Saints shifting DE Will Smith to outside linebackerSaints shifting DE Will Smith to outside linebacker |
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Two Bucs fight at OTAs3 hours ago
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com In the new, post-2011 CBA NFL, offseason workouts are supposed to feature less intensity, because they’re supposed to include no contact. As it was before 2011, it’s sometimes easier said than done. According to JoeBucsFan.com, a fight broke out at pr… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com If Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano ever gets tired of having to tell people Josh Freeman is his starting quarterback, someone should probably mention to him that it’s kind of his own fault. Schiano started singing like Tammy Wynette again in relation to F… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Darrell Green had a Hall of Fame career with the Redskins, but no one will be happier to cheer for the Cowboys this season. That’s because his son, wide receiver Jared Green, is on the Cowboys roster after spending last year on the Panthers practice squ… |
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NFC South links: Freeman feeling pressure?7 hours ago
Atlanta Falcons General manager Thomas Dimitroff tells D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution the Falcons are not in a rush to get a contract together for quarterback Matt Ryan because, "We all know that Matt is going to be here f… |
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NFC South programming notes9 hours ago
I’ll be off this week, but please keep an eye on the NFC South blog. Our editors will post links, videos and anything that’s relevant to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and New Orleans Saints. We’ll have a pinch hitter … |
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Panthers’ offense not necessarily Shula’s offenseMay 18 (yesterday)
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Panthers launch their Organized Team Activities this week, the first official practice with Mike Shula in charge of the offense. But coach Ron Rivera says it won’t be Shula’s offense, per se. “It’s not necessarily his offense as much as the Pa… |
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Film of the NFC South chatMay 18 (2 days ago)
We had all sorts of great questions in Friday's NFC South chat. Here's a team-by-team look at some of the highlights: ATLANTA FALCONS eric (arcata, ca) [via mobile]: the last time the falcons dropped 100 mill on a qb it didnt turn out as well. do you th… |
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Seahawks' Irvin suspended four games for PEDsMay 17 (3 days ago)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. |
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Falcons get three more draft picks in the foldMay 17 (3 days ago)
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com There were reports Thursday that safety Kemal Ishmael had signed his rookie deal with the Falcons and the team confirmed them by announcing Ishmael’s signing on Friday. They added three more signings to the pot for good measure. The Falcons announced th… |
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McKay: Falcons' PSLs will be reasonableMay 17 (3 days ago)
Personal Seat Licenses (PSLs) will be a part of the cost of the Atlanta Falcons’ proposed stadium, but the cost to fans won’t be as high as it was at some other recently opened stadiums. That was the message from team president Rich McKay on Thursday … |
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Former agent indicted for fraudMay 17 (3 days ago)
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com To maximize its effectiveness, life insurance proceeds must make their way to the intended beneficiaries. In the case of the late Frank Warren, a former NFL player who spent 13 seasons with the Saints, that didn’t happen. Former NFL agent Benjamin Gelle… |
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Sean Payton’s return energizing the SaintsMay 17 (3 days ago)
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Last year was anything but normal for the Saints. The bounty investigation dominated their offseason and suspensions to coach Sean Payton, assistant head coach Joe Vitt and General Manager Mickey Loomis robbed the team of big parts of their brain trust … |
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Atlanta Falcons still sorting out O-lineMay 17 (3 days ago)
With the release of right tackle Tyson Clabo and the retirement of center Todd McClure, the Atlanta Falcons have a lot of uncertainty on their offensive line. Coach Mike Smith didn’t set forth any concrete plan Thursday night at the team’s State of th… |
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Glennon doesn’t plan to take a “back seat” with the BucsMay 17 (3 days ago)
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com There are two kinds of backup quarterbacks. Those who accept their position and conduct themselves accordingly, and those who refuse to adopt the mindset of a second-string player. Put Buccaneers rookie Mike Glennon in the latter category. “I just want … |
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Eight in the Box: Returning from injuryMay 17 (3 days ago)
A look at key players for each NFC South team who are coming back from injuries: Atlanta Falcons: Bradie Ewing was ticketed for the starting fullback job as a rookie last season. But he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the preseason, and the Falc… |
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Dimitroff confident on Matt Ryan extensionMay 17 (3 days ago)
Without locking into any time frame, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he’s confident a contract extension will be worked out with quarterback Matt Ryan. Dimitroff was asked by a fan for a status update during Thursday night’s Stat… |
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Smith: 'We're not 10 yards from Super Bowl'May 17 (3 days ago)
When he meets with the media, Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith almost always comes across as polite and not very emotional. But he’s a football coach and you get the sense there’s a lot more inside of him. A glimpse of what a Smith pep talk to his tea… |
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Lions offense reminds Reggie Bush of the SaintsMay 17 (3 days ago)
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Back in March, Lions coach Jim Schwartz said that the Lions plan to use running back Reggie Bush in a similar role to the one he played for the Saints during the first five years of his career. It’s little surprise, then, that Bush appeared on the NFL N… |
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Around the NFC SouthMay 17 (3 days ago)
Let's take or morning run (or bike ride) through some news and notes from around the NFC South: ATLANTA FALCONS General manager Thomas Dimitroff is taking part in National Bike To Work Day. I don’t think we’ll see any roster moves out of the Falcons t… |
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Giants sign tight end Morgan Newton, waive twoMay 17 (4 days ago)
Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com The New York Giants made a change at the tight end position on Thursday. The Giants signed former Kentucky quarterback-turned-tight end Morgan Newton after having him in for a tryout during the team’s rookie mini-camp last week. Newton replaces former A… |
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Chargers sign linebacker Thomas KeiserMay 17 (4 days ago)
Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com Just two days after losing Melvin Ingram to a torn ACL, the San Diego Chargers have made a move to bring in additional depth at the linebacker position. The Chargers announced Thursday they have signed former Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Keiser. … |
