A two-time Super Bowl champion edge rusher is quick to see a huge challenge for rookie centers. [read more]

So listeners to the Ira Kaufman Podcast back in late February learned all about how the Bucs considered Jordan Whitehead leaving in free agency to be a “mistake” by the Tampa Bay front office.

This was before Whitehead re-signed with the team in March. [read more]

Communication is critical.

On paper, the Bucs could be breaking in three new starters in the secondary if you count slot corner. That’s a lot for any team. [read more]

Battle for No. 3.

If you take your time, you can come up with all sorts of burning questions for the Bucs as training camp kicks off in two months. [read more]

Joe is never comfortable with the greeting, “Happy Memorial Day.”

It’s not meant to be a happy day.

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Free agent in 2025.

With the exception of Shaq Barrett, who may be done, and selfish Devin White, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht cleaned up with his free agent class. [read more]

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Take Sage Ira to the beach in this fresh weekend episode recorded Sunday. A feisty session with Joe and Mr. Kaufman. Enjoy!

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Sad but expected.

Man, you’d think the guy bound for Canton who led the NFL in touchdown catches played for another team or retired. [read more]

Grew bored with Bucs?

Strange words from former Bucs corner Carlton Davis. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

It seems just about everyone and their brother typing for a national outlet predicts doom for the Bucs this fall. Why is that? [read more]

“I’ll do better, Coach.”

Leave it to the outfit that thinks Mike Evans is the league’s 20th-best receiver to label Jamel Dean — and his 29-game pickless streak — one of the most underappreciated players in the NFC South. [read more]

Batting above .500.

AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht just wrapped up his 11th draft as the Bucs’ shot-caller last month. Even he will tell you he learned a lot as the years rolled by. [read more]

Yes, there are national analysts railing against the popular take that the arrival of Kirk Cousins makes the Falcons a powerhouse team and leaves the Bucs a few rungs down the NFC South ladder. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Liam Coen has a lot on his plate as he prepares for his first season as Tampa Bay’s offensive coordinator. May I suggest a first course?

Re-introduce Chris Godwin to the end zone. [read more]

No hatred of the Lions (yet).

Back in the early aughts of the 21st Century, the Eagles were a speedbump the Bucs simply could not find a way to navigate. [read more]

Progression.

NFL folks will tell people that the biggest jump a good player makes is from his rookie year to his second year in the NFL. [read more]

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The mighty Sage of Tampa Bay Sports has plenty on the Bucs buffet with Joe. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com, Other platforms, too.

Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

You can’t say safety Jordan Whitehead wasn’t an impact player with Tampa Bay when he left the Bucs as a free agent after the 2021 season. [read more]

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris.

So the Mike Tomlin-led Steelers have a 5-2-1 record in their last eight Week 1 road games.

The losses? They were to Tom Brady and the Belicheats. [read more]

Lofty goals.

Gotta give Cade Otton credit. He’s not scared to tackle an issue that might seem too big to overcome. [read more]