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Bucs At Lions Could Be A Tale Of The Tape Game

Monday, May 25th, 2026

Pivotal game Week 11 at Detroit.

When the plastic pellets of the turf at Ford Field settle down following the Bucs-Lions game in Detroit in Week 11, fans should have a pretty good idea where the Bucs stand with the big boys of the NFC. (more…)

“Raise The Flags” Marathon On NFL Network Begins Tonight

Monday, May 25th, 2026
"Raise the Flags"

Beginning tonight on NFL Network.

Get your popcorn ready. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Dives Into A Fresh Mike Evans Conversation, Talks Bucs-Bengals And The Meaning Of Weeks 1 Through 5, Baker Mayfield Approach, And More

Sunday, May 24th, 2026

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The holiday weekend has Ira looking ahead to various Bucs realities and necessities in 2026. Enjoy!

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NFC South Duel Under The Lights Could Be Compelling

Sunday, May 24th, 2026

Not long ago, hell maybe even last year, Joe was hoping for a bunch of primetime games. Now? Joe hopes to never see a Bucs primetime game that’s not a Super Bowl. (more…)

Rueben Bain Was Viewed As A “Tweener” By Other Teams

Sunday, May 24th, 2026

Why he fell.

The NFL is a risk-averse league. And Joe gets it. (more…)

Taking Issue With Low Bucs Expectation

Sunday, May 24th, 2026

Dissed.

It seems one member of the Buccaneers Radio Network is getting tired of the Bucs being downplayed if not mocked. (more…)

Bucs Tackling Fixes Outlined

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

Joe had the misfortune of re-watching the Week 17 Bucs-Dolphins game yesterday. (more…)

Lavonte David Expects Thoughts Of A Football Return

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

It’s hard to step away from playing the game. (more…)

Bucs At Bengals, 11th-Best Week 1 Game

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

Turn Baker Mayfield loose Week 1.

This has the feel of the Bucs-Seahawks game last year. (more…)

BSPN Projects Rueben Bain’s 2026 Sack Total

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

Rookie expectations.

Rueben Bain is no YaYa Diaby (yet). (more…)

Say Hello To Tackling

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

Tackling will be better.

In the history of football, inside linebackers are supposed to be the ultimate warriors. Anyone who gets near them is supposed to go down. (more…)

Rondé Barber Says Bucs “Abandoned” Prior Draft Formula

Friday, May 22nd, 2026

“Rondé, you got a lot to say, bro.”

Joe is sharing this because Rondé Barber’s take clashes with what Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht has said multiple times.

Why isn’t Barber, a franchise legend who collects checks from the Bucs, towing the company line? (more…)

Teammates Called Out Lavonte David For Loafing

Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Joe already wrote about Lavonte David confessing to loafing on the field last season.

But the story runs deeper. (more…)

“We Weren’t Good Enough”

Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Still shook by third-and-28.

Earlier this week, Joe found new cornerbacks Rashad Johnson refreshingly honest. (more…)

Ben Solak: Emeka Egbuka Can Be Another Cooper Kupp

Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Good times coming for Emeka Egbuka, says popular NFL analyst.

Usually, if you mention Cooper Kupp to a Bucs fan, he/she will immediately fly into a rage, screaming for a new defensive coordinator. (more…)

Marcus West: Defensive Front Must Carry Bucs Defense

Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Defensive line coach Marcus West says Bucs need strong play from his unit to succeed.

It all starts up front. (more…)

Bucs Can’t Get Over The Hump

Friday, May 22nd, 2026

National prediction.

It will be the same ol’ same ol’ for the Bucs this fall. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Assistant Coaches Vs. Reality, Cheap Seat Blues, Rueben Bain Hype, Graham Barton, And Much More

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

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The Sage is firing away in this loaded offseason episode.

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.