Ira Kaufman, NFL writer for The Tampa Tribune, discusses the state of the NFL, his power rankings and how the playoff picture is starting to shake out. He also talks about what is in store for the Bucs as they enjoy their bye week. ...more

November 6, 2008

In the midst of a bear market, Tom Payant, the CEO and chairman of Payant Financial Plaza in Sun City Center, said he spends a lot of time on the phone easing his client's many fears. Meanwhile, Payant and other Sun City Center financial advisors continue to brave the financial jungle. ...more

November 5, 2008

Ira Kaufman, NFL writer for The Tampa Tribune, looks at the sudden decline of the Dallas Cowboys, who started the season 3-0 and whose fans were talking up the prospects of an undefeated season. Now the Cowboys host the Bucs losers of two out of three and without starting quarterback Tony Romo, not to mention extensive injuries to their defense. There is big trouble brewing in Big D. ...more

October 23, 2008

Ira Kaufman, NFL writer for The Tampa Tribune, talks about some of his findings at this week's NFL owner's meetings in St. Petersburg, including a growing movement to expand the regular season to 17 or 18 games while reducing the preseason, as well as the plans for a Bucs circle of honor, and Tampa Bay's upcoming games with Seattle and Dallas, respectively. ...more

October 17, 2008

The news that the Bucs are starting a Ring of Honor was greeted with enthusiastic approval Thursday at team headquarters. ...more

October 17, 2008

That Feb. 1 shindig at Raymond James Stadium has already made history: the first $1,000 ticket in Super Bowl annals. ...more

October 16, 2008

Ira Kaufman, NFL writer for The Tampa Tribune, talks about the rivalry between the Bucs and the Carolina Panthers and predicts another close battle Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. He also discusses the last of the undefeateds, the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans, and the ongoing circus that is the Dallas Cowboys. ...more

October 9, 2008

Roy Cummings Tampa Bay, 17-6 Defense dumbfounds Packers QB Aaron Rodgers. ...more

September 28, 2008

Ira Kaufman, NFL writer for The Tampa Tribune, discusses the long overdue firing of Matt Millen by the woeful Detroit Lions, where a new generation of Ford finally decided enough was enough. He also looks at surprising 0-3 and 3-0 teams. including the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos, and notes the early success of Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rogers, who brings the Packers to Tampa to face the Bucs on Sunday. ...more

September 25, 2008

Roy Cummings Bucs, 13-10 A mild upset on the road. ...more

September 21, 2008