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NFC South Notebook: Benjamin tired mentally in 2014; Brees laughs off trade rumors

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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.

Atlanta Falcons

Five key matchups for the Falcons in 2015. A rundown of some key games on the Falcons 2015 schedule include Dan Quinn's first game as head coach and some NFC South rivalries.

Falcons look at another Texas A&M offensive lineman. After drafting Jake Matthews with the sixth-overall pick in 2014, the Falcons are taking a long look at Cedric Ogbuechi.

Potential pass-rushing options in Quinn's system. Breaking down how the top pass-rushers in this year's draft would fare in Quinn's defensive system, options include Beasley, Ray and Dupree.

Carolina Panthers

Benjamin was mentally tired in rookie season. The rookie wall hit Kelvin Benjamin around the midpoint of last season and even though he had a great season, he's still looking to improve.

Davis believes Tillman is the 'piece to take us over the top.' Adding veteran cornerback Charles Tillman is a positive move for the Panthers, according to linebacker Thomas Davis.

Looking back at a pair of No. 1 picks. The Panthers have had the first overall selection twice in franchise history. Both times they used it to take a quarterback.

New Orleans Saints

Brees laughs off trade rumors. Veteran quarterback Drew Brees was asked about his name being circulated as a potential trade target before next season, which he laughed off with typical calm.

Defensive backs the Saints could be selecting. The Saints may be looking to take a defensive back in April's draft. Here's a look at some potential targets and how they fared at February's combine.

Payton on '50 Shades' of character evaluations. Head coach Sean Payton goes over his philosophy in evaluating players and weighing their off-field character against on-field production.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Alstott to announce second-round pick. Bucs' legend and former bruising running back Mike Alstott will make an appearance at the 2015 draft, announcing the teams second-round pick.

Bucs' ultimate road trip guide. With the release of the 2015 schedule, the ultimate road trip is now possible, with stops in Washington, Atlanta and Philadelphia, to name a few.

Ownership reportedly comfortable with Winston. The off-field troubles of Jameis Winston don't appear to be an issue for the Bucs' brass. The team has also made a decision on who they will select, but aren't naming names.

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