{"id":260471,"date":"2025-08-04T06:56:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T06:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/260471\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T06:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T06:56:14","slug":"calijah-kancey-poised-for-breakout-season-with-buccaneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/260471\/","title":{"rendered":"Calijah Kancey Poised for Breakout Season with Buccaneers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tampa Bay Buccaneers\u2019 defensive lineman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/K\/KancCa00.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Calijah Kancey<\/a> is gearing up for a breakout season in 2025. After a strong performance in 2024, where he led the team in sacks despite missing five games, Kancey has become a force to be reckoned with in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>\nKey Factors Contributing to Breakout Potential\n<\/p>\n<p>Athleticism and Technique: Kancey\u2019s impressive athleticism and hand usage make him a formidable pass rusher. His ability to shed blocks and make tackles for loss is a valuable asset to the Buccaneers\u2019 defense.<\/p>\n<p>Complementary Players: Playing alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/V\/VeaxVi00.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vita Vea<\/a>, a two-time Pro Bowler, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DiabYa00.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Yaya Diaby<\/a>, who made big strides last year, will create opportunities for Kancey to shine. The addition of veteran Haason Reddick will also boost the pass rush.<\/p>\n<p>Health and Consistency: Staying healthy will be crucial for Kancey, who has missed games due to calf injuries in the past. If he can avoid injuries and play a full 17 games, his potential for a breakout season increases significantly.<\/p>\n<p>\nExpectations and Projections\n<\/p>\n<p>Double-Digit Sacks: Kancey\u2019s performance last year, with 7.5 sacks in 12 games, suggests he has double-digit sack potential. If he stays healthy, he could reach this milestone and become one of the top interior defensive linemen in the league.<\/p>\n<p>All-Pro Potential: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/writers\/pete-prisco\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CBS Analyst Pete Prisco<\/a> has praised Kancey, calling him \u201cunblockable\u201d at times. With his talent and the team\u2019s defensive lineup, Kancey could push for All-Pro honors this season.<\/p>\n<p>As the season unfolds, fans will be eager to see if Kancey can maintain his form and stay healthy. With a strong supporting cast and a talented roster, the Buccaneers\u2019 defense could be a force to be reckoned with in the NFC. If Kancey can take the next step in his development, he might just become one of the league\u2019s top defensive players<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lnk.bio\/BucsReport\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow, Like and Subscribe to Bucs Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lnk.bio\/BucsReport\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67865 td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fiverr.png\"   alt=\"BucsReport.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>BucsReport.com<\/p>\n<p>For more on this and everything Buccaneers check back here hourly at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bucsreport.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BucsReport.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tampa Bay Buccaneers\u2019 defensive lineman Calijah Kancey is gearing up for a breakout season in 2025. 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