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Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws downfield during a heavy downpour during the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Crysler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Todd Bowles has the perfect opportunity to unleash Buccaneers&#39; pass rush vs. Browns</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/todd-bowles-has-the-perfect-opportunity-to-unleash-buccaneers-pass-rush-vs-browns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joe Soriano</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2s7rk2sv4</guid><description>Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is still very much on the hot seat, and he has to coax something out of this pass rush in Week 2.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4574,h_2572,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2s7shysmxgep4njz7.jpg" caption="Aug 6, 2026; 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Indianapolis, IN, USA; LSU tight end Bauer Sharp (TE24) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joe Soriano"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tampa Bay Buccaneers stock up, stock down after Week 1</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-stock-up-stock-down-after-week-1?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joe Soriano</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2hc2ds74t</guid><description>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot of stars whose stocks are on the downtrend, but others who can hold their head high after Week 1.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:33:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2hc35n93a9t3dty27.jpg" caption="Aug 28, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles looks on before a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joe Soriano"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Baker Mayfield made sure Todd Bowles can’t be a scapegoat after Week 1 loss</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/baker-mayfield-made-sure-todd-bowles-can-t-be-a-scapegoat-after-week-1-loss?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joe Soriano</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2evfa3t8r</guid><description>Tampa Bay Buccaneers rarely ever have kind words to say about Todd Bowles, but this loss to the CIncinnati Bengals was on Baker Mayfield.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2evg206y8c1d80wvz.jpg" caption="Aug 28, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles looks on before a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joe Soriano"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 mind-numbing stats the Buccaneers can&#39;t explain after Week 1 loss</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/5-mind-numbing-stats-the-buccaneers-can-t-explain-after-week-1-loss?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brian Miller</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2gctjxbce</guid><description>It&#39;s hard to imagine, but when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look back on this week&#39;s one loss, it won&#39;t make a lot of sense. </description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3722,h_2093,x_2222,y_194/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2gcya8yyy31r9n0gj.jpg" caption="Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws the ball during a joint Buccaneers‑Jaguars NFL practice at the Miller Electric Center on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brian Miller"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Buccaneers weren&#39;t the only NFC South team to have a nightmare Week 1</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/buccaneers-weren-t-the-only-nfc-south-team-to-have-a-nightmare-week-1?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brian Miller</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2gep1hjzk</guid><description>Losing in week one doesn&#39;t offer much comfort to Tampa Bay Buccaneers&#39; fans, but at least the NFC South all fumbled their opener. </description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2953,h_1661,x_0,y_556/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2ger2hcx8kd5bwrxs.jpg" caption="Aug 22, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter during a preseason game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brian Miller"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Biggest overreactions Buccaneers fans shouldn&#39;t read into even after Week 1 loss</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/biggest-overreactions-buccaneers-fans-shouldn-t-read-into-even-after-week-1-loss?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Hill</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2dza9aape</guid><description>For as bad as Week 1&#39;s loss felt, there&#39;s no reason to overreact just yet about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers&#39; season.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:22:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2036,h_1145,x_100,y_146/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2gnqre4hads2m7q14.jpg" caption="Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) sets up a play in the first quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Hill"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Buccaneers rookie Josiah Trotter made NFL history in his incredible debut</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/buccaneers-rookie-josiah-trotter-made-nfl-history-in-his-incredible-debut?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Crysler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2gk2fxnwt</guid><description>Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Josiah Trotter made NFL history in his debut, proving he could be a future cornerstone of the defense.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2502,h_1407,x_840,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2gk6ezks4rwx8mrpj.jpg" caption="Josiah Trotter was impressive in his NFL debut. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Crysler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Todd Bowles issues encouraging update on Buccaneers CB Jacob Parrish </title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/todd-bowles-issues-encouraging-update-on-buccaneers-cb-jacob-parrish?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brian Miller</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m28mkacs9r</guid><description>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to leave Cincinnati with no serious injuries, and that appears to be the case for Jacob Parrish as well. </description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:41:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1928,h_1084,x_0,y_36/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2gp1dvkx513c7ere7.jpg" caption="Aug 6, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jacob Parrish (25) participates in training camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brian Miller"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Alex Anzalone was the Buccaneers’ worst player in Week 1 (and it’s not even close)</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/alex-anzalone-was-the-buccaneers-worst-player-in-week-1-and-it-s-not-even-close?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Crysler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2gdpmxydb</guid><description>Alex Anzalone struggled in his Tampa Bay Buccaneers debut, earning the team’s lowest PFF grade in and raising serious concerns about Todd Bowles’ defense.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2958,h_1663,x_377,y_96/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2gg0acxmvnqdb2wab.jpg" caption="The Buccaneers need Alex Anzalone to bounce back quickly. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Crysler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rueben Bain Jr.&#39;s hype train came to a screeching halt after Week 1</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/buccaneers-rueben-bain-jr-hype-train-just-came-to-a-screeching-halt?