Ira Kaufman Talks Todd Bowles’ “Flimsy” Survival Option, Bucs-Panthers Predictions, State Of The Team, And More
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January 3rd, 2026 at 11:06 am
I agree with all 3 of you esteemed gentlemen that our Bucs will lose today. I see no scenario where Toad survives if they lose today. I also don’t see any scenario where Toad survives if they win today, don’t make the playoffs and finish 8-9. No matter what he does, short of a Super Bowl appearance (which will never happen), if I were the Glazers, I would fire Bowels. He is mediocre at best.
January 3rd, 2026 at 11:07 am
Win the flip and choose kickoff. Kick it short of the goal line and temporarily paralyze the return man. Fire the fans up quicklike. Sure, good idea Sage. Just knock the ball out while we’re at it. Why not? Since we’re playing make believe. You guys have had the pulse of this team alot better than I have had this year. Old Junebug doesn’t get as much outdoors time in the winter and she’s looking up at me with sad eyes. Looks like some of our coaches and players eyes here lately. The locker room may never reveal the secrets of this fall from grace. But I believe it must have been a doozy. I’m with the 3 of you guys on this weeks prediction. I’m not sure we can beat anyone right now.
January 3rd, 2026 at 12:35 pm
I agree 100 percent, or as some idiot is fond of saying, 200%, 400% and even in some cases 600%. It will be another completely uninspired performance and the Bucs lose today, tomorrow is irrelevant. Bowles out Monday….if we’re lucky.
January 3rd, 2026 at 3:24 pm
ira’s a slick willie…
he’s dodging questions like he plays for the team 🙂
January 4th, 2026 at 5:10 am
Fun and interesting podcast. Have to agree it’s a historical season for many reasons.
Raheem could be on the hot seat, along with many other coaches too.
I was rooting for Elijah Klein since day one. Disappointed how it worked out.
The great news is that we won! We are still alive and talking playoffs.
Go Bucs ❤️🏈