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Ira’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Seahawks

Sunday, November 27th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Demar Dotson, the longest-tenured Buccaneer, said it was the best defensive performance he has seen since joining the team in 2009. It’s hard to argue with the big man after Russell Wilson was limited to a 38.8 passer rating in Sunday’s 14-5 triumph. That’s not a passer rating — that’s the overnight temperature in Seattle. Enjoy these 10 tasty fat-free holiday appetizers: (more…)

In The Words Of Rocco Lampone

Friday, November 25th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

This is the one that will get everyone’s attention. (more…)

Ira Talks Seahawks-Bucs Keys, Pete Carroll Chat, Hey Jude Shame, Glazer Involvement, Jameis & The “P-Word” & More

Thursday, November 24th, 2016

JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman shares all kinds of powerful insight with Joe in today’s Thanksgiving Bucs-Seahawks preview. Of course, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame Voter goes in many other directions as well. 

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Extreme Losing Was “A Plus For Tampa”

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

If you don’t have access to NFL Network, go to a buddy’s house tonight. (more…)

Ira Talks Race To 10, Total Beating, Interpreting Playcalling Balance, Assessing Jameis, BBQ, The Jameisburg Address, Defensive Rise & More

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

It’s Chiefs victory Tuesday and JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman is firing away on all cylinders with Joe. The Ira Kaufman Podcast entertains and informs every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Playoffs Are No Punch Line

Monday, November 21st, 2016

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Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, JoeBucsFan.com eye-RAH! Kaufman, writes today about what’s on everyone’s mind from Lakeland to Largo, from bartenders to Black Friday shoppers. Playoffs!

BY IRA KAUFMAN

We’ve been here before. (more…)

Ira Goes Deep On Kansas City, Gruden Chat, Mike Evans & More

Thursday, November 17th, 2016

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to hear from Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman. Shocking as it may be, Brooklyn-bred Ira is a serious Chiefs fan, and he offers a lot in advance of the Bucs-Chiefs game on Sunday.

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Gruden Talks Bucs, Bennigan’s & Beer Kegs

Wednesday, November 16th, 2016

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JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman gets to hang out with all sorts of important people across the NFL. This week, it was Chucky, aka Super Bowl head coach Jon Gruden. 

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Florida Sports Hall of Fame enshrined a new class Tuesday night and there was no debate when it came to choosing the headliner. (more…)

Ira Talks Blitz Revival, Dotson Troubles, Playoff Realities, Koetter’s Fear, Health, Mike Evans & More

Tuesday, November 15th, 2016

It’s Victory Tuesday on the podcast featuring Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman. All kinds of stuff on Ira’s plate today. 

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A New Winning Approach: Fun

Monday, November 14th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

If we can tear ourselves away from the silent protest of Mike Evans and the loud observations of Madame Miko, let’s remember that the Bucs salvaged their season Sunday with a resounding victory.

How did they do it?

They had fun. (more…)

Ira’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Bears

Sunday, November 13th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Vegas oddsmakers favored the Bears in large part because Tampa Bay was playing at home Sunday, but that smile on Dirk Koetter’s face said it all after a 36-10 rout of the Bears. On a day overflowing with Buc takeaways, here are 10 more goodies to mull over: (more…)

Ira Talks Bears-Bucs Ramifications

Sunday, November 13th, 2016

It’s a Bears-Bucs gameday and a bonus podcast with Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. The Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, is talking Bears fans, today’s ramifications and more. 

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McCoy, David Must Prevent Mutiny

Friday, November 11th, 2016

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The only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter in the Tampa Bay area, JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH Kaufman, fires away today at the Buccaneers’ big-money, big-name defensive cornerstones.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

With the NFC South basement starting them in the face yet again, the Buccaneers need their core defensive players to show up Sunday.

That means you, Lavonte David, and you, Gerald McCoy. (more…)

The Renowned Ira Kaufman Podcast

Thursday, November 10th, 2016

Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, The Custodian of Canton, is talking in depth today about Doug Martin, player development, excuses, the Bears, second-half goals, effort issues and more. 

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Where’s The Development?

Wednesday, November 9th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Player development is what it’s all about in the NFL, and the Bucs have made few strides.

Learning your craft to uncover that winning edge is a defining hallmark of successful organizations. Jon Gruden used to say that you either get better as a player or you fall behind. (more…)

Bucs Trail By Two Touchdowns

Monday, November 7th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Half the season is in the books for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and these first few chapters aren’t exactly best sellers.

In fact, they are filled with errors.

Buc fans are enraged about a 3-5 record, and nobody in the organization should even try to justify what has transpired on the field. (more…)

Ira’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Falcons

Friday, November 4th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

With an opportunity to remain relevant at the halfway point of the season, the Bucs disappointed their fans yet again. Despite an encouraging start, Tampa Bay was overwhelmed by the NFC South leaders in a 43-28 setback that effectively ended any playoff hopes.

Here are 10 morsels to digest after the Bucs proved they weren’t ready for prime time: (more…)

Ira Hits Hard On The State Of The Bucs

Friday, November 4th, 2016

Why exactly would The Custodian of Canton, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, go to bed early after such a critical Bucs loss? Well, he didn’t. Ira was with Joe in the Raymond James Stadium press box breaking down the state of the Bucs. The octane got cranked up on this one.

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Ira Talks Progress Meter, Aguayo Change, Falcons Keys, Banks Banishment & More

Thursday, November 3rd, 2016

The Custodian of Canton, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, is chatting with Joe before tonight’s huge game. 

***Stay tuned for a bonus Friday morning podcast from Ira, too!!!

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Toss The Numbers

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

John Lynch has a big night ahead of him, surrounded by family and friends at Raymond James Stadium.

An even bigger day looms ahead in three months.

On the day before the Super Bowl in Houston, a panel of Pro Football Hall of Fame voters will meet to decide on the Class of 2017. Lynch’s 15-year career will be judged by 46 members of the media and two former players who already boast busts in Canton — Dan Fouts and James Lofton. (more…)