NFC South Notebook: Durant ready to help turn Falcons around; Saints' to-do list almost complete
Every Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the NFC South Notebook.
Carolina Panthers
Potential gap-fillers for Panthers. The Panthers addressed most of their needs in the first wave of free agency, but they still have a few holes remaining. Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer looks at some veteran free agents that could fill the void.
Ball in negotiations. Free-agent cornerback Alan Ball has been in contract negotiations with Carolina and could reportedly finalize a deal with the team Friday.
Top pass rushers. Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman loves his pass rushers, so the team's official website breaks down some of the best available in this year's draft.
Atlanta Falcons
Durant ready to help turn Falcons around. Linebacker Justin Durant is eager to get the Falcons back to their winning ways.
Projected depth chart. D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution breaks down the Falcons' projected depth chart after their recent free agency signings.
What's next? ESPN's Vaughn McClure reviews the Falcons' free agency moves and looks at what's ahead for the team.
New Orleans Saints
Saints' to-do list almost complete. The Saints still have some work to do in terms of freeing up enough cap space for their draft picks, but their to-do list is mostly complete at this point.
Lewis has unfinished business. After adjusting his contract with the Saints, it's back to business for cornerback Keenan Lewis.
Bryce Petty to Saints? NFL Media analyst Mike Mayock said New Orleans could be an intriguing destination for the Baylor quarterback.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers wise to pass on Hardy. Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com says the Bucs made a wise move by pulling themselves out of the race for defensive end Greg Hardy.
Licht praises Mariota. Marcus Mariota left a positive impression on Bucs general manager Jason Licht during their recent meeting.
Tebow shares opinion on who Bucs should draft at No. 1 overall. Hint: it's not Jameis Winston.