“You Know When Your Offense Is Playing Decent Football”

February 29th, 2024

Todd Bowles likes his evolution as an aggressive head coach.

Mutliple times this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Bowles mentioned how he has increased how much he attacked on fourth down. [read more]

Media Frustration At One Buc Palace

February 29th, 2024

Bucs officials often say they don’t pay attention to outside noise. But team officials also say they are tuned into media and sometimes they’ll passionately comment on national perspective of the team.

It’s confusing, but Todd Bowles cleared the air a bit this week. [read more]

Todd Bowles Names 6 Summer Tone-setter Bucs

February 29th, 2024

“Look at that, Kyle.”

Todd Bowles was name-dropping during his Tuesday visit to the Ira Kaufman Podcast.

They came in a bunch. [read more]

What Kind Of Learning Curve Does Liam Coen Have?

February 29th, 2024

When a team hires a first-year assistant, there is often a learning curve or at least an expected learning curve. [read more]

Jason Licht Excited For Calijah Kancey

February 29th, 2024

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Last spring the Bucs selected one of the top rookie classes in the NFL. [read more]

Todd Bowles Would “Like” Another Running Back

February 29th, 2024

Last year Bucs running back Rachaad White was the definition of a bellcow. [read more]

Shuffling Coming To The Offensive Line?

February 29th, 2024

Talkin’ Bucs run game.

Joe isn’t sure who had a chance to listen to the latest edition of the “Ira Kaufman Podcast” from the combine in Indianapolis last night, but Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was gracious enough to stop by and chat. [read more]

Special Guest Bucs GM Jason Licht; Ira Shares Bucs Combine Buzz, Dissects The Licht Interview, And More

February 28th, 2024

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It’s another can’t-miss episode with The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports tangling with Joe and sitting down with Buccaneers Ring of Honor GM Jason Licht, live at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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Bucs Player Survey Delivers Very Mixed Reviews

February 28th, 2024

Joe loves the entertainment value of the annual NFL players union survey of its members on a wide variety of subjects ranging from shower cleanliness to coaching styles, airplane comfort and more. [read more]

Jason Licht Explains Status Of Talks, Interesting Name Omitted

February 28th, 2024

Confident.

It’s not like anyone should be remotely surprised by this. [read more]

Todd Bowles Says To Work In The NFL, You Have To Roll With The Changes

February 28th, 2024

Adjusting is critical.

So yesterday when Bucs coach Todd Bowles met with the Tampa Bay pen and mic club before he took to the podium to address the #NFLMedia at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis, Bowles was hit with a blunt question: [read more]

Todd Bowles Selling Baker Mayfield Skill Over Moxie

February 28th, 2024

Enough with all the chatter about Baker Mayfield’s moxie (Joe hates that word), grit and leadership, start talking about the Mayfield the traditional quarterback. [read more]

Desires Driving Bucs And Baker Mayfield

February 28th, 2024

GM Jason Licht explains his confidence.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht spent a load of time yesterday — in various settings — acting like a GM who knows he has a returning Pro Bowl quarterback.

Licht’s attitude at the NFL Scouting Combine left Joe thinking a second Bucs contract for Baker Mayfield is hours away.

Consider what Licht told SiriusXM NFL Radio. [read more]

Fun Story On How Rachaad White Became Todd Bowles’ Guy

February 28th, 2024

Great story from Todd Bowles.

What an awesome story on how you should always be kind to strangers because you may never know who crosses your path. [read more]

New Salary Cap Doesn’t Just Help Bucs

February 28th, 2024

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Yesterday when Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht spoke with Joe, Ira Kaufman and a few others in the Tampa Bay pen and mic club, he explained how the new salary cap helps in more ways than one. [read more]

What Joe Is Hearing About Mike Evans

February 28th, 2024

Contract talks update.

So on the first day of the combine that the Fourth Estate was allowed into the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis, Joe decided to do some gumshoe journalism. [read more]

The Dominance Of Antoine Winfield

February 28th, 2024

Major money coming?

Yes, Bucs stud safety Antoine Winfield had an awesome 2023. In fact, Joe doesn’t know if the Bucs win the division without him. [read more]

Offensive Line Coaches Leaving For Carolina Was “A Good Decision,” Says Todd Bowles.

February 27th, 2024

Former Bucs offensive line coach Joe Gilbert.

Thought-provoking revelation today from Todd Bowles. [read more]

Todd Bowles Sits Down With The Sage And Joe At The NFL Scouting Combine

February 27th, 2024

Click above to shop now at Tampa’s first family of Ford, BillCurrieFord.com. Reach out to Ira’s friend and GM Sean Sullivan for a hearty JoeBucsFan discount, and remember their nationwide lifetime warranty on new vehicles at Bill Currie Ford.

The head coach is back for a live sitdown from Radio Row at the Combine. Enjoy!

All the wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too, and more.

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.

Big Storm beer from Big Storm Brewing Co. is the official beer of the podcast. Try Florida’s best craft beer, especially Bromosa, their amazing tangerine IPA. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!

Todd Bowles Reflects On Shaq Barrett’s Impending Release

February 27th, 2024

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

It was Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht who called and broke the news to Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett that the team will release him when the new league year hits on March 13. [read more]