Does ANYBODY Want to Win the NFC South? Six Burning Questions on the Saints and Buccaneers

Locked On NFL Six Pack - Daily Podcast For NFL Talk · Aug 5, 2026 · 33m

NFC South remains wide open as the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers face major questions ahead of 2026. Can Tyler Shough build on a stellar rookie campaign, or will defensive regression expose the Saints’ lack of star power? The arrival of Travis Etienne and Jordan Tyson brings fresh intrigue, but injury histories and a questionable defense could cap New Orleans’ ceiling.

Tampa Bay’s playoff hopes hang on Baker Mayfield’s ongoing contract drama and Vita Vea’s uncertain future. With Mike Evans gone and Reuben Bain poised as a breakout defensive rookie, will the Buccaneers’ revamped…