Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing

With the arrival of training camp, things have been busy around here, especially for Kevin. To help with the load some of us plan on doing some post to help lighten the weight off Kevin's shoulders. I plan on doing this post for the next month or so every Wednesday at 5 a.m. If things go well maybe I'll continue to do this post for Kevin. We'll just have to see.

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)

Stevan Ridley Poised For Bigger Role In 2012 - Pats Pulpit
With BenJarvus Green-Ellis Taking His Talents to Cincinnati, Patriots Second-Year Running Back Stevan Ridley Is Ready To Take The Reigns As A Starter.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

The New York Jets Will Not Retain RT Jeff Otah - Gang Green Nation
The New York Jets will not retain Jeff Otah

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Buffalo Bills Training Camp: Stephon Gilmore Turning Heads - Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, is already making a strong impression with his new team after just four training camp practices.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Why Ravens Will Make Post-Season - Baltimore Beat Down
SB Nation posted a story on the teams in the AFC, titled, Why Your Team Will Make The Playoffs. Basically, they looked at every team in th conference and wrote a short paragraph or, in the Baltimore Ravens case, two short sentences, on why the team

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Mike Wallace's 'No Contact' Strategy May Have Permanently Damaged his Relationship With Steelers - Behind the Steel Curtain
NFL relationships aren't like romantic ones. The contract extension that the Steelers gave Antonio Brown may have been a message to Mike Wallace that the team is moving on without him.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Cincinnati Bengals Announce Contract Extension With Head Coach Marvin Lewis Through 2014 - Cincy Jungle
The Cincinnati Bengals announced that head coach Marvin Lewis has signed through 2014

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

The 2011 Cleveland Browns Defense: Base Defense and Overview - Dawgs By Nature
What did the Cleveland Browns' 4-3 defense look like in 2011? Check out this article to learn some Xs and Os and get an overview of the Browns' defensive scheme.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Texans Sign Mitch King, Darryl Sharpton Suffers Setback, More Texans Training Camp News - Battle Red Blog
Some Texans news and tidbits as the team wraps up its third day of training camp.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Report: Titans and Kendall Wright Agree to Terms - Music City Miracles
The Titans have finally signed their first round draft pick Kendall Wright.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jaguars Training Camp Report: Bryan Anger Throws A Touchdown - Big Cat Country
As the Jacksonville Jaguars continue on through training camp, the Jaguars offense finally was able to get things going on Tuesday morning.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Colts Dwight Freeney Is Embracing The Linebacker Position, Sort Of - Stampede Blue
Dwight Freeney will spend 75% of the game doing what he's always done: Rush the QB from a three-point stance.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Report: Broncos Knowshon Moreno cleared to participate in team drills - Mile High Report
How has the Broncos running backs looked so far in Training Camp?

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Undrafted OT Mike Harris Working With Chargers' First Team Offense - Bolts From The Blue
With Jared Gaither currently sidelined due to back spasms, the rookie out of UCLA Mike Harris has been taking first team reps over the veteran Mario Henderson whom the Chargers signed this off season.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Miles Burris getting valuable first team reps in camp - Silver And Black Pride
With Aaron Curry out injured, rookie linebacker Miles Burris is seeing reps with the first team defense in Raiders training camp.

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Dwayne Bowe Not Expected To Miss Regular Season Games - Arrowhead Pride
Dwayne Bowe is not expected to miss any Kansas City Chiefs regular season games, according to a report.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Mark Herzlich: 'I'm Able To Play At This Level' - Big Blue View
Mark Herzlich wants to go from being a nice story to being a productive NFL player. He is pushing for the starting middle linebacker job with the New York Giants.

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Dion Lewis Making The Leap So Far in Year 2 - Bleeding Green Nation
RB Dion Lewis has impressed fans and coaches alike at training camp.

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Felix Jones, Brodney Pool And Andre Holmes Fail Conditioning Test - Blogging The Boys
The Dallas Cowboys had three players fail their conditioning test. Felix Jones, Brodney Pool and Andre Holmes all failed their conditioning test, and they aren't off to a good start this training camp.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Tanard Jackson Cleared to Play; Off PUP List - Hogs Haven
Jackson is clear to resume play after sitting out with a calf injury:

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Green Bay Packers Training Camp: Cornerback Race Still Up In The Air - Acme Packing Company
Jarrett Bush, Casey Hayward, Sam Shields and Davon House are still locked in a four-way fight for one starting job on the Green Bay Packers.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Jahvid Best Will Be Cleared 'Eventually,' According To Martin Mayhew - Pride Of Detroit
Lions GM Martin Mayhew said on Tuesday that RB Jahvid Best will be cleared for contact eventually.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

What Brandon Marshall Will Bring To The Bears - Windy City Gridiron
Brandon Marshall will open so much up for the Chicago Bears offense, what kind of numbers are you expecting from the 3 time Pro Bowl wide out?

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Adrian Peterson Scares The Bejeezus Out Of Everyone - Daily Norseman
Adrian Peterson put a bit of a scare into his teammates and coaches on Monday afternoon at Winter Park.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Random Observations: Are the Saints Dysfunctional? - Canal Street Chronicles
I don't want to start slinging mud because someone at some point felt like Colin deserved to have his own radio show.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

What Would An Effective Peria Jerry Mean For The Falcons? - The Falcoholic
What would a healthy, effective Peria Jerry mean for the 2012 Atlanta Falcons? An awful lot, writes Dave Choate.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Richardson: Newton Will be My Last Quarterback - Cat Scratch Reader
Panthers owner Jerry Richardson talks about his relationship with Cam Newton and his impact on the team

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Doug Martin for Offensive Rookie of the Year? - Bucs Nation
Examining Doug Martin's chances of winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Donte Whitner Talks Teaching Youngsters & Saints Bounty Scandal - Niners Nation
We take a look at some of Donte Whitner's comments to the media before 49ers practice on Monday.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Kevin Kolb Number 1 QB In First Preseason Depth Chart - Revenge of the Birds
Looking at the first depth chart of the season.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Seahawks To Sign WR Braylon Edwards - Field Gulls
The Seahawks have signed veteran wide receiver Braylon Edwards.

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

For those concerned about Bradford's health... - Turf Show Times
It has been only two days, but I am confident in what I am about to put on "paper": the man is back and ready to go.