Archive for the ‘Ira Kaufman, Everything eye-RAH!’ Category

Seeking A Ticket To The Top

Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Ex-Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken talks about preconceived notions, coaching choices and more.

BY IRA KAUFMAN
The Sage Of Tampa Bay Sports

Todd Monken won’t be calling the plays for Cleveland this season, but he may soon be calling the shots. (more…)

Ira Talks “The Tastiest Slop,” Depth Concerns, McCoy “Shootin’ His Mouth Off,” Chucky & Antonio Brown, And More

Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Gameday on the Ira Kaufman Podcast and a variety of topics are on the table. Enjoy! Today’s podcast is presented by Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers and Bill Currie Ford.

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Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Derrick Brooks Talks Bucs & Browns, Bowles’ “10 Percent,” Adverse Situations In Preseason And More; It’s A New TAMPA TWO!

Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, TAMPA TWO rolls out a new episode on all things Bucs before tonight’s Bucs-Browns game. Another stud production from The Identity TAMPA BAY and JoeBucsFan.com.

Inside The Arians Accountability Change

Wednesday, August 21st, 2019

“The Sage” talks to several Bucs about what’s happening behind the scenes at One Buc Palace. … Join Ira for every Bucs road game this season at Buffalo Wild Wings (schedule below).

BY IRA KAUFMAN
“The Sage” Of Tampa Bay Sports

In the meeting rooms and team auditorium at One Place Place, far from the prying eyes of the media and fans, a daily ritual takes place under the steely gaze of Bruce Arians. (more…)

Derrick Brooks Talks Discipline, Penalties, The Arians Way & More; It’s An All-New TAMPA TWO!

Wednesday, August 21st, 2019

Derrick Brooks talks discipline and penalties, the Arians way and a whole lot more with Ira Kaufman on new episode of TAMPA TWO, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating. A production of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com. Enjoy!!

Ira Reacts To The Jason Licht Contract, Talks Devin White, Depth & Much More

Wednesday, August 21st, 2019

The march toward the regular season heats up on the always-lively Ira Kaufman Podcast. The Sage is firing away today with Joe. Today’s podcast is presented by Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers and Bill Currie Ford.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.

Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

“Best Scheme” And A Fresh Dream

Monday, August 19th, 2019

Ira talked to new defensive coordinator Todd Bowles for his Monday column.

BY IRA KAUFMAN
JoeBucsFan.com Columnist
Tampa’s Only Hall Of Fame Voter

He arrived in Tampa seeking a fresh start, but the Bucs are more interested in his ability to finish.

Losing fourth-quarter leads has been a staple for this franchise since Jameis Winston’s arrival in 2015 and Shaq Barrett is here to reverse that discouraging trend. (more…)

Rein In The Replays

Friday, August 16th, 2019

“Did you vote for this Joel?”

BY IRA KAUFMAN
The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports

Any list of toughest jobs in America has to include roofing, oil rig worker and Gerald McCoy’s publicist.

NFL cornerback is right behind.

This league is insatiable in its desire for more scoring, so every year the Competition Committee dreams up ways of making things harder for defensive backs. (more…)

Ira Talks Assessing Training Camp, Homer Hyperbole & Season Keys; Plus Enjoy A Special Sitdown With Ronde Barber

Friday, August 16th, 2019

In addition to Ira Kaufman, it’s Ronde Barber like you have never heard him. Today’s podcast is loaded with perspective on the 2019 Bucs. Thanks to great presenters Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers and Bill Currie Ford.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.

Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Derrick Brooks Reflects On Ronde Barber, Today’s Game & More

Thursday, August 15th, 2019

TAMPA TWO is back with another episode with Derrick Brooks and Ira Kaufman, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating. Lotta great perspective here. Enjoy this production from The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.

Tourniquet Time

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Ira delivers in his thrice-weekly column.

BY IRA KAUFMAN
The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports

When players leave the Bucs and are asked about their tenure in Tampa, they invariably salute fans for their patience.

Now we know why. (more…)

Ira Talks Bucs Crispness, Injury Perspective, Hargreaves Reaction, Fitz Feelings, Fight Fun & More; Jon Gruden And Mike Tomlin Check In To Laud The Sage (They Really Do)

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Fresh off the first Bucs-Dolphins practice, and the first preseason game, Ira Kaufman is loaded with perspective on today’s birthday podcast presented by Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers and Bill Currie Ford.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.

Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

The Public Thank You

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

“The Sage” Ira Kaufman delivers in his thrice-weekly column.

BY IRA KAUFMAN
JoeBucsFan.com columnist

It was approximately 6 p.m. on the evening of Jan. 19, 2003, when Ronde Barber entered Buccaneer lore. (more…)

Baby Steps, Big Boy Opportunities

Friday, August 9th, 2019

Watch the Bucs-Steelers preseason opener TONIGHT with Ira Kaufman at Buffalo Wild Wings in Wesley Chapel, just east of I-75.

BY IRA KAUFMAN
JoeBucsFan.com columnist

Don’t blink or you’ll miss the headliners. (more…)

Ira Talks 3 Preseason Players To Watch, Handling The Kickers, Devin White & More

Friday, August 9th, 2019

Gameday!!! The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports has plenty to share as the Bucs open their preseason tonight in Pittsburgh. Special guest co-host Rock Riley with lots on the docket. Today’s podcast is presented by Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers and Bill Currie Ford.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.

Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

“It Could Make All The Difference”

Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

Watch the Bucs-Steelers game Friday with Ira Kaufman at Buffalo Wild Wings in Wesley Chapel, just east of I-75. Ira will be passing out gift cards while supplies last.

BY IRA KAUFMAN
Sage JoeBucsFan.com columnist

Run for your lives, gentlemen. Your professional lives. (more…)

Ira Takes A Deeper Look At Practice, Talks Bowling Beef, Tackle Development, Vita Vea, Uneven Jameis & More

Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

The Ira Kaufman Podcast is loaded with all kinds of insight from The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports. Special guest co-host Rock Riley today in this edition recorded last night at One Buc Palace. All kinds of meat on the buffet. Today’s podcast is presented by Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers and Bill Currie Ford.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.

Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Meet The “The Rock,” Change Agent At One Buc

Monday, August 5th, 2019

Watch the Bucs-Steelers preseason opener Friday with Ira Kaufman at Buffalo Wild Wings in Wesley Chapel, just east of I-75.

BY IRA KAUFMAN
Tampa’s Only Hall Of Fame Voter

There was a time not so long ago when Buc players were commanded to pound that rock. (more…)

Saved Draft, Saved Season

Friday, August 2nd, 2019

Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, Ira Kaufman, is in Year 4 as a JoeBucsFan.com columnist and podcast mogul.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, JoeBucsFan.com columinst and podcast mogul Ira Kaufman, will watch the Bucs-Steelers preseason opener with you, Friday, Aug. 9, at the Wesley Chapel Buffalo Wild Wings just east of I-75. Sage will have a limited supply of gift cards to share. It’s kickoff of Ira’s world tour. There’s nothing like watching a game with “The Sage.” Enjoy Ira’s Friday column below.

Bruce Arians implores his assistant coaches to tell him what a player can do, not what he can’t do.

In the case of Vernon Hargreaves, it appears he can do plenty. (more…)