Ira Kaufman, the most beloved and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town, 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 his columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
It’ll be here before you know it.
The first workout of training camp is slated for four weeks from today at One Buc Place, with the Hard Knocks crew eager to introduce the rest of NFL Nation to your favorite football team. (more…)
It’s Part III of winning Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter sitting down with Ira Kaufman and Joe for a casual yet intense conversation about all things Tampa Bay. Parts I and II can be found easily at iTunes or Podbean.com. Of course, candid Koetter lets it rip like only he would. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes or Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!
It’s Part II of winning Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter sitting down with Ira Kaufman and Joe for a casual yet intense conversation about all things Tampa Bay. Part I can can be found here, or at iTunes or Podbean.com. (Part III is coming Thursday.) Of course, candid Koetter let it rip like only he would. The Ira Kaufman Podcast grows steadily with episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes or Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!
In the summer of 2002, Buc fans didn’t quite know what to expect.
Jon Gruden had just arrived from the left coast, lucrative new contract in hand, and a frustrated franchise knew that a dominant defense was approaching the end of the line.
Time was running out for the Glazers to prove they had assembled a championship organization. They had just paid a huge price to pry Gruden out of Oakland and they hoped for an immediate return on investment.
As we approach the 15th anniversary of Tampa Bay’s proudest sports season, what better time to appreciate what once was … and what could be again. (more…)
There are building blocks and there are cornerstones. And make no mistake, there are millions of dollars in between.
Donovan Smith and Vernon Hargreaves are building blocks. Mike Evans, Jameis Winston and Kwon Alexander are cornerstones, special players who will lead you where you want to go. (more…)
Winning Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter sat down with Ira and Joe for a casual yet intense conversation about all things Tampa Bay recently. Coach’s takes will be divided into a handful of podcasts this summer, and today is Part 1. Of course, candid Koetter let it rip like only he would, as Joe and Ira peppered him with a great variety of questions. … ZERO summer down time for the booming Ira Kaufman Podcast, as it grows steadily with episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!
The 2002 Bucs were just ranked the No. 2 defense of the past 30 years, and it’s easy to see why.
Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks already have busts in Canton and John Lynch remains close. Ronde Barber should have his day in the debate room next February.
Ira Kaufman, the most beloved and esteemed columnist in town, has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira’s columns pop here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
There’s a long list of Buccaneers with much to prove in training camp.
Doug Martin is still trying to rebuild trust with teammates and coaches. Roberto Aguayo is trying to show his rookie struggles are behind him.
Noah Spence is trying to convince Mike Smith that he’s more than just a situational pass rusher. Ali Marpet is trying to make the difficult transition from guard to center — with no experience at the position. (more…)
Live from mandatory minicamp at One Buc Palace, the sage of Tampa Bay sports, Ira Kaufman, dives into the hot Bucs topics of the day.
The Ira Kaufman Podcast is booming, growing steadily with episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, new episodes pop Tuesdays & Thursdays all year long.
Ira Kaufman, the most beloved and esteemed columnist in town, has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira’s columns pop here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
When Brent Grimes looks around the Bucs locker room, he sees all kinds of mad skills. (more…)
The Ira Kaufman Podcast is booming, growing steadily with episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, new episodes pop Tuesdays & Thursdays.
In Dirk Koetter’s manic quest for a bad-ass group of marauders, Ayers could serve as the poster child. Except he’s no child … he’s a grown-ass man. (more…)
But let’s be honest, many of these lists are silly. For example, any scribe who suggests his seven-round mock draft has value is kidding himself. (more…)
eye-RAH! explores many hot Bucs topics and wrestles with Joe on several of them. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is booming, with growth nearing 10,000 downloads per episodes! Listen by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, new episodes pop Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Ira Kaufman, the most beloved and esteemed columnist in town, has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira’s columns pop here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
When the free agency clock struck in March and the Bucs pounced on DeSean Jackson, Stick Carriers took an avid interest.
But let’s not forget that the word “avid” spelled backwards is “diva,” and Mr. Jackson will never be able to outrun that label, no matter how many beaten defensive backs he leaves in his wake. (more…)
“Newsy Nuggets!” Ira Kaufman has a few to share today and plenty more on the Bucs buffet in today’s high-energy podcast. eye-RAH! and Joe wrestle over many hot Bucs topics. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is booming, with growth nearing 10,000 downloads per episodes! Listen by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, new episodes pop Tuesdays & Thursdays.
