NFC South Roundup: Football Is Back!

by Jon Banks on Aug 15, 2011 11:00 AM CDT

Earning his $7 million a year, one QB sack/fumble at a time.

The first week of the preseason is almost over, which will conclude with a game tonight featuring the Jets and the Texans. Then the Saints head to Houston to match up against the Texans for their second preseason matchup, which is likely to feature the starters lasting a little longer than one or two drives.

Right now though, we've got the Roundup! We have the links that summarizes what happened to the other three teams in the NFC South's preseason games. Make sure you make the jump and see more of what happened this past weekend.

Panthers News:

What does the lack of urgency at WR say about the Panthers coaching staff? - Cat Scratch Reader
That they're in a steep decline?

Why it's hard to predict how Cam Newton and the Panthers will do tonight - Cat Scratch Reader
I can tell you exactly what will happen. Newton will suck. Clausen will do better, yet everyone will say Newton is the best thing since sliced potatoes were fried.

New era of Carolina Panthers football begins with 20-10 win over New York Giants - Cat Scratch Reader
I think you mean "error" instead of "era."

Cam Newton: 8 for 19, 42.1% completion percentage, 134 passing yards, 2 sacks, with a 66.6 QB Rating. Yes that is his real QB rating.

Jimmy Clausen: 4 for 7, 57.1% completion percentage, 69 passing yards, a touchdown pass, an interception, 2 sacks, 90.8 QB rating, with 1 rushing attempt for 4 yards.

Yet read that story I linked above, and you find more love for Newton than Clausen.

Bucs News:

Buccaneers beat Chiefs 25-0: Bucs look sharp, beat up on backups - Bucs Nation
Don't worry, it's only the preseason. Don't worry, it's only the preseason. Don't worry, it's only the preseason.

Buccaneers - Chiefs: Five Disappointing Players on Offense - Bucs Nation
Ah, a nice good exciting read.

Buccaneers - Chiefs: Five Disappointing Players on Defense - Bucs Nation
How do you have any disappointing players on defense when you won 25-0? (Also, follow both of these links to see who Bucs Nation thought was the 5 standout players on offense and defense respectively)

Falcons News:

Peering At Position Battles After The Falcons-Dolphins Tilt - The Falcoholic
Position battles? Well there's missionary and there's...whoops, wrong positions.

Beak Bites Vol. 1: ATL vs. MIA - The Falcoholic
Make sure to use some rubbing alcohol after clicking the link.

Starters Excel, Depth Is A Mixed Bag: A Falcons-Dolphins Recap - The Falcoholic
Who's up for a recap of a preseason game about a team no one reading this likes?

Saints Preseason Game: Week 2

@ Houston Texans

Sat, 08/20 at 7:00 PM CDT

Reliant Stadium

TV: NFL NETWORK/CST
Radio: WWL 870AM, 105.3FM & WWL.COM
Sirius: 149

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you should start throwing in a bonus roundup section for the team we play that week (of course unless that team is in the NFCS already)

"I have something no one else has: my brain. Which I use to my advantage, when advantageous."

by GRlZZ on Aug 15, 2011 11:15 AM CDT reply actions

Nfc South 92, opponents 41

Or 23-10 on average.

Clearly…ah screw it, it’s only preseason.

by GlackAndBold on Aug 15, 2011 11:30 AM CDT reply actions

NFC South is a beast!

I’m a die hard Saints fan but I have to admit the rest of the NFC South looks pretty good. I was able to catch the Buccaneers game and the Carolina game and of course the Saints. The only game I did not personally see was the Falcons mainly b/c I hate them! Regardless I heard they are still dangerous. Anyway back to my point, the NFC South has the NFL covered on all fronts whether it be land, sea, air, or even the heavens above!

by thukel on Aug 15, 2011 12:02 PM CDT reply actions

Welcome to CSC! Thanks for contributing!

Someone will be along shortly to recommend a profile pic.

"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky

by Dan Kelly on Aug 15, 2011 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions

I searched...

All I could find was and India sub-caste and a lower river basin some where’s in S. Africa. Oh and some dude who owns/runs? an used car lot. in Texas I think.

INGRAMANIA equals LOMBARDI 2012

by cajuncommando58 on Aug 15, 2011 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions

May I suggest...

