ANSWERING THE BIGGEST OFFSEASON QUESTION FOR EVERY NFC SOUTH TEAM

ESPN published an article titled “Biggest off season questions for each NFL team,” so me, being the smart-ass I am will take those questions and answer them in an 8-part series (1 for each division.)

Atlanta Falcons

Q: Is quarterback Matt Ryan on the right track under offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan?

A: The Falcons defense got a big overhaul last year, moving from 27th in points allowed all the way up to 14th in the league. On the offensive side of the ball, that didn’t happen. In fact it might have gotten worse. Last year Atlanta’s prize quarterback threw 14 interceptions, this year he threw 16, which is the most interceptions of any quarter back in the NFC South.

Short Answer: NO

Carolina Panthers

Q: What is the psychological fallout from the Super Bowl?

A: The Panthers were 17-1 going into the big game this year and blew most of their opponents out. Cam Newton dabbed and celebrated and told anyone that disliked him for it to “stop him,” and then someone stopped him. Carolina was embarrassed by the Broncos and after the game Cam Newton stormed out of the press conference. Your an NFL athlete. You can’t do that.

Short Answer: We’ve seen it in Newton’s press conference

New Orleans Saints

Q: Can New Orleans fix its defense while creating cap flexibility?

A: The salary cap! Always one of my favorite topics (it really isn’t).  Okay so I assume answering this question starts with who they should draft and to me that person is either Sheldon Rankins (DT, Louisville) or one of the Alabama DT’s (Jaraan Reed/A’Shawn Robinson). After that it’s all about restructuring current contracts as 15% of New Orleans’ current cap space for players not even on the roster.

Short Answer: Yes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Q: Will the team keep running back Doug Martin?

A: Doug Martin was named to my list of runningbacks that were the most underrated at the start of the season. The combo of Jameis Winston and Doug Martin worked better than anyone could possibly expect. Now that the team has a stable quarterback they can sign Martin to a bigger deal. According to spotrac.com it would be around the range of 4 years and 27.8 Million Dollars.

Short Answer: Yes