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2015 may be the year a true changing of the guard happens at the QB position in the NFC South. For many years now, Drew Brees has been tops in the south. Few impartial observers would argue that fact. However, Brees showed signs of wear and tear last season. As a result, the Saints look to be moving towards a more run based offense. Will that help? Matt Ryan has proven to be a good quarterback at times, but has fallen short when it mattered most. Can the Falcons new Head Coach instill a toughness into Matt Ryan and help him overcome adversity? Cam Newton is now healthy and appears to have the best offensive weapons of his career at his disposal. Is the offensive line improved enough to keep him from running for his life? Jameis Winston, the unknown, could have a record breaking rookie year just as Cam Newton did. Crazier things have happened. How would you rank the NFC South Quarterbacks? View full article

Say it ain't so...

If by strange you mean totally hot.

That entire region used to be a lot of sugar cane, tobacco, and citrus plantations. After the civil war many freed slaves took the last name of whoever their owner was. I would wager there was a prominent Benjamin family in South Florida that many freed slaves took the name of. For last name Benjamin, US census data shows... United States Census, 18501-20 of 3,927 results for >Name: Benjamin United States Census, 18601-20 of 4,629 results for >Name: Benjamin United States Census, 18701-20 of 7,452 results for >Name: Benjamin So from 1850 to 1860 the last name Benjamin grew in number by 702. But from 1860 to 1870 (post civil war) the last name Benjamin grew in number by 2823 or roughly 4 times the increase as the decade prior. Extremely ugly bit of our country's history, but explains how some names are common in certain towns.

If only there was one person who attended practices that said he looked like he was in better shape than last season....

Not that much for electronics sadly.

Its a good idea. Training camp is just around the corner and I promise you that you will want to be in the All-Pro program for it. I am basically going to be living at camp this year. Fellow Huddler 89_Bottomline recently bought a pair of shoes on Amazon and had enough credit for over a month's worth of All-Pro added to his account. It would be pretty easy to pay for the whole season if you are an Amazon shopper (89_Bottomline was ok with me disclosing his purchase) So do your amazon shopping, but be sure to first either use the huddle amazon link or the amazon search box on the top right of the forum. This is the only way you will get huddle credit. Once you land on Amazon from the Huddle link you can bookmark that page and use it and we still get credit. Pretty cut and dry. Costs you absolutely nothing, but the Huddle keeps on a truckin, and content and access increases. No brainer really. Also, as Hotsauce mentioned the info you need is right here.... http://www.carolinahuddle.com/allpro/

Funchess is a higher value pick than their 1b pick, imo. They could not have wanted him that badly.

This week we take a quick look at the New Orleans Saints and the bullet points of their offseason. (Last week we looked at the Atlanta Falcons) The Draft The Saints selected OT Andrus Peat in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft. Peat would have been the Panthers selection according to sources. This was a solid selection that will pay dividends in years to come. The Saints went on to address defense for 6 of their remaining 8 picks. You only need to look at the Panthers at Saints game last season to figure out why. Their second 1st round pick was spent on LB and Clemson alum Stephone Anthony. Anthony is extremely quick and athletic, will probably be starting by mid season if not sooner. The Saints addressed their pass rush in round 2 with the selection of sub package player Hau'oli Kikaha out of Washington. He will play OLB on situational downs where a bit of extra speed is needed on the pass rush (something the Carolina Panthers struggle with) In the third round the Saints showed concern over the diminishing play of Drew Brees by selecting Garrett Grayson out of Colorado State. I like Grayson and think he has a chance to do well in the NFL. Free Agency The biggest loss for the Saints obviously was Jimmy Graham. Graham was the life line the Saints needed in many games against the Panthers over past seasons. The Saints also lost WR Kenny Stills, C Ben Grubbs, and RB Pierre Thomas on offense. Their biggest offseason acquisition was RB CJ Spiller who should do well on the Saints fast home turf. On the defensive side of the ball the Saints lost one of the only bright spots in Curtis Lofton and his 144 combined tackles in 2014. Overall, the Saints took a net loss in free agency, that fact would be difficult to argue against. Drew Brees 2014 marked the first season of any real noticeable decline in the play of 14 year veteran Drew Brees. As the season went on, the physical toll on Brees became more apparent. The Saints organization also took notice. The majority of draft picks being spent on defense signifies that. The days of the Saints simply out scoring opponents may be over. A NFL caliber defense is probably needed now, and the Saints know it. Throw in the fact a 3rd round selection was used on a QB, and well, it is easy to read the writing on the wall. Can you imagine the controversy if Carolina spent a 3rd rounder on a QB? Yet barely a mention of it in New Orleans. The Saints fan base may be in a bit of denial. Conclusion Jon Beason once told me "If you aren't getting better, you're getting worse." The Saints.... they aren't getting better in 2015. They are in real danger of finishing last in the division. But what do you think? Next week.... Bucs. View full article

Half eeaten rueben, extra kraut

Sure you are. And I am free to call you out on it. Stop being a prick.

Then don't post in here idiot.

I just cannot look a hope solo without..... Nevermind.

Deserves to be in here. #blowout

He's WHITE?

No upside? Because he was a senior? Pretty silly. Take a look at the all time NBA greats, most were juniors or seniors.

Call me crazy, but his release looks quicker. Something they are probably working on with him.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article26511355.html 19 points 12 rebounds in latest game. Not to Shabby

Reddit never had much lasting value. Just another Internet fad.

It is July. lol

Could be!

Hope so. Need to wait and see how the OTs and Shula perform. IMO, season hinges on them.