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

BY IRA KAUFMAN

On the same day the NFL threw Tampa a bone, owners offered us some kibble. (more…)

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

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Let’s take a moment to talk about Tampa Bay’s OTHER tight end.

You know, the one who finished second to Mike Evans for the team lead in catches, receiving yards and touchdown grabs. (more…)

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The first Bucs spring practice is in the books and Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter has plenty to say. Ira and Joe lock horns on many hot Buccaneers topics of the day in today’s episode. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is booming, with growth nearing 10,000 downloads per episodes! Listen by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, new episodes pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

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

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Nice guys don’t always finish last.

In the ultra-competitive quest to land Super Bowls, no city has been more accommodating to the league than Tampa. When the NFL asks us to jump, we respond: How high? (more…)

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Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter goes deep with Joe on so many hot Buccaneers topics of the day. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is booming, with a new milestone of 10,000 downloads for one episode nearing! Listen by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, new episodes pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

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

BY IRA KAUFMAN

While other teams try to address major holes, the Bucs continue to tie up loose ends.

That’s the best news of all for Buc fans parched after a nine-year playoff drought. And if the front office takes a breather this week while players gather for OTA sessions, who can blame a busy brain trust that ignores Vegas oddsmakers but hears the pleas of their stick carriers. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

There’s no job considered more expendable in the National Football League than playing strong-side linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Also known as the “SAM,” these guys come and go at One Buc Place like autumn leaves.

Need proof? (more…)

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Sage wisdom flowing all over the place in this episode, as Ira goes deep with Joe on many hot Buccaneers topics, and more. The Ira Kaufman Podcast continues to grow, with a new milestone of 10,000 downloads per episode nearing! Listen by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, new episodes pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

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

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Dirk Koetter is already diving deep into his think tank, dreaming up formations that will help Jameis Winston thrive in his third pro season. (more…)

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All kinds of intensity from Ira, as he goes deep with Joe on many Bucs hot topics, and more. The Ira Kaufman Podcast continues to grow, with 10,000 downloads per episode now in sight! Listen by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, new episodes pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

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

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Bucs used to own the joint. (more…)

Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira Kaufman, and the regions most beloved and esteemed columnist, has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. His columns pop here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire every Tuesday and Thursday.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Give the man credit for being honest.

Lavonte David says he wants no part of Hard Knocks. Maybe that’s because he’s already had his fair share. (more…)

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Live from Bucs headquarters, Ira goes deep on the pressing Bucs subjects of the day with Joe. Ira’s podcast continues to grow. Ten thousand downloads per episode is now in sight! Listen now by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, Ira’s podcasts pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

We all know about his relentless work ethic. His leadership … off the charts. He commands respect from every coach and teammate that crosses his path.

Yet Jameis Winston still has much to prove at the NFL level. (more…)

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Working all the angles at rookie minicamp, including chats with Mike Smith and Dirk Koetter, has Ira firing away in today’s podcast with Joe. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter goes in head first on many Buccaneers subjects. Listen now by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, Ira’s podcasts pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira Kaufman, and the regions most beloved and esteemed columnist, has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. His columns pop here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire every Tuesday and Thursday.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s nice to be wanted. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Everyone from Dirk Koetter to Port Richey Lou is aware of the potential doomsday scenario for the 2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In the immortal voice of Howard Cosell: “Down goes Winston, down goes Winston.”

Buc fans don’t even want to think about the consequences if their franchise quarterback is sidelined this fall, but the movers and shakers at One Buc Place are paid a lot of money to consider all options. (more…)

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Defense — DEE-FENSE! — on Ira’s mind today in the aftermath of the 2017 NFL Draft. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter dives very deep with Joe on a variety of topics. Listen now by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, Ira’s podcasts pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

We’re more than four months away from the opener at Miami and this is already shaping up as the most unique season in Bucs history.

A franchise defined by stifling defense during two championship runs decades apart is suddenly poised to become an offensive juggernaut. (more…)

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Deep analysis from Ira on the Buccaneers’ 2017 NFL Draft. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter goes in depth with Joe on a variety of topics. Listen now by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, Ira’s podcasts pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira Kaufman, and the regions most beloved and esteemed columnist, has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. His columns pop here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire every Tuesday and Thursday.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Before we hand the Buccaneers the Vince Lombardi Trophy, let’s pause for a moment. (more…)

Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira Kaufman, has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2015. His columns pop here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire every Tuesday and Thursday.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

You should have been there. Maybe next year. (more…)