Zero offseason on the fast-growing Ira Kaufman Podcast, which hits very hard in this episode. Ira dives into many topics of the day, including his recent breakfast with Tony Dungy. Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean, too. Joe highly recommends last week’s episodes.
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For your Monday perusal, here’s an assortment of goodies that includes your weekly update on John Lynch.
If this column had to be listed on Jeopardy, it would go under the “Potpourri” category, a grab bag of offseason items that ultimately reflect back on the Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter pens columns for JoeBucsFan.com Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, and churns out his popular podcasts Tuesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy as Ira shares some of his chat today with Tony Dungy.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
I had the pleasure of Tony Dungy’s company at breakfast Friday morning for an in-depth discussion about John Lynch’s demanding role in that iconic Buc defense.
More on that subject in later columns, but I also had the opportunity to get a Hall of Fame coach’s thoughts on the current state of the Buccaneers and Jameis Winston’s leadership skills. (more…)
Free agency is on Ira’s mind today, right after he takes fans deeper inside the quest to get John Lynch into the Hall of Fame next month. Of course, Joe and Ira go head first into other topics, as well. Enjoy! Ira’s podcasts fire every Tuesday and Thursday, and his columns are rolled out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Ira has been on fire lately, but he’s been advised a raise is not forthcoming.
Picture this scenario, which may not be far-fetched.
At approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, after watching the Chiefs take on the Steelers at Arrowhead, Dirk Koetter sends a text to Jason Licht — succinct and to the point.
A+ Ira Kaufman Podcast today. Ira goes deep inside the upcoming Pro Football Hall of Fame vote. You won’t find this stuff anywhere else. Of course, Joe and Ira go head first into key Bucs topics of the day, as well. Enjoy. Ira’s podcasts fire every Tuesday and Thursday.
Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter pens columns for JoeBucsFan.com Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, and churns out his popular podcasts Tuesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy as Ira goes deep inside the locker room in today’s offering.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The Bucs developed mental toughness in 2016, but as Clint Eastwood said to Hillary Swank in Million Dollar Baby, “girlie, tough ain’t enough.”
This franchise is now a $1.5 billion baby, according to Forbes, and let’s not forget Tampa Bay also made strides on the soft side en route to a 9-7 record.
After their first winning season since 2010, Buc players were quick to credit team camaraderie as a vital ingredient in their success. (more…)
As one of 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Lynch’s case will be heard in front of the Selection Committee for the fourth consecutive year.
And because the Class of 2018 is loaded with first-time eligibles like Ray Lewis, Randy Moss, Brian Urlacher and Ronde Barber, this is Lynch’s best shot to join Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks in the Hall. (more…)
Ira is on fire in this episode and sets the tone for what will be a huge offseason. Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter and Joe pump out the Ira Kaufman Podcast every Tuesday & Thursday year-round on JoeBucsFan.com, plus Ira’s columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. Enjoy!
Making the Pro Bowl is a nice honor. Making the All-Pro team is more challenging — and ultimately more rewarding.
It’s the difference between a People’s Choice Award and an Oscar.
As one of 50 media members on the Associated Press panel, I submitted my All-Pro ballot earlier this week. The AP will reveal the winners on Friday, but our loyal readers shouldn’t have to wait that long to see who your humble servant selected as the best of the best for the 2016 regular season. (more…)
Yes, the Custodian Of Canton’s award-winning podcast will run every Tuesday & Thursday year-round on JoeBucsFan.com, plus his columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. Today, Ira and the Joe’s kickoff what will be a very exciting offseason.
In the end, Sunday’s matchup wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t particularly artistic, either, and nobody will be talking about it Monday morning on the NFL Network.
But like the bulk of Tampa Bay’s season, it was successful. (more…)
C’mon down, Mr. Martin, and join your Buccaneer brothers in the Ring of Dishonor.
By earning a four-game suspension, Martin is now part of an infamous group of Tampa Bay players known for making the wrong kinds of headlines since the 2002 Bucs reached the NFL summit. (more…)
The demise of Doug Martin is on the docket, among other things, but this was recorded seconds prior to the announcement of Martin being suspended four games. The Custodian Of Canton’s award-winning podcast will continue every Tuesday & Thursday year-round on JoeBucsFan.com, plus his columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday.
Ira jumps into the big story of the day: the benching of Doug Martin. And The Custodian Of Canton breaks down the loss to the Saints and much more with Joe. Enjoy Ira’s award-winning podcast every Tuesday & Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com, plus his columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. His work is produced year-round — when Joe can get Ira to stop working on his Hall of Fame presentation for John Lynch.
Amid all the hand-wringing about another disappointing December for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, let’s not forget about the progress made in 2016.
At the very least, Tampa Bay will post its best record since 2010, when a young quarterback named Josh Freeman generated hope that better days were ahead.
With Jameis Winston under center, the feeling is similar, with one important difference. (more…)
It’s the most important relationship in pro football, and Saturday’s matchup at New Orleans is Exhibit A.
The vibe between a head coach and a quarterback cannot be overstated and this could be the last roundup for Drew Brees and Sean Payton at the Superdome, where they have lit up that scoreboard for the past decade. (more…)
