Tampa Bay Inks Deal with Kicker Connor Barth: Fan's Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Ignoring criticism of their recent special teams' transactions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came to terms on Thursday, May 17, with place kicker Connor Barth on a 4 year, $13.2 million contract.

Q&A: Ron Rivera says Carolina Panthers’ growth is apparent

Source: The Herald

In the second part of the Observer’s Q&A with Ron Rivera, the Panthers’ coach discusses the upcoming organized team activities, how communication lapses hurt the defense last year, the return…

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Q&A: Ron Rivera says Carolina Panthers’ growth is apparent

Source: The Herald

In the second part of the Observers Q&A with Ron Rivera, the Panthers coach discusses the upcoming organized team activities, how communication lapses hurt the defense last year, the return…

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Rivera: Offseason About Keeping the Carrot Out Front

Source: Cat Scratch Reader by Jaxon

Joe Person has a two part Q&A with Ron Rivera with the first part posting today. The theme in this first one has to be the 'carrot on a stick' analogy which obviously applies to all Panthers. Rivera in particular singles out one player who he hopes focuses on the carrot and doesn't get the attitude that he has arrived:

I guess to me, Brandon LaFell encapsules who we are. And that is, we’ve got to keep the carrot in front of us. We’ve got to keep striving and working to get the carrot. To me, I think that epitomizes who we are. We have not taken the next step. We have

Q&A: Ron Rivera says Carolina Panthers’ growth is apparent

Source: The Herald

In the second part of the Observer’s Q&A with Ron Rivera, the Panthers’ coach discusses the upcoming organized team activities, how communication lapses hurt the defense last year, the return…

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Rivera says Panthers' Newton will overcome struggles

Source: NFL.com by NFL.com

There was little more that Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton could have accomplished in his rookie season. As the signal-caller enters his second year, Ron Rivera is confident he'll keep up his pace.

Saints restructure upper management

Source: NFC South Blog

The New Orleans Saints officially announced a series of re-structuring moves at the top positions in their organization Sunday afternoon. Most significantly, Dennis Lauscha, who previously was executive vice president/chief financial officer, has been promoted to team president. Rita Benson LeBlanc, who is the granddaughter of owner Tom Benson and previously held the titles of owner and executive vice president, now becomes the vice chairman of the board.

Q&A: Ron Rivera feels good about Carolina Panthers’ direction

Source: The Herald

Ron Rivera is upbeat. Bank of America Stadium has been a beehive this year, with the Panthers getting nearly 100 percent participation at their optional workouts.

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Rivera says Panthers' Newton will fight through struggles

Source: NFL.com by NFL.com

There was little more that Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton could have accomplished in his rookie season. As the signal-caller enters his second year, Ron Rivera is confident he'll keep up his pace.

Q&A: Ron Rivera feels good about Carolina Panthers’ direction

Source: The Herald

Ron Rivera is upbeat. Unlike a year ago, when there were no players at Bank of America Stadium because of the lockout, the facility has been a beehive this year,

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Carolina Panthers 2012 Position Preview: CB

Source: Cat Scratch Reader by James Dator

Players don't simply forget how to play football. Every year we see scores of players come off fantastic years, and follow them up by looking like a shadow of their former self. On the 2011 Carolina Panthers this scenario belonged to Captain Munnerlyn. In 2010 he was amazing- far and away one of the best nickel-backs in the NFL. Statistically he was in the upper echelon in stop rate, pass yards allowed and run yards allowed. Excitement was brimming on the prospect of the Panthers finding 7th round gold as they attempted to move Munnerlyn into the role of starting cornerback in 2011- then they found

