Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing

Back at college. Great hanging with some old friends and having the annoying roomate who sits around and blast his video games all day. Hopefully I can get my private room and be able to not be annoyed by lazy people.

Anyway, enough about me. How's everyone else doing. Good? Ok.

Here is another edition on Around SB Nation.

Here's the rundown:

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Patriots Announce Release Of Jabar Gaffney, Among Other Moves - Pats Pulpit
The New England Patriots trimmed their roster down to 75 on Monday--but had to cut notable players like Jabar Gaffney and Donte Stallworth to do it.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Jets Trade Wayne Hunter to Rams - Gang Green Nation
In an interesting turn of events, the New York Jets have traded RT Wayne Hunter to the St. Louis Rams. In return, we have received former second overall pick RT Jason Smith

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Buffalo Bills Release Vince Young - Buffalo Rumblings
The Buffalo Bills have released veteran quarterback Vince Young in advance of the completion of a trade for Tarvaris Jackson.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Important NFL Dates - Baltimore Beat Down
The first round of roster cuts came yesterday, but the biggest slashing of rosters will come Friday, when teams are required to drop as many as 22 players to get down to the league-mandated 53-man rosters by 9pm.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

David DeCastro Injury: Not Season-Ending, Says C Maurkice Pouncey - Behind the Steel Curtain
Post-Gazette reporter Ed Bouchette wrote about Steelers' RG David DeCastro's knee injury Tuesday, quoting several Steelers players who feel DeCastro will be back at some point this season.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Report: Cincinnati Bengals Center Kyle Cook Could Have Season-Ending Foot Injury - Cincy Jungle
Bengals center Kyle Cook missed recent practices following Green Bay's win over Cincinnati last Thursday. He reportedly visited with foot specialists on Monday afternoon. Local 12 Sports Director Brad Johansen tweets that Cook's season could be over.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Game Review: Offensive Line Struggles in Browns' 27-10 Loss to Eagles - Dawgs By Nature
The Cleveland Browns had their worst effort of the preseason this past Friday against the Philadelphia Eagles, falling by a final score of 27-10. My complete game review of the Eagles vs. Browns game is after the jump.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Houston Texans Name Derek Newton Starting Right Tackle For Season Opener - Battle Red Blog
The Houston Texans have named Derek Newton the starter at right tackle for the 2012 season-opening match-up against the Miami Dolphins.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

BREAKING NEWS: Jake Locker Could Be Benched If He Plays Poorly - Music City Miracles
Mike Florio breaks the story that Jake Locker could be benched if he struggles.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Rashad Jennings Jaguars Starting RB Week 1 - Big Cat Country
As the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for their matchup with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday evening, head coach Mike Mularkey confirmed that as it stands right now, running back Rashad Jennings will be the Week 1 starter against the Minnesota Vikings.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Report: Irsay Makes Good On Trade Talk, Colts Get CB Vontae Davis For 2nd Rounder - Stampede Blue
FOX Sports' Jay Glazer is reporting that Indianapolis has sent a second round pick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for cornerback Vontae Davis.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Broncos Roster: Five Non-Starters Who Increased Their Stock - Mile High Report
The 3rd pre-season game is the last impression a player can make on a coach before the first round of cuts come today. With that mentality, there were a number of players who came into the 49ers game and played their hearts out. We'll be looking at five players who went out and may have saved their jobs by their play on Sunday.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

It's Never Too Early to Look to the Bye Week - Bolts From The Blue
The "suggestion" that Charlie Whitehurst should replace Philip Rivers as starting QB for the San Diego Chargers leads to the proposition of a fun, new, game.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Report: Raiders agree to terms with Roscoe Parrish - Silver And Black Pride
Raiders reportedly agree to terms with wide receiver Roscoe Parrish.

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Here's What Brady Quinn And Ricky Stanzi Said About The Chiefs QB Depth Chart - Arrowhead Pride
Kansas City Chiefs' Brady Quinn and Ricky Stanzi talked about the Chiefs QB depth chart.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Martellus Bennett: Ready For Breakout Season - Big Blue View
After attending Taylor High School in Alief, Texas, where he was a consensus prep All-American selection, Bennett continued to impress at Texas A&M by tying the school career record for receptions and establishing new school career records for receiving yards and receptions in consecutive games.

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

A Look At A Few Credentials Of Replacement Referees - Bleeding Green Nation
With the NFL season now just over a week away, we're seriously close to seeing the year begin with replacement referees.

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Tony Romo Named Cowboys' Ed Block Courage Award Winner - Blogging The Boys
Tony Romo is recognized by his teammates for battling through injury lat year.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Redskins Release Chris Cooley - Hogs Haven
The Redskins have cut veteran and fan favorite tight end Chris Cooley.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Desmond Bishop On Injured Reserve Hits Hard - Acme Packing Company
On Desmond Bishop's trip to the IR and D.J. Smith.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Lions Trade Conditional Pick To Redskins For Kevin Barnes - Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions have given up a conditional pick to acquire cornerback Kevin Barnes.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Is Bad Coaching To Blame For The Bears' Offensive Line Struggles? - Windy City Gridiron
It's been somewhat of a witchunt when it's come to J'Marcus Webb and his team mate Chris Williams has been getting his fair share of criticism too. If it's true and Webb really is no good, why is he constantly on the field, and why do the coaches see

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Adrian Peterson Back To Contact - Daily Norseman
Yup, AP has taken the next critical step in his road to Week One, and apparently all went well

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Steve Spagnuolo and the Curse of the Injured Reserve - Canal Street Chronicles
Let's review how the injury list has grown this preseason and figure out if we should get this man some gris-gris.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Toone Time: Former Mr. Irrelevant No Longer Unknown To Falcons Fans - The Falcoholic
Raise your hand if you thought the Falcons would sign Tim Toone to a contract between now and last year.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Five Panthers Who Helped Themselves Against the Jets - Cat Scratch Reader
A look at 5 Panther players who played well against the Jets and helped themselves in their roster status

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

How Not To Read A Defense - Bucs Nation
How Not To Read A Defense - Freeman seems to struggle with diagnosing coverage.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Jim Harbaugh Hammering Alex Smith's Shoulder Pads In GIF Glory - Niners Nation
We provide a GIF of Jim Harbaugh popping Alex Smith's helmet and shoulder pads.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Does Ken Whisenhunt Really Not Know Who The Starting QB Will Be? - Revenge of the Birds
More QB talk.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Russell Wilson Starting for the Seattle Seahawks: Thoughts and Observations - Field Gulls
Russell Wilson has been named the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. I am not short on thoughts about the matter.

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Jim Harbaugh Hammering Alex Smith's Shoulder Pads In GIF Glory - Niners Nation
We provide a GIF of Jim Harbaugh popping Alex Smith's helmet and shoulder pads.