NFC South Morning Jog: Doug Martin as Bucs' Week 1 Starter?

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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

New head coach Greg Schiano plans to make the Tampa heat a weapon that the Buccaneers use to their advantage. He's taking away the team's once-a-week practice in the air-conditioned Tropicana Field so his team can learn to function in the heat.

In a recent Q&A, Roy Cummings said he thought Doug Martin will be the Week 1 starter at running back for Tampa Bay.

Atlanta Falcons

Organized Team Activities (OTAs) begin for the Falcons on Tuesday and D. Orlando Ledbetter has five things to look for as the action gets going.

Falcons wide receivers coach Terry Robiskie said that he wants Julio Jones to keep growing and notes that these offseason workouts, that were missed last year, will greatly benefit the second-year receiver.

Carolina Panthers

Tom Sorensen said he thinks Cam Newton looks "bigger, broader" in camp this year, but is even more impressed with how Newton is reacting to the added workload.

As linebackers Thomas Davis and Jon Beason recover from injuries, they are being eased back into the swing of practice.

New Orleans Saints

Sean Gilbert was the last player to sit out an entire season after being hit with the franchise tag, according to Ian Rapoport. Gilbert apparently has Drew Brees' back.

New defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo brings an intensity to the Saints that has Roman Harper fired up. He said, "It's either Super Bowl or bust."