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Tanner McCalister discusses team’s performance through Week 2, predicts successful NFL careers for former teammates
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Tanner McCalister is feeling good about how the defense has played so far. Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors posted his quotes online.
McCalister came to Ohio State from Oklahoma State, much like his defensive coordinator Jim Knowles did. Part of the reason that he thinks it has been easier for him is because of how the defensive line has played.
Tanner McCalister says the defense’s performance in the first two games has exceeded his expectations that he had coming into Ohio State. He said the defensive line has made his job easy as a defensive back.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 14, 2022
Many people were disappointed with how Ohio State played against Arkansas State. Denzel Burke was hard on himself after the game, but McCalister wants him to know that he’s got his back. Burke has 4 total tackles so far in 2022.
Ohio State won 45-12 against the Red Wolves, but struggled in the 1st half to distance themselves.
Tanner McCalister on Denzel Burke: “He wants to be great, so he’s going to be hard on himself … We know he’s one of the best corners in the nation.”
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 14, 2022
Lastly, McCalister spoke about his former Oklahoma State teammate Malcolm Rodriguez. Rodriguez plays for the Detroit Lions at the moment, and has carved out a key role.
McCalister also thinks that Tommy Eichenberg and Steele Chambers will do the same for whatever teams they play for in the NFL.
Tanner McCalister said he isn’t surprised to see his former Oklahoma State teammate Malcolm Rodriguez already playing a big role for the Detroit Lions — and he thinks Tommy Eichenberg and Steele Chambers have the potential to do the same in the NFL.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 14, 2022
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.