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Time for a quick run through some odds and ends from around the division: ATLANTA FALCONS Former running back Warrick Dunn is taking his role as a limited partner in the team's ownership structure seriously. Dunn recently earned an MBA from Emo...

Football Outsiders examines the most pressing remaining issue after the 2013 draft for every NFC South team.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2013

We continue our pre-draft rankings of position-group needs with the quarterbacks. Remember, the earlier the ranking, the greater the need. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josh Freeman is entering a "prove-it" season. What if he starts off poorly? I can't...

Breakdown: The Miami Dolphins loaded up in free agency -- and for good reason. This is a 7-9 team expected to make the jump into playoff contention this season. But in order to do so, the Dolphins must be good enough to survive the eighth-toughest st...

Breakdown: The Saints may be coming off a losing season, but they still are going to get plenty of national attention. They'll play four games in prime time, including two at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints' schedule is tied for the second-ha...

"Monday Night Football" loads up on the NFC for 2013 with an emphasis on young quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Colin Kaepernick and Robert Griffin III. Griffin's recovery from knee surgery will be the key variable for a Week 1 matchup between his Was...

One year ago today, the big story in the NFC South was the New Orleans Saints starting their offseason program without quarterback Drew Brees. That came as Brees was looking for a long-term contract and shortly after coach Sean Payton had to leave...

Mel Kiper, Todd McShay and ESPN Insider's team of NFL experts break down the draft needs and fits for the New Orleans Saints. Would Barkevious Mingo provide the pass rush New Orleans desperately needs?

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2013

Matt Ryan isn't focusing on contract talks as he appears destined to become the NFL's next $100 million quarterback.

Jon Gruden breaks down the NFL prospects of former Syracuse Orange quarterback Ryan Nassib.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2013

Generally, I try not to read too much into pre-draft visits. Teams will bring in a bunch of prospects that they won't end up drafting, simply because they're doing their homework. But there's one visit going on Tuesday that has at least made me...

Those who sat with and listened to Sean Payton speak to the media at the NFL owners meetings in Arizona on Wednesday said the coach of the New Orleans Saints had a new look and a new sound. They said he appeared more fit (probably a result of a fi...

On this date in 2006, perhaps the most significant signing in NFC South history occurred. The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent quarterback Drew Brees (here's a picture from that news conference). The Saints were taking a huge leap of faith....

The Bears improved their offense with additions of Martellus Bennett and Jermon Bushrod.

The Baltimore Ravens have finalized their contract agreement with quarterback Joe Flacco, the record-setting details are out and now the sports business community has turned its attention to the Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. There ...

Gary Horton and Field Yates take a look at the team philosophy, offseason needs and a key free-agent move for the New Orleans Saints.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2013