“Dirk, it’s a 60-minute game.”

The Bucs have started a new trend, melting down in the second halves of games. (more…)

“Monk, we’ve got leverage.”

Both Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching, yams-eating coach Dirk Koetter and offensive coordinator Todd Monken are popular men in the NFL. (more…)

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The Bucs may be covered in dirt, but there’s plenty buzzing in the air about the Bucs’ future, and their complicated present. The Sage of Tampa Bay sports goes in many directions today with Joe and a special guest. Enjoy the twice-weekly Ira Kaufman Podcast presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

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America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, waved a flag for Dirk Koetter this afternoon at One Buc Palace. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s closing time for the 2018 Bucs, so belly up to the bar and drink in these morsels.

With 10 teams in the NFC sporting better records, the Bucs are done in terms of the playoff chase. That makes 11 consecutive years without postseason play, encompassing three general managers, five head coaches and about 20,000 supporters turned apathetic. (more…)

Dirk Koetter took himself and his 11-21 record in the last 32 games to the podium at One Buc Palace this afternoon. (more…)

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Justin “The Commish” Pawlowski is lit this morning, capturing the fire and ire of Bucs fans like no other. Of course, yesterday’s game and coaching change is on his mind, among other things and takes from fans. The leader of the Bucs Mob, aka Stick Carriers, is talking all things Buccaneers and wants you to be a part the podcast. Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com. Listen or subscribe along with many thousands of Bucs fans on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!** 

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Goner, says a national NFL voice.

Plenty of plugged-in folks out there don’t believe what former Bucs general manager Mark Dominik was selling yesterday. (more…)

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No punches pulled here. Sage Ira Kaufman is fired up before this critical Saints game on Sunday. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter joins Joe for the twice-weekly wrestling match presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

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Derrick Brooks and Kaylee Glyder (filling in for Ira Kaufman) answer your questions after the Buccaneers earned their second win in a row. Submit your questions to @TheIdentityTB on Twitter to be featured in the upcoming shows presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning and Heating.

This is a verrrry interesting episode. (Look for the follow-up/game-preview episode here on Friday.)

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…)

Turnaround.

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

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…)

“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…)

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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.

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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…)

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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!