Thursday, June 23, 2022

Favorite Offseason Additions: NFC South

Another day closer to training camp. Here are my favorite offseason additions of the NFC South. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Akiem Hicks, DE, free agency

The best thing about Akiem Hicks signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is his removal from the Chicago Bears defense. Simply put, he dismantled the Minnesota Vikings offense. At 32, he might not be the same player that he once was but he should make his presence felt. I think that he’ll be an improvement over Ndamukong Suh. The Buccaneers apparently thought so as well. 

Contenders: Russell Gage, Luke Goedeke, Logan Hall

Atlanta Falcons
Drake London, WR, 1st round pick

Without even playing a snap for the Atlanta Falcons, Drake London is the team’s best receiver. He’ll form a nice, giant, pass-catching duo with tight end Kyle Pitts. That should make Marcus Mariota happy. 

Contenders: Marcus Mariota, Bryan Edwards, Arnold Ebiketie

Carolina Panthers
Ikem Ekwonu, OT, 1st round pick

Ikem Ekwonu is an easy pick for my favorite addition of the Carolina Panthers. That’s mostly due to the impact that I think that he’ll make. It’s partly due to how little the Panthers did this offseason. At least they might be getting back a healthy Christian McCaffrey.

Contenders: Bradley Bozeman, Johnny Hekker, Frankie Luvu

New Orleans Saints
Tyrann Mathieu, S, free agency

Tyrann Mathieu is one of my favorite players in the league. It follows that he’d be my favorite addition of the New Orleans Saints. Wherever he goes, Mathieu makes an impact. On and off the field. Now, he’s coming home.

Contenders: Chris Olave, Jarvis Landry, Trevor Penning

Next up: NFC West










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