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Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing

Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.

Brian Spurlock-US PRESSWIRE - Presswire

I feel like all I do anymore is college work and make my post. I haven't been commenting lately, which I should get back to cause I miss you guys. Well, not Tex at least. I kid, Tex, I kid.

Anyway, it's time for our weekly look at what the rest of the NFL Blogs around SB Nation are discussing this week.

Here's the rundown:

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Patriots Set Franchise Record with Four 100+ Yard Players - Pats Pulpit
Patriots have four 100+ yard players for first time in franchise history.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Santonio Wants Yardage To Be Added To Stats for Penalties - Gang Green Nation
Holmes has asked that when he draws a penalty, the yards be added to his statistics.

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Buffalo Bills Reason To Celebrate: Scott Chandler Making Plays - Buffalo Rumblings
For miserable Buffalo Bills fans looking for a shred of positivity following a horrible 52-28 loss to New England, they need look no further than tight end Scott Chandler, who has emerged as a solid starting tight end.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Ravens Can Celebrate 3-1 Record - Baltimore Beat Down
The Ravens can still celebrate a tough 23-16 victory over the Browns despite being a double-digit favorite.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

History Of The Steelers Colors: An NFL Films Production - Behind the Steel Curtain
Where did the black and gold colors of the city of Pittsburgh originate?

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Bengals Morning Beat: Talking Contract Extensions - Cincy Jungle
We're Talking Contract Extensions, Dance Offs And Implications Of Cincinnati's Win Over Jacksonville

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Week 4 Reflections: Browns at Ravens - No such thing as moral victories - Dawgs By Nature
Keeping it close: The Cleveland Browns lost another game that came down to their final drive before ultimately falling short to the Baltimore Ravens 23-16. Is this a moral victory?

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Everything Can Change In October: The Texans Take The National Stage - Battle Red Blog
October's shaping up to be quite the defining moment for Gary Kubiak's Texans.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Shoulder Surgery Probably in Jake Locker's Future - Music City Miracles
Jake Locker doesn't need surgery right now, but a Nashville doctor says it is probably inevitable.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

2012 NFL rookie wide receiver report: Where does Justin Blackmon stand? - Big Cat Country
With the quarter poll of the 2012 NFL season upon us, let's take a look at how Justin Blackmon compares to some of the other rookie wide receivers in the NFL so far.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Report: Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano Ill, Will Miss Games - Stampede Blue
News reports today said Pagano was diagnosed with leukemia and is staying at a hospital in Indianapolis. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians is the interim head coach while Pagano recovers.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

MHR Poll of the Week: Green's Return Means a Cut Will Come - Mile High Report
A look at who the Broncos might cut with the return of suspended tight end Virgil Green.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Chargers can't ever remember creating six turnovers in a game - Arrowhead Pride
Chargers players try to remember the last time they were involved in a six turnover game.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Enough with new-age experiments; Get back to Raider football - Silver And Black Pride
The current schemes of Dennis Allen and his lackeys - on both sides of the ball - are nothing but a failed experiment, an idea born in a vacuum without taking reasonable account of the realities- ...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Is Eric Berry the same player as he was before the injury? - Arrowhead Pride
Looking at Eric Berry pre- and post-injury.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

New York Giants' roster power rankings: Rating the Giants from 1-53, Week 5 - Big Blue View
Rankings the players on the New York Giants' roster from 1-53.

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Andy Reid Happy To Find A Rhythm On Offense - Bleeding Green Nation
The Eagles had trouble moving the ball anywhere in the first half. Vick was under serious pressure when they tried to throw and LeSean McCoy was bottled up when they tried to run. In fact, McCoy had...

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Cowboys Step Into A Bear Trap; Devour Themselves In 34-18 Loss To Chicago - Blogging The Boys
The Cowboys were completely manhandled by the Bears on Monday night. What kind of Cowboys team will rise after the bye week, because this version won't cut it.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Recapping Redskins Win over Buccaneers in Saved By the Bell Animated Gifs - Hogs Haven
The Redskins win over the Bucs was an emotional rollercoaster that can best be relived through short, animated gifs from the sitcom, Saved By the Bell.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Packers Defensive Review, Week 4: Bend, Just Break Less Than the Other Guys - Acme Packing Company
Despite giving up loads of yardage through the air once again, the Packers' defense stiffened in the red zone, which was one factor in the team's win over the Saints on Sunday.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Cliff Avril injury: MRI on Lions DE's back comes back negative - Pride Of Detroit
Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril got good news on Monday when his MRI test came back negative, indicating that he should be good to go after the bye.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Mike Tice probably thinks his QB is a jerk - Windy City Gridiron
Mike Tice, the Bears offensive coordinator, tried to talk to his quarterback on the sideline. Jay Cutler was not interested in hearing him.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Exceeding Expectations At The Quarter Pole - Daily Norseman
The Minnesota Vikings are already better than many folks expected during the first quarter of the season.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Saints 27, Packers 28: Five Things I Took Away From the Game - Canal Street Chronicles
I for one am glad my team is back and apparently ready to play some football.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

The Evolution of Matt Ryan - The Falcoholic
Matt Ryan is not what he once was. Not even close. Stick with me, but here's a hint: that's not a bad thing. Now in his fifth year as the Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Ryan has undergone a Hulk-like...

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Breaking down the data: Panthers vs. Falcons - Cat Scratch Reader
Despite the vitriol of the fans, the Carolina Panthers Coaching Staff called a very good game, with predominantly excellent execution, and if not for the mistakes of a few players, the Panthers would have beaten Atlanta.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Fourth-Quarter Blitzes Cost The Buccaneers A Win - Scheme Breakdown - Bucs Nation
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers buried themselves with blitzes on Sunday, and lost the game. But how and why did those blitzes break down? Find out here.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Aldon Smith: The 49ers outside linebacker's pursuit of success - Niners Nation
San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker has been off to a hot start in his first year as a starter. We discuss the Niners pass-rush specialist.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Bobby Massie's rookie struggles in forefront against Miami Dolphins - Revenge of the Birds
Bobby Massie will need to improve in both pass and run blocking.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Seahawks offensive drive charting, breakdown - Field Gulls
One of the things that I like to do after a game is take a closer look at both offensive and defensive drives over the course of a game to get a broader view. When watching live, it's easy to forget how a team got from A to B in terms of field positi

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Jeff Fisher readies his St. Louis Rams for Thursday Night Football - Turf Show Times
Rams head coach Jeff Fisher can do just about anything he needs to prepare his team for a football game. Anything.

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