Ready For “Hard Knocks”
Tuesday, March 28th, 2017
Prepared.
If it happens, it seems the Bucs may be ready. (more…)
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GM Jason Licht Joins The Ira Kaufman Podcast, And All Kinds Of Bucs Goodies From The NFL Owners Meetings
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Recorded live in Phoenix at the NFL Owners Meetings, the Ira Kaufman Podcast breaks news in this edition and hits on a variety of topics. General manager Jason Licht even jumps in the mix. Listen now by clicking or downloading above. And remember, listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. Enjoy!
From Desert Storm To Desert Embrace
Monday, March 27th, 2017
PHOENIX — The last time Jason Licht attended the NFL Owners Meetings here at the Arizona Biltmore, his body language was quite different.
In the spring of 2015, the Bucs were coming off a 2-14 season under first-year coach Lovie Smith and a first-year GM. Tampa Bay had gone winless at home and 0-6 against NFC South opponents.
It doesn’t get much worse.
But when the meetings formally open here today, Licht will walk the hallways with head held high. (more…)
Drafting McCaffery Means “Expanded Canvas”
Friday, March 24th, 2017
BY IRA KAUFMAN
This column goes out to all of those Dalvin Cook fans in Buc Land.
Admit it, thousands of you will be disappointed if your beloved Bucs pass on Cook if he’s still on the draft board at No. 19 next month. (more…)
Ira Talks Odd Safety Out, “Pressure” To Draft Dalvin Cook, Joe Hawley, Cubans, Current Pass Rush, Folk Contract Terms & More
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Unique, fast-moving and highly opinionated, The Ira Kaufman Podcast hammers away on many Bucs topics of the day, and more. Listen now by clicking or downloading above. And remember, listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. Enjoy!
GM Respect, Brewskie Rants & The Glazer Suite
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017
JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman types his sage wisdom every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award-winning podcasts pop every Tuesday and Thursday. Of note, Ira will be peppering Bucs officials with questions next week at the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
All these years later, he remains a polarizing figure for many Buc fans.
Was Rich McKay the architect of Tampa Bay’s glory days — or was he was an overrated executive who turned traitor? (more…)
Ira Talks Nick Folk Implications, Drafting A Tight End, Chuck Berry Sadness, Kaepernick Bias, Receiver Moves & More
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Opinionated Bucs talk from Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter marches on. Ira is popping with all kinds of very strong opinions. Listen now by clicking or downloading above. And remember, you can also listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. Enjoy!
Bucs Prove Fool-Around Days Are Over
Monday, March 20th, 2017BY IRA KAUFMAN
There’s a great scene near the end of “North Dallas Forty” when the John Matuszak character confronts an assistant coach in the locker room.
“Every time I call it a game, you call it a business, and every time I call it a business, you call it a game,” Matuszak screams as teammates look on in shock and admiration. (more…)
Rare Sunday Edition Of The Ira Kaufman Podcast: Ira Goes Deep On The Draft, Running Back Decisions, Executive Mindset & Much More
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Sunday? Yes! Special Sunday episode right here from Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. All kinds of Bucs topics are on the table, as always. And it’s back to the regular Tuesday & Thursday schedule this week, too. Listen now by clicking or downloading above. And remember, you can also listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. Enjoy!
Dirk Koetter & Jason Licht Want To Float
Friday, March 17th, 2017
Ira Kaufman, aka The Custodian of Canton, pens columns for JoeBucsFan.com every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award-winning podcast rolls twice per week. Kaufman spends most of his salary on Bette Midler records, tennis gear, and Dubonnet.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The man who holds the clipboard sometimes holds the fate of a franchise in his hands.
On paper, the departure of Mike Glennon might be viewed as inconsequential because Jameis Winston’s backup didn’t attempt a single pass in 2015 and tossed only 11 footballs last fall. (more…)
Ira Talks Free Agency Tiers, Market Changes, Chris Baker, Safety Realities, Team Glazer & Cornerstones, Backup QB & More
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He’s back! Enjoy this special Friday edition of the Ira Kaufman Podcast, captained by the Custodian of Canton, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. All kinds of Bucs topics are on the table, as always. Listen now by clicking or downloading above. And remember, you can also listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. Enjoy!
