Ira Kaufman Talks Bucs Supremacy, Next For “The Powers That Be,” Baker Mayfield, Sunday Heroes, And Much More

October 13th, 2025

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The best damn team in the NFC is the subject of today’s session with The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports. Enjoy!

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Hot Take? More like Cold Crap.

October 13th, 2025

In episode 364 of The Todd Wright TODDcast, Todd laughs at how roughly a week ago all of the following opinions were out there: Jonathan Gannon was a leading candidate for NFL Coach of the Year, Detroit was the best team in the NFL and Dak Prescott was Stephen A. Smith’s choice for MVP. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Plantation Palms. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and other platforms.

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Bucs Coaching Staff Earning Its Pay

October 13th, 2025

Assistants like OC Josh Grizzard doing strong work.

Yeah, the Bucs defense has had to deal with injuries this year. Losing Calijah Kancey was a big hit. And there is always the Jamel Dean injury or two. [read more]

Todd Bowles Said Bucs Are “Special” Off The Field

October 13th, 2025

Trust.

The Bucs are very proud of their desire to uphold their “I Am That Man” theme. [read more]

Dealing With Injuries

October 13th, 2025

Injury updates.

[UPDATE: 1:27 p.m.] You know what is as impressive to Joe as the Bucs’ 5-1 record atop the NFC standings? The coaching job by Bucs offensive coaches. [read more]

Jason Licht: Offensive Help Is Coming To Detroit

October 13th, 2025

Will Mike Evans be ready?

UPDATED: The Bucs are 5-1, proud owners of the best record in the NFC, without many of their best players available. [read more]

Todd Bowles Giddy Over Jamel Dean’s Play But You May Never Guess Why

October 13th, 2025

Overjoyed over a Bucs corner.

Joe has typed about this so many times, readers are probably sick of reading about it. [read more]

Love For Jason Licht And A Call For Him To Act

October 13th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht, the renowned offensive line whisperer, is the co-chieftain of the undisputed best team in the NFC.

However, Licht still has work to do — soon. [read more]

Stay On Your Feet!

October 13th, 2025

One issue with Kindle Vildor.

One of the coolest defensive plays Joe has seen in a while from the Bucs at The Licht House came yesterday. Both bad and good. [read more]

Big Play Baker Mayfield

October 13th, 2025

An ESPN TV screenshot.

Fans love the deep ball, and so does the NFL industrial hype complex. [read more]

Another QB Breakdown Of Baker Mayfield Greatness

October 13th, 2025

Last week, Joe shared how Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner spent several minutes explaining the greatness of Baker Mayfield. [read more]

“The Talent Was Always There”

October 13th, 2025

Tez Johnson was ready again to contribute.

Joe has to believe when it was announced people started running to the bathroom to heave. [read more]

Five Things

October 13th, 2025

Tristan Wirfs and Ben Bredeson celebrate under the lights. The Bucs beat the 49ers yesterday to raise their record to 5-1, best in the NFC. (Photo courtesy Buccaneers.com.)

Good morning, Bucs fans, and welcome to Victory Monday! Not only is it great celebrating a Bucs win, this Victory Monday is to honor the best team in the NFC, your Tampa Bay Buccaneers, baby! Fill up that mug of coffee and maybe treat yourself to a cinnamon roll. It’s not every Monday you wake up to the best team in the conference, your Tampa Bay Buccaneers! [read more]

Baker Mayfield Clear Leader In MVP Race

October 13th, 2025

King of the hill.

Joe doesn’t think this is hyperbole. What would the Bucs’ record be without Baker Mayfield. [read more]

Bucs Own The Best Record In The NFC

October 12th, 2025

Alone at the top.

It’s official! [read more]

Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-49ers

October 12th, 2025

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Yes, he did it again.

With the Bucs clinging to a 20-19 lead late in the third quarter, Baker Mayfield faced a third-and-14 from his own 41. The 49ers had just kicked a field goal and figured they had momentum on their side.

Tampa Bay had No. 6 on its side. Advantage, Bucs. [read more]

Kameron Johnson “Was Just In Shock” With 34-Yard Touchdown Catch

October 12th, 2025

“Shock.”

When Bucs receiver Kameron Johnson hauled in a 34-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield with 44 seconds left in the first half, even Johnson was shocked. [read more]

Todd Bowles Passes Bruce Arians On Bucs Coaching Wins List

October 12th, 2025

Regular season Bucs win No. 32 for Todd Bowles went in the books this evening as Tampa Bay topped the 49ers by 11 points, 30-19. [read more]

Booger McFarland Claims Bucs’ “Right Tackle” Is Not Returning

October 12th, 2025

Last week Adam Schefter mentioned on his podcast the Bucs have lost two starting offensive linemen for the season. Tonight on ESPN+, former Bucs defensive tackle Booger McFarland filled in a blank. [read more]

Tez Johnson Says TD Catch Was “Routine”

October 12th, 2025

Rookie receiver Tez Johnson.

When’s the last time the Bucs had a rookie seventh-round pick doing an on-field postgame interview on ESPN TV? [read more]

Six Sacks!

October 12th, 2025

Big game.

Finally, the football gods have heard Joe’s non-stop pleas. [read more]