Archive for the ‘FHR’ Category

Heat Is On; “Duff’s Message” Is Honored

Monday, December 3rd, 2018

The Sage of Tampa Bay sports was patrolling the happy locker room yesterday for his stout Monday column

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Rush and coverage. Rush and coverage.

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a Bucs defensive coach talk about rush and coverage working together, I’d have almost enough cash to buy an XFL team.

Some things just naturally go together. Ham and eggs, Abbott and Costello. The Bucs and the NFC South basement. (more…)

A Renaissance Tour?

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

Turnaround.

Call it the Comeback Tour for Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching, yams-eating coach Dirk Koetter. (more…)

Was It The Dinner?

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

Gerald McCoy and Javien Elliott talk about a behind-the-scenes effort

Yes, the Bucs’ defensive revival could be attributed to caviar and Maine lobster, among other reasons.

Seriously. (more…)

Mark Dominik Analyzes Team Glazer Evaluation Of The Bucs’ Front Office & Roster

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

“Jason, let’s hit the film room.”

Few men on the planet have more intimate knowledge of the football workings of Team Glazer than former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik. (more…)

Ira Talks Vea Preparation, Coaching Candidates, Evans Rematch, Game Predictions, Strong Finishers & More

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

So much to consider for Bucs fans during this crossroads time with a big divsion game approaching on Sunday. Ira joins Joe for the twice-weekly wrestling match presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.

Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Derrick Brooks Answers Your Bucs Questions, Sees Film Differences On Defenses

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018

Another can’t-miss TAMPA TWO from The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating.

Jim Schwartz “Best Fit” To Replace Dirk Koetter

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

Dirk Koetter remaining head coach of the Buccaneers in January is about as likely as Joe not drinking a beer while enjoying an afternoon of college football at Abe’s Place. (more…)

Ira Talks Defensive Highs, Phone Call To Simeon Rice, Chatting About Jameis’ Future With Ronde Barber, Dirk Koetter’s “Lifeboat,” DeSean Jackson Realities & Much More

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

The Sage of Tampa Bay sports is very feisty after mingling Sunday with Buccaneers royalty and witnessing an actual Bucs performance worthy of pride. Plenty on the docket today. Ira joins Joe for the twice weekly wrestling match presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.

Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Opportunity Opens To Put DeSean Jackson On Injured Reserve; Bucs Should Pounce

Monday, November 26th, 2018

Timing is everything. (more…)

Tease Against A Lightweight, Or Something More?

Monday, November 26th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

In a crazy way, Sunday’s decisive victory against the 49ers was incredibly frustrating for Buc fans.

It showcased what might have been in 2018 if this team had shown more discipline about keeping the football and retrieving the football. (more…)

DJax Grouses On Social Media

Monday, November 26th, 2018

Not happy with win.

This was too predictable. (more…)

Winning Jameis, Efficient Jameis

Sunday, November 25th, 2018

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, is now 2-2 as a starter for your Buccaneers this season.

And he certainly earned the “W” today.

(more…)

Donovan Smith Talks Mastery Of Level-Headed Play

Friday, November 23rd, 2018

The Buccaneers’ ironman left tackle says he gets “crap” for sometimes looking like he doesn’t care as much as others. (more…)

Derrick Brooks Answers Your State Of The Bucs Questions On A New TAMPA TWO!

Wednesday, November 21st, 2018

Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, a new TAMPA TWO is on!!

Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks and Ira Kaufman answer your Bucs questions with authority. TAMPA TWO is a production of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com. ***Remember, the TAMPA TWO game preview comes later this week!***

“It Was The Best Run-blocking”

Wednesday, November 21st, 2018

Talks up o-line.

Bucs running back Peyton Barber ran for 106 yards against the Giants, only the second time in his NFL career he broke the century mark on the ground. (more…)

Ira Talks $21 Million Red Herring, Weak Excuses, Reverting To Jameis, Coaching Search, Fan Apathy, Wagering & More

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

Just 41 days until the proverbial “Black Monday” around the NFL, and Ira Kaufman, the Sage of Tampa Bay sports, has plenty on his mind. Ira joins Joe for the twice weekly wrestling match presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.

Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Peyton Barber: Inconsistent Effort Sinking Bucs

Sunday, November 18th, 2018

The warrior in the Buccaneers’ backfield appeared to be the last player out of the trainers’ room tonight in the bowels of MetLife Stadium.

Joe was waiting for him. (more…)

Brutal Bucs Defense Exhibit-359882

Sunday, November 18th, 2018

The Bucs ought to print this out and paste it in every defender’s locker, in every defensive meeting room. Hell, put in on the side of the stadium just like a player’s mural. (more…)

“Embarrassing”

Thursday, November 15th, 2018

Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, it’s a new episode of TAMPA TWO with Derrick Brooks and Ira Kaufman. Yes, they talk about Jameis staying on the bench and even some positives. And Brooks explains what he calls “embarrassing.”

Enjoy! Next episode on Friday.