NFC South: Three New Faces, Three New Defenses

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Article takes a look at the new D coordinators in the NFC South

NFC South: Three New Faces, Three New Defenses

In the eyes of many national pundits, the NFC South is known as a defensive division. The reason why is a bit of a mystery though, as it's been several years since Atlanta and Carolina fielded defenses that merited any sort of praise whatsoever, and even longer since the days of the Dome Patrol in New Orleans.

The reality is that aside from Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the South is about offense. It's about big play offense too, whether that's predicated on the running game (Falcons), the passing game (Saints), or a little bit of both (Panthers).

Last year the Saints, Falcons and Panthers finished first, sixth, and 10th in total offense. On defense, only the Buccaneers cracked the top ten with a ninth place finish.

So this "defensively oriented" division has some work to do if it wishes to earn it's reputation. And three of the teams have new defensive coordinators in 2009.

Read article for the close look at each DC

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214191-three-new-faces-three-new-defenses

[PhillyB]

I can't wait to play the Bucs defense.

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