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Ira Kaufman Talks Insider Chatter From Minicamp, Training Camp News, Tykee Smith, An Early Season Prediction, GregoryGate & Much More

Friday, June 14th, 2024

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Fire up the mighty Sage of Tampa Bay Sports in his regular sparring session with Joe. Ira also gives a brief history lesson today and breaks news. Enjoy!

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Turning Heads, Flipping The Depth Chart

Thursday, June 13th, 2024

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The close of mandatory minicamp finds the Bucs in a giddy mood. The coaching staff and front office are thrilled to celebrate a rookie Sweet Sixteen, well before the start of training camp. (more…)

Amazed From Afar

Sunday, June 9th, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Say hello to a man of leisure.

Bruce Arians returned to town this week for his induction into the Tampa Bay Sports Club Hall of Fame. Accompanied by his wife, Christine, the coach who guided the 2020 Bucs to a Super Bowl victory looked healthy, relaxed and quite bullish about Tampa Bay’s fortunes this fall.

“If they stay healthy, this is going to be a really good football team,” Arians said. “Jason (Licht) and the guys did a great job adding the right pieces, putting more and more quality out there. I’m really excited. I stay away on purpose because the year I didn’t, I was around too damn much.” (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Liam Coen’s Orders Or Lack Thereof, Week 1, Calijah Kancey, Another Jason Licht Dart, Rankings & More

Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

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Plenty on today’s Bucs buffet. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com, Other platforms, too.

Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

Not So Fast, Mr. Winfield

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s almost impossible to lead from behind.

Lavonte David remains amazingly productive, but he’s 34 and the clock is winding down on his accomplished career. When David retires, the Bucs will need a new face for their defense and the clubhouse leader by a nose is Antoine Winfield Jr.

Winfield has the goods and the contract to justify that status, but most defensive leaders patrol the front seven, not the secondary. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks (Too?) Complex Defense, Jamel Dean, Rachaad White’s Bar, Jason Licht Scrutiny, And Much More

Friday, May 31st, 2024

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The calendar closes on a busy May and Sage Ira has plenty on his mind as he wrestles all things Bucs with Joe. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com, Other platforms, too.

Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

Ripe For A Year 3 Breakout

Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN

When Liam Coen watches film of Rachaad White, he sees the good, the bad and the possibilities. (more…)

Ira Talks Detroit Lions Reality, Kirk Cousins Extremists, Tykee Smith, Bucs Red Zone & More

Sunday, May 26th, 2024

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Take Sage Ira to the beach in this fresh weekend episode recorded Sunday. A feisty session with Joe and Mr. Kaufman. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com, Other platforms, too.

Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

The Key To The Highway

Saturday, May 25th, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Liam Coen has a lot on his plate as he prepares for his first season as Tampa Bay’s offensive coordinator. May I suggest a first course?

Re-introduce Chris Godwin to the end zone. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Two Uncharacteristic Todd Bowles Messages, Hype Debate, Tristan Wirfs, And More

Friday, May 24th, 2024

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The mighty Sage of Tampa Bay Sports has plenty on the Bucs buffet with Joe. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com, Other platforms, too.

Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

An Important Red Zone Review

Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s that time again. Let’s talk about the Buc running game.

Sorry to spoil your appetite. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Fires Off Sage Schedule Wisdom, Takes A Fresh Look At The Bucs’ Pass Rush & More

Friday, May 17th, 2024

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Episode 2 of this week has Ira firing away on the 2024 schedule and key data that comes with it. All that and plenty more Bucs chatter with Joe. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com, Other platforms, too.

Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

Early Breaks To Celebrate

Friday, May 17th, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN

There’s a lot to like about the Buc schedule.

Those who like to play the disrespect card have to admit that slating four night games is a clear indication the league considers Tampa Bay a worthy prime-time franchise, two years after Tom Brady skipped town.

We already knew the Bucs would be playing the NFL’s final four teams from 2023 — the Chiefs, the 49ers, the Ravens and the Lions. No surprises there. You win the division, you pay a price. But a deeper dive into the schedule reveals a soft underbelly that can be taken advantage of if the Bucs play up to their capabilities. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Jason Licht Rhetoric & Team Glazer, Rookie Minicamp, Roster Health, 300-Level Fans, Night Games, Schedule Respect & Much More

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

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Sage of Tampa Bay Sports comes strong — 36 hours after hip replacement — in this highly loaded podcast with Joe. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com, Other platforms, too.

Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

A Modern Race To 10

Saturday, May 11th, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Danger, danger.

The much-maligned NFC South is poised to make the wrong kind of NFL history this fall unless at least one team raises its game. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Liam Coen’s Harsh Words And Firm Focus, Bucky Irving, Media Disbelief, Thad Lewis Comments, Backup QBs & More

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

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Episode II of this week with Sage Ira swinging away on happenings at One Buc Palace and around the media, and more. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com, Other platforms, too.

Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

Ira Kaufman Dives Deeper On Graham Barton Mystery And “GM Speak,” Chris Godwin Realities, Changing Of The Guard, A Schedule Hope, And Much More

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

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Recorded early this morning, enjoy the latest from The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports and Joe.

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com, Other platforms, too.

Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

Courting Fate

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The football gods have favored Tampa Bay’s side in one critical aspect.

While other teams scramble to replace injured starters under center, the Bucs have been blessed with improbable health at the game’s most important position. (more…)

“Those Days Are Over”

Friday, May 3rd, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Todd Bowles is a heck of a defensive coordinator, but at some point, you need the right bodies.
The Bucs have lost a lot of defensive firepower since winning the Super Bowl. As a result, opposing quarterbacks are way too comfortable against this pass rush. (more…)