March 1st, 2025
So Joe has written about how stud Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey has an unlikely relationship with former NFL offensive lineman Brian Baldinger.
Heck, “Baldy” retired from the game 30-plus years ago.
Baldinger now works for NFL Network is known for breaking down on film on social media.
At the NFL Scouting Combine this week, Joe caught up with Baldinger for a private chat and he shared more about how Kancey impresses him.
The two met on the beach in Fort Lauderdale a couple of weeks after Kancey was drafted by the Bucs in 2023.
It was Kancey who reached out when their paths randomly crossed on the sand with a ‘Hey Baldy,’ per Baldinger. That led to the two training daily on the beach and a relationship was formed.
Baldinger called Kancey a “tireless worker” and they have a bond built on mutual respect.
“A lot of his pass rush ability is man-made,” Baldinger said of Kancey. “You know, his ability to…
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