“We’re all on script, Coach.”

Joe loves the gamesmanship. (more…)

Buccaneers All-World left tackle Tristan Wirfs didn’t answer the bell for Day 1 of training camp.

Todd Bowles said Wirfs tweaked a hamstring in a report-for-duty running test yesterday. Wirfs, per Bowles, stayed off the field today and was inside One Buc Palace receiving treatment.

Man, the Bucs better be extra careful with Wirfs. He’s too important.

Bad luck, for sure, as fans — and Wirfs — can’t blame the grind of camp or the weather.

Hopefully, this is a silver lining with backups Ben Chukwuma and Justin Skule getting valuable first-team work.

Ahhhh, the sweet smell of cut grass at One Buc Palace. Practice is on and Joe is taking notes. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

It seems recent history says, both league-wide and with the Bucs, Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea likely isn’t going anywhere. For now. (more…)

It’s here!

We’ve made it. (more…)

Workload clue emerges.

Buccaneers training camp Day 1 has arrived and media and fan eyes will be locked in on first-round draft pick Rueben Bain — and to see if Vita Vea is on the sidelines eating almond butter while his teammates battle in the trenches. (more…)

Motivated and dangerous.

Joe doesn’t know if this is an example of the Patriot Way where former colleagues make sure to gas up a past comrade while working in the media (like Michael Lombardi used to do with anyone from the Parcells/Belicheat tree). (more…)

Does Vita Vea really hate the Bucs and really hate his teammates and really hate Todd Bowles? One NFL uber insider seems dubious. (more…)

The Bucs want and expect 22-year-old cornerback Benjamin Morrison to compete for a starting job this morning when training camp kicks off.

But what if last year’s second-round pick is still hurt after a mysterious spring injury, or if he gets banged up this week? (more…)

“Ed, you’ve read the numbers. What do you think?”

So will Vita Vea get his wish and have Ndamukong Suh’s his demands met and be shipped out of town? One former NFL suit has doubts. (more…)

Missed Tuesday’s episode? Catch up!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Listen at JoeBucsFan.com or at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, too, including iHeartRadio.

Today was player check-in day at One Buc Palace for the start of the 2026 season.

The first training camp practice is tomorrow. (more…)

Vita Vea is a commodity, one that asked for a trade out of One Buc Palace yesterday. (more…)

Joe’s not buying it, but it’s out there. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 11:50 a.m. Poll closed at 3:58 p.m.

Podcast (ira-kaufman-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: RSS

Click above to shop the fantastic July pricing at Tampa’s first family of Ford dealers, BillCurrieFord.com. Don’t Worry. Drive Currie! Reach out to Ira’s friend and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan for a hearty JoeBucsFan discount, and remember their extreme commitment to customer satisfaction at Bill Currie Ford..

Buccaneers players reported for work today and training camp kicks off tomorrow. A feisty podcast sets the stage. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, too, including iHeartRadio.

A family business since 1960, Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

Dr. James DeRespino and Center For Men’s Health have long supported JoeBucsFan.com. Thanks, Dr. Jim!

With so many offices across the Tampa Bay area, Center For Men’s Health makes getting quality care easy. Please visit C4MH.com today. Their website is loaded with great information and all the details.

Still looking for new pact.

Well, we know one guy in a contract hassle with the Bucs isn’t going to hold out. Or likely hold-in. (more…)