Tanier’s Team Reviews: The Kansas City Chiefs, via Todd Haley (Shutdown Corner)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Any website can post "offseason grades" for NFL teams, mixing the draft and free agency into transaction soup, then straining it through the mind of some sportswriter who doesn't know who half the players are. Only the Shutdown Corner has the resources to get actual players, coaches, and executives from each team to evaluate their own offseasons! That's right: over the next few weeks, you will get transaction evaluations straight from the horse's mouths: straight talk about who was signed, who was lost, who was drafted, and why. (For the satirically challenged: all player, coach, and executive remarks are made by an impersonator). In this segment, former Chiefs coach Todd Haley breaks down the offseason moves of the team that fired him at the end of last season. We have a bad feeling about this. TODD HALEY: Wash your windshield, mister? I don't scrub windshields for the money. I have a coaching job now as offensive coordinator for the Steelers. I carry this slop bucket because I like it. It's comforting to wash windows while the mad clown stares at me with his dead, gray eyes, whispering razor truths mortals dare not speak aloud, truths that pierce flesh and cut an inky scarlet line against the throat of the he-goat … Sorry, my thoughts meander sometimes. The Chiefs had a productive offseason. At the skill positions, they added Peyton Hillis to a running back committee that already includes Dexter McCluster and Jamaal Charles, who is ahead of schedule rehabbing his knee injury. Kevin Boss joins Tony Moeaki, also on schedule to return from a knee injury, to give the Chiefs two tight ends who can block and catch. Two rookie wide receivers, Devon Wylie and Junior Hemingway, will provide extra depth behind Dwayne Bowe, Steve Breaston, and last year's top pick Jonathan Baldwin, who started to come on late in the season. Matt Cassel, yet another player who missed much of last season with injuries, won't have to worry about throwing to the likes of Keary Colbert or Anthony Becht. That's right, everyone gets to come back to Kansas City but me, the guy who got blamed for not being able to build an offense around Tyler Palko and Terrance Copper, while the dead-eyed clown stares back at me from the mirror and cackles. "You ever played cornhole with the devil, son?" he asks, his raspy voice a rusty hypodermic needle scraping gutter concrete. "He don't use no beanbags, boy." And that he-goat just brays and brays like he sees the end coming and don't know whether to fight it or welcome it. Moving on to the defense, Dontari Poe was one of the most physically gifted specimens in this year's draft class. The Chiefs have a bad habit of striking out with big defensive tackles, from Ryan Sims to Glenn Dorsey, so my former assistant Romeo Crennel will have to be careful about Poe's development and role if he doesn't want Poe to become an overpriced space-eater the greasepaint smears and the sharpened steel glints in the pickup truck headlights behind the barnyard. The loss of Brandon Carr is going to hurt at cornerback, because Stanford Routt is an adequate #2 corner behind Brandon Flowers. But the defense will be better if it is not  on the field as often, and when the muffled brays fade to pitch-black silence, vengeful darkness sated all-too-briefly by the still-quivering sacrifice .

Charles Johnson reportedly won't be ready for Panthers' OTAs

Source: NFL.com by Associated Press

Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson will not be ready for team OTAs starting Tuesday, according to the Charlotte Observer.

Jerry Richardson’s camp experience unforgettable

Source: The Herald

Jerry Richardson first went to summer camp at age 7 when his parents sacrificed to send him. Now, the camper who later advanced to counselor is the man who brought…

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Q&A: Ron Rivera feels good about Carolina Panthers’ direction

Source: The Herald

Ron Rivera is upbeat. Unlike a year ago, when there were no players at Bank of America Stadium because of the lockout, the facility has been a beehive this year,

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Q&A: Ron Rivera feels good about Carolina Panthers’ direction

Source: The Herald

Ron Rivera is upbeat. Unlike a year ago, when there were no players at Bank of America Stadium because of the lockout, the facility has been a beehive this year,

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Gettin' Giddy 'Bout David Gettis - Fan's Analysis (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

As a child I was Coo-Coo for Cocoa Puffs.

Carolina Panthers 2012 Position Preview - Defensive Tackles

Source: Cat Scratch Reader by Rick Bates

There are a lot of analysts that think we're in big trouble at the Defensive Tackle position. There are a lot of fans who agree with them. Yet, our HC and resident BAMF continually reminds us that we're fine at the DT slots, and he proved it by not drafting one. As I set about researching for this article, this strange dichotomy was at the forefront of my mind. After poring over stats and defensive scheme descriptions, I think I've discovered the reasoning behind BAMF's mindset and actions to date.

