BY IRA KAUFMAN

Here we are again on Buccaneer Boulevard, talking about finishing out a lost season with pride.

We’re all too familiar with this scenario as Buc fans head toward Thanksgiving with one eye on the cranberry sauce and another on the next NFL draft.

Brent Grimes talks to Ira

It’s painful to look at the standings and even more painful to remember that this team was once the talk of the league.

When the Tampa Bay locker room opened Sunday, I risked a pulled hamstring by running after Brent Grimes. The veteran corner hadn’t talked publicly for awhile and he was booking toward the exit door when I blocked his path. (more…)

Team Glazer members Bryan and Ed should have a busy planning week

Forget for a minute that the Bucs are 3-6 and nestled in Buccaneers Cove, aka last place in the NFC South. (more…)

“Dear football gods, please make sure the Glazers know I don’t call high school lateral plays when needing a score from the Falcons 20 yard line, or fake punts in the second quarter.”

It appears the Bucs coaching staff would benefit from a PODS discount code after this season. Tampa Bay is on a 9-18 run and a lot is going wrong.

But what about the guy who buys the groceries? (more…)

More Derrick Brooks talking Bucs is always a good thing, especially when he’s doing it with Ira Kaufman, esteemed JoeBucsFan.com columnist.

It’s a new TAMPA TWO, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning and Heating. Another can’t-miss production from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

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Congrats to The Ira Kaufman Podcast for entering its second year — YEAR! — on the Google Play podcast top charts, all genres nationwide. Stunning for a local podcast in an era where political discussion dominates. Today, the Sage of Tampa Bay sports joins Joe for the usual intense chatter about all things Bucs, 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.

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“Jason, we’re not getting caught with our pants down in eight weeks — or wearing that jacket.”

Preparation is critical for good NFL owners.

Let the coaches worry about the day-to-day; the guys who sign the checks need to always consider the big picture. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Dirk Koetter says the Bucs are mired in a depressing pattern this season.

Make that 11 seasons.

Koetter was referring to Tampa Bay’s habit of falling far behind in the opening half, only to stage a comeback bid that falls short. We’ve seen that play out against the Steelers, Falcons, Bengals and Panthers while the Bucs dropped 5-of-6 after a 2-0 start.

The overarching pattern, however, is far more depressing. The playoff drought is almost certain to reach 11 years and another regime change appears likely.

This team has changed defensive coordinators and quarterbacks, yet the losing continues. (more…)

A quick look at the first halves of Dirk Koetter’s three seasons as head coach: 3-5, 2-6, 3-5.

Joe is not a big believer in coincidences. (more…)

Yes!! It’s more TAMPA TWO, the hot new all-Bucs show with Derrick Brooks and The Sage of Tampa Bay sports, Ira Kaufman, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating. TAMPA TWO is a joint project of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.

Fearless with quarterbacks. (video)

Just moments after Dirk Koetter announced he was lowering the flag on America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, and starting instead journeyman backup Ryan Fitzpatrick on Sunday, Koetter remarked he didn’t like switching quarterbacks. (more…)

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Wow. Ira Kaufman is fired up as Bucs Nation sits in a place nobody imagined just one week ago. Joe’s calling this podcast an instant classic. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. And you can find it on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts,” ALL genres. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.

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

Advice for Jameis

Father Dungy was on national radio this morning talking about the great disappointment he is certain that is being felt inside the walls of One Buc Palace. (more…)

It’s one thing for a starting QB to get benched for a journeyman quarterback when he’s having a garbage game.

It’s quite another thing for the journeyman to step in and light up the scoreboard on the road in just over one quarter of action and tie the score with seconds to play. (more…)

“What’s the market, Jason? You always want to know the market.”

Today, Jameis Winston hit rock bottom of his professional football career. (more…)

Warren Sapp weighs in.

Joe is not sure if it is just schtick or just two dudes being real but two former Bucs are not on the Vita Vea bandwagon. (more…)

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Bengals week and a new crossroads game have Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter fired up. Recorded at One Buc Place, it’s always a fun and informative time on the Ira Kaufman Podcast presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. And you can find it on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts,” ALL genres. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.

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

Yesss! TAMPA TWO is back with this week’s Q&A episode. Derrick Brooks and Ira Kaufman are all over your questions, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating. TAMPA TWO is a production of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com

Ira talked defense after the game with Mark Duffner, Lavonte David, Noah Spence and M.J. Stewart

BY IRA KAUFMAN

When Tampa Bay players return to practice Wednesday, one particular ditty should be blaring from those loudspeakers at One Buc Place.

The year was 1968 and the group was Archie Bell & the Drells. The song that went to No. 1 on the charts that spring was “Tighten Up.” Check it out on YouTube. (more…)

Saved the season?

Jenna Laine of ESPN has the money information. (more…)