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joe Soriano</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2ev318e1x</guid><description>Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans have already fallen in love with Rueben Bain Jr. as a future superstar, but they are going to have to pump the brakes.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:02:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3034,h_1706,x_0,y_148/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2gh3ehmtmzwa26tsn.jpg" caption="Aug 22, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. (3) during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joe Soriano"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Baker Mayfield is proving to be more like Jameis Winston than Tom Brady</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/baker-mayfield-is-more-like-jameis-winston-than-tom-brady-as-buccaneers-qb?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joe Soriano</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2ethk1vaj</guid><description>Baker Mayfield may want to fancy himself the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next Tom Brady, but he looks more and more like Jameis Winston 2.0.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4050,h_2278,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2etjr34rx3c26tam0.jpg" caption="Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back to throw in the first quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joe Soriano"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Alex Anzalone doesn&#39;t look like the Lavonte David replacement the Bucs were counting on</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/alex-anzalone-doesn-t-look-like-the-lavonte-david-replacement-the-bucs-were-counting-on?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brian Miller</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2e5v21yhp</guid><description>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped their season opener in no small part to the disappointing play of their top free agent linebacker, Alex Anzalone.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2759,h_1551,x_0,y_453/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2e5ykmmv7js628rsd.jpg" caption="Aug 22, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Raymond James Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brian Miller"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2 Buccaneers who deserve the most blame after Week 1 loss to Bengals</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/2-buccaneers-who-deserve-the-most-blame-after-week-1-loss-to-bengals?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Crysler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2fdracama</guid><description>Baker Mayfield and Alex Anzalone had performances to forget for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4639,h_2609,x_340,y_21/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2fdyfpt3bdz1vfj9m.jpg" caption="Baker Mayfield shoulders the blame for the Buccaneers&#39; loss on Sunday. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Crysler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>14 takeaways from Buccaneers’ brutal Week 1 loss to the Bengals</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/14-takeaways-from-buccaneers-brutal-week-1-loss-to-the-bengals?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Crysler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2fcz5jttp</guid><description>From Baker Mayfield’s costly turnovers to Josiah Trotter’s historic debut, here are 14 key takeaways from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ brutal Week 1 loss.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3142,h_1767,x_59,y_26/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2fd9zcqy6hz259rp7.jpg" caption="Baker Mayfield left a lot to be desired in Week 1. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Crysler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 winners (and 4 losers) after Buccaneers’ frustrating loss to Bengals in Week 1</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/5-winners-and-4-losers-after-buccaneers-frustrating-loss-to-bengals-in-week-1?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Crysler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2ek3nzhbk</guid><description>Who were the most impressive and most disappointing Tampa Bay Buccaneers players in a frustrating loss to the Cincinnati Bengals?</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:04:50 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4962,h_2791,x_454,y_42/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2ek5wffmdh405ggee.jpg" caption="Josiah Trotter was a bright spot in an otherwise miserable afternoon for the Buccaneers. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Crysler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Baker Mayfield takes the blame after fumbling away Buccaneers’ Week 1 game vs. Bengals</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/baker-mayfield-takes-the-blame-after-fumbling-away-buccaneers-week-1-game-vs-bengals?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Crysler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2eaa7wty6</guid><description>Baker Mayfield took the blame after his costly fumbles doomed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a brutal Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:31:37 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3588,h_2018,x_489,y_95/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2eagqwaf9f5bwq2nf.jpg" caption="Baker Mayfield had three fumbles in the Buccaneers&#39; opening day loss to the Bengals. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Crysler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Buccaneers&#39; opening game goes from bad to worse with Jacob Parrish injury update</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/buccaneers-opening-game-goes-from-bad-to-worse-with-jacob-parrish-injury-update?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brian Miller</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2e1zhq0rv</guid><description>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are clawing their way back into their opening games against the Bengals, but they will do so without their starting CB.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:17:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1586,h_892,x_549,y_68/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2e231vxgwdccm0h5d.jpg" caption="Aug 6, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jacob Parrish (25) participates in training camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brian Miller"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Buccaneers’ terrible first half vs. Bengals is the stuff of nightmares</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/buccaneers-terrible-first-half-vs-bengals-is-the-stuff-of-nightmares?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Crysler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2dtkamxm2</guid><description>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first half against the Cincinnati Bengals was a disaster, with three turnovers, a defensive meltdown and a 24-10 deficit.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:45:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4223,h_2375,x_133,y_134/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01m2e139zm2ssgez1k94.jpg" caption="Baker Mayfield needs to play much better in the second half. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Crysler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Buccaneers’ Ted Hurst has a golden opportunity with Jalen McMillan out vs. Bengals</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/buccaneers-ted-hurst-has-a-golden-opportunity-with-jalen-mcmillan-out-vs-bengals?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Crysler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2dqbgrnw8</guid><description>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled their inactive list for Week 1. 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