Calling A Buccaneers Win
February 7th, 2021
While thousands listen to The Ira Kaufman Podcast twice a week, Joe realizes that many thousands do not. So those fans did not hear Ira and Joe(s) firmly predict a Buccaneers victory today and explain why.
Joe is summarizing in a big way here, but it’s worth sharing for the masses:
Ira, a lifelong Chiefs fan since the late 1950s, believes the Bucs are a more talented roster and are sizzling hot with a legendary quarterback. One Joe believes the revived Bucs pass rush will get the job done against a battered Chiefs offensive line, while the Bucs offense is clicking and balanced and the Chiefs defense is not scary. The other Joe is confident the Bucs decisively will win the trenches battle on both sides of the ball, and that Joe is sticking with the same theory held prior to the Packers win: the young secondary will overcome its deficiencies by making a few game-turning plays.
Joe just wants to be on record. Screw the point spread; the Bucs will win outright.
If anything scares Joe, it’s coaching and maybe nerves from Bucs receivers, which have had their share of drops in the playoffs.
That’s no indictment of Bucco Bruce Arians and his giant and empowered staff, but Andy Reid is a slam dunk Hall of Fame head coach with talent and time to prepare.
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February 7th, 2021 at 8:29 am
This is about to be the longest 10 hours of my life. GO BUCS!!!!
February 7th, 2021 at 8:31 am
Absolutely agree!!!! This O line has been lights out and aside from Brady’s best JW impression, ball security has been fantastic. Bucs have put up 30 in each playoff game against some good defenses and they LEFT POINTS ON THE FIELD…all those points were left because they messed up, NOT because the opposing D stopped them. KC doesn’t have the talent and strength on their D to stop this offense!!
February 7th, 2021 at 8:32 am
I like Ira.
I don’t listen to him Joe, because he has a certain habit Joe, that I find irritating Joe.
Joe, can you guess what that habit might be Joe?
February 7th, 2021 at 8:35 am
I believe the Bucs will win. The cherry on top would have been Rondé Barber in the HOF. This team will have it’s share of candidates I have no doubt.
February 7th, 2021 at 8:37 am
Just read NFL.com article that Whitehead will play with torn labrum
February 7th, 2021 at 8:40 am
Wow, imagine a Bucs website predicting a big win. Who’d have thunk it. After all, Joe was right about Jameis Winston and Johhny Manziel.
Be on record? GTFO. For what? Sure, I hope you’re right, as do the masses of other Bucs fans who also know football, some of who have played the game at various levels and coached. Again, on record for what and why?
Lots of factors for both teams to win or lose. I think Brady can help overcome the jitters as well as the receivers and other players getting better settled down with three stright playoff wins as a big help. Both rosters are stacked, but I like the Bucs depth and spread of the talent better. I think the Bucs overall are healthier. I think they are hungrier. For coaching, Andy Reid normally has the advantage but the issue with his son/fellow Chief’s coach is a huge distraction and a disgrace for the Chiefs organization. Karma not good for the Chiefs, if you so believe. Bucs home field, even if it is a neutral stadium, and even with Bucs being better on the road has to be a boost for the Bucs.
Like Joe, I will be on record too..whoa…and I say the Bucs will either win or lose this game. I called it.
Go Bucs!
February 7th, 2021 at 8:43 am
LFG JOES!!!!!
February 7th, 2021 at 8:43 am
Predictions:
1) Scotty too Hotty will get a bomb, possibly for a TD.
2) Chris Jones will be held in check mostly.
3) Honey Badger will get a pick.
4) Our run game will be prolific.
5) Bucs will get at least 3 sacks and/or 1 turnover.
6) Kelce will get hurt.
7) Whitehead needs to pick and choose his aggressive style otherwise he’ll get hurt but Mike Edwards is a baller so we have depth.
8) Hardman will have more yards than Cheetah.
9) Hardman might run one back as a returner.
10) Suh/Vita will get a sack.
11) Frank Clark will have 0 sacks.
February 7th, 2021 at 8:45 am
Prediction: Bucs by 2 TDs – at least.
