Archive for 2025

A Call To Unite Josh Grizzard And Jon Gruden

Monday, March 17th, 2025

Rookie Bucs playcaller Josh Grizzard.

An ex-Buccaneer is trying to arrange a study session. (more…)

Have Your Say!

Monday, March 17th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 8:14 a.m. Poll closed at 9:23 a.m.

Catch Up On Your Ira Kaufman Podcast Listening

Monday, March 17th, 2025

Three fun episodes last week and Todd Bowles and Jason Licht were recent guests.

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“I Thought It Would Be Fun”

Monday, March 17th, 2025

Sacks = fun.

Hey, if you can ball out and win at the same time, what is more fun than that?

That’s the way new Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick saw it when he decided to sign with the Bucs last week. (more…)

Running It Back

Monday, March 17th, 2025

Expectations. (A Tampa Bay Buccaneers photo)

The Bucs are flying under the radar again. (more…)

Why Not Asante Samuel?

Monday, March 17th, 2025

Free agent CB Asante Samuel.

Joe is of the mind that the Bucs, just like they needed an established edge rusher and signed Haason Reddick, need a quality cornerback in free agency. (more…)

Bucky Brooks: Haason Reddick, Bucs A “Perfect Free Agent Marriage”

Monday, March 17th, 2025

Dennis RodmanThe past few days, “this Joe” has been trying to fully immerse into March Madness and wallow in non-stop college basketball conference tournament games, as Joe is wont to do each spring. (more…)

“Made Himself A Dominant Edge Player”

Sunday, March 16th, 2025

The greatness of new Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick is not overlooked by one iconic Buccaneer.

After all, Reddick landed in a mess out of college, one that took years to correct. (more…)

Talent Upgrade In Charlie Heck

Sunday, March 16th, 2025

New Bucs offensive lineman Charlie Heck.

Former Bucs reserve offensive tackle Justin Skule was on the street for weeks before the Bucs put him on their practice squad in 2022. (more…)

Baker Mayfield = “Must-See TV”

Sunday, March 16th, 2025

So two big-name ex-Bucs in the national spotlight are massive Baker Mayfield fans. (more…)

Major Respect For Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

Sunday, March 16th, 2025

After only 16 sacks in his 72 Bucs games, struggling edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has left the building.

Few Tampa Bay fans will miss him, but Tryon-Shoyinka moved on in a professional manner and commands respect. (more…)

Jihaad Campbell And The Bucs

Sunday, March 16th, 2025

Draft intrigue.

Joe often likes to say that what a team does in free agency is a window into its upcoming draft. (more…)

Haason Reddick, Larry Foote Demonstrate Why Football Is About Relationships

Sunday, March 16th, 2025

Reuniting with Bucs OLB coach Larry Foote brings a smile to Haason Reddick’s face.

Joe has heard this cliché many times and Joe used to think it only applied to coaching. (more…)

Tristan Wirfs Knows How To Make Women Feel Old

Sunday, March 16th, 2025

Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson react to being indirectly referred to as old.

Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs may have a future in comedy if he plans to work after his football days are done. (more…)

Sounds Like Shaq Barrett Is Considering Multiple Options

Saturday, March 15th, 2025

Is Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett injured or recovering from something? (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Bucs Drafting A Cornerback, Haason Reddick Introduction, Lavonte David 2026, Adds & Subtractions, Landing The Donut, And More

Saturday, March 15th, 2025

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“Keep Your Confidence”

Saturday, March 15th, 2025

Second-year edge rusher Chris Braswell.

Joe has to draw the line somewhere when it comes to how a team spins the performance of a player. (more…)

Larry Foote Discusses Bucs Plans For Haason Reddick

Saturday, March 15th, 2025

Bucs OLB coach Larry Foote talks of plans for Haason Reddick.

So when Haason Reddick and the Bucs came to a contract agreement, Reddick wanted to know what the Bucs wanted from him and how he would be used. That’s only fair. (more…)

Chris Godwin: Fans Drive Me To Keep No. 14

Saturday, March 15th, 2025

So one-time Pro Bowl receiver Chris Godwin entered the NFL addicted to greatness and his beloved No. 12. (more…)