“It Doesn’t Get A Whole Lot Better Than That”
July 26th, 2016
If you need to get back in the mindset for football, Joe’s got just the tonic for you. [read more]
The Todd Monken Influence
July 26th, 2016
Work to do.
So when Dirk Koetter was named head coach, he reached down to the college ranks to pick an offensive coordinator, choosing highly successful Todd Monken to be his right-hand man. [read more]
Taking A Dump On Hope
July 26th, 2016
Joe was embittered by a column in the Tampa Bay Times.
Man, Tampa Bay Times columnist Martin Fennelly really punched Joe in the gut this morning. [read more]
Biggest Injury Worry
July 26th, 2016
Worries Jenna Laine (and Joe, too).
Entering training camp, there is always one guy either coming off an injury or who is injury-prone — who the team needs desperately to stay healthy. [read more]
Learn
July 26th, 2016
Good coaches never stop learning.
Until the Bucs kickoff training camp at One Buc Palace Thursday, Joe will try to get in the mind of defensive coordinator Mike Smith.
Joe will regularly deliver excerpts and/or highlights from Smith’s book, “You Win in the Locker Room First,” available on Google Play and iTunes. [read more]
“You’ve Got The Wrong Guy”
July 25th, 2016
In his first column for JoeBucsFan.com, eye-RAH! weighs in strong on the Bucs’ most polarizing figure, with quotes from Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer. [read more]
Miko Grimes Calls Her Season-Ticket Location
July 25th, 2016
Consider this a public service announcement. [read more]
“It’s Going To End Up Being A Factor”
July 25th, 2016
New JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, disagrees with Joe on a very hot Bucs topic — on national radio.
Newcomer to the JoeBucsFan.com family, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter eye-RAH! Kaufman has been liberated from the shackles of mainstream media.
And just hours into his new gig, Kaufman was loudly and boldly disagreeing with Joe on national radio this morning. [read more]
“You’d Naturally Be Concerned As A Bucs Fan”
July 25th, 2016
Fans are worried?
Whoa!
Joe is in disbelief over what was uttered by veteran Bucs beat writer Rick Stroud this morning on WDAE-AM 620. [read more]
“Justify” Not Included
July 25th, 2016
Welcome to the national narrative on Dirk Koetter and the 2016 Buccaneers, courtesy of Lovie Smith’s friends who like to ignore the utter defensive collapse by Tampa Bay last season. [read more]
Running Jameis
July 25th, 2016
Please be careful.
No one will ever mistake America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, for another Fran Tarkenton. [read more]
“Possibly 10”
July 25th, 2016
Talks Bucs win total.
Some NFL pundits believe the Bucs can finish with eight wins this season, a .500 record. [read more]
Challenge Each Other
July 25th, 2016
Input is good.
Until the Bucs kickoff training camp at One Buc Palace Thursday, Joe will try to get in the mind of defensive coordinator Mike Smith.
Joe will regularly deliver excerpts and/or highlights from Smith’s book, “You Win in the Locker Room,” available on Google Play and iTunes. [read more]
“Seasoned”
July 24th, 2016
Ahh, the smell of football and the fruity scent of Bucs cheerleaders. The Tampa Bay season gets in full swing this week!!
You know it’s close when general manager Jason Licht is talking. [read more]
“Safe”
July 24th, 2016
America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was talking last week. [read more]
Expect Improvement
July 24th, 2016
Can he rebound?
No, Joe is not a fantasy kind of guy, but Todd Wright will fill that void in a matter of days. [read more]
Gosder Cherilus’ Seat
July 24th, 2016
Job security discussed.
As training camp opens Thursday — yes, four days away — the Bucs are like a lot of teams: their borderline players with hefty salaries should not sleep easily at night. [read more]
Bucs Add A Receiver With A Ring
July 23rd, 2016
It’s not exactly a Roddy White signing, but Joe is pumped up to see the Bucs add new blood to their receiving corps this afternoon. [read more]
Ira Talks “Unknown Quantities,” Liberation, Receivers “Falling Out Of Trees,” & Demands Accountability
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It’s the inaugural Ira Kaufman podcast!
