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Irma-battered Ira Kaufman proves he’s “Brooklyn strong” and delivers a stunning podcast today. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, as always, talks all things Bucs with Joe on the popular Ira Kaufman Podcast. Listen right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — all year long. Dial in now by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist 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.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

This is one they simply must have.

In the long wake of Hurricane Irma, the Buccaneers don’t have much to time to refocus. Players are scrambling to return to the Bay area and Dirk Koetter’s cherished practice time has taken a direct hit.

Still, this team is healthy and the Bears are lousy. Those are the factors that count as the Bucs prepare for a season opener like no other in the franchise’s 42-year history. (more…)

Welcome to a new feature on JoeBucsFan.com. Joe has challenged Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, to pick against the spread this season for a $500 prize. Every Friday, Ira will type out his picks for each Friday-through-Monday game. If he hits at 53 percent or better for the regular season, then Ira gets $500 in gift cards to Abe’s Place in Clearwater, home of historically amazing food and 44 craft beers on tap. Feel free to send Ira your stone cold locks on Twitter, @ikaufman76. The sage of Tampa Bay sports could always use some help.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

As a loyal employee of this fast-growing website, I find myself excited to try my acumen at picking NFL games against the spread.

That doesn’t mean I’m expecting a windfall. Heck, I just want to break even and go on my way.

I was all set to jump on the Bucs at Hard Rock Stadium, but that pick will have to wait until Nov. 19. In the meantime, here we go with this weekend’s selections: (more…)

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Powerful insight and great fun today from Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter. As always, Ira is talking all things Bucs with Joe on the popular Ira Kaufman Podcast. Listen right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — all year long. Dial in now by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

By IRA KAUFMAN

No excuses.

Hurricane Irma is scary and dangerous, but this mega-storm isn’t going to hang a loss on the Buccaneers. The Bucs and Dolphins are being tested right now and their response will tell us a lot about both teams. (more…)

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Sage wisdom flowing freely from Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter is talking all things Bucs with Joe on the popular Ira Kaufman Podcast.  Listen right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — all year long. Dial in now by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Nobody’s checking birth certificates at One Buc Place anymore. If you can play, you can stay.

If you can’t, neither your draft status nor your contract will keep you around.

There was a time not long ago when age was a major factor in shaping Tampa Bay’s interest in any available player. Jason Licht has changed that approach, with the consent of the guys who sign the checks. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

That’s what he’s here for.

So far, Buc fans have noticed that Chris “Swaggy” Baker is an extrovert who doesn’t mind showing off his playful side. He’s been a natural for those Hard Knocks cameras, flashing a wide smile and some nifty dance moves.

Baker’s first tango with his new teammates comes Sept. 10 in Miami, where Jay Ajayi is eager to strut his stuff against a rush defense that ranked 22nd last fall. (more…)

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Enjoy the high-octane passion and sage wisdom of Ira, Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, talking all things Bucs with Joe. Listen right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com.  The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — all year long. Dial in now to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist 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.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Myles Garrett is going to make a lot of left tackles look bad this season. Donovan Smith ranks as Exhibit A.

The first overall pick in the 2017 draft was very impressive in Cleveland’s preseason victory, pressuring Jameis Winston repeatedly off the right edge.

And while the Browns have much to look forward to enjoying Garrett’s ascension, Buc fans are left wondering which Smith will show up in the season opener at Miami. (more…)

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Special episode today, as Ira is joined by Justin Pawlowski & Todd Wright, in addition to Joe. Enjoy the high-octane passion and sage wisdom of Ira, Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter. Listen right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com.  The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — all year long. Dial in now to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist 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.

By IRA KAUFMAN

The NFL preseason is essentially behind us and the Buccaneers are one of the league’s big winners.

Yeah, you heard me.

Forget about the 1-2 record heading into Thursday night’s preseason finale. You think the Glazers are pressuring Dirk Koetter to play regulars against the Redskins so Tampa Bay can even its exhibition mark? (more…)

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Training camp is ending and the pressure is on. That’s a big topic on today’s wildly popular Ira Kaufman popular. Enjoy the high-octane passion and sage wisdom of Ira, Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter. Listen right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com.  The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — all year long. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist 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.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Buc fans pining for the next Simeon Rice can stop chasing the impossible dream. (more…)

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Many thanks for making the Ira Kaufman Podcast wildly popular. It’s all thanks to the high-octane passion and sage wisdom of Ira, Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter. Listen right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com.  The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — all year long. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist 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.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

There’s another growing fan movement going on in Tampa besides the Stick Carriers.

A new wave of Buc supporters was in evidence Friday at the East Stadium Club when Darcie Glazer Kassewitz presided over the third edition of Women of RED.

More than 2,000 fans packed Raymond James Stadium for the event, with former WFLA-TV anchor Gayle Sierens serving as emcee. Ali Marpet, Clinton McDonald and rookie O.J. Howard were the special guests, answering questions and giving fans a peek behind the pewter helmet. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Enjoy the moment.

There’s a lot of hand-wringing going on by national observers and even a few Buc fans about some of the things that went wrong Thursday night in Jacksonville.

Nick Folk had an extra-point attempt blocked and missed a field goal that caused Dirk Koetter to drop his head. The red-zone offense struggled at times. Jameis Winston turned in a bonehead play.

I get all that. (more…)