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Five Bucs Truths … In March

Thursday, March 3rd, 2022

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Wait for it … wait for it.

Buc fans were eager to hear what Bruce Arians and Jason Licht had to say at the NFL Combine this week. A lot of intentional misdirection occurs in Indianapolis at this time of the year, so you don’t want to read too much into the answers provided by GMs and head coaches.

False signals are common on the brink of free agency, but by the time Licht and Arians left the podium and ended a separate session on the side with Buc media, the 2022 picture for this franchise came into sharper focus. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Quarterback Decisions, Gabbert Vs. Trask, Choosing A Direction, Cornerbacks, Ali Marpet’s Retirement & More

Monday, February 28th, 2022

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Two weeks from free agency and all kinds of stuff his happening in the world of our beloved Buccaneers. The Sage of Tampa Bay sports is presented by Bill Currie Ford! Enjoy Ira’s wrestling match (twice-weekly) with Joe. 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 Sullivan at the Bill Currie showroom.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast and their Clearwater location is where Ira watches ALL Bucs road games with fans. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy

Arrivals Or Departures

Monday, February 28th, 2022

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Almost 50 years have passed and we can still recall that final scene in “Magnum Force” when Clint Eastwood gazed into the camera as Dirty Harry and uttered his immortal line: “A man’s got to know his limitations.”

So do NFL franchises. (more…)

Nothing To See Here

Thursday, February 24th, 2022

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s open season on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The shrapnel is flying from every direction in the national media, suggesting trouble was lurking in the corridors of One Buc Place last season.

Buc fans don’t know what to believe because this drumbeat of negativity is growing louder by the day. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Bruce Arians Getting More Involved In 2022, Free Agency Decisions & Cap Magic, The Great New Kicker Debate, And Much More

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022

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Free agency season is ramping up in what already is one of the most intriguing Bucs offseasons in history. The Sage of Tampa Bay sports is presented by Bill Currie Ford! Enjoy Ira’s wrestling match (twice-weekly) with Joe. 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 Sullivan at the Bill Currie showroom.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast and their Clearwater location is where Ira watches ALL Bucs road games with fans. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy

Ira Kaufman Tackles Many Deshaun Watson Questions, Talks Rookie Decisions & More Quarterbacks (And More)

Saturday, February 19th, 2022

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The Sage of Tampa Bay sports is presented by Bill Currie Ford! Enjoy Ira’s iconic twice-weekly podcast with Joe. 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 Sullivan at the Bill Currie showroom.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast and their Clearwater location is where Ira watches ALL Bucs road games with fans. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy

“This Could Get Juicy”

Saturday, February 19th, 2022

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The right quarterback can make all the difference.

Nobody knows that better than Buc Nation. Bengal fans also realize how the drafting of Joe Burrow transformed a dismal franchise.

A lot of football eyes are on Deshaun Watson right now, for good reason. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Quarterback Competition, Tom Brady Realities, Team Glazer Influence, Jason Licht “On Trial” (?), The Franchise Tag, A Quick Game Of ‘Who Do You Pay?” And More

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022

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The 2022 season is here and Sage of Tampa Bay sports Ira Kaufman has plenty on his mind regarding what will be one of the most intriguing Bucs offseasons in history. The Sage is presented by Bill Currie Ford!

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 Sullivan at the Bill Currie showroom.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast and their Clearwater location is where Ira watches ALL Bucs road games with fans. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy! Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.

Here We Go Again

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Bucs have an interesting history when it comes to drafting tight ends.

They stink at it.

Since their inaugural draft haul in 1976, Tampa Bay has selected 23 tight ends. The only one to make a Pro Bowl? Try Dave Moore, who earned a spot on the 2006 Pro Bowl team — as a long snapper. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Explains Exactly What Went Right And What Went Wrong With Rondé Barber’s 2022 Hall Of Fame Candidacy

Saturday, February 12th, 2022

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So why isn’t Rondé Barber of Hall of Famer yet? Ira Kaufman is the only local in the presentatiéon/voting room, and he explains in great detail in this episode. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is presented by Bill Currie Ford!