February 7th, 2021 at 8:46 am
12) Lavonte, White, or Whitehead will force a fumble.
February 7th, 2021 at 8:46 am
Jesus Christ Roy, you are way over thinking this. Have a qualude and settle down. Joe has proven to be objective, one of ’em even picked the Saints the win the Divisional
February 7th, 2021 at 8:47 am
I can’t remember having this amount of anticipation for our last SB….this seems like it is taking forever.
I absolutely agree that we are the better team overall…
Mahomes, Kelcie & Hill can beat us on their own….but it will be difficult.
I’m looking for our defense to surprise with an outstanding performance.
2 times in 44 years…..make it count!!!
February 7th, 2021 at 8:52 am
Gofor
You just proved Roys point lol. Nobody’s prediction matters any way you spin it. That’s why we watch. We are Bucs fans we all should pick em to win.
February 7th, 2021 at 8:56 am
TBBF, last time we only had to wait one week…
February 7th, 2021 at 8:59 am
@Darin…you beat me to it. Thanks!
I’ll add, picking against the Bucs does not mean one is being objective or subjective as gofor wrote. It doesn’t matter. Opinions are opinions…expertise is expertise, and no matter what, sometimes one right, and sometimes not.
I’m just glad they are here, and like you said, that’s why we watch!
Go Bucs!
February 7th, 2021 at 9:03 am
Man it’s going to be hard to not enjoy a big storm brew or 5. Way before the game starts.
February 7th, 2021 at 9:04 am
Soooooooooooooo nervous
February 7th, 2021 at 9:07 am
I wonder if Andy Reid’s son sending two kids into critical condition after a DUI wreck will be a negative distraction for the Chiefs.
February 7th, 2021 at 9:08 am
My prayers go out to those kids and their families…
Seriously tragic.
February 7th, 2021 at 9:10 am
I will be cheering and screaming and drinking so much tonight talking all about the bucs unknown stats and backgrounds of each buc. I AM SO STOKED
Living near Erie PA, there is absolutely no one talking about a Bucs win. Everyone thinks the Chiefs are gonna destroy the Bucs.
I can’t wait for the sacks, ints, big pass plays, hard runs, and lighting up the score board from the Bucs.
SO EXCITED
February 7th, 2021 at 9:12 am
The whole world has KC how is the spread only 3?
February 7th, 2021 at 9:20 am
BA and BL have been criticized all season. A lot of fans thought they would be out coached in the last two games! They stood tall and prevailed!!! Sean Payton is watching the Super Bowl from his recliner today!! BRING IT HOME BA+BL!!!!!!! ONE LAST TIME!!!! GO BUCS!!!!!!
February 7th, 2021 at 9:24 am
Bucs defense going to surprise today our defensive line will be difference go BUCS
February 7th, 2021 at 9:39 am
It will be a hard game to win
But I think our D-line will maul the Chiefs offensive line, stopping the the run, and forcing Mahomes to scamble.
I think the hero of the game will be our RBs.
I think you may see them in the backfield together, for the first time all season.
I hope we pound the chiefs defense with the run, and once they are beat up, we unleash the passing game!!!
It has been an unbelievable season!!
GO BUCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 7th, 2021 at 9:46 am
So sick of hearing about the Chiefs “Dynasty”, after one Super win!
I dont want the Bucs to have a “Dynasty”.
I want them to have a “Reign of Terror”!
And I hope it starts today!!
Go Vea!!
Go JPP!!
Go Shaq!!
Go RoJo and Fournette!!
Go Brady!!
GO BUCS!!
February 7th, 2021 at 9:53 am
Bucs win!! *drops mic*
February 7th, 2021 at 10:01 am
Honestly, I wont be shocked if the Bucs get beat. I would be sad.
That said, we have as good a chance to beat these guys as anyone. I believe Brady will keep us on serve with KC. This will come down to has the ball last or something close to that.
Because of this, it is gonna be a HIGH Scoring game.
55-45 Bucs in a Once and a Life Time SUPER Bowl
February 7th, 2021 at 10:17 am
38-17 Bucs.
Defense still wins championships.