Ron Rivera's past is important in understanding his thought process. He was an All-American Linebacker for the Cal Golden Bears. He played four seasons from 1980-83 and finished his collegiate playing career as the Bears'

Film of the NFC South chat

Source: NFC South Blog

Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from Friday’s NFC South chat. Ryan (Charlotte): Regression or Progression. Which will be the theme for Cam Newton next year. Pat Yasinskas: I see progress. He's got a full offseason with the coaches and the play book this time around. Chris (taylor): Saw you just made the article about the lawsuit. Article 43 section 1 states that per agreement, Vilma can only take grievance with the NFl, not the legal system.

Carolina Panthers – Smallville Crows?

Source: Cat Crave by Ken Dye

Carolina Panthers – Smallville Crows? - Cat Crave - Cat Crave - A Carolina Panthers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Ranking the top five QB prospects for 2013 (National Football Post)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Does Matt Barkley stand atop our board?

Around the NFC South

Source: NFC South Blog

A quick look at the Saturday morning headlines from around the NFC South. Perhaps the most tragic story of this offseason belongs to Tampa Bay defensive tackle Brian Price. His sister recently died in a car accident. This isn’t the first tragedy for Price. Previously, two of his brothers died at young ages. Price talked extensively about how devastating the latest loss has been. He also said he hopes to adopt his sister’s two young sons and bring them to Tampa.

Panthers 2012 Position Preview: Offensive Tackle

Source: Cat Scratch Reader by Jaxon

Continuing our preview of the Panthers roster by position this post looks at offensive tackle. The Panthers have a nice blend of youth and experience at tackle to choose from but the depth chart is hardly settled beyond the left tackle spot. In fact, as ti turns out we have more of a battle for the starting spot at RT than many might think. The Panthers have typically carry five tackles on their roster opening day some that means two of the current 7 tackles on the roster will be cut. So let's lay out the odds of who starts and who makes the roster.

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Your 2011 Carolina Panthers- How Injuries Mattered

Source: Cat Scratch Reader by James Dator

A few days ago Jaxon took a look at Football Outsiders' AGL ranking, or 'Adjusted Games Lost'. Essentially this is a metric that measures the effect of an injury on a team's ability to win a game. The thought is that a team with a high AGL has much greater room for improvement than one with a low AGL.

Today Football Outsiders took their metric a step further, and broke down the AGL by position. Given the Panthers were

Breaking down Connor Barth's contract

Source: NFC South Blog

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued their trend of not tying up salary cap space for future years with signing bonuses when kicker Connor Barth signed a four-year deal Thursday. According to contract details obtained by ESPN.com, Barth instead will get a $3 million roster bonus this year. He also is scheduled to earn $1.45 million in base salary in 2012. His salary-cap figure for this year will be $4.45 million. Barth will earn an average of $3.3 million each season over the course of the contract and $4 million of his money is guaranteed.

Jeff Otah, Byron Bell to fight for Panthers' RT spot

Source: NFL.com by NFL.com

One of the bigger storylines the Panthers coach Ron Rivera is looking forward to during OTAs is the battle for the right tackle position between Jeff Otah and Byron Bell.

Similiarities Between Panthers 2003 SB Season and the Upcoming 2012 Season

Source: Cat Scratch Reader by panthers3428

Hello all. This is my first time posting a fanpost so hopefully I do everything right. Ok so let me start off by saying I was never a football fan until about 2003. My first football game I've ever watched and really paid attention to was Super Bowl 37 between the Bucs and the Raiders. So after watching that, I was excited for the next season to come. I live in Chicago so by default I thought i'd like the Bears. But the season came and they were playing pretty bad, if I remember correctly. Then, week 2 I believe it was, I remember watching highlights and they show the

The Carolina Panthers Top Ten Offensive Players Of All Time

Source: Cat Scratch Reader by Derek Leazer

When I decided to take on the daunting task of ranking the Panthers top ten offensive players of all time, I knew that it would be a difficult proposition. Finding ten players who were worthy of such a distinction was certainly much easier than figuring out where they should place on my list. I'm sure that some of you would have placed players like Steve Beuerlein, Ricky Proehl, and Stephen Davis somewhere in your own top ten, and that's fine. I admittedly struggled with leaving them off my own list, but I ultimately felt like their impact belonged just outside of the top ten. I am also aware of the fact that some of you would have put Cam somewhere in your top ten because of his record breaking first season, but I just couldn't put him

Rivera: Panthers have not arrived

Source: Inside the Panthers by Observer Sports

With Cam Newton a year older and the expected return of a couple of injured defensive starters, the Panthers have become a trendy pick as a team that can contend for the NFC South title.

