Lavonte David Is Back! Ira Kaufman Talks Free Agency, Trey Hendrickson Versus Florence Henderson, Jamel Dean’s Shaky Ground & More. Special Guest Chris Simms.

March 7th, 2025

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On the eve of free agency, Sage of Tampa Sports Ira Kaufman and Joe have a loaded episode. Special guest is former Bucs QB Chris Simms. Enjoy!

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13 Responses to “Lavonte David Is Back! Ira Kaufman Talks Free Agency, Trey Hendrickson Versus Florence Henderson, Jamel Dean’s Shaky Ground & More. Special Guest Chris Simms.”

  1. adam from ny Says:

    dam, gonna listen to this later…………

    but hope ira is okay…he’s no spring chicken…prayers up for ira
    Ira is 100 percent. He came back swinging early this week, even is back on the tennis court. –Joe

  2. OHBucFan Says:

    Chris Simms was a great listen and looking forward to all three podcasts next week. That’ll be a lot of fun. Good job, Joes and Ira.

  3. Anon Says:

    Just the idea of Braswell shocking people in a bad way made me laugh harder than it should’ve. Like if you thought invisible was bad, watch out this year.

    Great podcast as always.

  4. heyjude Says:

    Fun interview!

    Right on, “strike while the iron is hot” for an edge rusher.

    Feel the same about Dean.

    Agree, the Bucs are always “Under the radar.” And then we surprise everyone again and again.

    Loved the Tokyo and other Simmy stories! Too funny.

  5. Simeon4HOF Says:

    Starting Saturday off with Ira and the Joes .. Yay .. that’s what’s up

  6. FortMyersDave Says:

    Awesome interview with Chris Simms, great perspective on issues pertaining to the Bucs. Like how he talked about the playoff loss back in 2007 and his other takes, including the national media view of the Bucs and Brady and the Sapp story, epic. Nice perspective and insight, hopefully the Joes can bring him back, maybe make it an annual thing!

  7. Kenton Smith Says:

    Me and my old hound, our favorite podcast, and a weekend of grandkids baseball and softball. Happy times! But it may rain today. There’s a chance. About 50/50. Speaking to that Lee-I’d say about 50/50 we get a defensive end in free agency. A little better we pick one up in the draft. When you said today’s podcast that you will believe it when you see it you sounded sad. Then you said something along the lines of at this point you’d be satisfied seeing 9 sacks coming off the edge. Anything else besides 3 or 4. At that moment, my old hound, looked up at me. She’s a Bassett Hound and her giant brown eyes conveyed a soul wrenching sadness. And I have to say I thought of you Lee. And I had me a wonderful soul cleansing belly laugh. Remember Lee, it might rain today. But don’t forget- if you’re a Bucs fan these are Happy Times!

  8. Kate Says:

    Ira, Cosmic Donuts has the coconut donuts you covet [in Palm Harbor], both regular and toasted! They’re not cheap, but worth it!

  9. Simeon4HOF Says:

    Cosmo Donuts tyg Ira … “I’m taking money out of your pocket?”
    “My Falcons??” .. awesome podcast

  10. Alvin Scissors Harper Says:

    The interview with Simms was absolute MONEY!
    I just started listening to all the JBF Podcasts a couple months ago, and now I will not miss one. These are tremendous. Thanks Joes and Sage!

  11. Joe Says:

    Thank you Alvin!

  12. adam from ny Says:

    ira is back…..good news!

    i wrote it thinking he wasn’t still layed up or something…

    i will never comment on a podcast again before listening to it…lesson learned 🙂

  13. adam from ny Says:

    ***i wrote it thinking he was still laid up or something…***