The Morning After
October 6th, 2017
(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
Joe is slumped in his home office leather chair staring at the wall, unable to sleep because a friggin’ kicker gave him acid reflux. [read more]
Ira Talks Bucs-Patriots Reaction, Nick Folk’s Demise, State Of The Bucs, Thursday Winners & Losers, Jameis Woes, Doug Martin And More
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It’s 2 a.m. in the bowels of Raymond James Stadium and Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter is firing away with Joe on his popular podcast after last night’s loss to the Patriots. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is a must-listen. Tune in right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. 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!
Ira’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Patriots
October 6th, 2017
Ira fires off his sage wisdom and takes you inside the postgame locker room
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The dejected look on the faces of Tampa Bay players said it all after Thursday night’s heartbreaker.
You win and lose as a team, but on this evening, the Buc defense deserved a better fate. And while Nick Folk was clearly the chief culprit, there was plenty of blame to go around as the Bucs came close to knocking off a historic NFL franchise for the second time in five days. [read more]
Breakthrough Game
October 6th, 2017
Rookie Justin Evans
For months, Bucs fans were told rookie safety Justin Evans was a good football player, a safety worthy of a second-round pick.
Last night, for the first time (including preseason), Bucs fans could nod their heads in agreement. [read more]
No Postgame Diva; Locker Room Video
October 6th, 2017
DeSean Jackson speaks
Joe was very pleased to see and hear a team-first DeSean Jackson speaking at his locker following the Bucs’ kick-in-the-groin loss to the Patriots last night. [read more]
“The Quarterback Has To Make A Play”
October 6th, 2017
Blames himself.
Ask America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, who to point a finger at for losing to the Belicheats Thursday night and he won’t blink an eye. [read more]
Not Making The Leap
October 6th, 2017
Rough quarter
When you’re the No. 12 overall draft pick in your second season, and you don’t have the pressure of being your team’s No. 1 cornerback, you simply have to play well.
Through four games, this has been a brutal season for Vernon Hargreaves. [read more]
Martin Was Ready
October 5th, 2017
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Considering Doug Martin hopped off his couch and joined the team on Monday, after not practicing or playing since late August, Joe has to give him an “A” for his effort tonight. [read more]
Defense Came To Play
October 5th, 2017
Had defense looking sharp.
Joe has to give major props to Mike Smith. [read more]
Folk Is A Four-Letter Word
October 5th, 2017
Big bowl of yak.
Call winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter the Father Flanagan of NFL coaches. [read more]
Patriots 19, Buccaneers 14
October 5th, 2017
(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Well, the Buccaneers’ defense lived up to the hype tonight, the grand stage. Nineteen points is always a great night. Always. But the rest of the Bucs dropped a huge ASJ for the home fans and a national television audience.
The mighty Patriots looked mortal, and the Bucs offense had some fans wondering what Marcus Arroyo is up to.
What a hot mess that was. [read more]
Buccaneers-Patriots, Open Thread
October 5th, 2017
Prime Time!
Comment all game below with fellow wild, crazy, passionate and sometimes crazy Buccaneers fans.
Keep it clean. And lose the personal attacks, unless they’re directed at Tom Brady and his 9-1 record on Thursday nights. (Joe’s filters are ready for you extreme haters.)
Most important, have fun and prepare for Joe’s award-winning postgame coverage from the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, including Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways.
Go Bucs!
“It Is Just Football”
October 5th, 2017Doing his job.
Talk about getting baptized by fire. [read more]
Bill Polian Talks Bucs
October 5th, 2017
Hall of Fame GM breaks down Bucs offense.
When Bill Polian discusses the Bucs, Joe listens. [read more]
Pounding The Rock To Victory
October 5th, 2017
Beast time
With all the ballyhoo about the Patriots’ garbage pass defense, which has now reached historic horrors during the Bill Belicheat era, the New England run defense is just as bad. [read more]
Is Hoodie Trolling Bucs Fans?
October 5th, 2017
Highlights Bucs’ weakest link.
One of the most interesting things Joe has seen a team website do is have the head coach break down tape on a telestrator. [read more]
“It’s Almost Like He Doesn’t Understand The Blitz Is Happening”
October 5th, 2017
Skewered by former offensive lineman
Getting dissected in the film room by a three-time Pro Bowl center didn’t turn out well for America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston this week. [read more]
Matchup Could Get Ugly
October 5th, 2017
Might need magic tonight.
Yes, a lot of folks are fixated on the woeful pass defense of the Patriots, last in the NFL if you can imagine such a thing. [read more]
Jameis’ Deep-Throw Data
October 5th, 2017
Josh McCown is better
The NFL has a whole new fun series of official stats produced by their Next Gen team, which compiles data from computer chips in jerseys and balls. [read more]
ALERT! Change To The Ira Kaufman Podcast!
October 5th, 2017With the Bucs playing tonight, today’s regularly scheduled Ira Kaufman Podcast has been moved to the wee hours of Friday morning. After tonight’s game, after Ira patrols the locker room and writes his famous 10 Takeaways, then Joe and Ira will cut the podcast and post it here.
Should be a wild one!
(Of course, faithful listeners want Ira and the Joes’ picks for tonight’s game. Ira calls 34-24 Patriots. Steve says 30-28 Bucs. Lee says Belicheats 42, Bucs 31.)
“Their Secondary Has Been Abominable”
October 5th, 2017
Dishes on Patriots defense.
The Patriots may just be vulnerable. [read more]
