The Carolina Panthers have to play to their abilities, and pick up where they left off in 2012, according to head coach Ron Rivera. ‘Everybody wants to do to start fast, but the key for us more so than anything else is coming out and playing well from the beginning, from Day One,’ Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said. ‘We have to play to our abilities, have to pick up where we left off last year and be better.
Panthers | Coach talks about playing to teams abilities

If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should trade down in the first round, they could gain another pick that could be used in a potential trade for New York Jets CB Darrelle Revis, according to Roy Cummings of the Tampa Tribune.
Buccaneers | Trade down could help potential Darrelle Revis trade

University of Florida DT Sharrif Floyd said he is better suited to play in a 4-3 defensive alignment but believes he can also play in a 3-4 defensive alignment.
NFL | Sharrif Floyd thinks he can play in either defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers likely will not show interest in re-signing free-agent LB James Harrison unless they are not able to add an outside linebacker in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Steelers | James Harrison unlikely to return

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could show interest in University of Wisconsin OL Ricky Wagner in the later rounds of the 2013 NFL Draft.
NFL | Ricky Wagner could be late-round option

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team will hold off on the contract extension talks with QB Matt Ryan until after the 2013 NFL Draft. Dimitroff said there is no timetable for a deal but is confident an agreement will be reached.
Falcons | Will wait on extension for Matt Ryan

Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) said he is completely recovered from the torn percotral muscle he suffered during the 2012 season. He said he is not sure if he will be a full participant when offseason workouts begin.
Redskins | Brian Orakpo says he is healthy