NFC South Notes: Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints

Buccaneers

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said that they will consider drafting a rookie quarterback to go along with Tom Brady and Blaine Gabbert. 

“We can afford to do it, I think,” Licht said, via Eduardo Encina of the Tampa Bay Times. “And it’s definitely something we would look at. But it just depends on who that player is, where he’s available, what other players are in front of him. If we are sold on that player, it’s not as easy as just picking any quarterback and thinking, ‘OK, he’s the developmental guy.’”

Falcons

• New Falcons RB Todd Gurley told reporters on Friday that he’s fortunate to have a neighbor who has basically a full gym in his backyard. He’s been able to work out there while sheltering in place. (Jason Butt)
• Gurley said of playing in Dirk Koetter’s offense: “Definitely feel it was a good fit for me. I’m super-excited to be able to come over and help out as much as possible.” (Vaughn McClure)
• Gurley told reporters that “the way life is going right now, everybody is on load management.” (D. Orlando Ledbetter)
• When asked if he has any concerns about his upcoming physical, Gurley said he played 15 of 16 games last year. He also added that if the Falcons were concerned, they wouldn’t have signed him. (Jason Butt)
• As for potential issues with his knee, Gurley said: “I didn’t tear my ACL last year. This was six years ago. So, just been able to maintain that and keep just keep going each year.”

Saints

• Nick Underhill reports that the Saints signed CB P.J. Williams to a one-year deal worth $2,007,500. He receives a $1.87 million base salary that’s fully guaranteed to go along with a $137,500 signing bonus.
• According to Underhill, the Saints signed OL Cameron Tom to a one-year deal worth $850,000. He will make a base salary of $750,000 and receives a signing bonus of $100,000. Tom can earn a $37,500 bonus by being active for the first game.