Archive for the ‘Ira Kaufman, Everything eye-RAH!’ Category

Ira Talks Defensive Line Upgrades, Clear 2018 Theming, Jensen Decision, Chubb Desperation, Licht’s Greatest Draft Challenge, And Much More

Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

Diving deep into the Buccaneers’ latest moves today is the great Sage of Tampa Bay sports, Mr. Ira Kaufman. Fire up the podcast right here as Ira and Joe wrestle with all the big free agency news, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly FIVE 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!

The Great Fan Divide

Monday, March 19th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

This is the time of year two different sides of Buc Nation emerge on full display.

We’re in the sixth day of free agency and, as expected, the Bucs have addressed several positions without generating many national headlines. (more…)

Anything To Dull The Pain

Friday, March 16th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

How would you like to be pushing Buc season tickets right now?

Those poor saps in the ticket office are trying to drum up support for a 5-11 club that barely made an early ripple in the free-agent pool.

The Bucs have pushed Beau Allen and Chandler Catanzaro out front and we can only assume that Mitch Unrein is next up at the podium. In reality, the past two days delivered one gut-punch after another for a fan base frantically seeking a reason to believe in this organization. (more…)

Discount Shopping

Thursday, March 15th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Buc fans asked for a few home runs. I asked for some doubles.

But as free agency headed into Day 2, One Buc Place has generated only a bunt single or two. A lot of talented players have been signed by competitors while Jason Licht goes shopping with a restricted credit card. (more…)

Ira Talks Bucs Fan Pain, Bunt-Single Free Agents, Running Backs Pass, Courting Ryan Jensen, Marpet Future, Glazer Influence, And Much More

Thursday, March 15th, 2018

A weak entry into 2018 free agency has Hall of Fame voter Ira Kaufman explaining and scratching his head at the same time. Fire up the podcast right here as Ira and Joe wrestle with the angst and more, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly FIVE 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!

Ira Talks Free Agency Frenzy, Vinny Curry Move, Glazers & Spending, “The Crying Shame,” Wide Receiver Production, Suh Thoughts, NFL “Travesty” Answers, And More

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Free agency frenzy is in full swing and that means it’s pure can’t-miss chatter from the ultimate Sage of Tampa Bay sports, Hall of Fame voter Ira Kaufman. Dial it up here with Ira and Joe, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly FIVE 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!

Jason Licht, Joel Glazer Free Agency Philosophy, And Four Options For The Bucs

Monday, March 12th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

If you expect the Bucs to go hog wild during the opening days of free agency, you’re going to head into the weekend disappointed. (more…)

Ira Talks The “Four Doubles” Free Agency Plan, Coddling DeSean Jackson, Winston Connection Problems, Roster Building, Raising Defensive Line Standards & Much More

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

Ira is totally fired up today, disgusted by DeSean Jackson’s performance and ready to deliver a plan for the Bucs in free agency. Dial it up here with Ira and Joe, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly FIVE 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!

Right On Bennett; Wrong On Quinn

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Disappointment? Understood.

Indignation? Misplaced. (more…)

What Else You Got?

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

Sage Ira addresses the Gerald McCoy rumors in detail

BY IRA KAUFMAN

When Buc fans want to vent, they often turn to their 300-pound piñata. (more…)

Ira Talks Quinn Miss, Theater Dogs, Defensive Line Restructuring, Happily Overpaying In Free Agency, Grimes Confusion And Much More

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

March Madness — football style — nears and the Sage of Tampa Bay sports is swinging a big stick. Dive in here with Ira and Joe, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for 4 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!

Two Critical Second Chances

Monday, March 5th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Investiture.

It’s a difficult word to spell and a bear to pronounce, but keep it in mind when you consider the fortunes of the 2018 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (more…)

Gruden Blasts Bucs’ Practice Habits

Saturday, March 3rd, 2018

Hey, Bisaccia. You wouldn’t believe what they were doing down in Tampa. Jiminy Christmas.”

The stage was set. Two nights before Jon Gruden was inducted to the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, he was the guest of honor for a V.I.P. party at Hooters in Tampa. (more…)

Close Doesn’t Count

Friday, March 2nd, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

What did you expect them to say?

No NFL coach or GM worth his hefty paycheck is going to stand up at a podium and talk about the chasm between their team and the other clubs in the division. (more…)

Ira Talks Guard Options & Changes, Old Milk, Draft Reaching, Buckner Power, Jameis Investigation Headscratchers, In-House Negotiations, Koetter Mind Games On Deficiencies, And More

Thursday, March 1st, 2018

The Combine has kicked off and Ira is a little ticked off. The Sage of Tampa Bay sports has plenty on his mind after hearing Dirk Koetter and Jason Licht in their first media sessions of the new season. Dive in here with Ira and Joe, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for 4 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!

Why The Bucs Should Draft Quenton Nelson

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

Powerful Sage wisdom from Ira today as the NFL Scouting Combine begins. (No, that’s not a draft endorsement from Joe.)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Next man up.

That should be the mantra driving the Bucs at the 2018 NFL draft. (more…)

Ira Reveals Chilling Gruden Analysis Of 2017 Bucs, Talks Uber-Jameis Updates, Licht-Koetter Messages To Fans, Internal O-Line Scrutiny, Free Agency Calls & Much More

Tuesday, February 27th, 2018

Plenty of fresh Bucs subjects are stimulating the mind of the Sage of Tampa Bay sports today. There’s a lot on the table in advance of Dirk Koetter and Jason Licht holding their first news conferences of the new season. Dive in here with Ira and Joe, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for 4 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!

“We Just Need More Guys To Have His Back”

Tuesday, February 27th, 2018

A Buccaneers starter has a strong take on what’s going to make Tampa Bay a good football team this season. (more…)

What Buccaneers Fans Need To Hear From Jason Licht And Dirk Koetter This Week

Monday, February 26th, 2018

Powerful Sage wisdom from Ira today

BY IRA KAUFMAN

As prospects and NFL personnel gather in Indianapolis this week for the annual combine, times have certainly changed from a Buccaneer perspective. (more…)