Ex-La.Tech great Willie Roaf hears Canton's call - Shreveport Times

Kansas City StarEx-La.Tech great Willie Roaf hears Canton's callShreveport TimesRoaf went on to be voted to 11 Pro Bowls and was named first-team All-Pro, All-NFC and the NFLPA's NFC Offensive Lineman of the Year in his second and third seasons consecutively. He started in the franchise's first postseason win, a 31-28 victory over ...NFC South programming notesESPN (blog)all 74 news articles »

Film of the NFC South chat - ESPN (blog)

Film of the NFC South chatESPN (blog)By Pat Yasinskas Surprisingly, Friday's NFC South stayed pretty much an NFC South chat and didn't become a Super Bowl chat. That's a tribute to the die-hard fans in the NFC South and I'm grateful for that. Chris (Atlanta): Let's incorporate the NFC ...and more »

One for the books - The Advocate

NBCSports.comOne for the booksThe AdvocateNow, Brees has earned his second Headliner of the Year award for shattering Dan Marino's 27-year-old single-season passing record in helping the Saints to a 13-3 regular season and NFC South division title. Brees tallied 182 points, including 29 ...Around the NFC SouthESPN (blog)all 60 news articles »

Ranking the NFC South QBs - ESPN (blog)

Ranking the NFC South QBsESPN (blog)I think even fans of other teams freely will admit Brees is the NFC South's best quarterback. That brings us to the quarterbacks of the other NFC South teams and how they fared in Dilfer's rankings. Overall, I've got no issues with Dilfer's list.and more »

Post-Senior Bowl mock draft - FS Arizona

FS ArizonaPost-Senior Bowl mock draftFS ArizonaSan Francisco 49ers: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina: It became increasingly obvious during the NFC Championship Game just how bad the 49ers' wide-receiver situation really is. Jeffery has all the physical tools and ability and would give Alex Smith ...Around the NFC SouthESPN (blog)all 182 news articles »

Reports: Greg Schiano To Leave Rutgers, Coach NFL's Buccaneers - CBS Local

CBS LocalReports: Greg Schiano To Leave Rutgers, Coach NFL's BuccaneersCBS LocalThe Buccaneers fired Raheem Morris earlier this month after finishing last (4-12) in the NFC South. On Monday, Oregon head coach Chip Kelly pulled himself from consideration for the opening in Tampa Bay. “Really?” Rutgers' Eric LeGrand tweeted Thursday ...Building a Blueprint for Greg Schiano to Turn Horrid Bucs Team AroundBleacher ReportAround the NFC SouthESPN (blog)Bucs name Rutgers' Schiano as head coachReutersThe Columbian -Ologyall 1,206 news articles »

Film of the NFC South chat - ESPN (blog)

Globe and MailFilm of the NFC South chatESPN (blog)By Pat Yasinskas We talked quite a bit about the playoff game between the 49ers and Saints in Friday's NFC South chat. Readers were able to coax me to coming about as close to making a prediction as I ever do, and you can see some of that below.NFL Divisional Playoffs Begin SaturdayWHBL SheboyganSan Francisco 49ers say they are ready for New Orleans Saints blitz-heavy pass ...Online Sportsbook Pro49ers game grades, Jan. 14San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Sports Network -NBCSports.com -Cardinals Insider (subscription)all 3,265 news articles »

NFC South's $5 million club - ESPN (blog)

NFC South's $5 million clubESPN (blog)By Pat Yasinskas Time to take a look at the NFC South players that are scheduled to have the highest 2012 salary-cap figures. Let's be clear, these numbers are not what the players will actually make in 2012. These numbers simply reflect what they'll ...

NFC South evening update - ESPN (blog)

NFC South evening updateESPN (blog)Flajole also has some background in the NFC South. He spent some time as the linebackers coach in Carolina. Atlanta tight end Tony Gonzalez said 2012 probably will be his last season. I wouldn't make too much of that. Gonzalez has hinted at retirement ...

Film of the NFC South chat

Surprisingly, Friday’s NFC South stayed pretty much an NFC South chat and didn’t become a Super Bowl chat. That’s a tribute to the die-hard fans in the NFC South and I’m grateful for that. Let’s take a look at the chat highlights: Chris (Atlanta): Let’s incorporate the NFC South and Super Bowl in the same question. Since Thomas Dimtroff has been in Atlanta, he seems to be trying to create New ...

Stewart led NFC South RBs in play time

Only two NFC South running backs were on the field for more than 50 percent of their team’s offensive plays. Carolina’s Jonathan Stewart led the division at 55.2 percent. Stewart was on the field for 577 of Carolina’s 1,046 offensive plays. Atlanta’s Michael Turner took part in 52.2 percent of his offense’s plays. Turner was on the field for 588 of 1,127 snaps. Neither player was in the top 10 ...

