As one of 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Lynch’s case will be heard in front of the Selection Committee for the fourth consecutive year.
And because the Class of 2018 is loaded with first-time eligibles like Ray Lewis, Randy Moss, Brian Urlacher and Ronde Barber, this is Lynch’s best shot to join Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks in the Hall. (more…)
Ira is on fire in this episode and sets the tone for what will be a huge offseason. Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter and Joe pump out the Ira Kaufman Podcast every Tuesday & Thursday year-round on JoeBucsFan.com, plus Ira’s columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. Enjoy!
Making the Pro Bowl is a nice honor. Making the All-Pro team is more challenging — and ultimately more rewarding.
It’s the difference between a People’s Choice Award and an Oscar.
As one of 50 media members on the Associated Press panel, I submitted my All-Pro ballot earlier this week. The AP will reveal the winners on Friday, but our loyal readers shouldn’t have to wait that long to see who your humble servant selected as the best of the best for the 2016 regular season. (more…)
Yes, the Custodian Of Canton’s award-winning podcast will run every Tuesday & Thursday year-round on JoeBucsFan.com, plus his columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. Today, Ira and the Joe’s kickoff what will be a very exciting offseason.
In the end, Sunday’s matchup wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t particularly artistic, either, and nobody will be talking about it Monday morning on the NFL Network.
But like the bulk of Tampa Bay’s season, it was successful. (more…)
C’mon down, Mr. Martin, and join your Buccaneer brothers in the Ring of Dishonor.
By earning a four-game suspension, Martin is now part of an infamous group of Tampa Bay players known for making the wrong kinds of headlines since the 2002 Bucs reached the NFL summit. (more…)
The demise of Doug Martin is on the docket, among other things, but this was recorded seconds prior to the announcement of Martin being suspended four games. The Custodian Of Canton’s award-winning podcast will continue every Tuesday & Thursday year-round on JoeBucsFan.com, plus his columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday.
Ira jumps into the big story of the day: the benching of Doug Martin. And The Custodian Of Canton breaks down the loss to the Saints and much more with Joe. Enjoy Ira’s award-winning podcast every Tuesday & Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com, plus his columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. His work is produced year-round — when Joe can get Ira to stop working on his Hall of Fame presentation for John Lynch.
Amid all the hand-wringing about another disappointing December for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, let’s not forget about the progress made in 2016.
At the very least, Tampa Bay will post its best record since 2010, when a young quarterback named Josh Freeman generated hope that better days were ahead.
With Jameis Winston under center, the feeling is similar, with one important difference. (more…)
It’s the most important relationship in pro football, and Saturday’s matchup at New Orleans is Exhibit A.
The vibe between a head coach and a quarterback cannot be overstated and this could be the last roundup for Drew Brees and Sean Payton at the Superdome, where they have lit up that scoreboard for the past decade. (more…)
Ira calls VICTORY over the Saints on Saturday, along with Joe. Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter is all over the game in this podcast and shares a Gerald McCoy story and more. Enjoy Ira’s podcast every Tuesday & Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com, plus his columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. His work is produced year-round.
Moments after reveling with Bucs fans during the Cowboys-Bucs game at Abe’s Place in Clearwater, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter dove right into his award-winning podcast. A lively affair with Joe and special guest Rock Riley, the longtime multimedia voice in Tampa. Enjoy Ira’s podcast every Tuesday & Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com.
