Tom Brady could have returned to the NFL half-assed and still pocketed millions. That's not him. He's either all-in or he's out. Respect.
Ira Kaufman
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Ira Kaufman
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Ira Kaufman is the Pro Football Hall of Fame representative for the Tampa Bay area. Buccaneers/NFL columnist for JoeBucsFan.com.
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- Gronk's tweet should be coming along shortly.
- So much for those silly reports of friction between Brady and Bruce Arians
- Now that Ndamukong Suh is out in Tampa, some Buc fans are trying to diminish his effectiveness the past two seasons. It's a bad look. He was a solid, durable player who won't be easily replaced. There's a reason Hicks was still available 10 weeks into free agency.
- A classic sports image. Guy Lafleur kneels in front of Jean Beliveau's casket.
- I asked Jon Gruden why Ronde Barber is a Hall of Famer: "Because he's the best nickel corner of all time. TD maker, turnover machine and the best pound-for-pound tackler you will find. Rare instincts, off the chart intangibles and never seen before durability.'' That's a wrap.
- Latest rumor: Bucs doing their due diligence on Wes Welker and Kevin Faulk.
- Bucs look like they are trying to socially distance themselves from the NFC's longest playoff drought.
- I hear some Buc fans suggesting drafting Quenton Nelson at No. 7 won't generate much buzz. You know what creates buzz? Ending a 10-year playoff drought.
- My thanks go out to all of the loyal Tampa Trib readers. It's been a privilege serving all of you over the past 25 years
- Annual Buc-killer Julio Jones out of NFC South. Tampa Bay's glorious off-season marches on
- Ronde Barber has chosen his identical twin brother, Tiki, as his presenter in Canton this summer.
- Congratulations to Ronde Barber, a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- If the Bucs trade for or sign a veteran cornerback, nobody should be surprised.