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Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Steelers

Tuesday, September 25th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Grit, but no glory.

It was a tale of two halves at Raymond James Stadium Monday night and while the Bucs displayed character and resolve, the Steelers won a close game on the road by capitalizing on some sloppy play.

Pittsburgh hardly played a clean game, incurring 13 penalties for 155 yards, but Mike Smith’s defense didn’t make enough stops.

A 2-1 record should be a point of pride, especially considering the rugged schedule, but the prevailing sentiment in the Tampa Bay locker room is this was a game the Bucs should have won.

Here’s how it went down in prime time: (more…)

Playing A 3-4 Team, Learning From The Patriots Loss & More; Derrick Brooks & Ira Kaufman Talk Steelers-Bucs On TAMPA TWO!

Sunday, September 23rd, 2018

Nothing better than Derrick Brooks dissecting the keys to the Bucs-Steelers game with Sage JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman. TAMPA TWO is a joint effort of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.

“Fistfight” Prep And A Run Game In Waiting

Saturday, September 22nd, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Another week, another stiff challenge for the grinders up front, the guys who make it happen for the NFL’s top-ranked offense.

You heard me correctly — No. 1. (more…)

Ira Talks State Of The Buccaneers, Monday Night Outcome & Match-ups, “Poise In The Noise,” Jameis Lawsuit & Much More

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

It’s all Steelers and the state of the Bucs in this prediction edition of the The Ira Kaufman Podcast, always a fast-moving, fun and informative time presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. (and you can often find it on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” ALL genres.) Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.

Click or download above. Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Derrick Brooks & Ira Kaufman Answer Your Questions; It’s The New Episode Of TAMPA TWO!

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

What an opening to this episode. Ryan Fitzpatrick & DeSean Jackson would be proud!

Enjoy this week’s Q&A episode below a joint effort of JoeBucsFan.com and The Identity Tampa Bay. What’s better than Brooks and The Sage talking Bucs? Enjoy!

Bullying For Benefits

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

In his 2006 enshrinement speech, John Madden suggested that the busts in the Pro Football Hall of Fame speak to each other in the middle of the night.

Right now, they’re talking gibberish.

In the past couple of months, the behavior of some of these greats suggests they should trade in their gold jackets for straitjackets. (more…)

Ira Talks D-Jax Factor, Team Glazer & The QB Call, Playoff Run, Kwon Takeover, Bad Kicking, Brooks On Jameis Scenarios, And So Much More

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

Ira Kaufman has plenty of nuggets and Sage wisdom to share in the aftermath of Bucs’ beating of the Eagles. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always a fast-moving, fun and informative time, and it’s presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. (and you can often find it on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” ALL genres.) Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.

Click or download above. Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Beware The Spotlight

Monday, September 17th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Now comes the hard part. (more…)

Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Eagles-Bucs

Sunday, September 16th, 2018

Ira’s signature postgame column. Enjoy!

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Welcome to Tampa, the new nerve center of the National Football League. (more…)

Betting On Todd Monken

Saturday, September 15th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s his time.

Ryan Fitzpatrick deserved to be designated the No. 1 star in the Superdome, but Todd Robert Monken wasn’t far behind. (more…)

Derrick Brooks Talks Tricks And “Manipulation,” Emotion Control, “Hostile” Pocket, Nick Foles Turnovers, Peyton Barber Style & More

Friday, September 14th, 2018

Another potent episode of TAMPA TWO with Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks and JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman talking Bucs-Eagles. Enjoy!

Among Other Things, Derrick Brooks Addresses The Fitzpatrick-Jameis Decision In Today’s TAMPA TWO!

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

IF YOU DIDN’T WATCH THIS MORNING, WATCH NOW!

Derrick Brooks always brings his A-game, especially on TAMPA TWO, his great new Bucs show with JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman. It’s a twice-a-week joint effort from The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.

You do not want to miss this insight!

Ira Talks Low-Octane Eagles, Jason Licht Kicking Himself, Sunday Prediction, Crippling Blows In Atlanta, Humphries’ Take On Bucs Maturity, And Much More

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

The Super Bowl champs are coming to town and Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter has predictions and impressions from his hours at One Buc Palace. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always a fast-moving, fun and informative time, and it’s presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. (and you can often find it on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” ALL genres.) Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.

Click or download above. Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Ira Talks “Hacked Off” Brate, Mike Smith Postgame Chatter, Monken Shelf Life, Defensive Perspective, Weapons Gone Wild & Much More

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

Saints-clubbing and much more is on the mind of the Sage of Tampa Bay sports, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always a fast-moving, fun and informative time, and it’s presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. (and you can often find it on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” ALL genres.) Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.

Click or download above. Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Breathe And Bounce Back

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Let’s not rush to judgment on this Buccaneer defense. (more…)

Focus Is The Next Challenge

Monday, September 10th, 2018

Ira’s Monday column showcases various takes from the victorious Bucs locker room

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Gerald McCoy knew what had to be done when he strolled into the Bucs locker room with a wide smile after Sunday’s game.

“I walked around and thanked all of them personally,” he said, referring to Tampa Bay’s offensive players. “They had our back today and I appreciate it.” (more…)

Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Saints

Sunday, September 9th, 2018

Ira’s takes on today’s game with locker room quotes

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It was wild, it was frantic and in the end, it was transcendent for Buc fans. (more…)

Derrick Brooks Explains An Avenue To Slowing Alvin Kamara, Reflects On Confusing Marshall Faulk; It’s Episode 2 Of TAMPA TWO!

Saturday, September 8th, 2018

Man, Derrick Brooks is money. Great insight here on Sunday’s Bucs-Saints matchup from the Buccaneers legend with JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman. It’s the new TAMPA TWO show, a twice-a-week joint effort from The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.

You do not want to miss this insight!

The Debut Of TAMPA TWO — With Derrick Brooks & Ira Kaufman

Friday, September 7th, 2018

How patient can Dirk Koetter stay with the running game?

That’s just one question on the mind of Mr. Derrick Brooks in this inaugural episode of TAMPA TWO with Brooks and co-host and prized JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman.

Enjoy this inaugural episode, a joint venture of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com. Next episode TOMORROW.