NFC South Morning Jog: Apparently, Defensive Backs in This Division Can't Tackle

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.

NFC South

Tanard Jackson is no longer with the Buccaneers, but last year, he and Ronde Barber led the NFL in missed tackles, according to Pro Football Focus. Asante Samuel, now with Atlanta, is No. 5, while Carolina safeties Charles Godfrey and Sherrod Martin are tied for No. 9.

The Saints, Falcons and Panthers all made the top-10 list on CBSSports.com regarding triple threats on offense.

Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has an article up about Sean Weatherspoon and the Pro Bowl hype surrounding the third-year linebacker.

Linebacker Stephen Nicholas only played in 10 games last season because of an injury, but those 10 games were extremely efficient when it came to his tackling skills. [AtlantaFalcons.com]

Carolina Panthers

I might agree that the Panthers have the most exciting backfield in the NFL, but Jimmy Grappone thinks it's the entire Carolina offense that's the league's most exciting. [Bleacher Report]

New Orleans Saints

If you only read one thing all day, make sure it's Steph Stradley's Saints Bountygate Q&A. [StradleyLaw.com]

Is Cam Jordan on the verge of a Pro Bowl season? [NFL.com]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Eric Wright's recent drunk driving arrest could mar Greg Schiano's arrival in Tampa Bay and cast doubt on his "Buccaneers Way" mentality of discipline and commitment. [Bradenton Herald]

Expect the wide receivers position battles to be cut-throat in training camp. Not necessarily at the top, but with 11 players vying for five, maybe six slots, it may get heated. [Tampa Bay Times]