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Ira Kaufman Talks Calzones, Todd Bowles, December Math, Decision Jameis, Insider Words On Hargreaves, 100th-Year Teams, Colts-Bucs Picks & More

Thursday, December 5th, 2019

It’s another Bucs-loaded podcast with a side of fun and NFL talk on the buffet. The twice-weekly Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where all 2019 models must go and prices are at record lows! And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

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Ira Kaufman Talks Jags Win, Jason Licht Decisions, Devin White Rise, Running Game Blues, A Thanksgiving Story & More

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019

There’s high-fiving and a lot of cautious Bucs optimism and deep analysis in this episode with The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports. Always a fun ride with Joe, though Ira shares his Thanksgiving driving mishap, too. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where all 2019 models must go and prices are at record lows! And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

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Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Jaguars

Monday, December 2nd, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Not this time. (more…)

BRADENTON Is Next! Watch The Bucs-Jaguars Game With Ira Kaufman At Buffalo Wild Wings

Sunday, December 1st, 2019

Have fun with Bucs fans and Ira Kaufman at Buffalo Wild Wings in Bradenton, 4120 W. 14TH STREET, less than 15 minutes from the Skyway.

Very memorable watch parties already this season at the Ybor City, Riverview, Largo, South Tampa and Wesley Chapel Buffalo Wild Wings locations.

Arrive early. Stay late. 1 o’clock kickoff.  Hang with Ira Kaufman before, during and after the game!

Ira Talks Translating Jameis Stats, Reasons For Hope, RoJo Overload, Simeon Rice Stories, Bucs-Jags Predictions, Chase Young & More

Friday, November 29th, 2019

The Sage, Ira Kaufman, does not take a Thanksgiving break. He’s all over all kinds of things Bucs with Joe in what’s always a fun ride. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford! Their great Black Friday deals expire MONDAY! And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

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Keeping It Together

Thursday, November 28th, 2019

Ira’s award-winning column pops three times a week. Click through here to shop BLACK FRIDAY deals at BillCurrieFord.com.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The 2017 Jaguars thought they had a good thing going, the start of something big. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Valuing Chris Godwin, Vita Vea Progress, Scrutinizing The Hargreaves Decision & Draft Order, Addresses A Twitter Heckler & More

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, aka The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports, is all over the Bucs’ win against the Falcons and various Bucs subjects of the day. Always a fun time with Joe. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where Black Friday specials are rolling right now!!!!! And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

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Bucs Nail Trifecta Of Hall Semifinalists

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

And the race is on.

Three former Buccaneers cracked Tuesday’s list of 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and it should come as no surprise that all hail from the defensive side of the ball. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks 30-60 Jason Licht, The Value Of Wins, Jameis Winston’s Future (Of Course) And Much More.

Thursday, November 21st, 2019

The battle of the NFC South basement is more than just another game and The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is all over it with Joe. Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter hits on a wide variety of topics, as always. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where Black Friday specials are rolling right now!!!!! And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

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Dirk Koetter’s Awkward List

Wednesday, November 20th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Never known as Mr. Personality, Dirk Koetter just provided Buc fans with one of the most intriguing quotes of the year. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Sunday Failures, Losing Mentalities & Opportunities, The State Of Jameis, Locker Room Funeral & Much More

Monday, November 18th, 2019

Loads of reaction from The Sage and analysis out of the Bucs’ meltdown yesterday on their home turf. Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter tries to make sense of it all with Joe. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where Black Friday specials are rolling right now!!!!! And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

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Ira Kaufman Talks Scapegoating, Dumping Jameis Vs. Keeping Jameis, Revisionist History, Saints Part II, Dog Naming & More

Friday, November 15th, 2019

The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is in rare form today, dealing all kinds of analysis on all things Bucs. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford.  Ira always is a must-listen, with Joe alongside Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. Many thanks to presenting sponsor Bill Currie Ford, where Black Friday specials are rolling right now. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

Click play above or listen at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!

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Sunday’s Heavyweight Bout

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

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Ira Kaufman launched his professional NFL coverage in 1979, back when Earl Campbell was the toast of the league and Lee Roy Selmon was defensive player of the year. After a lifetime at The Tampa Tribune, “The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports” joined JoeBucsFan.com in July of 2016. His twice-weekly podcast and three columns per week appear here year-round and are presented by Bill Currie Ford. Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter is a regular on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio and a part of the FOX-13 Tailgate Sunday show, in addition to his other appearances. You can hang out with Ira during every Bucs road games at Buffalo Wild Wings. His schedule is linked here

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Other contenders have fallen by the wayside. (more…)

Reporting Progress

Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

Ira goes inside the Bucs locker room to talk player development. Click through here to shop Black Friday deals at BillCurrieFord.com.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

As an organization, the Bucs haven’t exactly been cutting edge when it comes to player development.

That may be about to change. (more…)

Ira Talks Screen Pass Resurrection, Secondary Talk Inside One Buc Palace, Grading Jameis & The O-Line, Winning Edge, “Hall Of Fame Arc” & More

Monday, November 11th, 2019

It’s Victory Freakin’ Monday with The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports on the Ira Kaufman Podcast presented by Bill Currie Ford.  How rare is that! Ira always is a must-listen and he and Joe have plenty to say out of yesterday’s wild win against the Cardinals. Many thanks to presenting sponsor Bill Currie Ford, where Black Friday specials are rolling now. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

Click play above or listen at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!

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Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Cardinals

Sunday, November 10th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

They had it all the way.

Yeah, right.

Even Buc players and coaches would admit they had their heart in their throat during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s matchup against the Cardinals. The game was on the line and this time it was Tampa Bay who made the big plays to ensure the first home victory of the Bruce Arians era. (more…)

One Pillar In Place

Thursday, November 7th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Crawling through the wreckage of another lost Buc season, there’s a big man worth talking about. (more…)

Ira Talks Blame Spreading, Depressed Marpet, Cardinals Matchup, A Parcheesi Finish, Season Side Effects, Vita Vea & More

Wednesday, November 6th, 2019

The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports takes you from the locker room to the boardroom in this edition of the Ira Kaufman Podcast with Joe, presented by Bill Currie Ford.  Ira always is a must-listen. Many thanks to presenting sponsor Bill Currie Ford, where Black Friday specials are rolling now. And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and  Pin Chasers.

Click play above or listen at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. Listening to Ira is fun, free and easy!

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“This Organization Can’t Find It With GPS”

Wednesday, November 6th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The song remains the same.

Different coaching staff, same story. Different players, same story.

Different expectations, same story.

Need proof? Remember this post-game comment? (more…)