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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.

By Kdog92@K_Dog92 Apr 3, 2013, 7:00am EDT

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

New England Patriots Agree to Terms With WR Michael Jenkins - Pats Pulpit
Mike Reiss and Field Yates have confirmed that the Patriots have an agreement in place with wide receiver Michael Jenkins.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Rex Ryan Reveals New Tattoo - Gang Green Nation
The head coach of the New York Jets is rocking new ink.

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

2013 NFL Draft: Ryan Nassib next on Buffalo Bills workout tour - Buffalo Rumblings
The Bills have now been linked to seven of the 10 best quarterback prospects in the 2013 NFL Draft.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Honey Badger a Good Fit in Baltimore? - Baltimore Beat Down
With questions swirling about his character and his year off from football, LSU's Tyrann Mathieu could be well worth the risk in the middle rounds of the draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

The Steelers need to clean house and rebuild......totally - Behind the Steel Curtain
It may only be April 1, 2013, but that doesn't mean it's too late for a total team overall--including the release of Ben Roethlisberger and the acquisition of Joe Flacco.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

A Tale Of Two Andy's - Cincy Jungle
Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton showed two extremes in 2012 on the team's way to a 10-6 record.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Browns trade QB Colt McCoy to the San Francisco 49ers for late-round picks - Dawgs By Nature
The Cleveland Browns are closing the book on yet another one-time starting quarterback. The team has traded McCoy to the San Francisco 49ers for late-round pick, according to reports.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

How Much Will Shane Lechler Really Impact The Texans' Special Teams? - Battle Red Blog
After all, Joe Marciano is still the special teams coordinator. Nevertheless, take a look at what the numbers say.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Colts To Sign Free Agent WR Darrius Heyward-Bey To One-Year Deal Worth $3 Million - Stampede Blue
The speedy wide receiver finally made up his mind and signed with Indianapolis.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Is Marcus McNeill Returning to the San Diego Chargers? - Bolts From The Blue
Former San Diego Chargers Left Tackle started tweeting after the team released Jared Gaither. Could it spell a return for the All-Pro?

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Raiders make Matt Flynn trade official, Reggie McKenzie speaks - Silver And Black Pride
The Oakland Raiders on Monday acquired quarterback Matt Flynn in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. General Manager Reggie McKenzie made the announcement.

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Branden Albert's absence from Chiefs offseason program won't slow down the trade rumors - Arrowhead Pride
NFL trade rumors have been swirling around Branden Albert and the Kansas City Chiefs for several weeks now and Albert's absence from the start of the Chiefs offseason program won't stop those rumors anytime soon.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

New York Giants' news 4/1: Just sign the deal, Victor - Big Blue View
Should Victor Cruz sign the long-term deal the Giants have offered him? Should he play for the RFA tender and hope for a better deal eventually? Should he hold out?

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Looking back at the Philadelphia Eagles 2010 draft class - Bleeding Green Nation
When the 2013 NFL draft takes place later this month you'll undoubtedly see many NFL pundits handing out grades to try and immediately quantify how a team did with its draft. However, they'll often...

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

The Cowboys Need To Continue Building Around Tony Romo - Blogging The Boys
Tony Romo received a new contract that will probably keep him in Dallas for the remainder of his career, but the Cowboys must continue to build around him and give him more help.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Redskins Bring Back DeAngelo Hall - Hogs Haven
After being released prior to free agency, the Redskins bring back DeAngelo Hall on a one year, $2.25 million deal.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Return from Injury: Projecting Desmond Bishop in 2013 - Acme Packing Company
We will try to project the returns of some Packers who spent much of the 2012 season inactive or on injured reserve; we begin with inside linebacker Desmond Bishop.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

2013 NFL Draft: How does Riley Reiff compare to this year's top tackles? - Pride Of Detroit
If Riley Reiff were in the 2013 NFL Draft, where would he rank among the top offensive tackles?

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Are the Bears Likely to Trade Up for a Guard? - Windy City Gridiron
SI's Chris Burke put the Bears trading up for a guard as one of his likely first-round trades. Do you think it could happen? And where would such a move leave the rest of the Bears' draft?

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Report: Wallace Turned Down More Money From Minnesota - Daily Norseman
Apparently the Minnesota Vikings were in on the bidding for Mike Wallace this off-season after all.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

NFL Draft 2013: Saints Show Serious Interest in Kawann Short - Canal Street Chronicles
The Saints sent a large group of scouts to Purdue, including Director of Pro Scouting Rick Reiprish, to watch Kawann Short go through drills in a private workout.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

The Right Move Still Can Feel Wrong: Saying Goodbye To Brent Grimes - The Falcoholic
The Atlanta Falcons watch Brent Grimes sign a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. Dave Choate explains why it was the right idea to let Grimes go, but a painful one.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Panthers sign K Olindo Mare to 3 year contract - Cat Scratch Reader
The Panthers have upped the ante on Special Teams for the 2013 season by bringing in a veteran kicker with plenty of big game experience.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Buccaneers sign Brian Leonhard to one-year deal - Bucs Nation
The Bucs continue to add cheap depth to their roster.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Colt McCoy trade: 49ers trade for Browns QB, add a little salary - Niners Nation
We take a look at the draft picks and salary involved in the reported Colt McCoy trade.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Cardinals, Skelton cut ties - Revenge of the Birds
He ended his tenure on a solemn note, but he may have a shot at starting somewhere else.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Matt Flynn trade leaves Seahawks without a backup quarterback - Field Gulls
The Matt Flynn trade is now officially official. Hopefully this means we'll all get to see him as a starter down in Oakland. That will be cool.

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Rams re-sign G/T Chris Williams - Turf Show Times
The Rams made a free agent move on Monday to shore up the offensive line depth.