Time for a Friday morning run through the top headlines from around the division: ATLANTA FALCONS A lot of times, there’s an unwritten rule between coaches and general managers that says the guy that’s getting paid gets to play, no matter what.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- I just saw a legend in person. Former NBA star and current Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan just walked through the press box prior to the start of Sunday’s game between the Panthers and the Saints.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- I’m getting ready to head out to watch the Carolina Panthers go through their morning walk-through session, and then I'll do some interviews. But first, let’s take a run through the headlines from around the NFC South.
Time for a cruise through the top headlines from around the NFC South. Carolina’s Jon Beason said he’d be willing to move from middle linebacker to the outside, if he’s asked to by the coaching staff.
At a dinner for his charitable foundation a few weeks ago, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton talked about how he wants to embrace Charlotte. As a rookie last season, Newton spoke to the media only when required and kept a low profile.

NEW ORLEANS -- Maybe the reason Drew Brees is such a good quarterback is because he can see things the rest of us can’t. Take the case of Monday night’s 49-24 victory by the New Orleans Saints against the New York Giants at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

When Julius Peppers first came to Charlotte back in 2002, the key to the city was under his doormat. The deeds for two states were waiting in his mailbox. The home-grown kid was going to own both of the Carolinas and be the first true superstar to play for the Carolina Panthers.

Crystal LoGiudice/US Presswire Versatile running back Reggie Bush may be ahead of his time. Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas METAIRIE, La. -- As obvious as it is, do not take the easy way out and compare Reggie Bush to Deuce McAllister.
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