Dangerous Eagles QB Jalen Hurts.

One word sprang to mind for Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles yesterday when he was asked about Eagles dual-threat quarterback Jalen Hurts. (more…)

There will be more to say in the next edition of the “Ira Kaufman Podcast.” Until then, here is the statement in full from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It’s on the decision to remove the first Bucs coach to win a Super Bowl from the team’s Ring of Honor in the wake of repulsive e-mails Jon Gruden wrote after his days coaching the Bucs.

STATEMENT FROM THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

“The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have advocated for purposeful change in the areas of race relations, gender equality, diversity and inclusion for many years. While we acknowledge Jon Gruden’s contributions on the field, his actions go against our core values as an organization. Therefore, he will no longer continue to be a member of the Buccaneers Ring of Honor.”

Unique freedom

Bucco Bruce Arians is a generous head coach. (more…)

Possible

Nothing too noteworthy on the Bucs’ injury report today. Ryan Jensen (hip) was limited in practice after not participating yesterday.

Antoine Winfield, Jr. (concussion) has not been cleared yet to play or practice fully.

Rob Gronkowski (ribs) has not practiced this week. However, Bucco Bruce Arians said Gronk has made “really good progress” and has a chance to play Thursday.

Podcast (todd-wright-fantasy-football-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: RSS

Todd discusses Tom Brady’s rise to #1 overall in the fantasy rankings and the amusing trade offer he received (and promptly rejected) for Kareem Hunt. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters. Click above to listen or download, or access at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and more platforms!

Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich

Can the Bucs offense really be stopped? (more…)

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

Subscribe: RSS

Click above to shop now at Tampa’s first family of Ford, BillCurrieFord.com. Reach out to Ira’s friend and GM Sean Sullivan for a hearty JoeBucsFan discount, and remember their nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles, Bill Currie Ford.

The Sage and Joe are presented by Bill Currie Ford! on the twice-weekly Ira Kaufman Podcast. Plenty on today’s buffet and Ira is in rare form. It may be an instant classic.

Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is your personal connection to happiness and satisfaction at Tampa’s first family of Ford. Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and 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 Sullivan at the Bill Currie showroom.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast and their Clearwater location is where Ira watches ALL Bucs road games with fans. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy! Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.

Click on through to shop at BillCurrieFord.com. Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is ready to help you PERSONALLY and give you the Ira Kaufman discount. Just ask!

BY IRA KAUFMAN

While sifting through garbage in the nation’s capital, the NFL came across Jon Gruden’s trash. (more…)

Value.

While Lavonte David may be the heart and soul of the Bucs defense, it is Jason Pierre-Paul who is the spirit. (more…)

Winning.

Some folks who have followed Bucs quarterback Tom Brady since his early years in New England swear his game Sunday against Miami was among the top-5 of his career. (more…)

Have the Bucs become more of a team-first group?

Tom Brady thinks so. (more…)

MVP worthy play.

Had the NFL media types voted on Most Valuable Player after the 2020 season, it’s very hard to imagine that Bucs quarterback Tom Brady would not have been given the award. (more…)

Best of worst (?)

If the Bucs have to navigate the next few games with a beaten-up defense, then the NFL schedule gods are giving Tampa Bay a major break. (more…)

In the wake of Chucky resigning as Raiders head coach amid revelations he used racial and homophobic references in e-mails to then-Washington general manager Bruce Almighty (the former Bucs GM) over a period of seven years, including a lewd reference to Bucs co-chairman Bryan Glazer, Joe is getting pounded with the following question:

Should Chucky remain in the Buccaneers Ring of Honor? (more…)

Ugly off-field times for former Bucs coach.

[UPDATE: 9:26 p.m.] Former Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Chucky got in hot water last week. Someone leaked an e-mail to the Wall Street Journal from Chucky to Bruce Almighty, the former Bucs general manager who at the time of the e-mail worked for Washington.

The email contained raciallly-charged language mocking NFLPA big shot DeMaurice Smith by Chucky.

Well, now it’s worse. (more…)

Joe’s never heard Tom Brady or anyone else describe a wide receiver with this kind of language. (more…)

Tom Brady agreed this evening that he “clipped his thumb” against Miami following through on a pass yesterday. (more…)

Ryan Jensen

Joe’s always interested in new arrivals to the official Bucs injury report, and center Ryan Jensen was that guy today. (more…)