“Deteriorating” Fanbase
Saturday, January 20th, 2018
Ira gauges pulse of Bucs fans.
A couple of guys Joe is proud to be associated with had a meeting of the minds yesterday and, as one can expect, a good result could be heard. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Ira Kaufman, Everything eye-RAH!’ Category
Reasons To Believe
Friday, January 19th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Jason Licht says the NFL is a pass-fail league, and he’s right.
The grades are in for the 2017 Buccaneers and they get a big, fat “F.” Virtually nothing went right after a 2-1 start and Buc fans are naturally worried this slide will continue under the same braintrust. (more…)
Ira Talks 2018 Running Backs, Surprising Coaching Loyalty, Stunning Jason Licht Quotes, Player Development, Camp Consultants, Lying Gruden, Predictions, And Much More
Thursday, January 18th, 2018Podcast (ira-kaufman-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed
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Ira and Joe are live at Hooters in Port Richey dissecting Bucs news and happenings of the week. And Ira is slightly in disbelief. Joe and the Sage of Tampa Bay sports fire away on various Bucs and NFL topics. So dive in here or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for three consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!
Halfway There At Running Back
Wednesday, January 17th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The Bucs aren’t set at running back by any means, but they shouldn’t feel desperate, either. (more…)
Ira Talks Playoffs Impressions & Lessons, Tackling, Bucs Talent>Patriots?, March/April Jason Licht Strategy, Tribal Conflict, Breakfast With Cameron Brate And Much More
Tuesday, January 16th, 2018Podcast (ira-kaufman-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed
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Fresh, fiery, funny and insightful, the Ira Kaufman Podcast takes no prisoners, as Joe and the Sage of Tampa Bay sports fire away on various Bucs and NFL topics. Dive in here or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for three consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!
Draft Advice For Jason Licht
Monday, January 15th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
It’s one of the great sound bites in NFL history and Herm Edwards is still asked about it more than 15 years later.
“You play to win the game,” Edwards bellowed that day as head coach of the New York Jets, reminding the media of Job 1.
Here’s my contribution, and I’m sure Herm would be proud: (more…)
Counting Character
Friday, January 12th, 2018Ira heads to the locker room for today’s column.
Ira Kaufman is the most revered sports personality and writer in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also hear Ira every Wednesday on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio at 5 p.m., and see him Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 p.m. on Spectrum Sports 360.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
NFL locker rooms are delicate creatures.
It doesn’t take much to tinker with a winning formula and mess with chemistry.
Every player in this league is talented, so I’m convinced more than ever that character is an indispensable ingredient for success.
Talking to Buc players after the final game, they swore to a man that this team stuck together through the tough times. They talked about playing for each other and the mutual respect that was evident within the walls of One Buc Place. (more…)
Ira Talks Inside The All-Pro Voting, Dumping Kevin Pamphile, Blowing Up The Defensive Line, Glazers Blessing Status Quo, Novelty Items & Much More
Thursday, January 11th, 2018Podcast (ira-kaufman-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed
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No weeks off on the Ira Kaufman Podcast, so much to dissect. Always! Dive in here or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for three consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!
So How Close Are The Bucs?
Wednesday, January 10th, 2018
Ira Kaufman is the most revered sports personality and writer in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also hear Ira every Wednesday on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio at 5 p.m.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Just how close are they?
According to the scoreboard, the Bucs are close. Real close.
According to the eyeball test and the depth chart, they have a huge challenge ahead to compete with the big boys in the NFL’s premier division. (more…)
Ira Goes Deep On The Playoffs, Saquon Barkley & The Bucs, Blowing Up The D-Line, Michael Bennett, Coaching Changes Deadline, Gruden’s “Coronation,” Brate Future, And More
Tuesday, January 9th, 2018Podcast (ira-kaufman-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed
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The gloves are off, Brooklyn-style, and Ira is swinging and putting Joe on the ropes. The Ira Kaufman Podcast continues to dazzle year-round at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, or right here! The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!
Power Trip
Monday, January 8th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The coronation of Jon Gruden is at hand.
On Tuesday, the former icon of Buc Nation will return to the scene of his first NFL head coaching job after a 16-year absence. (more…)
Ira Kaufman Reveals His All-Pro Votes
Friday, January 5th, 2018Inside Ira’s esteemed ballot
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The Associated Press asked me for my All-Pro selections this week and when I obliged, I realized there were no Buccaneers on my list.
No surprise there.
These are the best of the best, not overcrowded Pro Bowl rosters influenced by reputation and team popularity. (more…)
Gruden “Sham” And Choices, Miguided Glazer Condemnation, Garoppolo Freakout, Ward-Jackson Troubles, Mike Smith’s Presence, Inside Sleazy Hall Of Fame Politicking, & More
Thursday, January 4th, 2018Podcast (ira-kaufman-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed
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Buckle up. Ira is in overdrive on the hot topics of the day and shares a Hall of Fame story that illustrates the shady behind-the-scenes maneuvering that arises. Dive in here or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!
The System Broke Down
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
System corner.
That’s the belittling phrase I heard from several members of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee regarding Ronde Barber when his name came up during the NFL owners meeting last March.
That was a warning shot, advance notice that a key member of an iconic defense was going to have problems making it to the finalist stage in his first year of eligibility. (more…)
Ira Talks Buying What Koetter Is Selling, Analyzing D-Jax & His Future, Grimes Cash, Jameis Warts, Draft Victories, Mike Smith Evaluation & 2018, Gruden Realities, And Much More
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018Podcast (ira-kaufman-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed
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Wow! So much meat on the buffet on the first postseason podcast of 2018. Dive in here or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!
Koetter’s Two Offseason Keys
Monday, January 1st, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Buc fans can only hope this franchise does a better job of addressing its priorities in 2018.
A year ago, Dirk Koetter singled out the lack of explosive plays as a major issue after a 9-7 season. In that regard, Tampa Bay zeroed in on DeSean Jackson in free agency, adding a speedy target who can stretch the field. (more…)
Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Saints
Sunday, December 31st, 2017
BY IRA KAUFMAN
With one glorious throw by Jameis Winston, a pass that both surprised and thrilled Dirk Koetter, the Bucs changed the narrative.
When that 39-yard strike landed in the reliable arms of Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay gave its long-suffering fans a taste of what might have been. The Saints played hard with an NFC South title at stake – but the Bucs played harder.
They were rewarded for their efforts with a 31-24 triumph that ended the second 5-game losing streak of a bitterly disappointing season. (more…)
Ira Talks Fan Pressure & Frustration, Predictions, Mike Smith, “Under Siege” Silence, Explains His Gruden-Or-Status-Quo Mindset, And More
Thursday, December 28th, 2017Podcast (ira-kaufman-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed
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Lotta meat from the Sage of Tampa Bay sports today. So crank up the Ira Kaufman Podcast right here, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is no offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!
