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The rookies glided in the final weeks. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
Joe remembers once hearing Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian say the goal of every draft is to come away with four starters, two of which should someday be in a Pro Bowl. [read more]
Affordable.
The Bucs are expected to use quite a bit of their salary cap room this offseason by signing four critical free agents. [read more]
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More insightful analysis and fun from Bobby Fenton on The Free Stretch podcast. Always filled with Bucs chatter and more. Fenton is all over it and the podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. Enjoy! Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday.
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“Jason, remember when you told Lovie to trade down and he thought you said, “Josh McCown?”
There’s how the Buccaneers general managers of the past 16 seasons collectively got worked over in the NFL Draft, and then there’s how Bill Belicheat works the draft.
Those are very different animals. [read more]
Gets props.
When teams get into the second day of the draft, expecting a star player is a bit of a fantasy. But what teams can reasonably hope for is a solid player to add value. [read more]
Joe’s written many times that it’s fairy-tale, pewter-blinded thinking to believe Jason Pierre-Paul will not demand top dollar on the free agent market.
He’s proven enough to earn close to it. [read more]
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Predicts Bucs QB for 2020.
There seems to be a lot more teams this year looking or potentially looking for quarterbacks with some big names on the free agent market. [read more]
Weather man.
On Tuesday from Orlando where Pro Bowl practices are held this week, free agent sackmeister Shaq Barrett said he’s planning on being with the Bucs this fall. [read more]
A Jameis teammate weighs in
[UPDATE: 3:59 p.m.] Candor!
It’s one thing that makes the NFL fun when the games aren’t on. [read more]
Attack a weakness.
“When I first started coaching, one of the worst things that I think I heard was ‘It will be O.K.’ I would wonder, ‘How the hell is it going to be O.K.?’ The worst word in the English language is ‘hope.'” — Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Knight.
There are a few football axioms Joe lives by. [read more]
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Episode No. 2 of this week on the Ira Kaufman Podcast, presented by general manager Sean Sullivan at the Bill Currie Ford showroom, The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is reflecting, as well as firing away as he prepared for a visit to the Super Bowl. Many thanks to Big Storm Brewing Co. local producers of the very best beers around. And our love to Pin Chasers, home to the best bowling, food and fun!
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Influence or not?
Big decision for free agent sackmeister and current Bucs linebacker Shaq Barrett. [read more]
The dissection of Jameis Winston’s 30 interceptions this season continues.
One thing remains certain, however you carve them up, America’s Quarterback racked up a shameful total worthy of scorn, disbelief and distrust. [read more]
Mike Evans blew his hamstring when he caught an early touchdown pass against the Colts on Dec. 8.
As a result, he’s got a different approach this winter. [read more]
Which QB fits?
A whole lot of folks believe if Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians has lost patience with Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, then new Florida resident Philip Rivers (living some 6.5 hours away from One Buc Palace) is a perfect fit. [read more]
Mad respect for Bucs LB.
It is really a stone in Joe’s shoe how badly Lavonte David is dissed year after year by the so-called football experts who annually ignore his strong play and rarely award him a Pro Bowl nod. [read more]
Year in review.
You hear that, the silence? Kind of loud, isn’t it? [read more]
A Jason Licht player ID’ed.
Yeah, you likely never heard the name before, Ben Bartch. Joe didn’t until last night. [read more]
In late November on national radio, Bucco Bruce Arians talked about how a guy getting 16 sacks in a season is good enough production to earn him between $16 million and $20 million per season. [read more]
Another fresh column from The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports. Ira’s good friend, Bill Currie Ford general manager Sean Sullivan, will personally help you get the best value on your next vehicle purchase. Just ask for him.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
This silver anniversary comes with the highs and lows of a typical marriage. [read more]
