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Ira Talks Key Difference Between Baker Mayfield & Tom Brady, His Postgame Chat With Todd Bowles, Locker Room Chatter, And More

Tuesday, September 19th, 2023

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Ira “chops it up,” as he likes to say, with Joe on various angles of the Bucs’ latest victory and more. Enjoy!

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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!

Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Bears

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Style points are for figure skaters, not football teams.

Tampa Bay’s 27-17 triumph against the Bears was no modern art masterpiece, yet Bucs fans couldn’t care less. Except for a fourth-quarter lapse that saw Chicago march 90 yards to pull within three points, the Buc defense looked dominant in the home opener.

How important is a 2-0 start? Since 1990, NFL teams that open with two wins make the postseason at a 64 percent clip.

You can demean the Bears as a 4-13 club all you want, but there have been plenty of Buc teams over the years that would have found a way to lose games like this. Instead, Tampa Bay maintained possession for almost 12 more minutes than the visitors and those 17 additional offensive snaps were critical given the heat dome that sat above Raymond James Stadium.

Not surprisingly, the locker room was a sea of smiles. Tristan Wirfs and Mike Evans credited a stout defense, Lavonte David expressed his admiration for a turnover-free offense and over in the corner, Jason Licht almost suffered a hand injury from giving out all those high-fives. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Bears Matchup, Inside Bruce Arians’ Disappearance, Unnecessary Subterfuge, On-Field Hopes & Predictions For Sunday, And More

Friday, September 15th, 2023

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Episode 2 of Bears week is here and The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is flowing with all kinds of insight. Enjoy!

All the 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!

Ira Kaufman Shares Big-Picture Views Of Bucs’ Thrilling W In Minnesota, Talks Kyle Trask And The Jets, And Much More

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

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What a Week 1 it was! Savor another can’t-miss episode of The Sage’s podcast with Joe!

All the 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!

Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Vikings

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

An opportunistic Buc defense had plenty to celebrate on that giddy plane ride back from Minneapolis. (more…)

Ira Kaufman’s Annual Predictions Podcast!! Ira’s Got Some Surprises, And More

Saturday, September 9th, 2023

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Episode 3 of this week has Ira turning over his cards on his 2023 expectations for the Bucs. Another can’t-miss edition of The Sage’s podcast!

All the 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!

How To Hand The Skeptics A Middle Finger

Friday, September 8th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

If the Bucs want to make a dynamic statement about their new offense, they couldn’t have picked a better opening-day opponent.

Dave Canales has had plenty of time to study Minnesota’s defense and write down areas to exploit. He may have run out of ink.

Let me sum it up for you — this is one lousy defense. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Draws A Line In The Sand On Todd Bowles’ Bucs Future, Names His Overachiever On Offense, And Much More.

Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

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Episode 2 of this week has Ira taking a big picture look at the state of Todd Bowles and more with Joe. Enjoy!

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!

Ira Kaufman Dissects Every Angle Of The Mike Evans Mess Including A Potential Week 1 Positive, Talks Todd Bowles Comments, And More

Monday, September 4th, 2023

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Fire up The Sage of Tampa Bay sports for this Labor Day edition with Joe. Enjoy!

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!

A Real-World Position

Monday, September 4th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Big picture, people. Big picture.

Some Buc fans don’t want to hear it, but this organization is doing the exact right thing regarding Mike Evans and a contract extension. The franchise is keeping its options open, much to the dismay of Buc Nation.

More than a few Tampa Bay fans can’t imagine life without Evans in a Buc uniform. Get over it. It’s not personal, it’s just business. (more…)

“A True Pioneer”

Friday, September 1st, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

If NFL scouting is an art form, Gil Brandt was Picasso and Rembrandt rolled into one.

Brandt passed away Thursday at the age of 91, leaving behind a trail of current league executives he mentored, Along with Tom Landry and Tex Schramm, he built the Dallas dynasty that included a startling run of 20 consecutive winning seasons.

More than 20 years ago, he took a liking to a young New England scout and showed him the personnel ropes. Introduced by Bill Belichick, Brandt and Jason Licht developed a strong bond. (more…)

A Familiar And Formidable Challenge

Thursday, August 31st, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The last time the Bucs faced Kirk Cousins on the road, he stopped on his way to the post-game locker room and bellowed to the assembled media:

“You like that?” Cousins crowed. The Bucs were not amused on that shocking afternoon in 2015.

Cousins had just led Washington back from a 24-0 deficit, throwing for three second-half touchdowns in an improbable 31-30 triumph. Tampa Bay was 2-3 and coming off a bye week when Cousins found tight end Jordan Reed from six yards out for the winning score with only 24 seconds remaining.

It was Reed’s 11th catch of the day as Lovie Smith’s Bucs self-destructed with 16 penalties. (more…)

5 Bucs On A Hot Seat

Friday, August 25th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The regular-season opener is almost upon us as the Bucs prepare for Justin Jefferson and the Vikings.

There’s always pressure heading into a new year, but not everyone feels the same heat. Here are the five Bucs facing the most scrutiny in 2023: (more…)

Ira Kaufman Goes Deeper Into The Baker Mayfield Decision, Talks What He Wants To See Against Baltimore, The Bucs & The Trade Deadline, Bucs Running Backs Uncertainty & More

Thursday, August 24th, 2023

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The Bucs officially have a new team leader and Preseason Game 3 is hours away. Kick back and dial up The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports.

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!

Ira Kaufman Talks Baker Mayfield Announcement Delay, Bucs-Jets Takeaways And Reflects On A One-Year Bucs Anniversary, Debates Kyle Trask’s Good Night, Running Game Outlook, And More

Monday, August 21st, 2023

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Iconic Ira Kaufman comes out firing and doesn’t stop in this meaty episode with Joe. Enjoy!

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!

New Season, Old Picture

Saturday, August 19th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Sad but true: no quarterback drafted by Tampa Bay has ever received a second contract from the Buccaneers.

Sad but true: except for the stretch from 1999-2002, this franchise has never posted more than two consecutive winning seasons.

These two depressing facts are, of course, related. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Inside The QB Decision, Russell Gage Fallout, New Jersey Happenings, Mike Evans’ Candid Take, Preseason Game 2, And Much More

Friday, August 18th, 2023

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Sage Ira is firing away with Joe in this must-listen episode. Enjoy!

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!

“Since The Day I Left Here”

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

When the Bucs tabbed Mike Tomlin to oversee their secondary in 2001, he had no idea he’d be working with two future Hall of Famers.

The head coach of the Steelers returned to Raymond James Stadium Friday evening, a week after celebrating Rondé Barber’s enshrinement weekend. It was Tomlin who gleefully draped a gold jacket across Barber’s shoulders on a stage at the Canton Civic Center as a crowd of more than 4,000 roared in approval. (more…)