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Locker Room Report: NFC South

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers were playoff teams in '08, but they're preparing for more this season, Pat Yasinskas writes.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009

Free agency opens amid firings, freezes

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

NFL free agents might reap bonanzas now, but the climate is rapidly changing. The league's many layoffs and budget freezes are signs of gloomy times ahead, writes Pat Yasinskas.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009

This was Big Ben's time to shine

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

Ben Roethlisberger's performance on the Steelers' winning drive put the caretaker label to rest, writes Pat Yasinskas.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2009

Book Woodson, Smith for Hall

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

The Pro Football Hall of Fame will announce its 2009 class Saturday. Some players are shoo-ins, but for others, the wait might continue, writes Pat Yasinskas.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009

Rodgers-Cromartie dishes up defense

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

Rookie CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who once worked serving food at Raymond James Stadium, will be on the field as a starter in Super Bowl XLIII, writes Pat Yasinskas.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2009

Desert has been no paradise for Cards

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

The Cardinals' time in Arizona has been marked by missteps and poor decisions -- until this season, writes Pat Yasinskas.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2009

Morgan's return not without risk

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

Dan Morgan is confident he's ready to return to the NFL, but the specter of concussions will always be there, writes Pat Yasinskas.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009

These fans hold a reserved spot in their hearts for the Panthers

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

Carolina fans Bill and Cindy Buchanan have parked their cars in the driveway since 1996; the 'Garage Mahal' is reserved for Panthers fans, Pat Yasinskas writes.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008

Jon Beason takes the lead in Carolina

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

The Panthers called on rookie linebacker Jon Beason to lead the defense last season, and he was more than up to the challenge, writes Pat Yasinskas.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008

Camp Confidential: Most hands on Bucs' deck seem very familiar

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

Even the new faces in Tampa are old: Hello again, Warrick Dunn. The Bucs changed very little from a team good enough to win the NFC South, Pat Yasinskas writes.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008

Camp Confidential: Smith's simple approach suits Falcons

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

After a 2007 season beset by complications, the Falcons have been rejuvenated by the simple approach of new coach Mike Smith, writes Pat Yasinskas.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008

Camp Confidential: Delhomme, Peppers integral to Panthers rebound

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

Jake Delhomme is coming off of Tommy John and Julius Peppers a 2.5-sack season. One thing is clear, both players need to bounce back, Pat Yasinskas writes.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2008

Camp Confidential: Vilma expects to fill leading role on Saints' defense

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

He's alternating on the first team in camp, but linebacker Jonathan Vilma expects to fill a leading role in the Saints' defense, Pat Yasinskas writes.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2008

Crowd pleaser: Favre would put Bucs fans back in seats

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

Brett Favre can still play at a high level. He also can fill up a stadium, which is why he makes perfect sense for the Buccaneers, writes Pat Yasinskas.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008

Saints waiting patiently to turn Vilma loose

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

For now, the Saints are being cautious with new LB Jonathan Vilma. Come September, they plan to make him the anchor of their new-look defense, writes Pat Yasinskas.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008