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 Sullivan at the Bill Currie showroom.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast and their Clearwater location is where Ira watches ALL Bucs road games with fans. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy! Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.

The Real Work Begins

Friday, February 11th, 2022

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

As we enter a post-Brady world, the spotlight at One Buccaneer Place returns to the executive suite. (more…)

Another Major Shakeup

Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

“First and 10, Trask in the shotgun. Handoff to Vaughn. He dodges one tackler and gets four yards running behind Tristan Wirfs.”

Could that be the way Gene Deckerhoff kicks off the 2022 season on air for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Stranger things have happened — like a forlorn franchise landing Tom Brady as a free agent two years ago or the hapless Texans giving Lovie Smith a third bite of the head coaching apple. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Bigger Picture On The QB Decision, Chris Godwin’s Options, Jason Licht’s Most Intriguing Comment, And More

Thursday, February 3rd, 2022

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It’s Episode No. 2 of the week with Tampa’s only Hall of Fame voter and Joe. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is presented by Bill Currie Ford!

Enjoy!

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 Sullivan at the Bill Currie showroom.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast and their Clearwater location is where Ira watches ALL Bucs road games with fans. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy! Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.

Reality Before Nonsense, Please.

Thursday, February 3rd, 2022

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Let’s stop the nonsense — he’s not coming back.

The Bucs may be desperate to land a veteran under center, but Bruce Arians isn’t desperate enough to bring back Jameis Winston for a second stint. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Tom Brady Exit And The Bucs’ Veteran QB Response, The National Media Attack On Jason Licht & Bruce Arians, A Top-10 Defense Debate, Bridgewater Vs. Garropolo, And More

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

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A very important first episode of the week with the mighty Sage of Tampa Bay Sports and Joe. It’s a new day in Tampa Bay. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford!

Enjoy!

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 Sullivan at the Bill Currie showroom.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast and their Clearwater location is where Ira watches ALL Bucs road games with fans. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy! Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.

Precision Career; Clumsy Farewell?

Saturday, January 29th, 2022

Rondé Barber talks Tom Brady legacy.

BY IRA KAUFMAN
JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman is The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports. All his work is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new AND used vehicles. Ira is well known for his long list of sources and contacts, his iconic podcast, and the way he mauls a buffet.

Tom Brady’s exquisite sense of timing finally betrayed him.

Reports of Brady’s imminent retirement broke all over Twitter on Saturday afternoon, apparently catching the Bucs by surprise. In a subsequent statement released by Brady’s agent, Don Yee neither confirmed nor denied the reports.

In the news business, that’s considered a tacit confirmation. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Slaps Down National Media Takes, Talks Cornerbacks Debate, Decision Brady & More

Friday, January 28th, 2022

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Launch into the weekend with The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports hammering away on the Bucs subjects of the day. All the passion on The Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford! Enjoy!

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 Sullivan at the Bill Currie showroom.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast and their Clearwater location is where Ira watches ALL Bucs road games with fans. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy! Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.

A New Big Board At One Buc

Thursday, January 27th, 2022

Bucs GM Jason Licht

BY IRA KAUFMAN
JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman is The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports. All his work is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new AND used vehicles. Ira is well known for his long list of sources and contacts, his iconic podcast, and the way he mauls a buffet.

Behind closed doors at One Buc Place, they’re talking about Door No. 2.

You can bet Jason Licht, Bruce Arians and, most importantly, the Glazers are fixated on the next Buc under center should Tom Brady call it a day.

This franchise can’t afford to be caught flat-footed at the game’s most important position, so plans are being formulated if No. 12 decides to end a career like no other. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Is All Over What Went Right, What Went Wrong, The State Of The Bucs, The Glazer-Brady Influence And, Yes, Ira Thinks Bruce Arians Might Still Quit

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022

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An instant classic episode. The great Sage of Tampa Bay Sports and Joe are all over Sunday’s stunning loss and the unprecedented state of the Bucs. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford!

Enjoy!

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 Sullivan at the Bill Currie showroom.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast and their Clearwater location is where Ira watches ALL Bucs road games with fans. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy! Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.