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With the draft in the rearview mirror, what is the most pressing issue on each NFC South team's agenda? Atlanta Falcons: Their most important issue is off the field. Quarterback Matt Ryan is headed for the last year of his contract, and there's n...

It was precisely one year ago today that Mike Sullivan was formally introduced as Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator. As he spoke to the media, Sullivan explained what lured him away from a comfortable job as quarterbacks coach of the New York Gian...

NEW ORLEANS -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made his Super Bowl prediction Friday with a witty tribute to one of the game's elder statesman. "I think it's the year of the Raven," Newton said. "When I say Raven, I'm putting the Y after ...

Over the past few years, and especially this preseason, there's been a lot of debate about if Atlanta's Matt Ryan is an "elite" quarterback. I'm not sure what the exact qualifications are for elite status. But I've always been a big believer that...

It's time for one of the highlights of the preseason. John Clayton has his annual rankings of the NFL's starting quarterbacks. These usually make for great debates and this year is no exception. In fact, I'll at least throw out some (respectful...

Three thoughts as training camps open around the NFL: One thing I'm certain of: Quarterback Cam Newton won't be learning on the fly. Last year, Newton spent almost no time with his coaches before training camp opened because of the lockout. Everyt...

When New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees signed a five-year contract that averages $20 million a season, Atlanta's Matt Ryan, Tampa Bay's Josh Freeman and Carolina's Cam Newton each fell a rung on the ladder of average salaries for NFL quarterbacks. ...

Let's take a look at the Saturday morning headlines from around the NFC South. But let's be clear up front this is mostly about New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees and his new contract because that's one of the biggest offseason stories of the year. ...

We've obviously been a little tied up with the news that quarterback Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints have agreed to a five-year contract, but there's been a bit of other news in the NFC South on Friday afternoon. The attorney for Tampa Bay c...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- If you thought the flap over San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith's comments about Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton a few weeks back was the start of a feud that would linger for years, you missed the whole point by a...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Cam Newton is the face of the Carolina Panthers these days. But the second-year quarterback forever will be tied to Auburn University, where he led the Tigers to a national championship. Newton talked at length about the upcomin...

Assessing the Panthers' backup QB situation if Cam Newton is injured and misses time. Veteran Derek Anderson was the backup last year, but he'll have to go to training camp and again beat out Jimmy Clausen as the backup. The word out of Charlotte ...

Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman led his team through offseason workouts during the lockout last year. That involved arranging for the use of practice fields, setting the schedule and keeping his teammates informed. Freeman won't have to do all ...

The New Orleans Saints, who are on the verge of having some key free agents leave, just made a minor signing to keep one of their own players. The team announced it has agreed to terms with quarterback Chase Daniel on a one-year contract. "Ever...

The NFC South may not have nearly as much of a vested interest in this as it did last year, but Gruden's QB Camp is returning for a third season this spring. Last year, Jon Gruden, the former Tampa Bay coach and current "Monday Night Football" ana...

New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees has been named NFL Offensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press. Nice honor, but I view that as a sign of things to come and I'm not talking about something good. I'm talking about the Most Valuable Playe...