13 Days! (And 14) BE THERE!

April 13th, 2018

Absolute all-night fun ahead. Hundreds inside, plus hundreds outside under a giant tent. Think NFL Draft block party. Great giveaways and a $20 all-you-can-eat buffet rolls from 6 p.m. to about midnight. Ira Kaufman and Joe in the house, and more. Be there! Giveaways!

The Derwin James Speculation

April 13th, 2018

Bad fit?

Joe is torn on this. [read more]

The Mentality Pick

April 13th, 2018

UCF cornerback Mike Hughes should hit a lot of marks in the Bucs’ front office.

General manager Jason Licht has a renewed focus this year on ensuring that every new Buccaneer is the right guy from the neck up.

Licht even said he prefers guys that don’t have “the five-star virus.”

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Ranking The Running Backs

April 13th, 2018

Second-best?

This is some interesting mumbo jumbo. [read more]

Playoff Victory Friday! Three Stars, Fan Questions And More On The JoeBoltsFan Podcast

April 13th, 2018

The Playoffs are here and we’re 1-for-1, Bolts fans! The JoeBoltsFan podcast recaps a whirlwind of a week, from division champs to Game 1 winners. Thanks for choking, Boston! Three Stars of the Game, questions from you, maybe a gospel choir again? Having fun on a Victory Friday, this is the JoeBoltsFan Podcast!

Man, Joe is fired up to bring you the new JoeBoltsFan podcast with Tom Lang, lifelong Lightning fan, Clearwater native and personality at ESPN Tallahassee.

Some of you know Lang from The ScuttleBucs podcast, but do not fear, Lang knows his beloved Bolts inside and out.

Click above to listen or download, or subscribe and listen on Google Play and  iTunes.

Like the Bolts? Give this a listen. It’ll be here every Friday through the Lightning playoffs.

Go Bolts!

Bringing “Joy” To Tampa Bay

April 13th, 2018

Elicits deep emotion.

The dynamic duo of ESPN Tallahassee is certain they know how to bring “joy” back to Bucs fans. [read more]

Jason Licht’s Draft History & Grade

April 13th, 2018

On Tuesday’s Ira Kaufman Podcast, there were typical tense and passionate moments.

One focused on the appropriate grade for general manager Jason Licht’s draft history. [read more]

“You Have To Go Get Him”

April 13th, 2018

Cannot procrastinate.

A Hall of Fame running back with a Super Bowl ring may not have been talking Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, but he may well have been. [read more]

“They’re The Worst Defense In The League”

April 13th, 2018

“Ref, can I trade you this red flag for a white one?”

When one contemplates the words and video flowing on NFL Network, it’s easy to project that the Bucs have a simple goal when the NFL Draft kicks off in 13 days: [read more]

Get Away From Draft Stress

April 13th, 2018

It’s unhealthy to be so obsessed with the Bucs and the NFL Draft. Joe knows this too well.

So with that in mind, relax with this very informative, behind-the-scenes video look at the recent Buccaneers Cheerleaders auditions. Joe really felt for Chloe and her nerves. Joe hopes she’s doing ok.

Enjoy.

The Trade That Didn’t Happen

April 12th, 2018

Patience a virtue.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is proving himself to be a helluva poker player when it comes to wheeling and dealing for players. [read more]

Why The Preseason Schedule Matters, Protecting Consumers, And NHL Playoff Heaven; It’s The Free Stretch Podcast

April 12th, 2018

Draft fever, Bucs fever and NHL playoff fever is consuming Bobby Fenton’s mind today in this very thought-provoking edition of The Free Stretch. Dial it up right here above, or listen and/or subscribe free at  iTunes and Google PlayListen or download above. 

PRESENTED BY

Bobby (@bobbygameday) has hosted The Free Stretch on a variety of platforms and Tampa Bay area radio stations over the years dating back to 2006, and has also done a national show on Sporting News Radio.

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Are The Bucs Waiting On Byron Maxwell?

April 12th, 2018

This post is one part wishful thinking, one part common sense, and one part news. [read more]

Bettis: Jameis > 2018 QB Draft Class

April 12th, 2018

Bullish on America.

If Jerome Bettis was a betting man, he’d lay cash on America. [read more]

Ira Talks Trade Down Scenarios, Colts Factors, Donovan Smith Incident, Jameis Deadline & Evaluation, Bust Factors & Executive Spin, Corners Desperation, Fan Draft Desires & More

April 12th, 2018

EXACTLY TWO WEEKS until the NFL Draft and Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter is swinging a big stick on lots of subjects, and sparring with Joe. Dial up the podcast here and at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

14 Days!!! (And 15!)

April 12th, 2018

Absolute all-night fun ahead. Hundreds inside, plus hundreds outside under a giant tent. Think NFL Draft block party. Great giveaways and a $20 all-you-can-eat buffet rolls from 6 p.m. to about midnight. Ira Kaufman and Joe in the house, and more. Be there!

“Dude, This Guy Is A Stud”

April 12th, 2018

Iconic Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber calls NFC games for FOX and performs pregame deep dives into film to prepare. [read more]

“You Work So Hard To Get These Other Guys Ready To Play But Are You?”

April 12th, 2018

NFL insider talks to Joe about DJax, America & Mike Smith.

[Joe is cleaning out his recorder of folks interviewed on the record since 2018 began. Here is a chat Joe had with ESPN senior reporter Kevin Seifert about the Bucs.] [read more]