All Entries in the "NFC South" Category
Buccaneers Add Three to Coaching Staff
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced three additions to their 2011 coaching staff on Tuesday. Including among today’s hires are Keith Millad and Grady Stetz, who will both coach the team’s defensive line. Millard will focus on the team’s pass rush, while Stetz handles the team’s run defense. A first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings, Millard [...]
Falcons to Release S Erik Coleman
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to release safety Erik Coleman on Tuesday, Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports. A fifth-round pick (143rd overall) out of Washington State by the New York Jets in 2004, Coleman has recorded 604 tackles, 2 quarterback sacks, and 10 interceptions during his seven-year career. Coleman has spent the [...]
MN Court of Appeals Paves Way for StarCaps Suspensions
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello announced that the Minnesota State Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s ruling, denying Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams request for a permanent injunction that would prevent the NFL from suspending them for violating the league’s policy against performance-enhancing drugs. According to the Brian Murphy of the [...]
Saints Debunk Sean Payton Rumor
Though it was not reported by any news outlet, the rumors of New Orleans Saints departing the franchise to become general manager of the Dallas Cowboys prompted the Saints to issue a statement. “Sean Payton is the coach of the New Orleans Saints. He will not be going to the Dallas Cowboys in any capacity,” [...]
Panthers Hire Warren Belin to Coach LBs
University of Georgia inside linebackers coach Warren Belin will be the next linebackers coach of the Carolina Panthers, Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer reports. Georgia confirmed the report on Thursday. “Warren made some outstanding contributions to our team and program in his year with us, and we wish him the very best in his [...]
Falcons Sign HC Mike Smith to 3-Year Extension
The Atlanta Falcons announced that head coach Mike Smith has signed a three-year contract extension. “When we hired Mike Smith in 2008, we believed we had found the total package: a head coach with strong leadership skills and experience and the track record to back it up, and a man of high character and integrity,” [...]
Titans WRs Coach Fred Graves Heads to the Panthers
Tennessee Titans wide receivers coach Fred Graves has left the team to accept the same position with the Carolina Panthers, John Glennon of The Tennessean reports. Glennon notes that Graves is the fifth assistant coach to leave the franchise this off-season. Graves replaces Tyke Tolbert, who followed John Fox to the Denver Broncos, and inherits [...]
Buccaneers May Welcome Safety Tanard Jackson Back
During his indefinite suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, Tanard Jackson isn’t allowed to have any contact with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times reports that Jackson is taking the necessary steps for reinstatement in September, and that it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Buccaneers welcomed him [...]
Jerramy Stevens Granted Pre-Trial Conference
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Jerramy Stevens’ request for a pre-trial conference with prosecutors was granted, Anwar Richardson of The Tampa Tribune reports. Stevens, 31, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an October arrest. Stevens’ attorney will have 30 days to work out a deal to avoid [...]
Buccaneers C Jeff Faine Discusses Labor Talks
During a charity bowling event on Monday night, Tampa Bay Buccaneers center and player rep Jeff Faine commented on the state of the labor negotiations. “Right now, it’s not looking good unfortunately,” Faine said according to Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times. “Hopefully, the closer it gets, hopefully it’ll start getting a little better. [...]
Panthers Doing Background Work on Nick Fairley
The NFL scouting process goes well beyond 40 times and college tape, as evidenced by a report from Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer that the Carolina Panthers, and other teams, have contacted Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley’s high school coach in search of background information. “I get the impression that they really like what [...]
Falcons Sign LB Robert James to “Reserve/Futures” Contract
The Atlanta Falcons announced that linebacker Robert James has signed a “Reserve/Future” contract. Financial terms of the two-year contract were not disclosed. A fifth-round pick (138th overall) out of Arizona State by the Falcons in 2008, James spent his rookie season on injured reserve and most of 2009 on Atlanta’s practice squad. James served a [...]
Panthers LB Jon Beason Added to NFC Pro Bowl
Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs has opted out of the Pro Bowl with an undisclosed injury. Briggs will be replaced by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason, Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer reports. Beason (6-0,237) totaled 121 tackles with a sack and an interception, and will be making his third straight trip to the Pro [...]
Falcons CB Brent Grimes Added to NFC Pro Bowl Roster
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes has been added to the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster, the team announced on Monday. Grimes will replace Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent out of Shippensburg in 2006, the 5-10, 185-pound Grimes spent his first two seasons either on the street or on [...]
Mike Shula to Take Panthers’ Job
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterbacks coach Mike Shula has accepted the same position with the Carolina Panthers, reports Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union. The son of Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula, Mike Shula has coached the Jaguars quarterbacks the last four seasons, joining the club after spending four seasons as the head coach at [...]
