Tristan Wirfs

Joe’s been known to fire up Pantera or Slayer before recording the Ira Kaufman Podcast. [read more]

GM Jason Licht.

Since the beginning of last year,  so much has been made of the Bucs being tapped out on the salary cap, Joe is confident Bucs fans have all become numb to it. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The last time James Wilder carried the ball for the Buccaneers, the original Batman movie ruled at the box office.

The year was 1989 and Tampa Bay slogged its way to a 5-11 record under Ray Perkins, who would be fired toward the end of the following season. That was a long, long time ago.

How long? Lavonte David was a newborn.

Yet all these years later, Wilder still rules as the franchise’s career rushing leader with 5,957 yards. Wilder was a workhorse in 1984 and 1985, but those were the only two seasons he ran for more than 704 yards. [read more]

Man oh man, the statheads really hate Bucs quarterbacks. [read more]

Happy Independence Day!

Today for Joe is like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, all rolled into one big bottlerocket! [read more]

Bucs DT Greg Gaines.

One reason little has been written about a guy who Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht signed this offseason is Joe and others in the local pen and mic club haven’t seen much of him. [read more]

Robert Hainsey (left) and Nick Leverett.

Bucs fans easily could develop an irritable bowel upon looking at the projected right side of the Buccaneers’ offensive line, rookie Cody Mauch at right guard alongside one-game-wonder right tackle Luke Goedeke. [read more]

Buccaneers offensive assistant Tom Moore.

With Buccaneers assistant coach Tom Moore getting honored at the Pro Football Hall of Fame last week, it reminded Joe of 84-year-old Moore’s famous off-color quote that appeared in a book authored by Ron “Jaws” Jaworski. [read more]

There’s been chatter that the Bucs and the greatest receiver in Tampa Bay history, Mike Evans, are discussing a fat contract extension.

There also is buzz that Evans could be gone quickly if Halloween approaches and the Bucs stink and are hungry to stockpike draft picks for a rookie QB in 2024. [read more]

Unique observation.

The Numbers Guys simply have no use for Kyler Traskfield. [read more]

The PFF tribe investigates.

If this continues with Kyler Traskfield, you can safely wager the Bucs are drafting a quarterback on the first night of the draft next April.

Because the Bucs will likely have a losing record.

[read more]

No. 42 in 2022.

One of the very few guys to carve out a niche as sort of an offensive line analyst/savant, Brandon Thorn, has decided to dabble on the other side of the line. [read more]

Hot commodity in 2024?

Joe has brought this up a few times on the “Ira Kaufman Podcast” and Joe is glad someone with a higher profile is thinking like Joe. [read more]

Kyle Trask

Joe remains highly intrigued by the Bucs apparently planning to keep all fans out of the first three days of training camp. [read more]

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Episode TWO of this weekend is loaded, with Sage Ira and Joe tackling all kinds of Buccaners subject like is only done on this podcast.

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Second year, second chance.

Jason Licht having Sneak Vaughn’s back meant the world to the Vanderbilt product. And Joe is sure Licht having Rachaad White’s back meant a lot to him, too. [read more]

Throwing a lot has meant losing a lot for Baker Mayfield and Bucs quarterbacks of years past.

The typical NFL team averages about 33 throws per game. The number actually was higher 10 years ago, so things haven’t changed much. [read more]

Strongest area of Bucs?

Over at BSPN, the Numbers Guys broke down every NFL roster and chose its strongest position group. [read more]

New star?

This is the time of the year — List Season — when folks start looking for players few know about but will know about when the NFL season ends in February. [read more]

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Episode 1 of this weekend comes with a twist of Ira taking fan questions and making a few bold claims. Enjoy!

All the Ira Kaufman Podcast wisdom and fun 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!