Published 7/5/2009
by Lorenzo Reyna
at Bleacher Report - NFL
After looking at this division from top to bottom, I have new reason to believe the phrase "things are hotter in the south."
The talent level in the NFC South is what heats up the NFL's "NASCAR" division. There are so many players with All-Pro talent, even young players who could become the face of their teams and the league.
This list made me dig so deep that there had to be a tie for the top NFC South running back, plus there's a bevy of honorable mentions.
Here now are my picks for the All-NFC South team:
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK: Drew Brees, New Orleans-Three monster seasons for the Saints, plus he threw for over 5,000 yards without a 1,000 rusher or 1,000 yard receiver last year.
RUNNING BACK (TIE): Michael Turner, Atlanta-Not only did he outgain the man he used to backup (LaDanian Tomlinson), he outgained all AFC leading rushers in 2008.
RUNNING BACK: DeAngelo Williams, Carolina-With the 20 touchdowns he scored last year, he couldn't be left out.
FULLBACK: Ovie Mughelli, ...
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