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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.

Ira Talks Koetter Changing Opening Tactic, Keys To Victory, Brooks-Kaufman Show “Tampa-2” Announcement, Game Predictions & Much More

Friday, September 7th, 2018

Deep analysis, predictions and a big announcement are on the docket today. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always a 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!

Knocking Off The Champs

Friday, September 7th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Ever since Drew Brees and Sean Payton joined forces in 2006, NFL defensive coordinators haven’t slept soundly heading into Saints week.

In the past 12 seasons, New Orleans has ranked sixth or better in total offense every year, including six No. 1 finishes. Seven times in that span the Saints boasted a Top 5 scoring attack. (more…)

Defense Controls The “W”

Wednesday, September 5th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

From a silver and black grave, Al Davis offers up a succinct posthumous scouting report for Tampa Bay’s season opener in New Orleans. (more…)

Ira Dives Into Roster Shakeups, The Playcaller Decision, Widespread Fan Optimism & High Expectations, The Ultimate Jameis Question, Kwon Flaws & More

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

The hot Bucs topics and the excitement and intrigue of opening day are consuming the Sage of Tampa Bay sports on today’s Ira Kaufman Podcast. Always a 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. 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!

Show Up And Drown The Skeptics

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Listen to what the man said.

Todd Monken calls plays and calls it like it is with equal distinction. Tampa Bay’s refreshingly candid offensive coordinator recently acknowledged what Buc fans have suspected all along — this team was mentally weak in 2017. (more…)

“It’s Going To Be A Tough Time For Me”

Friday, August 31st, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

He has no idea. (more…)

Ira Gives His Buccaneers Season Prediction (Along W/Joe) Plus 4 Bonus Tampa Bay Prognostications; And Ira Talks Roster Moves, Ex-Bucs Happenings, And Much More

Thursday, August 30th, 2018

It’s that time of year, when Ira Kaufman steps away from his keyboard, puts down his beet salad and makes strong calls about the Buccaneers season. That’s what you get — and more — on today’s Ira Kaufman Podcast. Always a 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. 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!

“He Listens”

Wednesday, August 29th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The right knee of Donovan Smith will determine Tampa Bay’s starter at left tackle in New Orleans. If Smith is cleared by the doctors, he figures to be charged with protecting Ryan Fitzpatrick’s blind side.

That’s a medical issue. The murky situation at right guard is a competitive issue. (more…)

Ira Talks Satisfying Preseason, Tony Dungy On Gerald McCoy Breaking Out, Safety Realities, Jameis Return After The Bye, Careful Reporting, Fluid Corner Situation, Cappa Review And More

Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

The Sage of Tampa Bay sports fires away on all things Bucs today via his seasoned analytical skills and his remarkable Brooklyn/Tampa accent. This episode surely will have you drooling for opening day. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always fun and informative, 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. Find the Ira ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past 10 months!! Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Jimmie Giles Advises O.J. Howard Don’t “Flinch”

Monday, August 27th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Jimmie Giles gazed out at the field behind One Buc Place a few weeks ago and had a flashback moment.

For just a few glorious seconds, Giles looked at No. 80 gliding past defenders and thought he was back in the NFL, earning four Pro Bowl berths within a six-year span in the early 1980s. (more…)

Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Lions

Saturday, August 25th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Bucs came within 30 seconds of their first 3-0 preseason start since 1999, when they advanced to the NFC championship game.

Let’s not get carried away, I don’t see the second coming of Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks or Ronde Barber out there, but I don’t see a 5-11 club, either.

Tampa Bay’s 20-6 halftime advantage was well deserved because the Bucs outplayed the Lions in all three phases. The start of the game was delayed an hour by dodgy weather, but the real storm front was an offensive line that manhandled Detroit on the opening drive.

If you didn’t see the game, shame on you. Here’s what you missed: (more…)

Ira Talks Monken Themes And Jameis Assessment, Donovan Smith Fallout & Predictions, Two Lions Dress Rehearsal Wishes And More

Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

Training Camp has ended and Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter has plenty of takes and insight on the pulsating Bucs topics of the day. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always fun and informative, 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. Find the Ira ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past 10 months!! Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Diverse Jameis Views From Female Bucs Fans

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Jason Licht was in a downright giddy mood Tuesday evening, for good reason. (more…)

Ira Talks Evaluating Decisions Vs. Outcomes, Preseason Highs, Beach Issues, Koetter Messages, JPP Vs. Calais Campbell, No Fitz At 2-1, Nashville Musings, Jones’ Running Style & Much More

Tuesday, August 21st, 2018

Nineteen days from the season opener and Ira Kaufman is in midseason form firing away on the various Bucs topics of the week with Joe.  The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always fun and informative, 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. Find the Ira ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past 10 months!! Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

You Are Darn Right It Matters In Tampa

Monday, August 20th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

These games don’t count. The NFL preseason is meaningless. Nothing of consequence can occur in August, except injuries.

Yeah, right. (more…)

“I Like The Way Our Practices Are Going”

Friday, August 17th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

After Buc practices, you can find Evan Smith chasing his daughter all over the football field, laughing all the way. That’s the calm after the storm.

Between whistles, Smith is all business. (more…)

Ira Talks Evan Smith Wager, Dotson Benchmark, Dirk Koetter Certainly Staying As Playcaller, Personal Desires Versus Titans, Debates Dungy Perspective, And More

Thursday, August 16th, 2018

Ira’s been reading tea leaves, as he calls it, and making Sage observations about your beloved Bucs as they sit halfway through the training camp grind. And Ira’s friend Tony Dungy was in the house at One Buc Palace stirring up memories and lessons for the current Bucs. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always fun and informative, 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. Find the Ira ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past 10 months!! Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

“Walking, Talking Blueprint”

Wednesday, August 15th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s right there on page 27 of the current NFL Record and Fact Book. (more…)