Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter pens columns for JoeBucsFan.com Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and he churns out his popular podcasts here Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also listen to the podcasts on iTunes or Podbean. 

BY IRA KAUFMAN

So I’m sitting at home Sunday evening, thumbing through the Bucs media guide, when word came down about John Lynch’s new gig.

Surprise, surprise.

What a kick in the head as I was in the process of finalizing my upcoming speech for Lynch’s candidacy to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Minutes after word leaked out that Lynch will be the next GM of the forlorn San Francisco 49ers, I sent him a text: (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

After a three-year brain fart, the NFL has come to its senses and restored the Pro Bowl’s traditional AFC vs. NFC format.

Thankfully, we didn’t have to witness the spectacle of Michael Irvin and Jerry Rice trying to divvy up the rosters, but let’s not get carried away — this game still stinks.

In honor of Sunday night’s matchup at Camping World Stadium, here’s one man’s version of the all-time Buccaneer Pro Bowl squad. (more…)

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Just nine days from his Hall of Fame presentation of John Lynch, Ira talks all things Bucs and so much more on his wildly popular Thursday podcast with Joe. (Don’t forget Tuesday’s podcasts!) Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean, too. Joe highly recommends last week’s episodes.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

If the Bucs are to emerge as a league power in the fall, they must add a few significant pieces on each side of the ball.

They need to find a true No. 2 receiver, revive a feeble ground game and show more toughness against the run. They can’t finish last in field-goal percentage or allow 34 completions of more than 25 yards.

One more thing — Jameis Winston has to be a better quarterback. (more…)

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Wild Tuesday on the Ira Kaufman Podcast. Ira jumps into free agency, the Adrian Peterson debate, Team Glazer & the Falcons, and Ira continues to take fans into all things John Lynch’s fourth shot at the Hall of Fame. There’s more on the table with Joe joining in the podcast. Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean, too. Joe highly recommends last week’s episodes.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

NFL players have been knocking heads for almost a century and the letters TD have always stood for touchdown.

Not anymore.

There’s a new TD on the pro football landscape, one that tells an intriguing story if you’re willing to listen.

Dirk Koetter sounds like a true believer. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Every once in awhile, the guys who astutely run this website have to be slapped back into reality.

This is one of those moments.

The same pundits who foolishly labeled Mark Dominik a “rock star” and prematurely assigned Jameis Winston with the title “America’s Quarterback” are now giddy with the prospect of the Bucs going hog wild in the offseason. (more…)

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No snoozing on the Tuesday & Thursday Ira Kaufman Podcast, which has no offseason. Ira continues to take fans into all things John Lynch’s fourth shot at the Hall of Fame, and many Bucs topics of the day with Joe. Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean, too. Joe highly recommends last week’s episodes.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

A little perspective, people.

I’m not defending Antonio Brown’s dumb decision to film the proceedings in the Steelers’ locker room for the world to see after Sunday night’s emotional playoff win at Kansas City. (more…)

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Zero offseason on the fast-growing Ira Kaufman Podcast, which hits very hard in this episode. Ira dives into many topics of the day, including his recent breakfast with Tony Dungy. Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean, too. Joe highly recommends last week’s episodes.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

For your Monday perusal, here’s an assortment of goodies that includes your weekly update on John Lynch.

If this column had to be listed on Jeopardy, it would go under the “Potpourri” category, a grab bag of offseason items that ultimately reflect back on the Buccaneers.

Here we go: (more…)

Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter pens columns for JoeBucsFan.com Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, and churns out his popular podcasts Tuesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy as Ira shares some of his chat today with Tony Dungy.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

I had the pleasure of Tony Dungy’s company at breakfast Friday morning for an in-depth discussion about John Lynch’s demanding role in that iconic Buc defense.

More on that subject in later columns, but I also had the opportunity to get a Hall of Fame coach’s thoughts on the current state of the Buccaneers and Jameis Winston’s leadership skills. (more…)

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Free agency is on Ira’s mind today, right after he takes fans deeper inside the quest to get John Lynch into the Hall of Fame next month. Of course, Joe and Ira go head first into other topics, as well. Enjoy! Ira’s podcasts fire every Tuesday and Thursday, and his columns are rolled out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Ira has been on fire lately, but he’s been advised a raise is not forthcoming.

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Picture this scenario, which may not be far-fetched.

At approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, after watching the Chiefs take on the Steelers at Arrowhead, Dirk Koetter sends a text to Jason Licht — succinct and to the point.

“We need one of those.” (more…)

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A+ Ira Kaufman Podcast today. Ira goes deep inside the upcoming Pro Football Hall of Fame vote. You won’t find this stuff anywhere else. Of course, Joe and Ira go head first into key Bucs topics of the day, as well. Enjoy. Ira’s podcasts fire every Tuesday and Thursday.

Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter pens columns for JoeBucsFan.com Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, and churns out his popular podcasts Tuesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy as Ira goes deep inside the locker room in today’s offering.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Bucs developed mental toughness in 2016, but as Clint Eastwood said to Hillary Swank in Million Dollar Baby, “girlie, tough ain’t enough.”

This franchise is now a $1.5 billion baby, according to Forbes, and let’s not forget Tampa Bay also made strides on the soft side en route to a 9-7 record.

After their first winning season since 2010, Buc players were quick to credit team camaraderie as a vital ingredient in their success. (more…)