Publication: ESPN.com - NFC South Blog

First Reported 2 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 Documents

NFC South chat Friday at 1 p.m.

I know it’s a holiday weekend, so I’d like to take this opportunity to let you know that the NFC South chat still will be held Friday.We’ll kick it off at 1 p.m. ET and chat for a full hour. We’ve had some interesting developments in offseason workouts ... [ Published 2 hours ago by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ]

First Reported 18 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 2 Documents

Saints want to limit big plays on defense

We mentioned that the Saints will be inserting more zone coverage into their defense when we told you about linebacker Martez Wilson making the move to defensive end.If Wilson stays at end, he might have to drop into coverage from time to time. But ... [ Published 17 hours ago by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ]

Entities: Jabari Greer, Patrick Robinson, Joe Vitt

First Reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 Documents

Curtis Lofton wants to prove Falcons wrong

If you’ve spent any time at all around New Orleans middle linebacker Curtis Lofton, you know he’s a guy with a lot of pride.That’s why I wasn’t at all surprised as I read through a transcript of Lofton’s quotes from Thursday’s media session. Lofton ... [ Published 15 hours ago by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ]

Entities: Curtis Lofton, New Orleans, Atlanta

First Reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 Documents

Panthers wise to sit Jon Beason

The Carolina Panthers are making the right call on middle linebacker Jon Beason, even if it’s not what he wants.The Panthers are letting Beason walk through installation periods during their organized team activities. But they don’t plan on letting ... [ Published 17 hours ago by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ]

Entities: Jon Beason, Achilles Tendon

First Reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 Documents

Alex Smith

Alex Smith: Cam Newton's stats overblown

Ah, here’s a prime example of what’s known in my business as “room service."I’ll stay out of the way and let San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith do the heavy lifting. He took a shot at Carolina quarterback Cam Newton that speaks for itself."This is ... [ Published 18 hours ago by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ]

Entities: Alex Smith, Cam Newton, San Francisco (United States)

First Reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 Documents

Kellen Winslow

How much will Bucs throw to TEs?

We don’t know exactly what Tampa Bay’s new offense will look like until September, but there are some clues out there that suggest the Buccaneers could go away from the league-wide trend of throwing more to tight ends.The Bucs had a major shakeup at ... [ Published 23 hours ago by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ]

Entities: Dallas Clark, Kellen Winslow, Greg Schiano

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 2 Documents

Steve Spagnuolo

Around the NFC South

Time to take a run through the top headlines from around the NFC South.Interim New Orleans coach Joe Vitt said he’s been pleased with what he’s seen from the Saints so far in their offseason program. We’ll hear more from Vitt and players this afternoon, ... [ Published May 24 2012 by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ]

Entities: Joe Vitt, New Orleans, Steve Spagnuolo

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 1 Documents

NFL Future Power Rankings and NFC South

Trent Dilfer, Gary Horton, Mel Kiper Jr. and Matt Williamson got together and came up with an outstanding project that looks a few years down the road. Check out this Insider post in which they have NFL Future Power Rankings for all teams.The rankings ... [ Published May 23 2012 by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ]

Entities: National Football League, Trent Dilfer, Mel Kiper, Jr.

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 1 Documents

Bucs paid extra for undrafted rookies

If I had to pick one undrafted rookie to make an NFC South roster right now, it would be Tampa Bay offensive lineman Desmond Wynn.That’s because the Bucs obviously thought very highly of Wynn when they signed him. I just got a look at the contract ... [ Published May 23 2012 by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ]

Entities: Greg Schiano

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 1 Documents

Bucs have to look ahead to 2013 salary cap

Tampa Bay’s trade of Kellen Winslow might have been about more than just the tight end and new coach Greg Schiano not being on the same page.The move might have been made with an eye toward the salary cap and the future. Yeah, I know that may sound ... [ Published May 23 2012 by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ]

Entities: Kellen Winslow, Greg Schiano

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 1 Documents

Blogger Blitz: Dallas Clark in Tampa Bay

NFC South blogger Pat Yasinskas talks about the role Dallas Clark will play in Tampa Bay. ... [ Published May 23 2012 by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ]

Entities: Dallas Clark

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 1 Documents

Freeman may be better without Winslow

There’s a perception out there that Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman relied too much on tight end Kellen Winslow last season.Just watching the Buccaneers play last year, I shared that perception. But let’s turn to ESPN Stats & Information for some ... [ Published May 23 2012 by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ]

Entities: Kellen Winslow, Josh Freeman, ESPN

Quotes

"This is the honest truth: I could absolutely care less on yards per game," Smith said. "I think that's a totally overblown stat. Because if you're losing games in the second half, guess what?"

Alex Smith: Cam Newton's stats overblown [ESPN.com - NFC South Blog - 18 hours ago]

"What's been a little frustrating on my end, or disappointing, is the lack of communication," Brees said. "We've reached out on quite aa few occasions and at times I know I've been frustrated with the lack of response."

Call it: Blame on Drew Brees or Saints? [ESPN.com - NFC South Blog - May 17 2012]

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NFC South chat Friday at 1 p.m. [ Published 2 hours ago by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ] I know it’s a holiday weekend, so I’d like to take this opportunity to let you know that the NFC South chat still will be held Friday.We’ll kick it off at 1 p.m. ET and chat for a full hour. We’ve had some interesting developments in offseason workouts ...
Curtis Lofton wants to prove Falcons wrong [ Published 15 hours ago by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ] If you’ve spent any time at all around New Orleans middle linebacker Curtis Lofton, you know he’s a guy with a lot of pride.That’s why I wasn’t at all surprised as I read through a transcript of Lofton’s quotes from Thursday’s media session. Lofton ...
Saints want to limit big plays on defense [ Published 17 hours ago by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ] We mentioned that the Saints will be inserting more zone coverage into their defense when we told you about linebacker Martez Wilson making the move to defensive end.If Wilson stays at end, he might have to drop into coverage from time to time. But ...
Panthers wise to sit Jon Beason [ Published 17 hours ago by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ] The Carolina Panthers are making the right call on middle linebacker Jon Beason, even if it’s not what he wants.The Panthers are letting Beason walk through installation periods during their organized team activities. But they don’t plan on letting ...
Alex Smith: Cam Newton's stats overblown [ Published 18 hours ago by ESPN.com - NFC South Blog ] Ah, here’s a prime example of what’s known in my business as “room service."I’ll stay out of the way and let San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith do the heavy lifting. He took a shot at Carolina quarterback Cam Newton that speaks for itself."This is ...