Ira Talks Vegas Over-Under, Bowles Impressions, Gerald McCoy Insight, Safety & Nickel Revelations, Much More NFL Draft Reaction, Justin Evans’ Injury, Fan Draft Depression, Darrell Henderson & More

May 2nd, 2019

Sage Ira goes a lot deeper on the NFL Draft with Joe, in addition to diving into all the fresh action Tuesday at One Buc Palace. It’s a loaded podcast — more than usual.  The twice-weekly, intense sparring session with Joe is all presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Check out their online offers while you listen.

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Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

“I Like Taking Jobs”

May 2nd, 2019

There’s a new energy at One Buc Palace.

And while much of that comes from the Bucco Bruce Arians’ army of coaches, some of the juice is from Arians’ handpicked players. [read more]

Back To The Future With Noah Spence

May 1st, 2019

Final chance? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

When Bucs defensive end/outside linebacker Noah Spence was a rookie, Joe saw him line up at outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense in minicamp. [read more]

New World Order Is Under Construction

May 1st, 2019

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Whether it’s your money-market account, your golf swing or your Pilates class, flexibility can be a beautiful thing.

Tampa Bay’s defense, rigid and soft at the same time, is about to get a jolt with the arrival of this new coaching staff. That’s because Todd Bowles and his endless array of assistants intend to major in subterfuge this fall. [read more]

Doug Martin Gets Another Shot

May 1st, 2019

After 723 rushing yards for the Raiders last season, his best since 2015, former stud Bucs running back Doug Martin hit the free agent market and found no takers.

But it appears an injury has saved the day. [read more]

“We Don’t Have All The Pieces In Place”

May 1st, 2019

Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles was peppered with questions from media this morning at One Buc Palace and one of Joe’s questions provoked an interesting response. [read more]

“Let Me Tell You What; The Young Man Impressed Me.”

May 1st, 2019

Derrick Brooks is excited! TAMPA TWO is back featuring Brooks and Ira Kaufman, the Sage of Tampa Bay sports, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating.  Joe is fired up, too, for this gem of Bucs coverage from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

Don’t miss it. Hit play below:

Safeties Coach: M.J. Stewart Is A Nickel, Top Blitzer, Compares Him To Tyrann Mathieu

May 1st, 2019

Joe is a bit confused after talking with and listening to Buccaneers defensive coaches this afternoon. [read more]

Bill Parcells Influence

May 1st, 2019

His words spoken to Bucs.

The Bucs have coaches on the staff that have been influenced by some of the giants of the coaching profession. [read more]

Todd Bowles Dodges GMC Question

May 1st, 2019

Curious response.

Dirk Koetter’s ghost is still felt at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Peyton Barber By Default

May 1st, 2019

Bellcow.

When the Bucs picked in the early stages of the third round, Joe held out hope. [read more]

Skeptical Of GMC Exit

May 1st, 2019

Hardball?

Last week before the draft, former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik believed all the Gerald McCoy trade chatter was just that and GMC would return to the field for the Bucs this September. [read more]

Three Years Gone

May 1st, 2019

Salad days of Mike Alstott 2.0.

The fair thing when judging drafts is to wait three years. Then, we pretty much know how players have performed. [read more]

The Rookie QBs, Next Year’s QB-Needy Teams, And Much More On The Todd Wright TODDcast

May 1st, 2019

In episode 20 of The Todd Wright TODDcast, Todd kicks off May with a look at the five QB’s who made all the headlines during the NFL Draft. Then, just for fun, Todd speculates a bit on 10 NFL teams who could
be searching for a new franchise quarterback next year at this time. The TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and by Pin Chasers.

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PRESENTED BY

For the last three years, Todd Wright has been podcasting here almost exclusively on fantasy football and Lightning playoff hockey. While those podcasts are alive and well, Todd has a new podcast for 2019. And it simply covers pretty much anything that Todd finds interesting. No limits. Sort of like he did for nearly two decades on national radio as host and creator of AllNight with Todd Wright on ESPN, in addition to other roles with Fox Sports Florida, Sirius/XM, Sporting News Radio, etc. Enjoy!

Share Your Grade

May 1st, 2019

24-hour, flash poll posted at 5:01 a.m.


“Whoever Invented The Game, Thank You.”

May 1st, 2019

New Bucs rookie linebacker Devin White, the anointed savior of the horrendous Bucs defense, has an energy about him that hasn’t been felt in Tampa for a while. [read more]

“No. It’s Not Speculative”

April 30th, 2019

The Cleveland Browns beat writer who yesterday wrote that Browns GM John Dorsey wants to trade for Gerald McCoy put his foot down on the claim this afternoon. [read more]

First One Off The Boat

April 30th, 2019

Doomed.

Now if Joe had to pick a player most likely to be cut or traded after the draft, it would be Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. [read more]

“American Dream Kind Of Story”

April 30th, 2019

Rookie Bucs receiver Scotty Miller

Kaelin Clay, Robert Herron, the Jason Licht regime has tried to find small and very speedy gems in the sixth round.

Heck, throw Dan Vitale into the mix on the speedy side of things from Round 6. [read more]