But as Ron Rivera prepares for next week's OTA practices, the second-year Panthers coach has a message for his players: Don't believe the hype.

Rivera, speaking to the Observer on Friday, is pleased with how the Panthers finished 2011 by winning four of their final six games. But Rivera said his team hasn't proven anything, yet.

“We have not taken the next step. We have not arrived, in any fashion or manner,” Rivera said.

“I think it's Woody Hayes who said: 'If you give a man something he hasn't earned, you've lessened who he is.' And I don't want that. I don't want us to think we've arrived. I don't want anybody telling us, oh, you guys are going to the playoffs. No, you're not. You don't know who's going to the playoffs. That's why you play them.”

Because of the lockout, the Panthers did not have the benefit of OTAs or minicamps before Rivera's first season. Rivera is looking forward to competitions at several positions this summer, most notably at the No. 2 wide receiver and cornerback spots, free safety, left guard and right tackle – the position formerly occupied by the oft-injured Jeff Otah.

Otah has missed all but four games the past two seasons with knee injuries, and Rivera made it clear Otah would not be handed the job upon his return.

“Nobody's getting anything there. Byron Bell did a hell of a job for us last year,” Rivera said. “We know what Jeff's capable of. But the problem with Jeff is we haven't really seen him in two years. It's up to Jeff. If Jeff wants to come back and be a huge part of it, it's on him. He's got to do the things we ask him to do. He's got to do them the right way.”

Look for much more from Rivera in Sunday's editions of the Observer.

--Joseph Person

 

Loomis: Drew Brees deal will get done

Source: NFC South Blog

Although Drew Brees said this week that he was frustrated with negotiations for a new contract, New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis once again said Friday that the quarterback will get a long-term deal. Brees also said there was a lack of communication with the team. But Loomis said Brees’ comments did not cause any hard feelings. “Drew loves the Saints and we love Drew,” Loomis said. Saints owner Tom Benson also said a deal will get done.

Loomis: Brees deal will get done

Source: NFC South Blog

Although Drew Brees said he was frustrated with negotiations for a new contract earlier this week, New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis once again said Friday that the quarterback will get a long-term deal. Brees also said there was a lack of communication with the team. But Loomis said Brees’ comments did not cause any hard feelings. “Drew loves the Saints and we love Drew,” Loomis said. Saints owner Tom Benson also said a deal will get done.

Benson, McAllister headed to Saints HOF

Source: NFC South Blog

For a change, there is some positive news on the New Orleans Saints. Team owner Tom Benson and former running back Deuce McAllister have been selected as the 2012 inductees to the Saints Hall of Fame. They were elected by a media selection committee. McAllister is one of the most popular players in franchise history. He retired holding almost all of the team’s rushing records. Benson hasn’t always been a popular figure with fans, but that’s changed in recent years as the team has enjoyed a streak of unprecedented success since 2006.

Jimmy Graham No. 2 on Clayton's TE list

Source: NFC South Blog

John Clayton has his list of the NFL’s top 10 tight ends and the NFC South has some pretty strong representation. New Orleans’ Jimmy Graham is No. 2 and Atlanta’s Tony Gonzalez is No. 7. Gonzalez is getting near the end of his career, but still put up decent numbers last season with 80 catches for 875 yards and seven touchdowns. The Falcons have yet to find an heir apparent, so I think you can expect similar numbers from Gonzalez in 2012.

Miami lands four-star Class of 2013 QB Olsen (National Football Post)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Hurricanes get a commitment from the New Jersey signal-caller.

Sizing up Vilma's lawsuit against Goodell

Source: NFC South Blog

Welcome to Courtroom Football, the sequel. Following the 2011 version, “The Lockout,” we now have the 2012 version, “The Bounties.” Following NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s suspensions of Saints head coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis, which went (relatively) smoothly, Goodell’s player suspensions haven't been received quietly. The NFLPA first filed two grievances -- one heard Wednesday, one to be heard on May 30 -- advancing different legal theories to remove jurisdiction from Goodell.

