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Ira Kaufman Talks Locker Room Chatter, Lavonte David & Todd Bowles Comments, The Injury Mess, And More Looks Back At Sunday … And Beyond

Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

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Episode 2 of 3 this week with Ira and Joe looking back more at the Eagles game and recent comments, and ahead to Sunday in Seattle. 

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Ira Kaufman Talks Bucs’ Crumble, Recovery And Crumble Against The Eagles, Injury News & More

Monday, September 29th, 2025

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It’s the Eagles-Bucs autopsy. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports shares his findings with Joe. 

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.

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.

376 Yards Of Bucs Offense

Sunday, September 28th, 2025

Bucs offensive coordiantor Josh Grizzard.

So in the 20 Eagles games prior to today’s Philadelphia beating of the Bucs, only one team put more yards on the Philly defense than the Bucs did today. (more…)

Thanks, Refs!

Sunday, September 28th, 2025

No flag on the play as Chris Godwin has his jersey used as a leash by an Eagles defensive player.

As bad as the officiating was today, Joe has to wonder if the NFL wants the Eagles back in the Super Bowl as the NFC representative. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Dives Into Eagles-Bucs, The Lingering Todd Bowles Doubters, Lineup Changes, Josh Grizzard & More

Friday, September 26th, 2025

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Full Buccaneers buffet loaded with various nuggets and pregame Eagles-Bucs chatter. Enjoy! The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports with Joe. 

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.

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.

Todd Bowles Again Endorses Jacob Parrish As Outside Cornerback

Friday, September 26th, 2025

On May 9, head coach Todd Bowles made a bold proclamation. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Dissects The Bucs Victory, Talks Postgame Locker Room, Haason Reddick & More

Monday, September 22nd, 2025

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Another can’t-miss reaction episode from The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports with Joe. Enjoy!

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.

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.

“Bad Wins, We’ll Still Take Them”

Monday, September 22nd, 2025

Antoine Winfield speaks.

Is there such a thing as an ugly win? Yeah, there is. (more…)

Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Jets

Sunday, September 21st, 2025

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Walking off the field with the rest of his relieved teammates, Graham Barton summed up the state of the franchise after three weeks.
“Cardiac Bucs,” he said on the way to the locker room.

A pair of unbeaten teams will meet next Sunday as the Eagles come to town after rallying past the Rams. Tampa Bay is off to its first 3-0 start since 2005, but it didn’t come easy.

It should have. (more…)

Todd Bowles: I Thought We Took Our Foot Off The Gas

Sunday, September 21st, 2025

So the Bucs defense had a 2024 flashback in the fourth quarter.

Perhaps it was a 2017 flashback? (more…)

Ira Kaufman Goes Inside The Alleged Laydown, Talks Todd Bowles’ Sirius Comments On Week 3 Weakness, Game Predictions, Injuries, A Bold Prediction, And More

Thursday, September 18th, 2025

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Must-listen Week 3 pregame right here from The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman with Joe. Enjoy!

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.

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.

Ira Kaufman Reacts To The Bucs’ Cardiac Comeback In Houston

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

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What a night! Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman dives in head first with Joe. Enjoy!

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.

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.

The Bucs And Winning Road Games Late

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Baker Mayfield stretches for a first down as he is pulled to the turf by Houston DE Will Anderson.

There are a lot of crazy stats floating around social media about how the Bucs are one of a handful of teams to do this or do that in the final minutes of a game on the road… you can drive yourself crazy with this stuff. (more…)

Smart, Successful Pivot To Rachaad White

Monday, September 15th, 2025

Heroic Rachaad White.

Guess who took the first Buccaneers handoff tonight in Houston? (more…)

Bucs Win Second Straight Without Forcing A Turnover

Monday, September 15th, 2025

After hearing over and over this offseason how critical turnovers are to the Bucs being successful, Joe is ecstatic — and impressed — Tampa Bay is now 2-0 without forcing a turnover.

You like that, Todd Bowles? (more…)

YaYa Diaby Still A Focus Of Offenses

Friday, September 12th, 2025

Calijah Kancey celebrates with YaYa Diaby after the Bucs’ outside linebacker tackled Atlanta QB Michael Penix.

Last year Joe felt bad for YaYa Diaby. All offenses had to do was take out YaYa and they knew the Bucs more often than not wouldn’t have an edge rush. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Evolution Of Todd Bowles, Jamel Dean Realities, Dramatic O-Line Shuffle, Deeper Inside Bucs-Atlanta, And More

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

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Sage Ira has plenty more to say about a wild Week 1 on and off the field. Enjoy!

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.

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.

Ira Kaufman Talks Bucs’ Bizarre Win, Locker Room Reaction & More

Monday, September 8th, 2025

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Ira and Joe react (from the Atlanta airport) after the Bucs find their way to another opening day win. Enjoy!

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.

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.

Todd Bowles And Baker Mayfield Have Seen Enough Of Overtime

Monday, September 8th, 2025

Done with overtime games.

Last year the Bucs lost two bitter overtime games. With a late score in each game — the Bucs had the ball late in regulation — the Bucs would have won. (more…)

Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Falcons

Sunday, September 7th, 2025

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

What a way to kick off your 50th season.

When I used the word “bizarre” to describe the final moments of Sunday’s jittery 23-20 victory in Atlanta, Todd Bowles didn’t disagree.

There was a whirlpool of emotions as officials kept ruling in favor of the home team when the Falcons drove 91 yards for the go-ahead score, taking nearly nine minutes off the clock.

Still, Baker Mayfield had enough time to deliver the game-winning march, capped by a 25-yard TD strike to stud rookie Emeka Egbuka with only 59 seconds remaining. Tampa Bay’s celebration became muted when normally reliable kicker Chase McLaughlin, who had missed a 44-yard FG try earlier, went wide left on the extra point.

Now the Falcons needed only a FG to send the game to overtime, but Younghoe Koe misfired from 44 yards out to seal a wild victory that included an offensive line shakeup by the visitors.

It was sweet revenge against a team that swept Tampa Bay last season and had won four of the last five matchups against an NFC South rival.
“Division game, big-time win,” said Mike Evans. “We were looking forward to this one.” (more…)

Graham Barton Talks About The Secret

Sunday, September 7th, 2025

So inside the ecstatic Bucs postgame locker room, Joe got 1-on-1 time with Tampa Bay center/left tackle Graham Barton. (more…)

Week 1 Preview, Falcons-Bucs Pick & More

Saturday, September 6th, 2025

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It’s time! 

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.

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.