Ira Kaufman Weighs Bucs’ Needs, Talks Team Perspective Vs. Fan Perspective, Changes At The Hall, Cornerbacks Decisions, And More

February 14th, 2026

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All kinds of chatter on today’s weekend Bucs buffet with The Sage Of Tampa Bay Sports.

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Lavonte David: “I Still Got A Lot Of Football Left In Me”

February 14th, 2026

Will Lavonte David play a 15th season for the Buccaneers?

He addressed that this week. [read more]

Lavonte David: Collapse Was “Embarrassing,” Bucs “Sh*t The Bed”

February 14th, 2026

Maybe Lavonte David does have a future in media, like he told Kay Adams he is considering. [read more]

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February 14th, 2026

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There’s A Reason For Everything

February 14th, 2026

Curious non-move.

So this is a unique angle. [read more]

Mike Evans And The Retirement Puzzle

February 14th, 2026

Where is he leaning?

So will Mike Evans retire? Will he play for the Bucs? The hand-wringing continues. [read more]

NFL.com: Maxx Crosby Would Breathe Life Into Bucs Defense

February 14th, 2026

Raiders DE Maxx Crosby.

As we inch towards the combine, the topic du jour of Bucs fans seems to be the availability of Raiders superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby. [read more]

“After Speaking To The Glazers”

February 13th, 2026

Two members of Team Glazer.

It’s downright rare to hear a reporter talk about chatting with Team Glazer during a season unless it was part of a Buccaneers Ring of Honor event. [read more]

JoeBucsFan Show SATURDAY At 10 A.M. On WDAE

February 13th, 2026

The JoeBucsFan Show has a 10 a.m. kickoff tomorrow 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 last February. Varying times.

Jadeveon Clowney & The Bucs

February 13th, 2026

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

It feels like every year the Bucs need an edge rusher and pass on free agent Jadeveon Clowney, who has played for four teams over the past four seasons while compiling 25 1/2 sacks. [read more]

This Week’s Free Stretch Stares Down The Barrel Of The NFL Offseason After What It Deems As Quite An Unsatisfying Finish

February 13th, 2026

More fun and insight on the Free Stretch podcast from Bobby Fenton. Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for 9+ years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.

Click above to listen or to download The Free Stretch, or catch it on Apple Podcasts and many other platforms.

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Extending YaYa Diaby

February 13th, 2026

Worthy of extension.

There are more holes in the Bucs defense than a beehive. That doesn’t mean the defense is bereft of talent. [read more]

Reason For Hope

February 13th, 2026

“I’ll ride anywhere with you, Baker.”

Should the Bucs just say, “Aw, the hell with it. We’re going full-blown Don Coryell?” [read more]

Report: Maxx Crosby Irked At Raiders Part-Owner Tom Brady

February 13th, 2026

Locking horns with Tom Brady.

Former Bucs quarterback Tom Brady is still making headlines. [read more]

Grading The Rookies

February 13th, 2026

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe gets why, before the dust is even settling on the draft each spring, half the media outlets in the western world are already pumping out draft grades. [read more]

Bucs Find In-House Answers; Hire Todd Bowles’ Son

February 12th, 2026

It’s well documented that Todd Bowles sent a lot of assistant coaches packing this offseason, in addition to having a couple guys retire.

Heck, Bowles launched about as many coaches as the Bucs had sacks from edge rushers last season. [read more]

Brian Robinson & The Bucs

February 12th, 2026

Joe has no earthly idea how the Bucs really feel about fourth-year running back Sean Tucker.

It’s common at One Buc Palace to say Tucker needs more touches … and then to not give him more touches. [read more]

Enjoy The Valspar With Hooters

February 12th, 2026

It’s that time of year again, when Tampa Bay’s big PGA Tour event returns. And there’s no better way to watch it than in the Hooters Owl’s Nest.

Ira Kaufman Talks Edge Rusher Options, YaYa Diaby & Money, The Bucs’ View Of Baker Mayfield, Staff Shakeup, And Much More

February 12th, 2026

Click above to shop the fantastic February pricing at Tampa’s first family of Ford dealers, BillCurrieFord.com. Don’t Worry. Drive Currie! Reach out to Ira’s friend and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan for a hearty JoeBucsFan discount, and remember their extreme commitment to customer satisfaction at Bill Currie Ford.

Sage Ira dives into the state of the Bucs following the Super Bowl.

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.