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It might be worth investing in a long-term backup plan at the QB spot.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:47:51 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4296,h_2416,x_791,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01kzp88tk1g42ate1rwc.jpg" caption="Oct 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) walks off the field after their win against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joe Soriano"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A’Shawn Robinson is the leader the Buccaneers were missing</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/a-shawn-robinson-is-the-leader-the-buccaneers-were-missing?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Crysler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kzn0vzrd6f</guid><description>A’Shawn Robinson is bringing the leadership, accountability and intensity the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were missing on their defense last season.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2493,h_1402,x_1533,y_164/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01kzn11g6pj3m217qwt1.jpg" caption="A&#39;Shawn Robinson | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Crysler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Is it time for the Buccaneers to press the panic button on Benjamin Morrison?</title><link>https://thepewterplank.com/is-it-time-for-the-buccaneers-to-press-the-panic-button-on-benjamin-morrison?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Crysler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kzmstwkm9s</guid><description>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need Benjamin Morrison healthy, but his latest injury has them facing serious concerns about the young cornerback.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3500,h_1968,x_1213,y_457/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/50/01kzmsz2yfswzs0fcdr0.jpg" caption="The Buccaneers need Benjamin Morrison to get healthy and back on the field, quickly. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh 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