NFC South's $5 million club

Time to take a look at the NFC South players that are scheduled to have the highest 2012 salary-cap figures. Let’s be clear, these numbers are not what the players will actually make in 2012. These numbers simply reflect what they’ll count against the salary cap. And let’s also be clear that this list isn’t quite complete. You can bet Drew Brees will be on here once the quarterback signs a new ...

NFC South awards time

The 2011 season was memorable across the NFC South for many reasons, both good and bad. We saw the Saints go 13-3 while setting all sorts of records and we saw Tampa Bay fall apart about as completely as any team ever has. We saw the Atlanta Falcons, at times, look like a great team and, at other times, look very ordinary. We saw the rebirth of the Carolina Panthers, who ended the season as a ...

All-NFC South team: Offense

It was a big year for offense in the NFC South. The New Orleans Saints set all sorts of records. The Carolina Panthers lit up scoreboards and, when the Atlanta Falcons were on, they sometimes were spectacular. That made for some difficult choices, but here’s my All-NFC South offense. Tackle: Jordan Gross, Panthers. He’s getting along in years, but Gross is still the best tackle in the division ...

All-NFC South team: Defense

Defense wasn’t a strength in the NFC South in the 2011 season. In fact, it was a big problem for the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and only an occasional strength for the Atlanta Falcons. But there were some solid individual performances. With that in mind, let’s roll out the All-NFC South defense. Defensive end: Charles Johnson, Panthers. He got his huge ...

Around the NFC South

Time for a look at the top Friday headlines around the NFC South. New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis is ready to get down to serious contract talks with quarterback Drew Brees. Loomis also is likely to try to attempt to keep guard Carl Nicks, receiver Marques Colston and some other free agents, but said it might not be easy. Loomis said figuring out how to stay under the salary cap will ...

NFC South chat Friday at 1 p.m.

It is Super Bowl week, so we’ll bend the rules on our Friday NFC South just a bit. Instead of sticking exclusively with NFC South topics, like we usually do, the Super Bowl is fair game. We won’t go overboard on the Giants and Patriots, but we can chat about them a little. I might even give out a Super Bowl prediction. But, for the most part, let’s try to stay focused on the NFC South as much as ...

All-NFC South team: Special teams

It’s time to unveil my All-NFC South team for the 2011 season. We’ll have selections for the offense, the defense and a post that includes division-wide honors and bests and worsts. The offense and defense will come later Tuesday and the honors and bests and worsts will come Wednesday. But, for now, let’s start with the special teams. Kicker: Matt Bryant, Falcons. He missed only two field goal ...

Schiano trying to bring RU assistants with him to Tampa. So the staff that couldn't win the Big East now will try to win NFC South.

Schiano trying to bring RU assistants with him to Tampa. So the staff that couldn't win the Big East now will try to win NFC South.

It's crazy how the best team in the NFC south did not win the super bowl

It's crazy how the best team in the NFC south did not win the super bowl

@MikeAndMike nfc south ✔,nfc north ✔,nfc east ✔,NFC WEST???#NEXT.

@MikeAndMike nfc south ✔,nfc north ✔,nfc east ✔,NFC WEST???#NEXT.

@DeionSanders nfc south ✔,nfc north ✔,nfc east ✔#HOP,that leaves nfc WEST next!?!?49ers goin H.A.M.!!I believe in ALEX!!!

@DeionSanders nfc south ✔,nfc north ✔,nfc east ✔#HOP,that leaves nfc WEST next!?!?49ers goin H.A.M.!!I believe in ALEX!!!

Around the NFC South

Around the NFC South

No excuses but if the pats had a healthy gronkowski Brady would of put on a show. Both teams won't reach it next year. NFC north/ south will

No excuses but if the pats had a healthy gronkowski Brady would of put on a show. Both teams won't reach it next year. NFC north/ south will

Eli Manning wins 2nd Super Bowl MVP award (AP) http://t.co/K0ioF5Lp #neworleanssaints #elimanning

Eli Manning wins 2nd Super Bowl MVP award (AP) http://t.co/K0ioF5Lp #neworleanssaints #elimanning

Speaking of next year the pats face afc south and NFC west. Two weakest divisions. with out Peyton this team can be superbowl bound again.

Speaking of next year the pats face afc south and NFC west. Two weakest divisions. with out Peyton this team can be superbowl bound again.

Archie Manning: Special to see son Eli win in Indy (AP) http://t.co/D33x4cW8 #neworleanssaints #elimanning

Archie Manning: Special to see son Eli win in Indy (AP) http://t.co/D33x4cW8 #neworleanssaints #elimanning