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It’s a high-octane and fiesty edition of the Ira Kaufman Podcast as the Bucs prepare for a lousy opponent and fans ponder the state of the team.

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

They never led, not for a single second.

They never played with any enthusiasm, not for a single second.

The only passionate moment for the Bucs in Sunday’s travesty came when Tom Brady reamed out his offensive line late in the opening half. He should have tossed a tablet instead because the guy under center wasn’t playing any better than the guys up front. (more…)

Newcomer starting guard Shaq Mason is on a list of a dozen newcomers assessed by Ira.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

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It was a very busy offseason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – not necessarily a productive one.

Instead of returning all 22 starters from a championship team, the Bucs made a flurry of moves in the spring and summer. Through five games, most of the newcomers have struggled to contribute. To be fair, injuries have played a major role in some circumstances.

Some. (more…)

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Where would the Bucs be without him? Fuhgeddaboudit.

They have yet to play a complete game, but the Bucs lead the NFC South and should be sitting nicely at 5-2 before the Ravens come to Tampa Oct. 27 for a Thursday night matchup. (more…)

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It’s a high-octane and fiesty edition of the Ira Kaufman Podcast as the Bucs prepare for a lousy opponent and fans ponder the state of the team.

All the Ira Kaufman Podcast wisdom and fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford! Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.

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The Bucs sit alone atop the NFC South and Ira Kaufman dives into Sunday’s game and what it all means.

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The frustration kept building inside Rich McKay during the elevator ride down from the owner’s suite.

By the time McKay reached the Atlanta locker room, his anger boiled over as he slammed the door with his game program. Arthur Blank had a look of disbelief after the Bucs held on for a 21-15 triumph against the gritty Falcons.

With a 21-0 advantage after three periods, the Bucs were on their way to a laugher — before things turned serious. Two touchdown drives and a 2-point conversion pass triggered anxiety for Buc Nation — and there was plenty of time left for another Atlanta possession.

Then came two flags, both controversial and both critical. The first came as Tom Brady’s third-down pass to Chris Godwin fell incomplete. (more…)

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Another can’t-miss session of the Ira Kaufman Podcast, today breaking down many angles of this quietly critical Bucs game. Sage Ira has much more with Joe, as well. Enjoy!

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

All of Tampa Bay’s chips are in the middle of the table, Sunday’s opponent is playing with house money.

Virtually all the pressure is on the home team when the surprising Falcons swoop into Raymond James Stadium, looking for sole possession of first place in the NFC South after five games.

A month ago, that scenario would have seemed ludicrous. Atlanta had the look of a 5-12 team vying for the top spot in a draft teeming with intriguing quarterback prospects. (more…)

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The Sage has had a lot of time to examine the loss to Kansas City and what it all really means. Plenty on the Bucs buffet with Joe. Enjoy!

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Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy! 

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The one asset the 2022 Buccaneers could count on most is suddenly under scrutiny. (more…)

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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.

All the Ira Kaufman Podcast wisdom and fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford! Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.

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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.

All the Ira Kaufman Podcast wisdom and fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford! Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.

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.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy! 

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

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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BY IRA KAUFMAN

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.

All the Ira Kaufman Podcast wisdom and fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford! Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.

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.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!