Looking at NFC South front offices

Source: NFC South Blog

The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints made this list of the NFL’s top-10 front offices. No big surprise there. The Saints and Falcons have been consistent winners the past few years, and the front offices undoubtedly have played a big role. But I am a little surprised that the Saints were ranked No. 9 and the Falcons came in at No. 6. New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis and the people that work for him, and Atlanta general manager Thomas Dimitroff and the people that work with him are very good at what they do.

Bucs down to two unsigned draft picks

Source: NFC South Blog

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are closing in on having their entire draft class signed. The team announced Friday morning that it has signed second-round pick Lavonte David, who is expected to be an immediate starter at outside linebacker. That leaves only first-round picks Mark Barron and Doug Martin unsigned. Carolina already has signed all of its draft picks. The Atlanta Falcons have signed all but one of their draft picks. The New Orleans Saints have yet to sign any of their five draft picks.

Tanier’s Team Reviews: The Seattle Seahawks, via Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson (Shutdown Corner)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Any website can post "offseason grades" for NFL teams, mixing the draft and free agency into transaction soup, then straining it through the mind of some sportswriter who doesn't know who half the players are. Only the Shutdown Corner has the resources to get actual players, coaches, and executives from each team to evaluate their own offseasons! That's right: over the next few weeks, you will get transaction evaluations straight from the horse's mouths: straight talk about who was signed, who was lost, who was drafted, and why. (For the satirically challenged: all player, coach, and executive remarks are made by an impersonator). In this segment, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll breaks down his team's offseason moves. PETE CARROLL: What an awesome day! The sun is shining! The birds are chirping! Let me give a shout out to all the folks at The Circle Perk coffee shop for working so hard to keep all of us energized! And to all the crossing guards making sure kids get to school safely! And to the Seattle-area sewer workers: you guys are the thin line that separates good citizens from their own filth, and I cannot thank you enough! Fans really need to get amped about our three-way quarterback battle. The front-runner is Matt Flynn, who got America totally stoked in that awesome Packers-Lions game in Week 17. Next, there's rookie Russell Wilson, who is short but fiery. Isn't that right, Russell? RUSSELL WILSON: Grrrrrr... PETE CARROLL: I love this kid! He's like a feral cat! And finally, there's Tarvaris Jackson, the Taylor Hicks of NFL quarterbacks. You don't like him, you keep expecting him to lose, and then bang! He finds a way to win a starting job, if not many games. But enough about the offense. Let's talk defense!! We are going to have one of the best front sevens in the NFL!! Defensive tackle Jason Jones had a great, if quiet, season for the Titans last year. First-round pick Bruce Irvin may have seemed like a reach, but that is only because West Virginia had this crazy idea that a 245-pound speedster was a good fit at defensive end. I like my defensive ends Red Bryant-sized! When I am not being enthusiastic about everything, you can find me in my office drawing up creative defenses, and Irvin is going to be everywhere the offense doesn't expect him to be!!! Irvin and Wilson had awesome rookie camps. In fact, all of the rookies had awesome camps, as did our parking lot attendants and the people who work so hard to make sure the office wastebaskets are clean enough to guzzle energy drink out of!! Let me dedicate my Song of the Day to the rookies: "Dog Days are Over" by Florence + the Machine! That's right: I'm a 60-year old man who listens to Florence + the Machine!!! Nicky Minaj, too! And don't forget Ke$ha, who is tiny and has a nasty attitude, just like Russell Wilson!!! RUSSELL WILSON: Grrrr… PETE CARROLL: Excellent growling, buddy!!

