Checking in on the injuries that matter most
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...be ready to go Sunday. But coach Mike Smith shot down a report that said Ryan's...you're probably looking at another start by Chris Redman in Ryan's place. Also, running back...
Blog | December 10, 2009Wrapping up Tuesday's transactions
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...Saints signed cornerback Marcus McCauley and waived cornerback Chris McAlister. The Saints also placed linebacker Jo-Lonn...Bucs went ahead and placed return man Clifton Smith on injured reserve after his second concussion of...
Blog | December 08, 2009How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...that as they head into the playoffs. 2. Chris Redman, Falcons quarterback: He had to play for...do. Aside from one long pass to Steve Smith, Moore didn't do anything fancy. But the...
Blog | December 08, 2009Saints acting like they've been here before
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...a leg injury. And even when the Saints had to turn to veteran cornerbacks Mike McKenzie and Chris McAlister, who weren't even on the roster two weeks ago, and rookie Malcolm Jenkins to stop...
Blog | December 01, 2009So much for Ryan vs. Vick
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...and will spend this week trying to get healthy. Smith wouldn't offer any long-term forecast beyond this week's game. That means Chris Redman, who hasn't started an NFL game since...
Blog | November 30, 2009Mailbag: Atlanta Falcons edition
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...year and then struggle. I dont think the Smith regime will falter that bad but what are...Pat, I read in the AJC today that Chris Owens is getting a shot to either start...
Blog | November 28, 2009Mailbag: Carolina edition
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...Smith is losing a step? It's not like this is the first time that teams have double covered him, and it seems like he used to get open a lot more. Pat Yasinskas: Chris...
Blog | November 14, 2009Final Word: NFC South
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...Forget guys like Antonio Bryant, Michael Clayton and Chris Hovan. It's already obvious they won't...that breakout game by Carolina wide receiver Steve Smith. You know he's got to explode at...
Blog | November 13, 2009The All-NFC South midseason defense
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...s disappeared. Same old story. Defensive end: Will Smith, Saints. He has 6.5 sacks. Not bad...the division -- by far. Cornerback: Tracy Porter, Saints. Chris Gamble and Ronde Barber have bigger names. But...
Blog | November 12, 2009Midseason Report: Falcons
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...an injury, the Falcons have turned to Chevis Jackson, Brent Grimes and Tye Hill to go with Chris Houston. No one in that trio has really stepped forward. Surprises: The Falcons have made the most...
Blog | November 11, 2009Final Word: NFC South
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...nbsp; Tim Steadman/Icon SMI Giving Steve Smith any extra motivation isn't a good idea...make a case that Miller is better than Chris Hovan and Ryan Sims, who have been the...
Blog | November 06, 2009Targeting the WRs
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthPosted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas Steve Smith is the league leader in being targeted by...Wade 37 20 226 11.3 2 5 Chris Chambers 31 9 122 13.6 1 5...
Blog | November 04, 2009Struggling Atlanta CBs face huge test
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...three cornerbacks wouldn't be among top three cornerbacks on any other team. Although Atlanta coach Mike Smith and general manager Thomas Dimitroff have done a great job since taking over a franchise in total...
Blog | October 31, 2009Who are the leaders in the NFC South?
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...and the skills to back him up. He also gets some help in this area from safety Chris Harris. Say what you want about the way quarterback Jake Delhomme has played this season, but he...
Blog | October 31, 2009Double Coverage: Panthers, Cards then and now
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...limitations in free agency after naming franchise players. The results have been vastly different. Fateful QB decisions Chris Keane/Icon SMI Jake Delhomme and the Panthers haven't been the same since last season's...
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