Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

He’s easy to overlook — and that would be a big mistake.

It’s fashionable to underestimate Jacquizz Rodgers and his potential role on the 2017 Buccaneers. But if you get past his 5-foot-6 frame, Rodgers will have an opportunity to play a huge role in shaping Dirk Koetter’s ground game this fall.

And as Koetter likes to remind his campers, it’s all about opportunity. (more…)

Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters for more than a year. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out his columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Before he’s through tinkering at One Buc Place, Jason Licht may be responsible for drafting more than 100 players. I’ve got a feeling he has already signed off on the most rewarding pick he’ll ever make as an NFL executive.

Kwon Alexander wasn’t even supposed to start as a rookie in 2015. The undersized linebacker out of LSU was supposed to contribute on special teams and perhaps push Danny Lansanah a bit on the strong side. (more…)

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Your Buccaneers report today and practice tomorrow! Wow! So now it’s time to hear the end of the Dirk Koetter sitdown with the Ira Kaufman Podcast. Great, meaty stuff from the head coach, and plenty of banter from Ira and Joe. Also, you will enjoy the bonus at the end. Enjoy here or at iTunes or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

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With training camp on the horizon, Ira dives into what he’ll be studying at practice, and he names a “step up” and a “step back” player for 2017, and much more. Remember Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 of Dirk Koetter’s interview can be found easily in the archives here or at iTunes or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Calm down. Take a deep breath. The magic of the Ira Kaufman Podcast, today’s edition, will be here at noon. It’s a good one, too.

Take the morning to catch up on the first six parts of the summer Dirk Koetter interview and it’s analysis. Also, Ira is now found on Google Play, in addition to iTunes, Podbean and right here.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Dirk Koetter has had more than a month to devise a speech welcoming the 2017 Bucs to training camp.

It ought to be a doozy.

All it took was one season as an NFL head coach for Koetter to earn a reputation as a master of mind manipulation. It’s a little tougher when you’ve got 90 minds to meld, but it’s critical that Koetter sets the right tone this week while those Hard Knocks cameras are whirring away. (more…)

It’s been one full year since the Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, got a locker and keys to the snack drawers and the beer cooler at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters.

Happy Anniversary, Ira! You make us all feel so young!

After 100+ podcasts, 150+ columns, and a few personal appearances, Kaufman gets a bow from Joe. And yes, Ira has a little more money in his paycheck these days, enough to comfortably keep him in raisins and Riesling but still searching for the nearest free lunch.

Joe also can assure you that Ira, aka the Sage of Tampa Bay sports, still brings his fastball and his best is yet to come. Click on Ira’s face below to find all his work at JoeBucsFan.com.

Oh, and here’s Joe’s favorite moment of Ira’s tenure at JoeBucsFan.com. At the 2017 NFL Draft Party, hosted by The Commish, Ira showed the Stick Carriers how they do shots back in Brooklyn. The ol’ pound it and launch the cup. L’chayim!

Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters for a full year. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out his columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Next January, when a half-dozen NFL clubs are looking for a new head coach, Jon Gruden’s name will be mentioned prominently.

Happens every year. (more…)

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A little different approach today, as Ira Kaufman celebrates his first year at JoeBucsFan.com. The Custodian Of Canton shares some stories, including his historic Brett Favre call, and much more including fan questions. REMEMBER, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 of Dirk Koetter’s summer interview can be found easily in the archives here or at iTunes or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Those Hard Knocks cameras will roll soon at One Buc Place looking for compelling story lines.

HBO considers itself a cutting-edge network, and you’d better be provocative if you’re asking TV viewers to pony up extra cash for your programming.

This is the network that gave you a scathing documentary about Scientology, Chris Rock’s no-holds-barred comedy specials and a dramatic look behind Phil Spector’s murder trial. (more…)

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Depth is on the docket as head coach Dirk Koetter weighs in and Ira and Joe go deep . Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of Koetter’s interview can be found easily in the archives here or at iTunes or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Even if Tom Brady won’t admit it, quarterbacks don’t last forever.

These guys aren’t lifetime cases like Supreme Court justices. There’s an expiration date on every pro athlete, and the men under center are no exception.

Sometime in the not too distant future, a changing of the guard will take place in the NFL and youth will be served.

The remarkable Mr. Brady is 39. Mr. Brees is 38. Big Ben and Philip Rivers are 35.

Aaron Rodgers is 33, Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan are 32. (more…)

Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters for a full year. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out his columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Twitter account of Miko Grimes has proven to be a provocative site.

The wife of Bucs cornerback Brent Grimes used the platform as a tool in prying her husband out of Miami, publicly questioning the skills of Ryan Tannehill.

When the Dolphins parted company with Grimes, owner Stephen Ross mentioned Miko’s presence as a contributing factor.

That’s the definition of clout. (more…)

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It’s Part V of winning head coach Dirk Koetter sitting down with Ira Kaufman and Joe for a casual yet intense conversation about all things Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 can be found easily at iTunes or Podbean.com. Of course, candid Koetter lets it rip like only he would. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes or Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Ira Kaufman, the most beloved and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town, has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out his columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s a bad look for “Swaggy.” (more…)

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It’s Part IV of winning head coach Dirk Koetter sitting down with Ira Kaufman and Joe for a casual yet intense conversation about all things Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Parts 1, 2 & 3 can be found easily at iTunes or Podbean.com. Of course, candid Koetter lets it fly like only he would. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes or Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.

You’ve heard that trite saying uttered by every football coach from Pop Warner to the National Football League. And it’s not always true.

Sometimes, bad starts prove insurmountable. In Jameis Winston’s case, slow starts have been a troubling three-year issue, dating back to his sophomore season at Florida State. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Ah, the heavenly sounds of silence.

Could the offseason have passed more quietly for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? The only noise was DeSean Jackson signing on the dotted line, O.J. Howard falling into their laps and the Super Bowl once again coming to town.

No mess, no stress. (more…)

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It’s all Hall of Fame buzz, chatter and more today on the booming Ira Kaufman Podcast. New episodes pop every Tuesday & Thursday (and there’s more fresh Dirk Koetter on the podcast next week). Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Today, Ira dives into evaluating a general manager & more. Enjoy!

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Controlled aggression.

If you had to put a label on Mike Smith’s wish list for Vernon Hargreaves this fall, controlled aggression sums it up nicely.

Hargreaves comes off a decent rookie season, but the Bucs are looking for more. (more…)

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No holiday break on the booming Ira Kaufman Podcast. New episodes pop every Tuesday & Thursday, and there’s more fresh Dirk Koetter on the podcast to come soon. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Today, Ira dives into evaluating a general manager & more. Enjoy!

Ira Kaufman, the most beloved and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town, has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out his columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’ll be here before you know it.

The first workout of training camp is slated for four weeks from today at One Buc Place, with the Hard Knocks crew eager to introduce the rest of NFL Nation to your favorite football team. (more…)