Ira Kaufman Podcast — Special O-Line Edition
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Wild week for the Ira Kaufman Podcast. A few curveballs have been thrown. Today, the “Joes” of JoeBucsFan.com take command, but Ira is still cranking out two podcasts this week, Friday and Sunday. Listen now by clicking or downloading above. And remember, you can also listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. Enjoy!
Win Now, The Song Of The NFC South
Wednesday, March 15th, 2017
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Don’t sleep on the Saints.
“The puzzle’s beginning to come together, and I think we’re all very excited about that,” Drew Brees said in an interview with WWL radio in New Orleans. (more…)
Heavy Lifting Still Ahead
Monday, March 13th, 2017
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Let us pause amid the fanfare and acknowledge there is more work to be done.
Quite a bit, if you ask me. (more…)
Gaining Ground On Jason Licht’s Terms
Friday, March 10th, 2017
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Buc fans don’t know how good they have it right now.
Have you seen what’s going on around the National Football League? Mayhem. Crazy stuff. These people are nuts.
The Redskins are threatening to bump the Browns off their perch as the league’s most dysfunctional franchise. (more…)
Ira Talks All Things Free Agency — With A Very Special Guest Host
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It’s the podcast you’ve been waiting for — for a very long time. Two titans of Buccaneers analysis and knowledge lock up for the first time. That’s right, it’s Ira Kaufman and Justin Pawlowski, “The Commish” of Bucs Uncensored. Remember, you can also listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com.
The Ira Kaufman Plan: Kenny Britt And Three More Free Agents
Wednesday, March 8th, 2017
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Mike Evans wants to know the identity of his new partner, and who can blame him?
Evans turned in a Pro Bowl season in 2016, despite constant double teams from opponents who didn’t lose a wink of sleep worrying about covering Adam Humphries, Russell Shepard, Cecil Shorts, Josh Huff or Freddie Martino.
Within a week, the Bucs will have a new No. 2 wide receiver. That’s all we know for sure at this point, and the rumors are strong that DeSean Jackson sits atop Jason Licht’s wish list. (more…)
Ira Explores Team Glazer “Attack Mode” & Involvement, Receiver Price Tags, Wish Lists, 2-Year Title Window, Restoring Methodical Player Development, Nick Mangold & More
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Free agency frenzy is here! Tampa Bay media icon Ira Kaufman is hitting big topics of the day with Joe. Tampa Bay’s feisty — and only — Hall of Fame voter is tossing around knowledge. Enjoy! Click above to listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean. This month’s episodes are worth your time and new ones pop every Tuesday and Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com.
Jason Licht, Team Glazer & “That Quick Feel-Good”
Monday, March 6th, 2017
BY IRA KAUFMAN
He won’t be celebrating his team’s next victory for at least six months, yet here stands Jason Licht, ready to jump once again into the deep end of the pool.
This time, for keeps.
On the brink of free agency, Tampa Bay’s 46-year-old GM finds his team loaded with needs and enough cap space to fill the five-story glass and steel football that welcomes visitors to One Buc Place. (more…)
Sifting Through The Combine Chatter
Friday, March 3rd, 2017
BY IRA KAUFMAN
We parse words. We study body language. We try to fill in the blanks.
If you’re an NFL fan, that’s what you do when the Combine rolls around and a succession of coaches and GMs take turns at the podium before gaggles of hungry reporters.
On Wednesday morning, before they examined the EKG charts of 330 prospects, Dirk Koetter and Jason Licht spoke for a combined 25 minutes on the state of your Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (more…)
Ira Talks Adrian Peterson & The Bucs, Weighs In On Jameis Beating And “Agenda” Writing, Draft QB Spin, Glennon & More
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Tampa Bay media icon Ira Kaufman is hitting the big stories of the day with Joe. Tampa Bay’s feisty — and only — Hall of Fame voter wrestles with all kinds of subjects. Enjoy! Click above to listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean. This month’s episodes are worth your time and new ones pop every Tuesday and Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com.
Bucs On Right Side Of NFL Divide
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Things could be a heck of a lot worse.
While diehard Buc fans break down the potential free-agent pool and try to find tape of a safety from Appalachian State, other NFL clubs head into the new NFL calendar looking for the Big Kahuna.
A quarterback.
And good luck to you, Jets, Browns, Bills, Broncos, Rams, 49ers, Texans and Bears.
Yes, the Bucs need help in several areas. They hope to come out of the draft and free agency with a speedy wide receiver, an impact running back, an upgrade at center and another quality defensive lineman. (more…)
