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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

Friday, March 10th, 2017

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

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

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.

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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

Thursday, March 2nd, 2017

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.

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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…)

Ira Talks O.J. Howard, Dungy Vs. Gruden Ring Of Honor, Latavius Murray, Ticket Price Increases, Hard Knocks, Combine Happenings & More

Tuesday, February 28th, 2017

Put your feet up and grab a sandwich, Ira Kaufman is mixing it up with Joe on various topics. Tampa Bay’s feisty 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.

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Proper Questioning For Dalvin Cook And Alvin Kamara, Lynch Clashing & “Big, Bad Media” — Ira Kaufman’s Monday Column

Monday, February 27th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

In a couple of days, Dirk Koetter and Jason Licht will stand at a podium in Indianapolis and address the so-called enemies of the people.

That’s right, we’re talking about the big, bad media. (more…)

“That’s Doug Martin Territory”

Friday, February 24th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

In two weeks, the Bucs are likely to have an opportunity to add a first-ballot Hall of Famer to a position of need.

Don’t do it. (more…)

Ira Talks Alshon Jeffery, Pierre Garçon, Ted Ginn, Buddy Holly Impersonators, Mike Tolbert, Defensive Line Contingency Plans, Koetter Input Versus Power & Much

Thursday, February 23rd, 2017

Just 14 days till the free agency dinner bell rings!! And Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, is fired up. The feisty JoeBucsFan.com columnist grapples with Joe in this podcast on all kinds of subjects. Enjoy! Click above to listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean. Past episodes are worth your time and new ones pop every Tuesday and Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com.

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Next For The Ring Of Honor Is …

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Who will be No. 10?

That’s the question of the day as the Buccaneers consider who should follow John Lynch into the Ring of Honor. (more…)

Ira Talks Backup Quarterback Pressure, Indoor Practice Facility, Semi-Private Cheerleader Time, Changes At Center, Shrimp Cocktail, Free Agency Focus After WR & RB

Tuesday, February 21st, 2017

Various subjects explored today by eye-RAH! Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. The JoeBucsFan.com columnist is wrestling with Joe in this podcast, diving into great detail on Bucs-related subjects of the day and more. Enjoy! Click above to listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean. Past episodes are great and new ones pop every Tuesday and Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com.

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Mandatory Aggression In Free Agency

Monday, February 20th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Buc fans haven’t forgotten what happened the last time they were so geeked up about their football team.

How could they? (more…)

Demanding Calais Campbell’s Arrival

Friday, February 17th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

When it comes to the Bucs and free agency, one man towers above the rest.

Literally and figuratively. (more…)

Ira Defends Hall T.O. Attacks, Slaps Local Media, Talks Bucs Core Players, Bradley McDougald, “Screwed” Victor Cruz, New D.C. Info On DeSean Jackson & More

Thursday, February 16th, 2017

Huuuuge energy and fire from the Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman is all fired up with Joe in this podcast, diving into great detail on Bucs-related subjects of the day and more. Enjoy! Click above to listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean. Past episodes are great and new ones pop every Tuesday and Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com.

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Dan Fouts Blesses Jameis; Draft Lessons Linger

Wednesday, February 15th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Draft and develop.

It’s been 80 years since the start of the NFL draft — and not everything has changed. The key to being a consistent winner remains the accumulation of talented players and a coaching staff that can maximize talent.

That brings us to the 2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coming off a 9-7 season and eager to take that next step toward long-term success. (more…)