Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Falcons coach Mike Smith doesn't believe that his squad is the automatic favorite to win the NFC South just because the New Orleans Saints, the defending division champs, have been embroiled in a bounty-filled offseason marked by suspensions, lawsuits and contract disputes.

"I don't necessarily believe that," said Smith, when asked on the American Century Championship conference call today. "I know that the NFC South has been one the most competitive divisions for a number of years. Most certainly before I got to the Falcons, there was the worst-to-first story for three or four years. It's very competitive."

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