"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky

by Dan Kelly on Aug 15, 2011 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions

NEVERMIND... I thought your name was thunkel... my brain added the "n".

"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky

by Dan Kelly on Aug 15, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Here you go.

Liberals shout and cause concern, forget next week while we all burn

by stujo4 on Aug 15, 2011 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Theodore Bikel

Liberals shout and cause concern, forget next week while we all burn

by stujo4 on Aug 15, 2011 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Falcants

I live in Atlanta and watched the beginning of the Falcons game on TV (this was before I found the Saints feed online). The Falcons first team offense looked scary good. I’m glad we made what I think are upgrades on defense this year. GW will be put to the test in that matchup. We’ll need to come out with guns blazing.

by WhoDatUpInYa on Aug 15, 2011 12:38 PM CDT reply actions

Welcome to CSC! Thanks for contributing!

Someone will be along shortly to recommend a profile pic.

"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky

by Dan Kelly on Aug 15, 2011 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions

When I read your name, all I can think to say is...

"It ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and KEEP MOVING FORWARD. That's how winning is done!" - Rocky

by Dan Kelly on Aug 15, 2011 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions

I like it Dan!

I think, therefore I am, I think.

by Tac Hammer on Aug 15, 2011 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks

That’s fitting – that’s one of my husband’s favorite sayings, and I stole my name from him – he’s upinya on the AJC blogs. I’m glad to be here. I’ve been reading CSC for about a year, and finally decided to sign up and participate.

by WhoDatUpInYa on Aug 16, 2011 8:04 AM CDT up reply actions

What Jon keeps saying to combat Tampa Phobia.

Don’t worry, it’s only the preseason. Don’t worry, it’s only the preseason. Don’t worry, it’s only the preseason.

INGRAMANIA equals LOMBARDI 2012

by cajuncommando58 on Aug 15, 2011 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

falcons will go 8 and 8 this year

tampa bay will go 9 and 7 carolina will go 6 and 10 and saints will go 14 and 2 just the way it is now falcon fans will haxe to live with it.

by bigbaddon on Aug 15, 2011 3:33 PM CDT reply actions

Okay, you're not a big believer in the Falcons

But 8-8? Really?

by Dave Choate on Aug 15, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Welcome to the land of blatant homerism, Dave. BTW how’s Turner looking…I’m trying to set up my FF rankings.

"Winter is coming"

by jeff.l.b on Aug 15, 2011 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions

HA! You really think he’s going to help you? Don’t trust the enemy, jeff.

There's a fine line between love and hate.

by cscmember on Aug 15, 2011 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Could you two discuss that over on the falcoholic?

In Breesus' name we play

by Breesus Christ Superstar on Aug 15, 2011 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

But where's the love?

by Dave Choate on Aug 16, 2011 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions

If I may

Turner’s is getting great reviews in camp, and really had burst hitting the holes in the first PS game. I should have probably prefaced that by saying there were some huge holes to run through. Barring injury, I think you can expect a very Turner-like season from him in FF: somewhere around 1200 yards, 10+ TDs, hardly any receptions.

by KMarch on Aug 15, 2011 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions

What he said

by Dave Choate on Aug 16, 2011 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions

Hey Dave

I have a Falcon question for you….

If the Falcons were traveling at the speed of light and turned on their headlights. What if anything would happen?

"Cocaine is a hell of a drug" Rick James

by DrWhoDat on Aug 15, 2011 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions

You wouldn't hear the "whump" when they ran over the Panthers, at least

by Dave Choate on Aug 16, 2011 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

rec’d for most sensible poster in CSC.

by KMarch on Aug 15, 2011 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions

We can get in CSC? I bet you all have cold beer and hamburgers and no body invited me. Effe you guys too.

There's a fine line between love and hate.

by cscmember on Aug 16, 2011 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions

I hate the Falcons even more than that crust that forms on ketchup bottles....

but I have to honestly say that I think they will be a little better than 8-8.

"Cocaine is a hell of a drug" Rick James

by DrWhoDat on Aug 15, 2011 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions

hmm

Really? I tend to think last year was a fluke for them, and they weren’t as good as their record or the hype made them out to be. 9-7 tops for them this year, they won’t even make the playoffs.

by Valmo on Aug 15, 2011 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions