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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.

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AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Could The Patriots Look To Brandon Lloyd? - Pats Pulpit
With the Patriots lacking stability and familiar faces at this point in their receiving corps, Bill Belichick may turn to an old friend for help. On Sunday, ESPN Boston's Field Yates wrote that the...

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

The Defensive Flaw - Gang Green Nation
There's one big flaw in Rex Ryan's defense. What is it?

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Five sleeper candidates for Buffalo Bills' 53-man roster - Buffalo Rumblings
The Buffalo Bills are seemingly overhauling the team. Many players are inexperienced and young. Which of them have a shot to make the final 53-man roster? Let's take a look!

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Lardarius Webb Expected To Be Healthy By Camp - Baltimore Beat Down
In a recent article published by Chris Wesseling over at NFL.com it was reported that cornerback, Lardarius Webb, is expected to be healthy by training camp. Webb suffered a torn ACL earlier in the...

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Whether Jarvis Jones starts for the Steelers is irrelevant; variety and depth key for Steelers' front seven - Behind the Steel Curtain
Using both rookie Jarvis Jones and veteran Jason Worilds seems inevitable for the Steelers' defense, and whichever one starts won't make a difference.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

A.J. Green's assault on the Bengals record book - Cincy Jungle
After only two seasons, A.J. Green's production has already started re-writing the Bengals record books.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Grading the Browns Off-Season - Dawgs By Nature
Perhaps you've been stuck under a rock for the last nine months. I don't know. But I'd like to think that if you're reading this then you probably follow the Browns and this website...

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

The Film Room: Sam Montgomery - Battle Red Blog
I am ready and willing to admit I had Sam Montgomery all wrong in my initial spring evaluations. After taking a second look, this young Bull could be a great fit in Houston after all.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

What is the ceiling and the floor of Titans WR Kendall Wright? - Music City Miracles
An odd judgement on Kendall Wright's first year.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jason Babin injury: Jaguars DE close to 100 percent - Big Cat Country
Jaguars defensive end Jason Babin says he's only a few days out from being 100 percent for training camp.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Colts Safety Joe Lefeged Arrested On Gun Charges - Stampede Blue
Colts Safety Joe Lefeged was arrested overnight in Washington D.C. on multiple gun related charges after attempting to flee police.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Peyton Manning is learning the Wes Welker Way - Mile High Report
In 2012, the Denver Broncos learned the Peyton Manning Way. In 2013, Peyton Manning is learning the Wes Welker Way.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Update: Chargers RB Ryan Mathews NOT arrested after bar fight - Bolts From The Blue
San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews was arrested after a bar fight on Sunday night. It is another mark against Mathews, who has failed to live up to his first-round selection on or off the field.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

What can Tony Sparano's career tell us about the Raider rush attack? (Part 1) - Silver And Black Pride
Tony Sparano has had a long and distinguished NFL coaching career. What does his past tell us about his future with the Raiders?

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

KC Chiefs, Eric Fisher talks expected to pick up this week - Arrowhead Pride
The Kansas City Chiefs drafted tackle Eric Fisher No. 1 overall in the 2013 NFL Draft last April. Now they need to sign him to a contract.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Giants Roster Breakdown: Mark Herzlich - Big Blue View
Herzlich looks like he has a legitimate chance to open the season as the middle linebacker for the Giants.

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Evan Silva: Fumbling isn't Bryce Brown's only problem - Bleeding Green Nation
Eagles running back Bryce Brown is coming off an up-and-down rookie year, but his potential has everyone associated with the team excited about his future. Despite his inability to hold onto the...

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Is Dez Bryant Ready To Become A Dominant Force? - Blogging The Boys
Dez Bryant is receiving a lot of hype this offseason, and two former members of the Dallas Cowboys who know a thing or two about great players believe he is on the verge of becoming a dominant force.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Redskins Should Continue Operating Out Of The Pistol - Hogs Haven
The Pistol offense does not mead read option.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Defining Distraction: On the Packers' Jermichael Finley and his Critics - Acme Packing Company
Jason Hirschhorn offers his opinions of Jermichael Finley and the fans who criticize him for being a perceived "distraction".

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Matthew Stafford becoming more of a vocal leader - Pride Of Detroit
Quarterback Matthew Stafford is becoming more of a vocal leader for the Detroit Lions.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Who Would You Rather Keep: Jay Cutler or Matt Forte? - Windy City Gridiron
We're having a little friendly in-team competition. Which player of the two presented could the Bears most afford to give up?

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Lions Linebacker Accused Adrian Peterson Of "Juicing" - Daily Norseman
There have been whispers. . .completely unfounded. . .of Adrian Peterson's 2012 season being aided by PEDs. Apparently it was much louder than a whisper on at least one occasion last season.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

The Versatility of Darren Sproles - Canal Street Chronicles
Unique and versatile, Darren Sproles has quietly carried the back field of the New Orleans Saints for the last two seasons. At 5'6" and 190 pounds how does he do it?

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Robert McClain Will Man The Slot In 2013 - The Falcoholic
The Falcons struck gold with Robert McClain, and they know it. They're just not willing to move him out of the slot. That's the word from the National Football Post, which passes along a report...

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Revisiting the Frank Alexander (or Joe Adams) Trade - Cat Scratch Reader
One year later, was it worth it?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Ronde Barber's departure should allow Barron to play in the box more frequently - Bucs Nation
Changes in the secondary should allow Mark Barron to excel in his second NFL season.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

49ers predictions 2013: How many sacks will Aldon Smith grab this season? - Niners Nation
Time for some crowd-sourcing for 2013 49ers predictions. How about Aldon Smith's sack production?

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Who is the most indispensable Arizona Cardinals player (aside from QB)? - Revenge of the Birds
Who do you think would be, outside of Carson Palmer, the most indispensable player on the team?

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Jesse Williams should fit right in - Field Gulls
Williams was "arguably the most fearsome defender in college football the past two seasons," according to Rob Rang.

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Rams have big plans for Jared Cook - Turf Show Times
Jeff Fisher said that the team's new tight end will be all over the field, literally.