Defense-First Head Coaches Making A Comeback
January 18th, 2026
It’s been seven years since a defense-first head coach has been in the Super Bowl — Bill Belicheat in 2019. [read more]
Catch Up On Your Ira Kaufman Podcast Listening
January 18th, 2026
Egos And Complexity Challenged Bucs Offense
January 18th, 2026
Fired Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard.
Fired Tampa Bay rookie offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, a Bucs’ 2025 fall guy, had many tough tasks on his hands this season. [read more]
Shaq Thompson And The Bucs
January 18th, 2026
The Bucs need inside linebacker help and have for years. [read more]
Kevin Stefanski And The Dixie Chicks
January 18th, 2026
Should Bucs be scared? Maybe.
Joe’s not losing sleep over this one. [read more]
Mike McDaniel Hasn’t Crossed Bucs Off List (Yet)
January 18th, 2026
Still in play.
Former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel came and left One Buc Palace on Friday. He entered looking for a job. He left still looking for a job. [read more]
Baker Mayfield Is A Third-Down Monster
January 18th, 2026
Baller on third downs.
The way the second-half of the 2025 season shook out, “this Joe” was very down on Baker Mayfield. But in the very same paragraph, “this Joe” is adamant that no quarterback this side of Pat Mahomes has better intangibles. [read more]
Cam Jordan Calls Tristan Wirfs Fat
January 17th, 2026
UPDATED: Bucs fans already hated Saints edge rusher Cam Jordan, more than usual after he found 10 1/2 sacks this season and likely locked down a future bust in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Even Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht can’t stand the guy. [read more]
Rondé Barber Piles On? Calls A Todd Bowles Defensive Approach “Ridiculous”
January 17th, 2026
Something is starting to smell a little funny. [read more]
Ira Kaufman Talks Mike McDaniel Being Deliberate, Mike Tomlin Dreams In Town, The Todd Bowles “Money” Line, Barber Comments, Early Free Agency Demands & More
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Episode 2 of this week with The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports. You may have missed No. 1 since it dropped Saturday morning. Loaded episode and you don’t have to listen to No. 1 before No. 2. Plenty on the docket. Enjoy!
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JoeBucsFan Show SUNDAY At 9 A.M.
January 17th, 2026
The JoeBucsFan Show rolls Sunday at 8 a.m. on WDAE radio, 95.3 FM and AM 620. Listen online to Tampa Bay’s all-sports powerhouse, or via the iHeart Radio app, or below.
Joe’s been back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend since February. Varying times & days.
“I Think You Might Go Down As The Most Underrated Football Player Of All Time”
January 17th, 2026
Lavonte David
Former Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan knew all about Bucs icon Lavonte David before 98 percent of NFL fans did. [read more]
Ira Kaufman Talks Bucs’ Roster Direction, Clashing Defense Critiques, Playoff Picks, And Much More
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Dive head-first into the Sage of Tampa Bay Sports’ twice-weekly podcast. Episode 1 of this week.
The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, too, including iHeartRadio.
A family business since 1960, Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.
The Rookie Class
January 17th, 2026
Early star; late rumor.
Man, the way Bucs rookie Emeka Egbuka jumped out to such a hot start, Joe thought he was going to carry the offense. [read more]
Todd Bowles’ Smartest Move
January 17th, 2026
“Get healthy, Baker.”
Joe has noticed some readers think Joe is on the take for Bucs coach Todd Bowles. Ha! [read more]
Patriot Games: No Brady, No Belichick, No Mercy
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Todd previews all four NFL divisional playoff games this weekend. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Heads and Tails and Brandon Legal Group. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and other platforms.
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“They Showed Me Something”
January 16th, 2026
Sees glimmer of light with Todd Bowles, Baker Mayfield.
Noted sports provocateur Skip Bayless seems to feel many Bucs fans’ thoughts about a move many believe the Bucs should have made last week but did not. [read more]
