NFC South Morning Jog: Getting to Know Mike Nolan's 'Big Nickle'

Each morning, I like to start the day off with a workout—usually a morning jog. I can clear my head, plan my day and think about what's going on around the NFC South.

Atlanta Falcons

Could the Falcons be high on Vanderbilt pass rusher Tim Fugger? Tony Pauline wrote that Fugger will visit the Falcons, and that Atlanta was very high on him after his pro day.

Want to know a little more about Mike Nolan's "Big Nickel"? Head over to Grits Blitz and read all about it.

Carolina Panthers

Take a look at this short video (0:47) from Panthers.com: Draft Profile: Zach Brown [Video]

New Orleans Saints

Jeff Duncan answers some questions in his article about how Sean Pamphilon gained access to the Saints' team meetings.

There isn't much to report, but apparently assistant coach Joe Vitt's appeal hearing with Roger Goddell went well on Thursday, according to Vitt's agent.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Stephen Holder thinks that the Buccaneers should be interested in Bears free-agent defensive tackle Amobi Okoye, a former first-round pick.

Ronde Barber told Ira Kaufman that new head coach Greg Schiano is running a "tighter ship" than his predecessor, Raheem Morris.