Jameis Winston Talks About His “Wakeup Call”
Tuesday, July 10th, 2018
Shoulder injuries, nine straight losses as a starter and being accused of crotch-grabbing without permission were not the only eye-openers for Jameis Winston last season. (more…)
Archive for the ‘FHR’ Category
VIDEO: Jameis Winston, Mike Evans, Donovan Smith On The Basketball Court
Monday, July 2nd, 2018
Perhaps many current Buccaneers don’t know or remember how former Tampa Bay kicker Connor Barth screwed up his career. (more…)
Whitehead “Jumps Out”
Wednesday, June 13th, 2018
Special talent
There’s a lot of promise among the rookie defensive backs prowling the fields at One Buc Palace. (more…)
Outraged!
Tuesday, June 12th, 2018
Sticks up for teammates.
Gerald McCoy will have you know his teammates are getting the shaft. And he’s not happy about it. (more…)
Ryan Fitzpatrick Talks Leaders, Newcomers, How He “Tried Not To Cry,” And T.O.
Monday, June 11th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Ryan Fitzpatrick knows a thing or two because he’s seen a thing or two.
Thirteen seasons in the NFL has taught Tampa Bay’s backup quarterback not to get too excited about underwear football, but Fitzpatrick has already seen enough at One Buc Place to get his adrenaline flowing about the 2018 season. (more…)
Thursday Practice Notes & Nuggets
Thursday, June 7th, 2018
Joe is close to training-camp form with today’s world famous practice notes from the OTA session at One Buc Palace. It was the final open practice before mandatory minicamp kicks off on Tuesday.
Grab a meaty sandwich and dive in. (more…)
Ira Talks Deciphering OTA Results, Noah Spence Red Flag, Dissection Of Jameis, JPP Attendance & Clubbing, Takes Many Listener Questions, And Much More
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The Sage of Tampa Bay sports is in Pro Bowl form today, firing away on all kinds of Bucs topics and answering listener questions in rapid-fire fashion. Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Find the Ira Kaufman Podcast ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past eight months. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Demar Dotson Special Guest; Talks Bucs History W/ Ira — Schiano, Freeman, Bowers, Jameis, Penn, Raheem, Old School Vs. “New Age Mentality,” Cherilus, Challenging Evans & More
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A super fun and informative change of pace today on the Ira Kaufman Podcast. The headline says it all. And if you’ve been a hardcore Bucs fan for the past 10 years, you’ll really love it. Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Find the Ira Kaufman Podcast ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past eight months. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Joel Glazer Praises GM For Extreme Preparation
Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
“Smooth, Jason, smooth. Wish you were around in ’04.”
Last week, Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer was talking draft with the sage of Tampa Bay sports, JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman. (more…)
Vinny Curry’s Message To Bucs Fans
Monday, May 28th, 2018
New Bucs defensive end/defensive tackle Vinny Curry wants you to know something and Joe is the messenger. (more…)
Ira Talks Tuesday Team Glazer Chat In Atlanta, Owners Meetings Nuggets, Rule Changes, Mike Evans Scrutiny & Much More
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Fresh off a road trip to chat with Team Glazer and learn more about the Jameis Winston investigation, Ira Kaufman is back from the NFL Owners Meetings in Atlanta to share. Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Find the Ira Kaufman Podcast ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past eight months. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Joel Glazer: Jason Always Talks About Attitude
Thursday, May 24th, 2018
“You feelin’ it, Glazer. You like that?”
On Tuesday, Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer was hangin’ with the sage of Tampa Bay sports, JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman, and the chatter turned to the Tampa Bay offseason. (more…)
Clear Attitude Shift By Bucs Coaches
Friday, May 18th, 2018
Joe cannot express how many times NFL coaches at this time of year won’t discuss the previous season. They’re not going there. Page turned. Old news.
Not this year. (more…)
Bucs Linebackers Coach Mark Duffner Joins The Ira Kaufman Podcast!! Plus Ira Carves Up Mike Smith’s Comments, Talks Vernon Hargreaves Future, Carlton Davis Plan & Much More
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Forty-four years coaching college and NFL football makes Bucs linebackers coach Mark Duffner a man worth listening to. He is today’s special guest on the Ira Kaufman Podcast, and there’s plenty more from Ira on Wednesday’s media session with Mike Smith and more. Click play above or dial up the Ira Kaufman Podcast at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for SEVEN consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the podcast keeps you informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!
“Obviously, He’s The Best Player On Our Defense”
Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
Defensive coordinator Mike Smith was guarded in his chat session today with Joe and local media.
Smith often takes a CEO-style public approach, especially when compared to Dirk Koetter and some Bucs assistant coaches. (more…)
Jason Licht Is Not Finished
Monday, May 14th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
There’s more work to be done.
The draft is over and the free-agent market has been depleted, but I’m not convinced the Bucs are ready to compete with the big boys of the NFC South without a few additions. (more…)
Another Conduct Investigation For The NFL
Thursday, May 10th, 2018
Looks like it’s back of the line for the Bucs — again.
News broke nationally yesterday of the 22-year-old heinous rape accusation — followed by an arrest and an indictment — leveled against Lions head coach Matt Patricia. (more…)
Ira Talks Ronald Jones Minicamp Focus, Vita Vea Conditioning & Curious Stat, Good Kicking Signs, Inside The Dungy Ring Selection, Tells A Classic Ray Perkins Media Story & More
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Sizzling performance from the Sage of Tampa Bay sports as he cranks it up on all things Bucs as rookie camp approaches. Click play above or dial up the Ira Kaufman Podcast at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for SEVEN consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the podcast keeps you informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!
Ex-Buc: Warren Sapp Is Skeptical Of Vita Vea Pick And Questions Jason Licht’s Moves
Thursday, May 10th, 2018
When the phone rings on a Saturday night and the caller ID says “Sapp,” you pick up the phone, especially if you’re looking for some entertainment. (more…)
“The Playcalls Are There”
Thursday, May 3rd, 2018
A hearty thank you to O.J. Howard for offering insight today into the mind/mindset of the Buccaneers general, Dirk Koetter. (more…)
Breaking Down Carlton Davis
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
Strong fundamentals.
Joe understands a lot of Bucs fans are fretting over the second-round selection of Carlton Davis, a corner from Auburn. (more…)
Will The Bucs “Be Some Damn Fools?”
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018
Challenging analysis from an ex-Buc
It’s time to grab a second lunch at your nearest Original Hooters and read some wisdom from an ex-Buccaneer defensive lineman who has been poring over film of Vita Vea. (more…)
