New Bucs DE Loves His $3,000 Signing Bonus
May 9th, 2018
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General manager Jason Licht said he doesn’t want players with the “five-star virus.”
And it’s been a focus all offseason. [read more]
“Are You Going To Fistfight Dirk Koetter?”
May 9th, 2018
Saints coach Sean Payton revisits 2017 incidents.
Sean Payton will have you know there is no issue between him and Bucs coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]
Tony Dungy’s First Bucs Speech & Defining His Ring Of Honor Salute
May 9th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The spirit of Tony Dungy lives on with the Buccaneers, 16 years after his departure. [read more]
Ira Talks Mark Ingram And Opening Day, Donovan Smith Growth, Koetter’s Open Mind, Jameis Vs. Matt Ryan Cash, & Much More
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It’s a first today, a Wednesday episode! Ira tweaked the schedule but still is firing full blast on plenty of Bucs news and nuggets of the day. Dial up “The Sage” podcast here and at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!
Mike Evans Saved His Class
May 9th, 2018
Star of otherwise poor draft.
At one time this draft class looked promising. [read more]
“They Could Make A Dramatic Jump”
May 9th, 2018
Key to turnaround?
Consider uber NFL insider Adam Schefter to be in a wait-and-see mode. [read more]
Interesting Name To Monitor
May 9th, 2018
Versatile, durable OL available.
Right now, Joe has to believe the Bucs are just a wee bit concerned with what is going on with the right side of their offensive line. [read more]
Guessing The Depth Chart
May 9th, 2018
Leader of the pack?
It’s way too early to figure out who is going to start when the lights shine bright in the Superdome in New Orleans to open the 2018 season.
But it is still fun to try. [read more]
Suspension Benefits Bucs In Season Opener
May 8th, 2018
Stop being so negative!
This fresh news has nothing to do with America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]
Peyton Barber, Dirk Koetter And “Working At A Car Wash”
May 8th, 2018
It’s easy to count out Peyton Barber or think of him as a second-class running back since the Bucs drafted explosive Southern Cal rookie back Ronald Jones with the No. 38 overall pick two weeks ago. [read more]
It’s Father Dungy! Bucs Make 2018 Ring Of Honor Inductee Official
May 8th, 2018
The moment the 2018 schedule was released, Tampa Bay’s annual pick to enter the Buccaneers Ring of Honor became a no-brainer. [read more]
Schedule Change: Special Wednesday & Thursday Editions Of The Ira Kaufman Podcast
May 8th, 2018Shakeup alert!
Yes, your Tuesday has been ruined by the absence of the Ira Kaufman Podcast, but you will find out why tomorrow on a special Wednesday a.m. edition followed by the usual Thursday episode.
In the meantime, subscribe for a free alert on Podbean, iTunes. or Google Play, where the podcast has ranked on the “Top Charts” for all podcasts, all genres, since mid-October.
Almost A Forgotten Man
May 8th, 2018
Remember him?
With all the talk of the new Bucs rookies and how they will play, it seems a top shelf player has been forgotten. [read more]
Bucs Fix Their Front 4 Before “The Year Of The Defensive Lineman”
May 8th, 2018
GM Jason Licht
If you didn’t get a case of draft fatigue last month, then you’re probably one of those people already thinking about next year’s draft for the Buccaneers and the NFL. [read more]
Impact
May 8th, 2018
If the Bucs are do turn things around this fall, you can thank the rookie class of AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. [read more]
New Bucs Kicker Roasted In New York Tabloid
May 8th, 2018
New Bucs big-money kicker Chandler Catanzaro
No, this isn’t a Nick Folk story.
It’s about the Jets’ post-Folk kicker who jumped ship to the Bucs in March. [read more]
Koetter “Welcomes Criticism From Players”
May 8th, 2018
Yes, Joe was bowling with Bucs on Monday night at Donovan Smith’s charity event in Tampa to raise money for an autism research and outreach organization. [read more]
So, Which Is It?
May 8th, 2018
The primates cannot decide.
It seems Bucs tight end O.J. Howard has the well-trained orangutans of the PFF tribe confused. [read more]
Too Handsy
May 8th, 2018
Lot to work with.
It seems the Bucs have a cornerback whose lone obstacle to being a shutdown corner versus a toaster oven is his grabby hands.
And no, Joe isn’t talking about grabby like Jerry Jones. [read more]
Could This Non-move Haunt Bucs?
May 8th, 2018
Gliding onto a rival’s roster.
Joe is a big believer in the George Steinbrenner theory of roster-building. [read more]
Joe Talks Mixed Messages On Toughness & Culture, Calculated Optimism, Deeper On Carlton Davis, Early Saints Chess Match, Lavonte David Pain & More
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Plenty swirling around in Joe’s head in today’s broader look at a handful of Buccaneers happenings. It all hangs out on this edition of The Monday Morning Joe podcast presented by Discount Garage Doors, Inc., home of the same-day free service call.
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Third Down Back?
May 7th, 2018
Which skillset wins out?
It is early May and Joe can already smell it. [read more]
