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Ira Talks Late Draft Picks, Sweezy & Early Offensive Line Decisions, McCoy Future, Front Office Maneuvering & More

Thursday, May 3rd, 2018

The offensive line news of the day has Ira fired up, and he has plenty more to share on the draft that didn’t make the cut in Tuesday’s podcast. Grab a sandwich and enjoy the sage of Tampa Bay sports right here. Dial up the podcast above or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

Shower Test For The Storm Front

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Last fall, Tampa Bay’s season opener was sabotaged by a major hurricane. This time around, the Bucs have an opportunity to unleash their own force of nature.

It’s called a pass rush. (more…)

Ira Talks Vita Vea & D-Line Playing Time, Draft “Gut Punch,” The Hargreaves Hammer, Bourbon Street Takeover, Increased Camp Fights, Loads On The Draft & More

Tuesday, May 1st, 2018

Sage Ira fires off deep analysis of the Bucs draft and its ramifications, and there’s plenty more meat on the buffet. Dial up the podcast here and at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

The Now Factor & A Nagging Question

Monday, April 30th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

As the smoke clears from a busy Bucs offseason, let’s peer through the haze.

There will likely be a few more additions before the season opener in New Orleans, but for the most part, the 2018 Bucs are in the house. (more…)

Board Before Beauty

Friday, April 27th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Talent trumped need for the Bucs in the opening round, and that’s the way it should be.

Based purely on the depth chart, Tampa Bay should have addressed defensive back or running back with that No. 12 pick obtained after a trade back with the Bills. (more…)

Ira Calls What Bucs Will Do Tonight & Through The Draft, Talks Trade Realities & Hypotheticals, Early X Factors, Florio Vs. Koetter, Interpreting Fan Draft Desires, And Much More

Thursday, April 26th, 2018

Ira goes on the record with his assessment of what the Buccaneers will do tonight and through the draft. And Joe puts it on the line, too. Plenty more meat on the pre-draft buffet in this podcast. Ira is fired up. Dial up Ira here and at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

Mr. Licht, Listen To Bill Belichick, Bill Polian & Shakespeare

Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

William Shakespeare never studied college tape of an inside linebacker from Appalachian State, yet the bard authored the most important piece of advice for any GM heading into an NFL draft.

To thine own self be true.

Allow me to update Mr. Shakespeare’s maxim for 21st-century audiences. (more…)

Ira Blasts Fan Negativity, Talks Saturday Bryan Glazer High-Five, Koetter Draft Desires, Internal Cornerbacks Evaluation, Stashing C.J. Anderson, And Guard Need Debate & More

Tuesday, April 24th, 2018

Ira pulls out his A+ game as he’s fired up for draft week and to set Bucs fans straight, especially Joe. Dial up Ira here and at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

When Barkley’s Gone, Then What?

Monday, April 23rd, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

If you’re looking for a 7-round mock draft, you’ve come to the wrong place.

That’s a foolish exercise, primarily because you have no idea who is still going to be on the board. Alright, I admit it — I haven’t watched much film of the left guard at Colorado State or the punter at Northwestern. (more…)

Find A Way

Friday, April 20th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Toughen up, people.

Yes, I’m talking to you, any Buc fan cringing at the challenge dead ahead after the NFL released the 2018 schedule. (more…)

Ira Talks Schedule, Beckwith Injury Fallout, Bucs Ticket Shift, Broncos At No. 5, Jason Licht Comments, O-Line Injuries & Draft Effect, McCoy “Dawg,” Training Camp Changes & More

Thursday, April 19th, 2018

Action heated up today at One Buc Palace just ONE week from the NFL Draft. Sage Ira, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, is firing away on the news of the day and reading between the lines ofgeneral manager Jason Licht’s comments, as well . Dial up the podcast here and at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

True Believers, Jameis & Leading Brett Favre

Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Jameis Winston is bubbling over with good stuff you can’t teach, yet he has so much to learn.

To say this is a big season for No. 3 is a little like saying Tropicana Field occasionally has some seats available. (more…)

Cameron Brate Joins The Ira Kaufman Podcast

Tuesday, April 17th, 2018

The Bucs’ big-money tight end returned work with his teammates and delivered a meaty interview on this episode of the Ira Kaufman Podcast. Definitely a can’t-miss listen. Dial up the podcast here and at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

Inside Dirk Koetter’s Welcome Speech

Monday, April 16th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Dirk Koetter has been thinking about this moment for the past 15 weeks.

He’s had almost four months to prepare appropriate remarks for his players as they return to One Buc Place. And although the games don’t count until September, the right message delivered powerfully in the spring could resonate throughout the 2018 season. (more…)

“Every Time They Lead With Their Chin, They Get Kicked In The Teeth.”

Friday, April 13th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

On this Friday the 13th, it’s only fitting that we discuss the horror show that has played out in Tampa for lo these many years. (more…)

Ira Talks Trade Down Scenarios, Colts Factors, Donovan Smith Incident, Jameis Deadline & Evaluation, Bust Factors & Executive Spin, Corners Desperation, Fan Draft Desires & More

Thursday, April 12th, 2018

EXACTLY TWO WEEKS until the NFL Draft and Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter is swinging a big stick on lots of subjects, and sparring with Joe. Dial up the podcast here and at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

What Jason Licht Hopes For

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Remember how Jason Licht once made a habit of jumping into his pool after he returned home from a Bucs victory?

On draft night, he might be tempted to hurl himself into the Gulf while howling at the moon. (more…)

Ira Grades Jason Licht The Drafter, Talks Denzel Ward Clarification, D-Jax Focus, Escalating Hype, Jameis Progression & Dark Cloud, Grave Hopping In Georgia, And Much More

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

The draft, team dynamics and a whole lot more are on the mind of the sage of Tampa Bay sports today. Ira’s got plenty of firm takes, like only he delivers with Joe. Enjoy the podcast here and at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

Unfair Uncertainty

Monday, April 9th, 2018

Sage Ira has been sniffing around the Jameis Winston investigation and its consequences.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Welcome to Day 144 of Buccaneers Held Hostage. (more…)

The Real Culture Change

Friday, April 6th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

I keep hearing that offense sells tickets and defense wins championships.

Fine.

Let’s sell some tickets. (more…)

Ira Talks Draft, Draft & Draft, Godwin Vs. Jackson, Cornerback Moves, State Of Fan Passion, Cream And More W/ Special Guest Justin Pawlowski

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Three weeks from the NFL draft and it’s time for very serious chatter about the Bucs and the draft — and some not-so-serious conversation, too. The Commish, Justin Pawlowski, joins the Joes and Ira for this very special episode. Enjoy the podcast here and  at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!