Ira Kaufman Talks Preseason Game 1 Decisions & Performance, Good News On Rachaad White, Starters’ Week In Pittsburgh, Kyle Trask And More
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The Sage is all over last night’s happenings during the preseason opener — on and off the field. Enjoy!
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August 10th, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Happy Birthday Ira !! THE SAGE of Tampa Bay ! Appreciate Joe Buc Fan coverage !
August 10th, 2025 at 2:53 pm
Way to risk injury to starting caliber players in a game the starters were supposed to rest, Todd. Lucky Egbuka didn’t sprain an ankle on the punt, Tucker and Miller both dodged concussions. At least White pulled his groin muscle.
Let’s have Mike Evans return punts next week, and activate Desmond Watson and have him drop into deep middle zone. Genius.
August 10th, 2025 at 3:28 pm
Happy Birthday. BTW, there was a little pass rush from Shilo and he seemed to be always around the action.
I am so happy that I get to watch all the preseason games for only $6.99 from NFL+.
August 10th, 2025 at 4:01 pm
hbd ira…
joe prolly found you a donut magnet for the fridge, at the estate sale gone yard sale 🙂
August 10th, 2025 at 4:54 pm
Hmmm Aqualung, tell me more about how dumb all the other NfL teams are for starting their starters in game 1 of the preseason. I mean, at least we didn’t seee Evans or Mayfield out there last night. Can’t say the same for the packers, bengals, chiefs….. shall I continue?
Keep it positive bud, it’s a long season
August 10th, 2025 at 5:30 pm
The running game was awesome! The trainers were literally wrapping Rashaad White in saran wrap. It looked like the bubble wrap that the Joes often refer to when the Bucs want to protect players from injury.
Agreed that a first round draft pick should not be returning punts. Owen Wright should be considered as a punt returner because I would like for him to stay on the roster.
A lot of notable players include Nick Jackson, Shiloh Sanders, and Ryan Miller. If they don’t make the final roster, they’ll be great practice squad players.
More “mysterious” injuries for the Bucs. Not surprising for long-suffering fans.
Happy birthday, Ira! The Steelers will be a good test.
August 11th, 2025 at 7:48 am
Great podcast covering a lot from the game!
Was somewhat surprised too about White and especially Tucker being in so long. Read the post about Todd Bowles: Tucker. Seems like they were feeding him and loving it. White did well and hope his further tests show no major tear. Rooting for Tucker. Also, hope that any future testing Ryan Miller may have due to the concussion protocols fair well too. Although he was cleared and then didn’t play the rest of the game, symptoms can come up days later.
Good to see Parrish. Could be right about Trey. Interesting about Reddick.
Have a Happy Birthday, Ira! Enjoy the rest of your day.