“I’m not a magician.”

Joe just one-arm shoveled his desk in rage after reading this. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

For those not paying attention, your Buccaneers are in the midst of a crisis at cornerback, one that has long-lasting and deep-reaching ramifications.  [read more]

Will Jason Licht be involved in high stakes poker in the coming days?

The NFL isn’t even remotely close to the NHL or, to a lesser degree, MLB, where teams make dozens of moves at the trade deadline to either hoard nuts for the future or find a player that might take them over the top in a stretch run. [read more]

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The Buffalo collapse has The Sage of Tampa Bay sports going in many directions during this episode of the Ira Kaufman Podcast, where eye-RAH! dissects all things Bucs with Joe. 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!

O.J. Howard

This should have some Bucs fans barking at their dogs this morning. [read more]

Bucs head coach has different story.
(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Seems like two parties have a different idea of what is going on. [read more]

Simpler days.

One only wonders what would have happened. [read more]

When opposing teams face Mike Smith’s defense of late, they get to double their fun. [read more]

“Whoever wants to try out for edge rusher, see me Oct. 25 at 6 a.m.”

Formerly winning head coach Dirk Koetter, do you feel a greater need to be more hands on with your defense now?

Your Buccaneers head coach was asked that question today. [read more]

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. You can also see Ira every football Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on FOX-13, Scott Smith’s Tailgate Sunday.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Buc fans went to bed Sunday night with an incomprehensible thought racing through their heads.

Are the Chicago Bears better than we are?

The NFL standings suggest as much, only five weeks after the Bears trudged out of Raymond James Stadium looking like a 3-13 team playing for a lame-duck coach. [read more]

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Todd’s a little tired after hosting his 12th golf tournament in 25 months. Todd Wright Tour XII was played yesterday at The Eagles Golf Club and well over 100 players enjoyed the afternoon and took home prizes from the event. However, Todd has got your podcast looking back at everything from Thursday and Sunday in fantasy football with a brief thought on the Monday night plays.

Names like Ezekiel, Luck, Yeldon, Ginn, Hundley and somebody named Deonte Thompson (SOMEBODY has to catch the ball in Buffalo, right?) are all featured in this podcast. Remember, if Todd doesn’t cover everything you need, just ask him via email at toddwrightfantasyfootball@gmail.com. Or invite him to your Tampa Bay Area Hooters for a personal fantasy consultation. He just might say yes as Hooters is presenting sponsor of the podcast and is simply not a bad place to be this time of year.

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Yes, cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, the No. 11 overall pick last year, was dropped yesterday from starting outside cornerback to nickel corner, an important but part-time position. [read more]

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A little and a little therapy is all wrapped into today’s chatter following the painful collapse in Buffalo. Joe’s booming podcast network continues to thrive! Monday Morning Joe is presented by Lakeland Automall  & Discount Garage Doors, Inc. Joe will be serving up deeper insight into key topics and deliver fresh takes in the podcast. And Joe also will get a little personal and there will be loads of fun and insider stuff mixed in.

Monday Morning Joe is now available on iTunes and at Google Play. Enjoy!

Hey, you missed a JoeBucsFan.com Watch Party event at Abe’s Place in Clearwater yesterday, but sports multimedia guru Rock Riley (@RealRockRiley) was in the house getting fan reaction and talking to Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Ira Kaufman. Enjoy!

Ira believes Bucs season may be over! from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Franchise-wrecking data.

Joe sees the trolls are out in force. [read more]

The Bucs stink right now, but at least every aspect of the team isn’t failing.

Hey, it’s something on a depressing Monday. And no, Joe isn’t talking about leading the NFC South in defensive complainers. [read more]

All season long, and all yesterday afternoon, Joe got pounded on Twitter and by text and email about the Bucs’ notorious 2017 finger wag in free agency. [read more]

Lauded. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

What might have been. [read more]

Joe isn’t sure where to start on this depressing Monday. The Bucs are now providing much more drama than “Hard Knocks” ever offered. [read more]