GMC’s defense, JPP claims.

It’s Gerald McCoy’s defense. That is, until someone suggests otherwise. [read more]

Rehab hiccup?

When the Bucs announced that right tackle Demar Dotson had to have knee surgery, it sure shocked Joe. [read more]

Key ingredient for postseason.

Yes Virginia, and the other 49 states, there will be playoff football in Tampa Bay. [read more]

Talks offense.

It isn’t just Jameis. [read more]

Broiling sun on the fields of One Buc Palace this afternoon as Day 1 of minicamp, a mandatory version of underwear football, kicked off with a two-hour practice. Joe was there patrolling with cameras, an old school note pad and Ira Kaufman periodically barking in Joe’s ear. The result is Joe’s world famous practice notes. [read more]

Your Bucs are on the field. All of them!! Stick with Joe for notes and nuggets later today.

Joe had 1-on-1 time with Lavonte David prior to minicamp practice today and part of the chat was about the very different spring vibe and energy pulsating through One Buc Palace. [read more]

“Jason, you are better off investing in Twitter stock than banking on this guy. At least Twitter stock is ticking upward. That’s what Stuart Varney said.”

There may be light at the end of the tunnel for J.R. Sweezy. [read more]

Is America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, healthy?

He says he is, but he’s also interestingly focused on the shoulder he injured in 2017. [read more]

Clock ticking.

The Bucs pass defense last year was such a horror show, Freddie Krueger couldn’t stomach watching it. [read more]

He’s here.

The anointed savior of the Bucs’ pass rush, defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, happily staked his Bucs flag into the ground and proclaimed accountability for the remainder of the 2018 season. [read more]

Sticks up for teammates.

Gerald McCoy will have you know his teammates are getting the shaft. And he’s not happy about it. [read more]

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Jameis Winston sits down for an extended chat with the Sage of Tampa Bay sports. Plenty of football chatter from Jameis, along with him sharing details and his passion for community service to enhance the lives of children. Definitely a can’t-miss episode. Joe and Ira dive in on many Bucs topics, as well, and break down the Jameis interview. Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Find the Ira Kaufman Podcast ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past eight months. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

We all saw the monster, record-setting cash ex-Panthers guard Andrew Norwell got in free agency from Jacksonville back in March.

And now the guard bar is higher with Cowboys beast Zack Martin about to ink a new deal. [read more]

A tough-guy review for Ronald Jones. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers_

It’s rare for an NFL team’s director of player personnel to do an interview on national television. [read more]

Chilling forecast.

Joe cannot envision this happening, not even after several beers. [read more]

Ryan Jensen-factor illustrated

New Bucs nasty-man center Ryan Jensen is one of the most interesting NFL stories. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Ryan Fitzpatrick knows a thing or two because he’s seen a thing or two.

Thirteen seasons in the NFL has taught Tampa Bay’s backup quarterback not to get too excited about underwear football, but Fitzpatrick has already seen enough at One Buc Place to get his adrenaline flowing about the 2018 season. [read more]