Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
It’s not crazy.
The notion of the Tampa Bay Bucs trading for LeSean McCoy, either now or at some point this fall, shouldn’t be dismissed out of hand.
Will it happen? Probably not.
Could it happen? Yes it can.
Some Buc fans appear convinced that McCoy is breaking down at the age of 29. I don’t see it. [read more]
On the previous podcast, Todd took the top 60 overall players from one respected chart and gave his thoughts on those early round choices. This time, Todd is going into the middle and later rounds from another respected chart to find great value as well as plenty of red flags.
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By now, most of you have heard about the Stick Carriers, the exploding new fan movement for hardcore Buccaneers fans that put about 2,000 extra fans in the training camp stands on “Takeover” day 2 1/2 weeks ago. It’s real, strong and organized, and Joe has been around it since Day 1, but there are serious misconceptions out there. Here’s a breakdown:[read more]
Bucs linebackers have a group meeting after practice. Kwon Alexander told Joe they were meeting to decide what to tell the rookies to bring to One Buc Palace tomorrow for breakfast. Alexander said to Joe it couldn’t be just donuts. It has to be a real breakfast with hash browns, biscuits (preferably with gravy) as well as sausage and bacon — the works.
Bucs training camp 2017 is now officially over. No more open practices. No more fans sweating in the morning watching their beloved pewter pirates. Joe cobbled together a few notes as the Bucs begin their normal weekly routine — one Joe hopes extends well into January.[read more]
Dirk Koetter is the 11th NFL head coach Ryan Fitzpatrick has played under (including interim HCs). And after today’s final training camp practice, it was time for Joe to ask Fitzpatrick to explain The Dirk Koetter Difference. [read more]
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Once upon a time, Jacquizz Rodgers was a rookie running back relied upon heavily by playcaller Dirk Koetter in Atlanta — for a pass-first offense that marched to the doorstep of the Super Bowl. [read more]
What’s it like to practice on a Dirk Koetter team?
Once upon a time, Jacquizz Rodgers was a rookie running back relied upon heavily by playcaller Dirk Koetter in Atlanta — for a pass-first offense that marched to the doorstep of the Super Bowl. 
