NFC South Notebook: Panthers rooting for Steph Curry; Winston misses OTAs
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
Panthers rooting for Steph Curry, Warriors. NBA MVP Stephen Curry spent a large portion of his adolescence in Charlotte. Curry established a bond with with the Carolina Panthers, and many of the team members will root for him and the Golden State Warriors in the upcoming NBA Finals.
Newton boasts about unique skill set. Cam Newton possesses a unique combination of size, speed, and arm strength, and was quite happy to expand on his physical makeup. Newton believes no player in NFL history ever had his skill set.
Hill presented with chance to shine. Kelvin Benjamin and Devin Funchess are both out of organized team activities due to injuries and meetings, providing Stephen Hill with an opportunity to showcase his value. ESPN's David Newton details how it's Hill's chance to shine.
New Orleans Saints
Ex-Saint Joe Horn calls Goodell 'the devil.' Former New Orleans Saints receiver Joe Horn called commissioner Roger Goodell "the devil," ripping into him for wielding unilateral power.
Ellerbe praises Saints for winning culture. Dannell Ellerbe is getting a fresh start in New Orleans and spoke about how he's presented with an opportunity to win with the Saints. Ellerbe is coming off two inconsistent seasons with the Miami Dolphins, the latter marred by injury.
Ryan puts together his best dance moves. Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan showed off his best dance moves at the New Orleans Greek Festival, taking in the festivities over the Memorial Day weekend.
Atlanta Falcons
Polian believes Beasley will struggle in rookie year. Atlanta selected outside linebacker Vic Beasley with its first-round pick to improve a porous pass rush. Former NFL executive Bill Polian opined that Beasley will struggle in his rookie season, based off his experiences with Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis.
Alford ready to shine in Falcons' new defense. Robert Alford is presented with an opportunity to star as the Falcons' second cornerback entering 2015. Although Atlanta drafted cornerback Jalen Collins in the second round, Alford said in an interview with ESPN's Vaughn McClure that he believes it's his chance to shine.
Baker's future remains uncertain. Sam Baker struggled for the majority of his career with the Atlanta Falcons, and SB Nation broke down whether the offensive tackle will have a future with the franchise.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Winston misses OTAs. Jameis Winston will not attend OTAs in favor of the NFLPA's Rookie Premiere event. Tampa Bay selected Winston with the first-overall pick, believing he'll quickly become the face of the franchise.
Buccaneers take calculated risk at defensive end. Tampa Bay's pass rush was wildly inconsistent last season, and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier hasn't anointed the starters yet. ESPN's Pat Yasinskas analyzed how the defensive end position may be an area of concern entering 2015.
Seferian-Jenkins could emerge as breakout star. Austin Seferian-Jenkins boasts unique athleticism for a tight end, and SB Nation broke down how he may emerge as this year's breakout star.