NFC South Notes: Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers

• Per ESPN’s Jenna Laine, the Buccaneers had no interest in WR Cole Beasley.  
• The Buccaneers are also not in the mix for RB Mark Ingram or for a potential trade for RB Duke Johnson. (Laine)

Falcons

• According to Vaughn McClure, the Falcons have interest in re-signing DE Bruce Irvin.  
• Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff says the team’s cap situation isn’t as “dire” as it seems, and the Falcons still have the flexibility to make moves.  (McClure)
• Dimitroff also said he believes WR Julio Jones is good enough to be the top paid wide receiver in the NFL: “I believe there are a handful of elite receivers — of course Julio being one of this group — so, of course, he has the ability to be top paid.”  (McClure)

Panthers

• According to Brad Biggs, the Panthers brought in a group to evaluate Northwestern QB Clayton Thorson at his pro day after meeting with him last night.  
• According to Person, the Matt Paradis signing doesn’t necessarily preclude the Panthers from bringing back RT Daryl Williams. However, Person says “that ship has pretty well sailed.“