Ira Kaufman Talks The Bucs’ New Hire And Forthcoming Changes, The Quarterback Latest, Lavonte David Semantics, Trading Devin White, Draft Priority, And Much More

February 18th, 2023

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The Sage emerges with a must-listen podcast as the Bucs hire an offensive coordinator and Ira bounces back from COVID. Another gem from Ira Kaufman and Joe.

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“I Know The Vision And I’ve Seen The Success”

February 18th, 2023

Not everyone sees Todd Bowles as Dead Coach Walking. Some see a beast of a leader whose methods succeeded on the grandest stage. [read more]

Bucs Rookies No. 22

February 18th, 2023

Flashes.

It’s sort of unfair to judge a draft class/rookie class by one season. [read more]

“Todd Bowles Is Dead Man Walking”

February 18th, 2023

Is Todd Bowles laughing at a former Buccaneer?

An impartial Bucs observer might say the team was bad this season and will get worse without Tom Brady and free agents the team can’t afford to re-sign, courtesy of their salary cap situation. [read more]

Changing The Calculus

February 18th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Before Tom Brady came along, the Bucs were a franchise for the ages.

The Dark Ages.

It wasn’t very long ago when this team was in the midst of a 12-year playoff drought, encompassing all or part of the regimes of Jon Gruden, Raheem Morris, Greg Schiano, Lovie Smith, Dirk Koetter and Bruce Arians.

Tampa Bay was an afterthought on the NFL map. Even before the schedule would come out in April, it was a safe bet you’d find most Buc games on Sunday afternoons, 1 p.m. kickoff. [read more]

Clyde Christensen Believes It Is Time To Throw Kyle Trask Into The Fire

February 18th, 2023

Praises Bucs QB Kyle Trask.

Classy words from former Bucs quarterback coach Clyde Christensen. [read more]

Mike Evans And Chris Godwin A Dominant Duo

February 18th, 2023

Underrated?

Joe guesses this will surprise many Bucs fans. [read more]

Hall Of Fame GM: Change-Embracing Bucs Need A Bellcow Back

February 17th, 2023

Great change is coming to the Buccaneers’ offense.

Whatever Bucco Bruce Arians meant when he said last week that Todd Bowles’ 2022 philosophy “didn’t match,” it’s been magnified by the hiring of a playcaller groomed by the run-first Seahawks. [read more]

Bucs Prepping For “Soft Tank” With Jason Licht On A Hot Seat?

February 17th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe would have ignored this gem except it comes from a major outlet, one scrutinized at One Buc Palace. [read more]

BSPN: Coaching Staff May Scare Off Prospective Quarterbacks

February 17th, 2023

Luring a quarterback.

Joe has no surveillance device planted into a back boardroom at One Buc Palace where Team Glazer privately gathers to sip cognac on the rocks, nibble on brie and talk turkey about their football team. [read more]

Leonard Fournette Passes On In-House Quarterback Endorsement

February 17th, 2023

Among the many nicknames and titles held by Leonard Fournette, Joe was unaware until recently that Fournette has an extra special one. He’s a member of the Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame. [read more]

This Week’s Free Stretch Knows When You’re In The Bucs’ Position, You Take What You Can Get.

February 17th, 2023

 The Free Stretch transitions into a busy Bucs offseason today with iconic host Bobby Fenton. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday. The Free Stretch is a fine listen presented by Bill Currie Ford. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on new and USED vehicles!!

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PRESENTED BY BILL CURRIE FORD

For 5 1/2 years, The Free Stretch has been here for Bucs fans after being heard on several radio stations dating back to ancient times 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. [read more]

KC Wins By Three (Big Plays)

February 17th, 2023

Todd discusses the simplicity of how three plays in Super Bowl LVII resulted in the Chiefs defeating the Eagles. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Bill Currie Ford. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Stitcher here, Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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Tampa Two Looks At The Super Bowl & More

February 17th, 2023

Legendary linebacker Derrick Brooks and Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman team up in another edition of TAMPA TWO, putting a bow on the 2022 season, and more. Another strong segment from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.


Bears Fan At NFL.com Believes Bucs Should Trade Mike Evans To Bears

February 17th, 2023

Trade bait?

Joe’s not sure if this is satire or genuine. But Joe does think it is unadulterated bulls(p)it. [read more]

Overlooked Trait Of Dave Canales

February 17th, 2023

Gets production from WRs.

Joe senses Bucs fans are like Joe, digging in the interwebs trying to get a read on new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales. [read more]

About That Other Seahawks Quarterback Drew Lock

February 17th, 2023

Free agent QB Drew Lock.

This one, Joe is far, far, far less interested in. [read more]

Todd Bowles Seems To Indicate Bucs Will Run More

February 17th, 2023

Mind melding.

Yeah, Joe is sort of crystal-balling this. The dots are, however, out there for reasonable people to connect. [read more]

Dave Canales Bringing A Coach With Him To Tampa Bay

February 16th, 2023

Bucs WR coach Brad Idzik.

It seems new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales won’t be alone moving from Seattle to Tampa. [read more]

“He’s Never Done It”

February 16th, 2023

New Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales.

Dirk Koetter played quarterback in college, so did Bucco Bruce Arians.

Byron Leftwich was an NFL quarterback and other former Bucs playcallers Greg Olson, Marcus Arroyo and Jon Gruden were college quarterbacks. [read more]

Playmaker Anthony Nelson

February 16th, 2023

Barring a completing gutting of the Tampa Bay roster, the Bucs will have to have to re-sign at least a few of their productive free agents.

One guy already was called out by head coach/defensive playcaller Todd Bowles as a guy he wants to return. [read more]