Speaking on national radio, O.J. Howard painted himself as a guy who was slow to get the Bucco Bruce Arians offense. (more…)

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The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is in rare form today, dealing all kinds of analysis on all things Bucs. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford.  Ira always is a must-listen, with Joe alongside Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. Many thanks to presenting sponsor Bill Currie Ford, where Black Friday specials are rolling right now. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

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On the last play of the game, Cardinals receiver Pharoh Cooper was mugged before the ball arrived by Bucs cornerback Jamel Dean.

Man, the football gods toyed with the Bucs yesterday — good and bad.

Joe’s biggest head-shaker was when they put K-Y on the football before Ronald Jones’ bizarre fumble, the first of his career. (more…)

Freakout explained

In a relieved Bucs locker room after their win over the Cardinals today, Bucs OLB Jason Pierre-Paul was joking with defensive tackle Vita Vea and Vea too was smiling. (more…)

Sad commentary

When you read what Joe has below, keep in mind that Buccaneers officials absolutely want you to hear this. (more…)

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The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports takes you from the locker room to the boardroom in this edition of the Ira Kaufman Podcast with Joe, presented by Bill Currie Ford.  Ira always is a must-listen. Many thanks to presenting sponsor Bill Currie Ford, where Black Friday specials are rolling now. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and  Pin Chasers.

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Familiar folly

Below is video of the critical fumble by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston late in today’s loss to the Seahawks.

Who’s fault was it? (more…)

Tampa-bound in 2020?

Joe warned you. (more…)

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Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, the great Sage of Tampa Bay Sports, is doling out all kinds of wisdom and perspective today. Presented by Bill Currie Ford, the Ira Kaufman Podcast is always a fun and informative time. Thanks again to Bill Currie Ford, Tampa’s first family of Ford and home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers.

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Joe’s calling a foul on Bucco Bruce Arians. (more…)

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The Sage of Tampa Bay sports, presented by Bill Currie Ford, is all jacked up after the Bucs fall to 2-5, and with the trade deadline looming and a season on the brink. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is here for his twice-weekly tangle with Joe. Thanks again to Bill Currie Ford, Tampa’s first family of Ford and home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers.

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Apologies to M.J. Stewart (center) for the photo inclusion. Last year’s second-round pick was a healthy scratch yesterday.

Bucco Bruce Arians delivered extremely powerful words in the bowels of Nissan Stadium yesterday after Ryan Tannehill and the Titans’ defense mowed down the Bucs. (more…)

So what do Ryan Fitzpatrick, Baker Mayfield, Josh Rosen and Marcus Mariota have in common with the 2019 edition of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston? (more…)

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The 2019 Buccaneer season ended at 4:15 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon in Nashville, with Peyton Barber prone on the turf, curled up in a fetal position.

Rather apropos, don’t you think? (more…)

Another CAN’T MISS episode of the acclaimed TAMPA TWO, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating. Another great production from The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com,

Gets props from coach.

This won’t go over well for the anti-offensive line crowd. (more…)

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Presented by Bill Currie Ford, the Ira Kaufman Podcast is rather edgy today, much like the legions of Bucs who want to know if this will be another draft-focused October or, finally, a playoff ruh. Thanks again to Bill Currie Ford, Tampa’s first family of Ford and home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers and the many thousands of listeners to each episode.

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“Our fans are our stockholders. They’re what we play for — the people in our stadium and the ones that watch on TV. That’s what it’s all about: winning and how they feel about the team. If they don’t feel good about the team, then there’s something wrong. . . I think you all know the sense that’s out there. It was time for a change.” Team Glazer, following the firing of Jon Gruden in January 2009. (more…)

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Of course there’s no bye week on the Ira Kaufman Podcast. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is firing away on various Bucs subjects in his famous twice-weekly podcast presented by Bill Currie Ford. Thanks again to Bill Currie Ford, Tampa’s first family of Ford and home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers and the many thousands of listeners to each episode.

Click play above or listen at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

A bye week is a precious opportunity to reassess, the pause that refreshes before you resume the grind of a 16-game schedule.

There are a whole lot of Bucs who need to step up before play resumes in Nashville. (more…)

Regular readers here likely have realized there’s a divide at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters when it comes to the quarterback position.

One Joe thinks Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, is getting unfair criticism as the QB whose team leads the NFC in scoring. (more…)