Just The Beginning
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The Bucs have taken a wrecking ball to a dismal defense, and that’s a good thing. (more…)
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Crash Course
Monday, May 20th, 2019
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Todd Bowles deserves a bigger toolbox.
When he accepted an invitation to become Tampa Bay’s new defensive coordinator, Bowles began examining the weapons at his disposal. (more…)
Ira Talks Hargreaves Perspective, Alone Time With Bruce Arians, “Lively-Arm” Jameis, Kicking Competition, O. J. Howard’s Take On His Health, Kawhi Leonard & The Bucs, And More
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Special make-up edition podcast as Joe and Ira put last week’s second episode on the shelf out of respect to departed friend Steve Duemig. So today’s podcast is the first of three you get this week. The Bucs-heavy action and fun, as always, is presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Shop their May online offers while you listen.
Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.
Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Ira Kaufman Podcast News
Friday, May 17th, 2019In light of yesterday’s passing of The Big Dog, local sports radio legend Steve Duemig, a JoeBucsFan.com family member, Joe has delayed the release of the Ira Kaufman Podcast. Do not fear. There will no missed episode. And next week will feature a couple of special editions.
For now, you can pass the time shopping great Memorial Day offers online at Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.
Start With No. 50
Thursday, May 16th, 2019Make The Call, Jason!
Wednesday, May 15th, 2019
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Give him a call.
Jason Licht needs to remember that scene in “The Godfather.” When Michael Corleone arrives in Las Vegas, trying to set up a meeting with casino owner Moe Greene. (more…)
The Business Of Winning Football Games
Monday, May 13th, 2019
By IRA KAUFMAN
It’s time to move on.
There’s a chance that Jason Pierre-Paul’s latest health calamity won’t derail an accomplished career.at the age of 30. There’s a chance JPP rebounds from a fractured neck and reinforces his reputation as an impact pass rusher.
I’m not taking that chance. (more…)
Ira Explores All Sides Of The JPP Decision, Talks White-David Dynamic, “Very Active” Late-August Coming, Arians & His Golf Cart, And Ira Addresses The Lost Generation Of Bucs Fans, And More
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Big decisions are looming for the Bucs and the Sage of Tampa Bay sports is all over them, in addition to having plenty to say about what’s happening — and about to happen — on the practice fields. Your twice-weekly fun is always presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Shop their new May online offers while you listen.
Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.
Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
“We Will Not Ever Use Talent As An Excuse”
Saturday, May 11th, 2019
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Bruce Arians has been here before.
He knows what it’s like to take a forlorn NFL franchise and mold it into a winning organization — and he knows how to do it quickly. (more…)
Ira Talks Cutting/Keeping JPP, Unfair Fan Reactions, Ronde Barber’s Tough Talk, Changing GMC Dynamics, “Suspenders” Ecstasy, Jameis Future & Much More.
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Rookie minicamp is here but the Sage of Tampa Bay Sports has much bigger things on his Bucs-obsessed mind. The twice-weekly fun is all presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Check out their new May online offers while you listen.
Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.
Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Ronde’s Year?
Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
BY IRA KAUFMAN
It should have been his day.
Once again, Ronde Barber has been overlooked. He’s used to it by now, seven years after he made his final tackle and defended his last pass for the Buccaneers. (more…)
Ira Talks Internal Jameis Analysis, Tight Offseason, O-Line Realities, Kicking Management, Optimism, Jason Pierre-Paul Injury, Gerald McCoy Situation & Much More
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Boring May in the world of the Bucs? Pffffttt! Ira has loads on his mind during today’s Bucs-dominant wrestling match with Joe. The twice-weekly fun is all presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Check out their new May online offers while you listen.
Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.
Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
The Optimist’s Guide To The Postseason
Monday, May 6th, 2019
BY IRA KAUFMAN
When you wish upon a star …
It’s the beginning of May, rookie mini-camp is dead ahead, and Buc fans are entitled to dream a little dream. They have the right to assume the best for the roster taking shape at One Buc Place under Bruce Arians and a staff of thousands working behind the scenes. (more…)
Change, Trust & The Running Game
Friday, May 3rd, 2019
BY IRA KAUFMAN
It’s time for a rush to judgment around these parts.
Somehow, some way, the 2019 Tampa Bay Buccaneers have to construct a credible ground game. It’s been missing in action since 2015, when an offensive coordinator named Dirk Koetter orchestrated a well-balanced attack that set a franchise record for total offense. (more…)
Ira Talks Vegas Over-Under, Bowles Impressions, Gerald McCoy Insight, Safety & Nickel Revelations, Much More NFL Draft Reaction, Justin Evans’ Injury, Fan Draft Depression, Darrell Henderson & More
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Sage Ira goes a lot deeper on the NFL Draft with Joe, in addition to diving into all the fresh action Tuesday at One Buc Palace. It’s a loaded podcast — more than usual. The twice-weekly, intense sparring session with Joe is all presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Check out their online offers while you listen.
Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.
Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Ira Talks Making Sense Of The Draft, Arians/Bowles Rule, “Can’t Go Into It With This Roster,” Pessimism Self-Check, McCoy Future, Team Glazer View, Speed Changes & More
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The Sage of Tampa Bay sports gives his initial takes on a very memorable Buccaneers’ draft, along with plenty of big-picture thinking, also knows as sage wisdom. The twice-weekly sparring with Joe is all presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Check out their online offers while you listen.
Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.
Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Tampa Bay Gang Of 5 Will Drive The Season
Monday, April 29th, 2019
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Draft weekend has come and gone. We’re three months from training camp and the season opener will be here in a flash.
So where does your favorite football team stand? On shaky ground. (more…)
“Designated Badass”
Friday, April 26th, 2019
BY IRA KAUFMAN
You start with the blazing 4.4 speed. Then you mix in the 28.5 tackles for loss, the 8.5 sacks, the 4 forced fumbles and the 3 interceptions.
Yes, Devin White has all the metrics a linebacker would want heading into an NFL draft. But the Bucs didn’t select White No. 5 overall simply because of his metrics. (more…)
Ira Talks Puppets & Practice, Arians’ Guarantee, Patrick Peterson, One Buc Vibes, And Ira Makes His First-Round Call & More
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Soaking in the sun and this week’s action at One Buc Palace has left the Sage of Tampa Bay sports with plenty to say, and there’s that thing called the NFL Draft tonight. And it’s all presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Check out their fabulous April offers while you listen.
Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.
Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Time’s Up; No Guessing
Wednesday, April 24th, 2019
BY IRA KAUFMAN
We’re in search of the holy grail, Buccaneer style.
On Tuesday, I asked Bruce Arians how far the Bucs could move back in the first round, pocket extra picks, and still be comfortable with the deal. (more…)
