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Sunday’s Heavyweight Bout

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

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Ira Kaufman launched his professional NFL coverage in 1979, back when Earl Campbell was the toast of the league and Lee Roy Selmon was defensive player of the year. After a lifetime at The Tampa Tribune, “The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports” joined JoeBucsFan.com in July of 2016. His twice-weekly podcast and three columns per week appear here year-round and are presented by Bill Currie Ford. Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter is a regular on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio and a part of the FOX-13 Tailgate Sunday show, in addition to his other appearances. You can hang out with Ira during every Bucs road games at Buffalo Wild Wings. His schedule is linked here

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Other contenders have fallen by the wayside. (more…)

Reporting Progress

Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

Ira goes inside the Bucs locker room to talk player development. Click through here to shop Black Friday deals at BillCurrieFord.com.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

As an organization, the Bucs haven’t exactly been cutting edge when it comes to player development.

That may be about to change. (more…)

Ira Talks Screen Pass Resurrection, Secondary Talk Inside One Buc Palace, Grading Jameis & The O-Line, Winning Edge, “Hall Of Fame Arc” & More

Monday, November 11th, 2019

It’s Victory Freakin’ Monday with The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports on the Ira Kaufman Podcast presented by Bill Currie Ford.  How rare is that! Ira always is a must-listen and he and Joe have plenty to say out of yesterday’s wild win against the Cardinals. Many thanks to presenting sponsor Bill Currie Ford, where Black Friday specials are rolling now. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

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Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Cardinals

Sunday, November 10th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

They had it all the way.

Yeah, right.

Even Buc players and coaches would admit they had their heart in their throat during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s matchup against the Cardinals. The game was on the line and this time it was Tampa Bay who made the big plays to ensure the first home victory of the Bruce Arians era. (more…)

One Pillar In Place

Thursday, November 7th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Crawling through the wreckage of another lost Buc season, there’s a big man worth talking about. (more…)

Ira Talks Blame Spreading, Depressed Marpet, Cardinals Matchup, A Parcheesi Finish, Season Side Effects, Vita Vea & More

Wednesday, November 6th, 2019

The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports takes you from the locker room to the boardroom in this edition of the Ira Kaufman Podcast with Joe, presented by Bill Currie Ford.  Ira always is a must-listen. Many thanks to presenting sponsor Bill Currie Ford, where Black Friday specials are rolling now. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and  Pin Chasers.

Click play above or listen at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!

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“This Organization Can’t Find It With GPS”

Wednesday, November 6th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The song remains the same.

Different coaching staff, same story. Different players, same story.

Different expectations, same story.

Need proof? Remember this post-game comment? (more…)

Ira Talks Seattle Reflections, Major Breaks, “Personnel Flaw,” Alex Cappa, Numbness, Decision Jameis & Much More

Tuesday, November 5th, 2019

The iconic Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is talking all things Bucs and aching for Bucs fans in today’s Ira Kaufman Podcast, presented by Bill Currie Ford.  The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always a blast and full of Sage wisdom. Thanks again to Bill Currie Ford, where Black Friday specials are rolling now. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers.

Click play above or listen at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!

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Ira Talks Seattle Challenge, Gauging A Franchise Quarterback, The Two Sides Of Carlton Davis, The Non-Trade Deadline, And Much More

Thursday, October 31st, 2019

Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, the great Sage of Tampa Bay Sports, is doling out all kinds of wisdom and perspective today. Presented by Bill Currie Ford, the Ira Kaufman Podcast is always a fun and informative time. Thanks again to Bill Currie Ford, Tampa’s first family of Ford and home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers.

Click play above or listen at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!

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Derrick Brooks Talks Failed Blitzes, Red Zone Problems, Surprising Formations & More

Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

“Right now, it’s like every week there’s a new problem,” laments Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks. TAMPA TWO is packed with insight from Brooks and JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning and Heating. Another great The Identity Tampa Bay production.

Down On Davis

Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Sorry, coach, it ain’t fixed. Not by a longshot. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Bruce Arians & Jason Licht Futures, JPP Mea Culpa, Problems Vs. Issues, Officiating, Kate Upton Vs. Ryan Griffin & More

Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

The Sage of Tampa Bay sports, presented by Bill Currie Ford, is all jacked up after the Bucs fall to 2-5, and with the trade deadline looming and a season on the brink. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is here for his twice-weekly tangle with Joe. Thanks again to Bill Currie Ford, Tampa’s first family of Ford and home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers.

Click play above or listen at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!

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Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Titans

Monday, October 28th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The 2019 Buccaneer season ended at 4:15 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon in Nashville, with Peyton Barber prone on the turf, curled up in a fetal position.

Rather apropos, don’t you think? (more…)

Call It Separation Anxiety

Saturday, October 26th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Time and space.

Sports can be a complicated endeavor, especially at the professional level, but time and space usually tells the tale. And on that score, the Bucs have come up short through six games. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Team Glazer Conversations, Bounce Back Candidates, State Of The Bucs, Titans Picks & More

Thursday, October 24th, 2019

Presented by Bill Currie Ford, The Sage of Tampa Bay sports is all fired up with Joe in advance of Sunday’s true crossroads game for the Bucs. The Ira Kaufman Podcast continues to soar in popularity. Thanks again to Bill Currie Ford, Tampa’s first family of Ford and home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers.

Click play above or listen at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!

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“This Game Is On Bruce Arians & Byron Leftwich”

Thursday, October 24th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

For Bruce Arians, these are unchartered waters. Treacherous waters.

He’s never been here before, and he never wants to return to this ugly dot on the map — the sorry intersection of Relevance and Rebuild. (more…)

Join Ira Kaufman & Bucs Fans At Largo Buffalo Wild Wings For Bucs-Titans

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

Fun time ahead. Watch Sunday’s Bucs-Titans game at Buffalo Wild Wings with Ira Kaufman at 10500 Ulmerton Rd., Largo.

Arrive early and hang with Ira during the game. His BWW world tour rolls on.

Act II For Raheem Morris

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

A week from now, Arthur Blank needs to do the right thing. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Trades, Defensive Philosophy, And Jameis, Jameis & More Jameis

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

Presented by Bill Currie Ford, the Ira Kaufman Podcast is rather edgy today, much like the legions of Bucs who want to know if this will be another draft-focused October or, finally, a playoff ruh. Thanks again to Bill Currie Ford, Tampa’s first family of Ford and home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers and the many thousands of listeners to each episode.

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Ira Kaufman Talks Beyond The Jameis Numbers, Glazer Hope, Trades, A Different Worst Case Scenario, Meaning Of A Tennessee Win Or Loss, And Much More

Friday, October 18th, 2019

Of course there’s no bye week on the Ira Kaufman Podcast. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is firing away on various Bucs subjects in his famous twice-weekly podcast presented by Bill Currie Ford. Thanks again to Bill Currie Ford, Tampa’s first family of Ford and home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers and the many thousands of listeners to each episode.

Click play above or listen at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!

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Bowles Needs The Bye Week

Thursday, October 17th, 2019

BY IRA KAUFMAN

A bye week is a precious opportunity to reassess, the pause that refreshes before you resume the grind of a 16-game schedule.

There are a whole lot of Bucs who need to step up before play resumes in Nashville. (more…)