NFC South Morning Jog: Will Bucs' Gerald McCoy Break out in 2012?

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

Gerald McCoy said two "freak accident" bicep tears have forced him to work harder, motivating him to do everything possible to avoid further injuries. [The Tampa Tribune]

An article from Pewter Report states that only two players missed Wednesday's minicamp session, Brian Price and Amobi Okoye. Both were excused absences.

Tom Krasniqi of 620 WDAE asks whether or not Gerald McCoy can breakout in 2012.

Atlanta Falcons

D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution says that Sam Baker may have been the player most affected by Harvey Dahl's departure from Atlanta.

Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution spoke with Akeem Dent Wednesday at the Falcons' next-to-final OTA session. Dent is locked in a battle with Lofa Tatupu for the team's open Mike linebacker spot.

Carolina Panthers

Josh Norman brings a swagger to the Panthers secondary that's not like most rookies, the Charlotte Observer notes.

Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer talks about the Carolina Panthers after Wednesday's minicamp session.

New Orleans Saints

The Saints' recent minicamp left three notable players injured, according to Kenny Wilkerson's New Orleans Pro Football. Quarterback Chase Daniel suffered a fracture in his thumb, rookie Akiem Hicks re-injured his broken right hand and defensive end Greg Romeus tore his ACL and MCL in his left knee.

The Saints made a roster move on Wednesday, according to their official website. The team signed wide receiver Derek Moye and waived wide receiver Malcolm Beyah.