Which NFC South Team Will Rise to the Top?
Published by Lorenzo Reyna on June 2, 2009
Article Source: Bleacher Report - NFL
Maybe its a good thing to finish last or near the bottom in the NFC South, because the very next year, you'll probably go to the playoffs.
It happened to the Saints in 2006, who won the division after being 3-13 the previous year.
The Buccaneers also did it in 2005 after being 5-11 the previous season.
The Panthers went through a 7-9 campaign in 2007 and finished next to last. Then they took control of the NFC South with a 12-4 record in 2008.
The Falcons finished 4-12 in 2007 in the short termed Michael Vick/Bobby Petrino regime.
Atlanta then became a feel good story by going 11-5, having the NFL Rookie of the Year in quarterback Matt Ryan (photo), and reaching the playoffs for the first time since the 2004-2005 season.
Last season, ...
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