The Panthers agreed to terms with veteran DB Kevin Payne on a one-year deal, according to a league source.

If the Cardinals acquire Kevin Kolb, the fantasy appeal of Larry Fitzgerald will quickly rise.

Well, the news of the day in Ravens-land is that fullback Le’Ron McClain wants to get more carries in 2011, whether it’s with Baltimore or some other team. Um, okay.

Who do you have winning the NFC South this season? Your guess is as good as ours. If there’s one division that’s been a jumbled mess since the NFL realigned in 2002, it’s got to be the NFC South.

The signs pointing out Steve Smith’s future seem to be angled in every direction.

Fantasy owners would be wise to remember the name Jacoby Ford in the late rounds on draft day.

While coaches wait for the lockout to end, there understandably exists some anxiety regarding the learning and assimilation time incoming rookies are missing. In theory, all of these coaches and their respective organizations are in the same boat.

He said he wanted to be an “icon and entertainer,” so it comes as no surprise that Cam Newton took to the microphone when he had an opportunity over the weekend at the NFL Players Rookie Photo Shoot in Los Angeles. What’s a little surprising was the song the Panthers’ No. 1 draft pick chose to cover: Justin Bieber‘s “Baby.” Entertaining, sure. Iconic, debatable. Judge for yourself.

From the moment Cam Newton was drafted first overall by the Panthers last month, the conversation surrounding the quarterback has been if he should start from Day 1.

Mercifully, it appears official. The “what number will Cam Newton wear?” mini-controversy is over.

The reality is that anyone can win the NFC South, in any year. In fact, the NFC South has never had a repeat division champ in nine seasons.

We’ve seen players use their draft position as a source for motivation as they enter the NFL before, but Marcell Dareus really hasn’t wasted any time in picking out his enemies.

Ignoring his price tag and the stumbling block his contract represents, what type of receiever would a team be getting in Steve Smith, who hasn’t had more than 70 receptions or 1,000 yards in two seasons?

All player movement is on hold during the NFL lockout, but that hasn’t stopped speculation about Panthers WR Steve Smith, who reportedly wants to be traded. It’s also believed that the team is interested in parting ways with Smith.

Steve Smith is the latest NFL veteran to put his home up for sale. Smith reportedly wants out of Carolina, and the Panthers are reportedly willing to oblige the four-time Pro Bowler.