NFC South Morning Jog: Vilma and Brees Both Making Waves

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' offensive line had three Pro-Bowl member last season and returns four starters. The one Pro Bowler that left was replaced by a new one, Ben Grubbs, who wants to build on the success of the line from last year (via NewOrleansSaints.com).

The Times-Picayune is ranking the top 25 players on the roster heading into training camp. Devery Henderson is No. 25.

Jonathan Vilma has sued the NFL, according to the Associated Press, for failing to make a timely ruling to Vilma's appeal on a season-long suspension.

At least one of the league's other franchise players is a bit upset that Drew Brees is getting all the attention as tagged players upset about not having a long-term deal in place, says Len Pasquarelli of the Sports Xchange.

Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution posted a Q&A with running backs coach Gerald Brown.

Ron Jaworski listed Matt Ryan as the No. 11 quarterback in the NFL on his top 30 list on ESPN (via Pro Football Talk).

Carolina Panthers

Brett Favre had comments on Cam Newton, calling him a "polished passer," according to Panthers.com.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs provided a breakdown of their anticipated 90-man training camp roster on their team website (Buccaneers.com).

Training camp next month will feature many more position battles than last year, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

NFC South

According to a statistic called Elusive Rating from Pro Football Focus, Carolina's Jonathan Stewart is the toughest runner to bring down in the NFL over the last three years. Falcons' running back Michael Turner is third on the list with the Saints' Pierre Thomas seventh.