NFC South Morning Jog: Could Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints Be Close?

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.

New Orleans Saints

The Saints signed corner Elbert Mack on Tuesday, according to The Times-Picayune, and waived defensive tackle Mitch King.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk got word that the gap between what Drew Brees is asking for and what the Saints are offering is closer than earlier expected. Why hasn't the deal been completed in that case?

The Times-Picayune reported Tuesday that the Saints plan to bring in quarterback Luke McCown for a tryout during this week's minicamp sessions.

ESPN NFC South guru Pat Yasinskas gave a report Tuesday following the team's two minicamp practices.

Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution provides fans with five things to look for at Wednesday's OTAs. The Falcons started OTAs a week behind everyone else and are just in their second week of the organized team activities.

Carolina Panthers

Brian McIntyre of NFL.com talked about linebacker Jon Beason and his desire to put his Achilles injury behind him. Also in this report was speculation that because of salary-cap reasons, Beason's roster spot might be in jeopardy in 2013.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Eric LeGrand, the Rutgers defensive tackle paralyzed in a game two years ago and drafted by the Buccaneers in April, has been spending time with the team in Tampa. According to The Tampa Tribune, he's been an incredible source of inspiration to the team.

New head coach Greg Schiano spent time after Tuesday's OTA session to talk about a number of items, reported by the Pewter Report. Josh Freeman's mechanical issues were on the list as were comments on a number of the drafted rookies and the play in the secondary,