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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Bucs never stopped ’em. Not really.

The NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense was overwhelmed at the line of scrimmage Sunday evening as the Chiefs gained a small measure of revenge for their lopsided Super Bowl loss in Tampa.

This was not a game to moan about Tampa Bay’s lack of offensive balance. Tampa Bay fell behind early and it soon became evident that Patrick Mahomes and his band of brothers were not to be denied.

The Chiefs came in averaging only 93 yards on the ground, but they passed that total by halftime. Clyde Edwards-Helaire and rookie Isiah Pacheco capitalized on enormous holes as Tampa Bay’s front 7 got their butts kicked from Dale Mabry to Bayshore Boulevard. (more…)

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Two pissed-off football teams clash at Raymond James Stadium tonight, each seeking redemption.

The Bucs and the Chiefs have spent the past week lamenting self-inflicted wounds that contributed to setbacks. Tampa Bay lost two fumbles, committed several key penalties and botched a 2-point conversion attempt that could have sent the Green Bay game into overtime.

But compared to Kansas City’s performance at Indy, the Bucs were downright crisp. (more…)

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Episode II this week dials in on all kinds of Bucs subjects before Sunday’s Chiefs matchup and reflects a bit on the disaster that hit many listeners.

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s early, but a concerning trend is developing for the 2022 Buccaneers.

Throughout their 2-1 start, the Bucs are playing suffocating defense to compensate for a plodding attack. If you didn’t know better, you’d think it’s 1999 all over again. (more…)

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What a frustrating home opener! Ouch. Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman is all over it with Joe in the first episode of the week.

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They played hard, they played physical, but in the end, they didn’t play smart.

Despite a suffocating defensive effort in the final 42 minutes, the Bucs dropped a 14-12 decision to Green Bay. They unleashed a storm of miscues just days before the storm that threatens Tampa Bay.

On the surface, six penalties for 40 yards doesn’t look too bad, particularly when the Packers were flagged eight times for 65 yards. But dig a little deeper and you realize the timing of some of those Buc penalties couldn’t have been much worse.

For instance, how about a too many men on the field flag that nullified a Jamel Dean interception?

How about a holding call against Brandon Walton that wiped out Tom Brady’s 18-yard scramble? And worst of all, how about a delay of the game flag just as Tampa Bay was attempting a potential 2-point conversion that could have sent the game into overtime? (more…)

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During their two years together in Nashville, Mike Vrabel considered Logan Ryan a pain in the neck.

In a good way.

Ryan would routinely walk into Vrabel’s office and question the defensive schemes of Tennessee’s head coach. It didn’t take long for Vrabel to realize the range of Ryan’s football intelligence, so he learned to take those visits in stride.

Now, it’s Todd Bowles’ turn. (more…)

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Kick off your Bucs home-opener weekend with The Sage of Tampa Bay wrestling with Joe on all kinds of Bucs topics of the day.

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Take a bow, gentlemen.

The NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense has been on the details relentlessly through two weeks, compensating for a sputtering attack. While Tom Brady is tossing tablets in disgust, Todd Bowles is howling in delight because his marauders just ransacked Dallas and New Orleans on the road. (more…)

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Sage Ira is all fired up diving into the slugfest that was Round 1 of Bucs-Saints in 2022. As usual, Ira is wrestling with Joe on all kinds of Bucs subjects.

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

A few hours prior to Sunday’s matchup, Todd Bowles said the Bucs had to stop shooting themselves in the foot against the Saints.

That was before they turned the guns on a familiar face.

The Buc defense supplied all the answers as the mysterious regular-season hold enjoyed by the Saints faded under a flurry of turnovers. Once again, Tom Brady basically went along for the ride as Tampa Bay defenders took turns tormenting Jameis Winston in a 20-10 triumph at the hushed Superdome.

Coupled with the 19-3 Week 1 victory against Dallas, the Buc defense just reeled off the franchise’s best two-game span since the middle of the 2008 season — when Tampa Bay allowed 3 points to Carolina and 10 points to Seattle. (more…)

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Like father, like son. Only better.

Selected in the first round of the 1999 draft, Antoine Winfield was a very good NFL cornerback for 14 seasons, earning three Pro Bowl berths. At the tender age of 24, Antoine Winfield Jr. has already established himself as one of the league’s premier safeties. (more…)

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The Week 2 moment of truth is here — Bucs at the Saints. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is all over it with Joe. Enjoy!

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All kinds of Bucs subjects are on the happy buffet after a glorious Bucs opening day. The Sage is well caffeinated and in midseason form. Enjoy!

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

By now, every Buc fan is painfully aware the Saints have Tampa Bay’s number. (more…)

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The Bucs had a great deal to do with the Cowboys looking awful Sunday evening.

The first game of the Todd Bowles regime generated smiles all around after a stifling defensive effort against a franchise that led the NFL in scoring last season. (more…)

“Ira, I’m going to tell Vita what you said.”

If you missed this (or forgot half of them), here are 24 calls on the 2022 season from JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman, as heard on the Ira Kaufman Podcast.

This summary makes it easy for Joe to needle Ira as the season marches on. (more…)

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

A proud unit built on applying pressure is feeling some enhanced pressure of its own. (more…)

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Week 1 has arrived and Sage Ira is wrestling with Joe on many subjects, including the final score. Enjoy!

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