Applauding Todd Bowles

February 20th, 2020

Disrespected, says analyst.

One numbers guy and gambling expert doesn’t believe Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is getting enough props. [read more]

End Drought? Lower Standards

February 20th, 2020

Joe was listening to the best football show in the land yesterday afternoon, “Movin’ the Chains,” heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio, when Joe heard the breaking news. [read more]

Damage Done?

February 19th, 2020

Friction?

One former NFL player and BSPN talking head said he absolutely would bring Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, back to the Bucs in 2020. [read more]

The Polarizing Buccaneers

February 19th, 2020

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

When it comes to identifying the most polarizing player in Buc history, Jameis Winston is in good company.

There’s no shortage of controversial candidates for a franchise that has endured more than its share of losing since the club’s inaugural 1976 season. [read more]

Great For Business

February 19th, 2020

Team Glazer huddled before a game in 2019

Let’s play the Team Glazer home game for a few minutes and think about which quarterback situation is better for business. [read more]

Selling High

February 19th, 2020

Ideal time to dump 

This year’s NFL Draft and free agency buffet is rich in quarterback and receiver talent. [read more]

Join Hooters At The Valspar Championship

February 19th, 2020

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NFL.com: Tag Him!

February 19th, 2020

Get him wrapped up.

Joe has long said he would franchise Bucs sack king Shaq Barrett and then sign Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

Arians And Investing In RBs

February 19th, 2020

Analyst agrees.

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians has said on multiple occasions he doesn’t like to invest big on a running back. [read more]

Mel Kiper Has The Bucs…

February 19th, 2020

New mock.

So Mel Kiper, Jr. decided to have his second out of 200 or so mock drafts.

Let Joe just say we’ve heard this before. [read more]

Teddy, Jameis, Peter And Bad Smells

February 18th, 2020

NFL uber-insider Peter King

Could famed NBC Sports insider Peter King, a man who had exclusive interviews with Bucco Bruce Arians and Jameis Winston last season, be more all over the place when it comes to the Buccaneers’ quarterback situation? [read more]

The Dominos Have Started To Fall

February 18th, 2020

“Dang Drew, I was hoping you’d join the FBI with me.”

Well, the circus that is the free agent quarterback merry-go-round has begun. And it starts in the Big Easy. [read more]

Addition By Subtraction

February 18th, 2020

Critical pickup.

If you are talking about yards allowed per game, the Bucs were a middle-of-the-pack kind of team. They finished No. 15 overall in 2019, allowing an average of 343.9 yards each week. [read more]

A Development Red Flag?

February 18th, 2020

The dissection of Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, officially has reached a new level with a fresh critique leveled today by a former NFL executive.

This one is certainly thought-provoking. [read more]

Overlooking JPP

February 18th, 2020

Value of JPP.

Another day, another Leonard Williams hint. [read more]

Why?

February 18th, 2020

Has to ask.

The timing to Joe suggests this is all blown out of proportion. [read more]

A Historic Ira Kaufman Podcast! Free Agency Approach, A Truly Unique Mock Draft, JPP Vs. Jack Conklin, Ira Goes To Court In Pasco County, Quarterback Chatter & More

February 18th, 2020

The NFL Scouting Combine is one week away and The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is diving into the draft with a special guest. Presented by general manager Sean Sullivan of Bill Currie Ford, the Ira Kaufman Podcast is loaded with laughs and all kinds of Bucs nuggets and analysis, as always. 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!

Click play above or listen at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling (crying?). Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!

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The No. 1 Player In Free Agency

February 18th, 2020

Beast of free agency.

Brian Baldinger is a big fan of Bucs sack king Shaq Barrett. And Baldinger thinks he knows why Shaq got so good once he had an opportunity to start. [read more]

Investment Decisions

February 17th, 2020

A handful of beastly right tackles in the NFL earn $10 million or more per season.

More left tackles earn that kind of cash, even average ones, but right tackle money is growing quickly in a pass-happy league. [read more]