If you missed the big news, Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter is now a full-time member of the JoeBucsFan.com team, presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. eye-RAH! will deliver at least a few columns per week — first one Monday — but eye-RAH! also will sit down with Joe for two or three weekly podcasts on all things Bucs.
Listen or download below. (And a little tease, in the next podcast coming Tuesday, eye-RAH! tells an Austin Seferian-Jenkins story that will leave you shaking your head.)
How Far Will Koetter Go To Protect Players?
July 23rd, 2016
Marching to his own drum, as promised.
Dirk Koetter made changes designed to make life more comfortable and less draining for players in the spring and summer.
It’s got Joe studying just how far Koetter will push that line of thinking. [read more]
Working In Spence
July 23rd, 2016
How to get him on the field.
Generally, second-round picks are not meant to ride the pine. [read more]
ASJ No. 43
July 23rd, 2016
Stathead has ugly numbers.
No, it is not a good thing when a 2014 second-round pick virtually every football person believes has loads of talent is a No. 3 or No. 2 tight end entering training camp. [read more]
JoeBucsFan Hires Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s Only Hall Of Fame Voter. Full-Time Status Starts Now.
July 22nd, 2016
There’s a new locker at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters.
The name plate across the top reads, “Custodian.” But this guy won’t be cleaning up Joe’s empty Papa John’s boxes and beer bottles.
It’s for the Custodian of Canton, Ira Kaufman, the Tampa Bay area’s only voter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. eye-RAH! is now a very proud member of the JoeBucsFan.com family.
Bucs and NFL fans know Ira best for his 25 years at The Tampa Tribune, and they’ve been entertained by him for years on local and national sports radio. Those with SiriusXM know Ira is a weekly, football-season guest of Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, and he’s a popular interview of PFT Live host Mike Florio on NBC Sports Radio. Ira also does plenty of TV analysis in the Tampa Bay area, where his distinct style sets him apart.
Unleashed. Finally!
What’s so special about Ira’s arrival at JoeBucsFan.com? Joe has removed Ira’s corporate shackles. No longer will a newspaper editor stuck in the 20th century stifle Ira’s powerful opinions.
No longer will Ira lose mind-numbing battles to get real news to Bucs fans.
Ira’s sources from 40 years in the business are top shelf. Joe will even dare say they’re the very best in town when it comes to the Bucs.
Joe has no leash or limits on Ira. There will be no editorial meetings or orders. Ira will get to speak his mind freely, even if that means throwing sharp daggers at Joe. And yes, Joe will blast Ira when it’s deserved.
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The standout leadership teams at Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon and Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa have made this all possible on JoeBucsFan.com.
All of Ira’s work will be presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. True Hall of Fame customer care and service — standing behind Tampa Bay’s Hall of Fame voice. It was a natural.
Family owned and operated Ed Morse is celebrating its 70th year, and Joe has been proud to call them partners. Joe’s family has purchased three Ed Morse vehicles since 2011.
The Workload
JoeBucsFan.com readers will get three columns weekly from Ira at a minimum. Ira will be roaming the halls and fields of One Buc Palace digging up all kinds of goodies.
Also, The Ira Kaufman Podcast will be heard at least twice weekly right here, fully downloadable for your listening convenience.
Some surprises are in store, too. And, of course, Ira will be live in Canton next month at the 2016 Hall of Fame ceremonies, also working the room at private parties for Eddie DeBartolo and Father Dungy. There will be plenty to share.
Ira also will make personal appearances around town and mingle with Bucs fans.
Lastly, for those worried Joe is going to relax a bit with Ira on board, stop being ridiculous. Joe plans to hammer away on all things Bucs as much or more than ever.