Tanier’s Team Reviews: The Arizona Cardinals, via Kevin Kolb (Shutdown Corner)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Any website can post "offseason grades" for NFL teams, mixing the draft and free agency into transaction soup, then straining it through the mind of some sportswriter who doesn't know who half the players are. Only the Shutdown Corner has the resources to get actual players, coaches, and executives from each team to evaluate their own offseasons! That's right: over the next few weeks, you will get transaction evaluations straight from the horse's mouths: straight talk about who was signed, who was lost, who was drafted, and why. (For the satirically challenged: all player, coach, and executive remarks are made by an impersonator). In this segment, Cardinals quarterback (at least for now) Kevin Kolb breaks down the Arizona Cardinals' offseason moves. KEVIN KOLB: Howdy folks. Don't mind me. I'm just tyin' a few flies, polishin' up the outboard motor, gettin' ready to hit the lake. Goin' fishin' right after we're done. It won't take long, 'cuz the Cardinals didn't do much this offseason. We didn't get a new quarterback for one thing. Sure, the team chased Peyton Manning, but that was one big river bass with a lot of fight in him. So the quarterback job is mine to lose. And don't you worry, I'm gonna lose it. It's not that John Skelton is any better than me: he may have led just as many fourth-quarter comebacks as Tim Tebow last year (four), but only city slickers and TV blowhards in fancy suits pay attention to those cow chips. I just have no idea what to do in the pocket. So the third or fourth time I roll to my right and get dragged down by Aldon Smith or somebody, Coach Whisenhunt's gonna decide it's time to cut some fresh bait. I know Larry Fitzgerald's happy about our new second receiver, Malcolm Floyd. Floyd liked to hit the honky-tonks in college, but he's a big guy, and when he wants to be, he can be as fast as a boar gettin' flushed by three hound dogs.

Around the NFC South

Source: NFC South Blog

Let's take a look at the top headlines from around the NFC South. Check out this Insider piece by Mike Tanier of Football Outsiders. No argument that the Falcons are looking for a return man and the Saints could use some depth at cornerback. But I’m not so sure the Panthers are as much in the market for a No. 2 receiver as a lot of people think. I believe the Panthers are ready to let Brandon LaFell, David Gettis, Joe Adams and Kealoha Pilares compete for the spot opposite Steve Smith and are hoping one of them will step up.

Rivera was right to keep Beason in middle

Source: The Herald

Fowler: Jon Beason has played in multiple Pro Bowls. Luke Kuechly, for all his gaudy tackle stats, is a rookie.

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NFC South chat Friday at 1 p.m.

Source: NFC South Blog

Just a quick reminder that the NFC South chat is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Friday. We’ll be chatting about the Falcons, Panthers, Saints and Buccaneers. So gather up your questions and join us. Here’s the link to get you into the chat.

Carolina Panthers: 5 Players No One Is Talking About

Source: Bleacher Report

That silence existing about certain members of the Carolina roster isn't only due to baseball, basketball and hockey having free reign of the stage until NFL training camps begin in late summer.

With the Panthers wrapping up their OTA's this week, most of the talk is focused on the new blood wearing the black and blue. But who are the players that no one seems to be talking about?

There are more than a few key names going unmentioned within the Carolina locker-room. Some have fallen under the radar due to return from serious injury, while others look to get their career back on track.

It's possible that a few of these Panthers being overlooked by many today will hold a key to tomorrow's success. On the following slides, you'll find out the members of the organization who deserve to be part of the conversation.

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Eagles RB McCoy gets new deal through 2017 (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Eagles Thursday agreed to terms with running back LeSean McCoy on a five-year contract extension that runs through 2017.

No Sophomore Slump for Cam Newton or Andy Dalton - Because it Doesn't Exist! Fan's Analysis (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Fans of the Carolina Panthers and Cincinnati Bengals - you can stop panicking. Your stellar rookie quarterbacks Cam Newton and Andy Dalton will not suffer from the dreaded "Sophomore Slump" in 2012. How do I know this? Well, there is one simple reason:

Bucs sign PK Connor Barth to 4-year deal (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed placekicker Connor Barth to a four-year, $13.2 million contract.

More NFC South rookie pay numbers

Source: NFC South Blog

We showed you the contract details for a bunch of NFC South rookies earlier in the week. I just got a look at four more deals, so let’s run through them. Atlanta offensive tackle Lamar Holmes, a third-round choice, got a four-year deal worth $2.633 million, including a $533,600 signing bonus. Safety Charles Mitchell, a sixth-round pick, got a four-year deal worth $2.2 million, including a signing bonus of $101,672. The Falcons have only fifth-round defensive end Jonathan Massaquoi left unsigned.