to Aaron Donald, had been impressing the coaching staff and teammates with his performance during offseason workouts. The extent of his injury and the impact on his rookie season are yet to be determined.

sports2 years ago

"Giants' Potential Surprising Picks in the 2023 NFL Draft"

The New York Giants could select an outlier at pick No. 25 in the 2023 NFL Draft. An outlier is a player on either extreme end of a measurement or athletic test. Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes and Pitt DT Calijah Kancey are two potential options for the Giants. Forbes' weight is a concern, but his skill-set and tape suggest he would be selected higher if it weren't for his weight. Kancey's calling-card is his ability to win one-on-one matchups on passing downs. The Giants also need to add wide receivers to their arsenal and find reliable starting cornerbacks.

sports2 years ago

"NFL Draft Rumors: Stroud, Wilson, and Top Picks for Raiders"

With the NFL Draft approaching, rumors suggest that Ohio State's C.J. Stroud may not make it past the Raiders at No. 7 overall, while Alabama's Bryce Young is back in the favorite position for the No. 1 overall pick. Other rumors include the Texans potentially selecting pass rusher Tyree Wilson, the Seahawks having hesitancy about selecting Jalen Carter, and the Saints showing interest in defensive tackle Calijah Kancey. The Bears may be looking to add a tight end in the second round, while Iowa pass rusher Lukas Van Ness is projected to be a top ten pick by some executives.

sports2 years ago

"Assessing the New York Giants' 2023 NFL Draft Priorities and Picks"

The New York Giants are considering investing in a defensive lineman in the 2023 NFL Draft, with two potential options being Pitt's Calijah Kancey and Clemson's Bryan Bresee. Kancey is an explosive pass rusher with size limitations, while Bresee is a highly touted prospect with durability concerns. Despite ranking Kancey higher, the author believes Bresee is a better fit for the Giants' defensive scheme. Ultimately, Kancey's ability to disrupt the pocket and range as a pass rusher make him the preferred choice.

sports2 years ago

Chicago Bears' Clever Draft Strategy: Two Trades, Two 1st Round Picks.

In a mock draft, the Chicago Bears trade their 9th pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 17th pick, a 2nd round pick, and a 4th round pick. With the 17th pick, the Bears select defensive lineman Calijah Kancey from Pittsburgh, who is expected to make an immediate impact on the team's defensive line. General manager Ryan Poles has been praised for his work in free agency and the draft, and this move could continue the team's positive momentum.

sports2 years ago

"2023 NFL Draft: Lions, Rams, and Falcons Secure Top QBs in 7-Round Mock Draft"

NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler predicts the Detroit Lions will have a successful draft, selecting Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon, Calijah Kancey, 3T, Pitt, Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia, Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa, Chandler Zavala, G, NC State, Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford, Thomas Incoom, EDGE, Central Michigan, Jerrod Clark, NT, Coastal Carolina, and John Ojukwu, OT, Boise State. Brugler believes the Lions will come away with two impact defensive prospects in Gonzalez and Kancey, and that Washington is a steal at No. 48.

sports2 years ago

"NFL Draft Predictions: Seahawks and Panthers prioritize defense, SEC dominates at No. 13, and odds for top players' draft positions."

Pro Football Focus has published a "market-implied" mock draft based on current betting markets, predicting the first round of the NFL Draft. The mock draft has the Seattle Seahawks selecting Will Anderson Jr., an EDGE from Alabama, with the fifth overall pick and Calijah Kancey, a DT from Pittsburgh, with the 20th overall pick. The mock draft also predicts quarterbacks going 1-2-3-4 and no running backs being selected in the first round. Last year's market-implied mock draft had two spot-on predictions and 19 players drafted within five spots of PFF's predictions.

sports2 years ago

"Mel Kiper's 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Lions Focus on Defense and Tight Ends"

Mike Payton has released his seven-round mock draft for the Detroit Lions, using the Pro Football Network mock draft simulator. The Lions trade down with the Tennessee Titans to acquire picks No. 11 and No. 41, selecting Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU, Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh, Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia, Steve Avilla, G/C, TCU, Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington State, Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB, UCLA.

sports2 years ago

"2023 Detroit Lions NFL Draft Strategy: Trades, Mocks, and Top Options"

The Detroit Lions are facing a difficult decision with their second first-round pick in the 2023 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft. Candidates for the pick include QB Hendon Hooker, USC WR Jordan Addison, Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer, Tennessee OL Darnell Wright, Pittsburgh DT Calijah Kancey, Clemson EDGE Myles Murphy, Iowa EDGE Lukas Van Ness, Georgia EDGE Nolan Smith, and Alabama DB Brian Branch. Fans can vote on who they think the Lions should pick.