Jason Licht talks Kwon

How important is Kwon Alexander, the Buccaneers’ rookie playmaker on defense last year? (more…)

There’s a new locker at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters.

The name plate across the top reads, “Custodian.” But this guy won’t be cleaning up Joe’s empty Papa John’s boxes and beer bottles.

It’s for the Custodian of Canton, Ira Kaufman, the Tampa Bay area’s only voter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. eye-RAH! is now a very proud member of the JoeBucsFan.com family.

Bucs and NFL fans know Ira best for his 25 years at The Tampa Tribune, and they’ve been entertained by him for years on local and national sports radio. Those with SiriusXM know Ira is a weekly, football-season guest of Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, and he’s a popular interview of PFT Live host Mike Florio on NBC Sports Radio. Ira also does plenty of TV analysis in the Tampa Bay area, where his distinct style sets him apart.

Unleashed. Finally!

What’s so special about Ira’s arrival at JoeBucsFan.com? Joe has removed Ira’s corporate shackles. No longer will a newspaper editor stuck in the 20th century stifle Ira’s powerful opinions.

No longer will Ira lose mind-numbing battles to get real news to Bucs fans.

Ira’s sources from 40 years in the business are top shelf. Joe will even dare say they’re the very best in town when it comes to the Bucs.

Joe has no leash or limits on Ira. There will be no editorial meetings or orders. Ira will get to speak his mind freely, even if that means throwing sharp daggers at Joe. And yes, Joe will blast Ira when it’s deserved.

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The standout leadership teams at Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon and Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa have made this all possible on JoeBucsFan.com.

All of Ira’s work will be presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. True Hall of Fame customer care and service — standing behind Tampa Bay’s Hall of Fame voice. It was a natural.

Family owned and operated Ed Morse is celebrating its 70th year, and Joe has been proud to call them partners. Joe’s family has purchased three Ed Morse vehicles since 2011.

The Workload

JoeBucsFan.com readers will get three columns weekly from Ira at a minimum. Ira will be roaming the halls and fields of One Buc Palace digging up all kinds of goodies.

Also, The Ira Kaufman Podcast will be heard at least twice weekly right here, fully downloadable for your listening convenience.

Some surprises are in store, too. And, of course, Ira will be live in Canton next month at the 2016 Hall of Fame ceremonies, also working the room at private parties for Eddie DeBartolo and Father Dungy. There will be plenty to share.

Ira also will make personal appearances around town and mingle with Bucs fans.

Lastly, for those worried Joe is going to relax a bit with Ira on board, stop being ridiculous. Joe plans to hammer away on all things Bucs as much or more than ever.

Lavonte David goes deep

Remember when Lavonte David told local media he believed this year’s Bucs defense could be the greatest defense in history? (more…)

Joe’s got details regarding watching the Bucs bang heads in joint practices with the Jags outside EverBank field in August.

Details have emerged for the Buccaneers-Jaguars joint practices. (more…)

Bucs defender reaches out to Ghost.

Bucs defensive end Jacquies Smith was involved in a séance of sorts recently. (more…)

Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter was talking in Idaho this weekend. (more…)

Panthers fans speak out

Yes, the Panthers abused the Buccaneers twice last season. It was humiliating. (more…)

Chucky’s latest underscores rampant impatience throughout the NFL.

Every hardcore Bucs fan knows It’s My Life is Chucky’s favorite song.

Hell, the 2000 Bon Jovi pop/rock classic probably inspired a whole lot of veteran signings by the Buccaneers. (more…)

Austin Seferian-Jenkins embraces adversity, per a new feature about him in the Tampa Bay Times, but ASJ has no empathetic hug for fans who confront him on social media. (more…)

Discusses defenses.

Last month, when Bucs linebackers coach Mark Duffner talked to the local fourth estate, he was asked about Noah Spence possibly playing outside linebacker. (more…)

Chucky takes a stand on the Bucs’ 2016 season

Fans wonder why Joe has stated repeatedly that Dirk Koetter has at most two seasons — yes, two — to figure out how to turn the Bucs into a team that wins at least nine games a year — you know, like Chucky did in his final two seasons before getting fired in 2008. (more…)

Tampa Bay’s iconic Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, offers insight.

Many questions are swirling when it comes to iconic Buccaneers and their chances of landing in the Hall of Fame. (more…)

No more telegraphing tendencies.

Outside of eight-man high school football teams at tiny schools largely found in the plains states (Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma), football is played with 11 starters forever. (more…)

Lovie won’t like this.

Lovie Smith scoffed at reporters who dared to suggest the Bucs’ allowing a 70 percent completion rate to opposing quarterbacks — with plenty of garbage QBs among them — was a legitimate black mark against his 2015 defense. (more…)

Talks differences in defenses.

So many Bucs fans ask Joe what new defensive coordinator Mike Smith’s defense is going to be like. Joe would like to know, too. (more…)

The GM targets Jameis

Bucs overlord of football operations Jason Licht called out three expectations for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today. (more…)

So you think who’s not attending a pro day is meaningless? Think again. (more…)

Ex-Bucs star weighs in

A former Tampa Bay Buccaneers captain, Pro Bowler and first-round draft pick isn’t smiling about the second-round selection of kicker Roberto “El Asesino” Aguayo. (more…)

Tall enough.

Already, a lot of Bucs fans are whining that new cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, listed at 5-11, is too short to play in the NFL. (more…)