February 7th, 2021 at 10:34 am
Last night everyone on NFLN picked the Chiefs. I almost threw the remote at the TV. Can not wait for the Bucs to win and wreck all their already planned storylines
February 7th, 2021 at 10:36 am
We’ll win by 10+
sticking with my prediction, 38-21 because houdini will magically get something going but we have far too many weapons and will outscore him.
I still say we keep him off the field as much as possible with ground and pound and dink and dunk, 2 TE sets. sneak Miller around here and there and take the big shot….use AB as a decoy in the 2nd half.
February 7th, 2021 at 10:37 am
Go Bucs!!!
February 7th, 2021 at 10:40 am
@ Marine Damn is that what happened,just saw the banner on him not making it, didn’t know the details,stupid!
February 7th, 2021 at 11:00 am
LFG!!!!!
February 7th, 2021 at 11:33 am
28-21 Bucs.
Let’s do it!
February 7th, 2021 at 12:44 pm
I’m tired of all the Patrick mahomes hype. I hope the defense watched all of it getting pissed off and come ready.
February 7th, 2021 at 1:19 pm
I think it’s gonna be close, but I too like our Bucs. Why is everyone now talking like Andy Reid is the greatest coach ever. There was a time, not that long ago, that people wondered if he could ever win a big game. If I had to pick a score, it would be 31-27.
February 7th, 2021 at 1:21 pm
folks: i’m from massachusetts. a patriot fan since before we drafted jim plunkett in ’71. lived and died with the pats over the years (mostly died) and, except for the immortal steve grogan, until tom came to town, we always went home early. suffice it to say, my rooting interest has gone south with he and gronk this year. this season has been for you kids the same as we have enjoyed since 2001. we have one more game to go. GO BUCS1
February 7th, 2021 at 1:34 pm
31-20 “D” plays great. Bucs Win!
February 7th, 2021 at 1:48 pm
I was very excited two weeks ago. This one I just want to seat and watch. I hope we win. It’s going to be spectacular. Enjoy this 2020 Bucs team four more quarters, LFG!
February 7th, 2021 at 2:07 pm
Been going back and forth by how much the Bucs will win by. Every playoff game I have been screaming for us to at least get to 34, figuring that would put every game out of reach. They have had a chance to at least get to 34 (or more) in each game. We played tougher teams than the Chefs in the playoffs and I believe Week 12 was an illusion. Chefs are leaking oil with their tackles out and Andy Reid will be like Bill Callahan in Super Bowl 37, distracted. He’s good but not like he is some all time legend. Respect, not fear. KC acts like they don’t respect us. Chefs pay the price for that mistake today. The Bucs win by AT LEAST 2 TD’s.
February 7th, 2021 at 2:18 pm
Of course I am picking the Bucs, and so is 3/4 of New England!
I picked up some Big Storm Beer for the occasion, and we are eating Chicken Wings and Coal Fired Pizza today.
Just in case we start losing, I have my special salt shaker, filled with Red Himalayan Sea Salt that I sprinkle all over the coffee table. This seems to summon the Football Gods, if we need them.
February 7th, 2021 at 3:23 pm
TTown
I actually prefer that everyone picks the Chiefs, wish Ira had continued picking against us as well… it’s been working!
Fire the cannons! Go Bucs!!
February 7th, 2021 at 4:10 pm
Joe I had to re read what you wrote? A life long Chief fan? What??? I thought Ira was like all of us living and breathing the Bucs! I’m devastated. I don’t think I will be able to ever view him the same again. WHY is he even representing that he likes the Bucs? Plus how do you even give him any credibility? I’m really surprised!
One can be a fan of 2 teams, especially, in Joe’s opinion, when they’re in opposite conferences. Ira is a Bucs fan. He pulls for the Bucs. He picked the Bucs to win today.Joe’s not about to fault an old dude for sticking with his boyhood team for 60 years. Bucs weren’t even around back then.–Joe
February 7th, 2021 at 4:33 pm
According to NFL pick watch, 76% of experts are picking the chiefs.
February 7th, 2021 at 5:52 pm
Most are picking the Chiefs to win and so will I, thereby ensuring Bucs win!