Ira Talks 2018 Running Backs, Surprising Coaching Loyalty, Stunning Jason Licht Quotes, Player Development, Camp Consultants, Lying Gruden, Predictions, And Much More

January 18th, 2018

Ira and Joe are live at Hooters in Port Richey dissecting Bucs news and happenings of the week. And Ira is slightly in disbelief. Joe and the Sage of Tampa Bay sports fire away on various Bucs and NFL topics. So dive in here or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for three consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Howard “Will Play Faster”

January 18th, 2018

Mike Mayock explains.

Yes, Bucs fans, there was actually something to smile about for the 2017 season. [read more]

Chucky’s Spinning Out Of Control

January 18th, 2018

“You’re spinning, Chucky!”

Jiminy Christmas, the amount of nonsense that Chucky was spewing this morning to the great Mike Florio on PFT Live nearly threw Joe out of his recliner. [read more]

Chucky Says His Ring Of Honor Night Convinced Him To Coach Again

January 18th, 2018

Chucky talks about his big decision and what it means to coach in the NFL

Driving home to his Tampa estate after being inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor last month, Jon Gruden, aka Chucky, says that’s when it hit him that he absolutely had to return to the sidelines. [read more]

Barber Says He Has Two Key Offseason Goals

January 18th, 2018

He’s the Buccaneers’ best running back (for now) and he was talking about the future this week. [read more]

DeSean Jackson Acknowledges Jameis Regression

January 18th, 2018

Talks about getting Jameis “back on track.”

Twice yesterday DeSean Jackson was told on national television that his starting quarterback regressed.

Actually, Jackson was being barked at, advised in a question on ESPN, “especially, I think your guy, Jameis Winston, regressed this year.” [read more]

Same Ol’ Doug Martin

January 18th, 2018

Consistent.

Folks were so hyper-focused on two words (cringed, expectations) that a fairly significant element was glossed over in the recent Jason Licht interview he granted the Tampa Bay Times. [read more]

When Failure Is Accepted

January 18th, 2018

Joe just doesn’t understand it. [read more]

Halfway There At Running Back

January 17th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Bucs aren’t set at running back by any means, but they shouldn’t feel desperate, either. [read more]

“Best Move”

January 17th, 2018

“Look, Dominik, I’m the rockstar around here.”

Hmm, it seems a widely lauded move by the Seattle Seahawks is part of another bad mark for the Buccaneers’ personnel team.

And this has nothing to do with Michael Bennett. [read more]

Inside The Injury Excuse

January 17th, 2018

For those seeking silver linings and happy thoughts to consider while you suck your thumb to sleep at night during this 10-year Bucs playoff drought, Joe’s got potentially heart-warming data. [read more]

What’s Going To Change?

January 17th, 2018

“You know what I’d do, Jason?”

Joe is not one of those obsessed Bucs fans who believes Tampa Bay’s 9-7 record in 2016 was a fluke, some sort of version of fake news on Dirk Koetter’s two-year head coach resumé.

And Joe doesn’t think last season’s crap 5-11 finish was just bad luck by a great coaching staff with great talent. [read more]

Talking Chris Godwin

January 17th, 2018

Mike Mayock dishes.

Joe had a chance to chat with arguably the best, most knowledgeable NFL draft guy in the business, the NFL Network’s Mike Mayock. [read more]

Could The Licht Be Flickering?

January 17th, 2018

Straight talk for passionate Bucs fans. Led by The Commish, Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline), the wildly popular Bucs Uncensored podcast is the pulse of thousands of Tampa Bay fans.  …Every Monday and Wednesday, Bucs Uncensored unifies Tampa Bay fans (Stick Carriers!) in every corner of the universe. You can be a part of the show. Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com. Listen above or subscribe on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!**

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Bucs’ Secondary Gets Hammered

January 17th, 2018

Damning review.

There was no mincing on NFL.com for the Bucs defensive backs, whew! [read more]

Blaming… O.J. Howard?

January 17th, 2018

Curious fall guy.

No, this is not coming from the PFF tribe. [read more]

DraftKings Action, Weekend Review & More

January 16th, 2018

That last Stefon Diggs touchdown affected not only the Vegas lines, but also the Fantasy Football world. Todd had the Vikings laying four points, the over and Diggs in DraftKings. Winner, winner, prime rib dinner. Todd’s got the review of all the divisional playoff action and reminds you that if you want the last spots in his next golf tournament, you need to buy them now at JoeBucsFan.com/golf.

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Pro Bowl Dream Come True For Kwon Alexander

January 16th, 2018

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Back in the summer, the Bucs tore down Doug Martin’s image from the side of the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway and a new face and image adorned the facade. [read more]

“I Thought It Was A Waste”

January 16th, 2018

The great experiment of 2017 didn’t work, says a prominent former Buccaneer.

And he wasn’t talking about the Hail Mary call that banked on Doug Martin to beat long odds and run like it was 2015. [read more]

Ira Talks Playoffs Impressions & Lessons, Tackling, Bucs Talent>Patriots?, March/April Jason Licht Strategy, Tribal Conflict, Breakfast With Cameron Brate And Much More

January 16th, 2018

Fresh, fiery, funny and insightful, the Ira Kaufman Podcast takes no prisoners, as Joe and the Sage of Tampa Bay sports fire away on various Bucs and NFL topics. Dive in here or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for three consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Chris Godwin “Will Always Improve”

January 16th, 2018

Friend of Chris Godwin talks Bucs.

The start to the meat market that is the NFL draft process kicked into high gear this week as practices for the East-West Shrine Game began Monday and will continue through Thursday in St. Petersburg. [read more]