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Ira Talks Backup Quarterback Pressure, Indoor Practice Facility, Semi-Private Cheerleader Time, Changes At Center, Shrimp Cocktail, Free Agency Focus After WR & RB

Tuesday, February 21st, 2017

Various subjects explored today by eye-RAH! Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. The JoeBucsFan.com columnist is wrestling with Joe in this podcast, diving into great detail on Bucs-related subjects of the day and more. Enjoy! Click above to listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean. Past episodes are great and new ones pop every Tuesday and Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com.

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Mandatory Aggression In Free Agency

Monday, February 20th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Buc fans haven’t forgotten what happened the last time they were so geeked up about their football team.

How could they? (more…)

Demanding Calais Campbell’s Arrival

Friday, February 17th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

When it comes to the Bucs and free agency, one man towers above the rest.

Literally and figuratively. (more…)

Ira Defends Hall T.O. Attacks, Slaps Local Media, Talks Bucs Core Players, Bradley McDougald, “Screwed” Victor Cruz, New D.C. Info On DeSean Jackson & More

Thursday, February 16th, 2017

Huuuuge energy and fire from the Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman is all fired up with Joe in this podcast, diving into great detail on Bucs-related subjects of the day and more. Enjoy! Click above to listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean. Past episodes are great and new ones pop every Tuesday and Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com.

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Dan Fouts Blesses Jameis; Draft Lessons Linger

Wednesday, February 15th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Draft and develop.

It’s been 80 years since the start of the NFL draft — and not everything has changed. The key to being a consistent winner remains the accumulation of talented players and a coaching staff that can maximize talent.

That brings us to the 2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coming off a 9-7 season and eager to take that next step toward long-term success. (more…)

Ira Talks Free Agency Strategy, Draft Reverberations, Center Changes, Ted Ginn, Jason Licht’s Future & More

Tuesday, February 14th, 2017

The Bucs chatter is high octane from the Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman is all fired up with Joe in this podcast, diving into great detail Bucs-related subjects of the day. Enjoy! And don’t forget, click above or listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean. Lot of great stuff throughout past episodes, and new ones pop every Tuesday and Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com.

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Lessons Of 2011 Alive For 2017

Monday, February 13th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Not a bad time to be a Glazer.

The Bucs are coming off their first winning season since 2010, Manchester United hasn’t lost a match in more than three months, and the value of both franchises continues to soar.

Now comes the moment of truth. (more…)

Righting “A Travesty”

Friday, February 10th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

There’s been a lot of chatter about the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017, so let me add a little more controversy. (more…)

Ira Talks Falcons Shakeups, Glennon & The Jets, Free Agency Strategy, Bucs Safety Changes & “Overrated” Eric Berry, Listener Questions & More

Thursday, February 9th, 2017

Wired on donuts, JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman is all fired up in this podcast, diving into great detail with Joe on many Bucs-related subjects of the day. Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean, too. Lot of great stuff throughout past episodes, and new ones pop every Tuesday and Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com.

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Alex Smith & Drew Brees Talk Jameis

Wednesday, February 8th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Seven seasons have gone by since Drew Brees caressed the Vince Lombardi Trophy and it’s safe to say he’s got the seven-year itch.

A first-ballot Hall of Famer, Brees is still going strong at the age of 38. I caught up with him at the Pro Bowl in Orlando and asked him to assess the state of the NFC South. (more…)

Ira Dives Deep Into Hall Snub & Future, Bucs Urinal Chatter, Jameis Houston Buzz & More

Tuesday, February 7th, 2017

Ira dives into great detail on how John Lynch failed in the vote for the Hall of Fame class of 2017 — Jason Taylor? —and Ira shares plenty of keen insight into other Hall happenings from Houston. There’s also Bucs chatter, even from Houston urinals. Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean, too. Lot of great stuff throughout past episodes, and new ones pop every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Explaining The John Lynch Miss

Monday, February 6th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Everything was going John Lynch’s way … until the moment of truth.

The vibes in the room were all positive after I made my pitch for Lynch as a Hall of Fame candidate Saturday in a Houston conference room. Several other selectors spoke up in Lynch’s behalf, talking up his credentials for the Class of 2017. (more…)

Let’s Get This Done

Friday, February 3rd, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

HOUSTON — We’re locked, loaded and ready for takeoff.

It won’t be long before I present John Lynch’s case in front of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee for the fourth consecutive year. It’s a heck of a case.

A week that began with Lynch’s new job as GM of the 49ers could end with his entrance into Canton.

I like his chances. (more…)

Ira Talks What If John Lynch Gets Snubbed, Unofficial Rules, Bucs Inking One “$10 Or $12 Million Free Agent,” Super Bowl Prediction & Wager, Derrick Brooks Hire & More

Thursday, February 2nd, 2017

ONLY TWO DAYS from his Hall of Fame presentation of John Lynch, Ira goes on the record calling all of this year’s new Hall inductees, in addition to his Super Bowl pick and so much more on the Bucs this Thursday podcast with Joe. Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean, too. Joe highly recommends the January episodes. Lot of great stuff throughout.

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Time For Glazers To Hire Derrick Brooks

Wednesday, February 1st, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

For any Mark Dominik fans still out there in BucLand, this is a good time to shield your eyes. (more…)

Ira Talks Intimate Bucs-Related Pro Bowl Mingling, John Lynch Hall Prospects, Calls The Hall Class Of 2017 & More

Tuesday, January 31st, 2017

ONLY FOUR DAYS from his Hall of Fame presentation of John Lynch, Ira talks all things Lynch and so much more on his wildly popular Tuesday podcast with Joe. Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean, too. Joe highly recommends the January episodes. Lot of great stuff throughout.

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