The Bucs defensive coaches had press conferences with the local media and Bucs beat writers on Tuesday. Pewter Report will have more coverage of what the
While the focus for the Bucs right now is on locking up some key players and scouting the incoming class of rookies, enough credit has not been made to the 2023 crop of rookies who stepped in and filled a lot of roles for a team that surpassed expectations and finished 9-8.
The Bucs had a late addition to Friday’s injury report as rookie slot corner Chris Izien did not practice due to an illness. He has been listed as questionable for Sunday.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been arguably one of the best franchises in recent years when it comes to finding NFL Draft gems in the middle and late rounds
Christian Izien has gotten off to a solid start to his NFL career. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were a team looking to get younger, which they did. The defense remained solid, however. The rookie safety amassed three total tackles in each of his first two games, but what is impressive is his two interceptions in two games.
When Buccaneers' GM, Jason Licht, signed Rutgers' UDFA Christian Izien, there wasn't a ton of buzz about the move. But as training camp got going, it quickly became clear that the versatile defensive back had a shot at making the team.
The Buccaneers starting Nickel Cornerback Christian Izien has been cleared from the concussion protocol per BucsGameday's JC Allen: Izien was an undrafted free agent out of Rutgers and won the nickel job in training camp. In his debut against the Minnesota Vikings, he grabbed his first career interception and only allowed 4 catches for 18 yards.
Week two is here and the Buccaneers defense is looking a little thin. Unfortunately, the injuries to Carlton Davis and possibly Christian Izien may cripple a chance at a second win in a row to start the season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be a little short-handed heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Chicago Bears. Tampa Bay released their final injury report on Friday, and it sees three Bucs players out for the game — cornerback Carlton Davis, linebacker SirVocea Dennis and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey.
When Christian Izien secured the Bucs starting nickel back position at the end of the preseason, it was expected that he would go through some growing pains, especially facing a trio of solid Vikings wide receivers headlined by Justin Jefferson in Week 1.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers held three defensive players — starting cornerback Carlton Davis (toe), defensive tackle Calijah Kancey (calf) and nickel CB Christian Izien (concussion) — out of practice on Wednesday, throwing their Week 2 status against the Chicago Bears into doubt.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has been a nightmare for the Minnesota Vikings, and they didn’t let off the gas at the end of the half. The team had three turnovers in the first half, and the third came courtesy of undrafted rookie Christian Izien.
A former Rutgers defensive back who went undrafted has earned himself a starting job in Tampa Bay.
Rutger’s Christian Izien beats out veterans, other rookies to secure a starting role. In one of the biggest surprises of the offseason for Tampa Bay, HC Todd Bowles announced Sunday that Christian Izien has secured the starting nickelback role for the Buccaneers.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense continues to make plays during their preseason outings in 2023. The Baltimore Ravens offense marched down the field under quarterback Anthony Brown, and Brown moved out of the pocket looking to scramble in the red zone.
Two years ago, former Bucs head coach Bruce Arians bragged that his roster was so loaded, he had to be selective in what positions they drafted, because most rookies would not be able to make the team.
Many names were thrown out in the offseason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ impending slot corner competition. One has emerged as the favorite after Friday’s first preseason matchup, and it isn’t cornerbacks Dee Delaney or Zyon McCollum — it’s a rookie.
Rutgers held its Pro Day on Tuesday as 14 Scarlet Knights participated in various drills. They were able to showcase their abilities ahead of next month’s NFL Draft.
Christian Izien Rutgers Scarlet Knights #0 Pos: S Ht: 5090 Wt: 200 Hand: Arm: Wing: 40: 4.6 Hometown: Far Rockaway, NY High School: Erasmus Hall Eligibility: 2023
The veteran defensive back will try his luck at the next level. All season long, it was said that Christian Izien has a chance to play on Sundays. Now, he will officially chase his goal of reaching the next level.
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