Zero Tolerance For A Losing Season
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
One primary reason you select a quarterback first overall in the draft is your faith he can thrive under pressure.
We’re about to find out. (more…)
Archive for the ‘FHR’ Category
Carving Station
Sunday, September 30th, 2018
Had Bucs’ number.
It was almost sickening to watch, Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky, at best an average quarterback, just carved the Bucs’ secondary apart like a roasted chicken. (more…)
Time To Fire Mike Smith
Sunday, September 30th, 2018
It’s time to fire Mike Smith. He’s earned it.
Yeah, Joe typed it.
Raheem Morris fired his 2009 defensive coordinator in midseason and radically changed the defense and the team responded. (more…)
Derrick Brooks Talks “Hot Routes,” Defensive Identity, The Running Game, Khalil Mack & More; It’s A New TAMPA TWO With Ira Kaufman
Friday, September 28th, 2018Click play below and soak in Derrick Brooks talking all things Bears and Buccaneers with Ira Kaufman on TAMPA TWO! It’s the hot new show by The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating.
Enjoy!
Ira Talks Judgment Game For Mike Smith, Conte Call, Jameis Winston’s Feelings, Run Production, Tarp Needed, Game Predictions, Team Glazer & The QB Decision, Fitz Sympathizers, And More
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Crossroads game Sunday for the Bucs and various levels and the Sage of Tampa Bay sports is diving deep as always on the Bucs issues of the day with Joe. It’s always a fast-moving, 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!
Spotlight On Jason Licht
Friday, September 28th, 2018
“Look, Glazer, you don’t see a whistle around my neck or a play sheet in my pocket. There’s only so much I can do.”
Dirk Koetter has said “the cavalry” comes for no team once September arrives.
“Your guys are your guys,” Koetter likes to say about his roster. (more…)
Gerald McCoy’s Apology To Ben Roethlisberger
Tuesday, September 25th, 2018
Forget whether you think this was a bad look or not, Joe thinks it’s realistic to believe Gerald McCoy’s in-game apology helped draw a 15-yard penalty on the himself and the Bucs last night. (more…)
Dirk Koetter Calls Out Tiki Barber
Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
It’s not often you can get inside the mind of Dirk Koetter, but Joe’s going to take you there now. (more…)
Playing A 3-4 Team, Learning From The Patriots Loss & More; Derrick Brooks & Ira Kaufman Talk Steelers-Bucs On TAMPA TWO!
Sunday, September 23rd, 2018Nothing better than Derrick Brooks dissecting the keys to the Bucs-Steelers game with Sage JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman. TAMPA TWO is a joint effort of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.
Uber Driver Sues Jameis
Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
It’s the story that won’t go away — for the quarterback who is about to return.
What a freakin’ mess. (more…)
Ira Talks D-Jax Factor, Team Glazer & The QB Call, Playoff Run, Kwon Takeover, Bad Kicking, Brooks On Jameis Scenarios, And So Much More
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Ira Kaufman has plenty of nuggets and Sage wisdom to share in the aftermath of Bucs’ beating of the Eagles. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always a fast-moving, fun and informative time, and it’s 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 often 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.
Click or download above. Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Unexpected Depth
Monday, September 17th, 2018
Early against the Eagles today, the Bucs trotted out a defensive line to start a series against a mighty Philly offensive line that nobody at One Buc Palace would have expected to see a few weeks ago. (more…)
Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Eagles-Bucs
Sunday, September 16th, 2018Ira’s signature postgame column. Enjoy!
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Welcome to Tampa, the new nerve center of the National Football League. (more…)
Derrick Brooks Talks Tricks And “Manipulation,” Emotion Control, “Hostile” Pocket, Nick Foles Turnovers, Peyton Barber Style & More
Friday, September 14th, 2018Another potent episode of TAMPA TWO with Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks and JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman talking Bucs-Eagles. Enjoy!
Gerald McCoy: “You Don’t Throw A Party”
Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Your beloved Buccaneers have been outscored 74-21 in their last two Week 2 games — both on the road and both on the heels of big opening day wins against second-rate quarterbacks. (more…)
Ira Talks Low-Octane Eagles, Jason Licht Kicking Himself, Sunday Prediction, Crippling Blows In Atlanta, Humphries’ Take On Bucs Maturity, And Much More
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The Super Bowl champs are coming to town and Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter has predictions and impressions from his hours at One Buc Palace. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always a fast-moving, fun and informative time, and it’s 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 often 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.
Click or download above. Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Ira Talks “Hacked Off” Brate, Mike Smith Postgame Chatter, Monken Shelf Life, Defensive Perspective, Weapons Gone Wild & Much More
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Saints-clubbing and much more is on the mind of the Sage of Tampa Bay sports, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always a fast-moving, fun and informative time, and it’s 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 often 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.
Click or download above. Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Focus Is The Next Challenge
Monday, September 10th, 2018Ira’s Monday column showcases various takes from the victorious Bucs locker room
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Gerald McCoy knew what had to be done when he strolled into the Bucs locker room with a wide smile after Sunday’s game.
“I walked around and thanked all of them personally,” he said, referring to Tampa Bay’s offensive players. “They had our back today and I appreciate it.” (more…)
Koetter: “First Drive Was The Most Important”
Sunday, September 9th, 2018
Joe has written many times that the Bucs through last season and entering this season were a mentally fragile team.
Well, it seems Dirk Koetter might have had similar thoughts. (more…)
Derrick Brooks Explains An Avenue To Slowing Alvin Kamara, Reflects On Confusing Marshall Faulk; It’s Episode 2 Of TAMPA TWO!
Saturday, September 8th, 2018Man, Derrick Brooks is money. Great insight here on Sunday’s Bucs-Saints matchup from the Buccaneers legend with JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman. It’s the new TAMPA TWO show, a twice-a-week joint effort from The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.
You do not want to miss this insight!
Mark Dominik: Bucs Are 9-7 Type Of Football Team
Friday, September 7th, 2018
The Bucs’ former rock star general manager served up thoughts about his beloved team. (more…)
