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

By Kevin Dolney@K_Dog92 Jan 22, 2014, 7:00am EST

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Good, Not Great - Pats Pulpit
Thank you New England for one of the most memorable teams in recent seasons.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Antonio Cromartie Makes the Pro Bowl - Gang Green Nation
No, this isn't a post from last year.

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

NFL coaching rumors: Bills have plan if Mike Pettine leaves for Cleveland - Buffalo Rumblings
While the Buffalo Bills wait to see if Mike Pettine is Cleveland's next head coach, they are apparently making contingency plans in the event that he does leave.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Do you feel bad for Ravens LB Elvis Dumervil? - Baltimore Beat Down
After the Mile High Miracle and a fax machine snafu ended his tenure in Denver, Dumervil now must watch his former teammates head to the Super Bowl without him.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Troy Polamalu once made a big play in a conference championship game - Behind the Steel Curtain
And he managed to not try a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct in the process. Maybe we should stop apologizing for Richard Sherman and just take each side - with or without class - as we'd like. Just cut the sycophancy surrounding his decision.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Four Bengals with salary cap questions in the offseason - Cincy Jungle
Taking a look at four Bengals players with significant cap numbers that could be released to save Cincinnati significant savings.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Browns Head Coaching Search: Gase May Not be Interested, Quinn Could Have Second Interview - Dawgs By Nature
Now, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Plain Dealer and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, sources are telling them that Gase is likely to stay in Denver, regardless of what the Browns do. If Gase passes, the Browns could look at Dan Quinn again.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Houston Texans Formally Hire Romeo Crennel As Defensive Coordinator - Battle Red Blog
In a move that's been rumored for weeks, Bill O'Brien officially hired former Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel to be the Texans' defensive coordinator. Texans fans react to the news on Battle Red Blog.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Titans hire Mike Mularkey, adding to amazing coaching staff - Music City Miracles
Titans continue to make impressive hires.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Mark Duffner leaving to join Dolphins staff - Big Cat Country
Mark Duffner coached the Jaguars linebackers for eight seasons and was the only coach remaining from the Jack Del Rio era.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

2013 Colts Positional Review: Quarterbacks - Stampede Blue
Stampede Blue's Josh Wilson evaluates the 2013 Indianapolis Colts position by position. Today, we looks at the quarterbacks.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Super Bowl odds: Broncos are slight favorites over Seahawks - Mile High Report
Oddsmakers are having a tough time pinning the odds for Super Bowl XLVIII between the Broncos and Seahawks, according to reports.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

What is San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator John Pagano's philosophy? - Bolts From The Blue
It has been asserted that in order to be successful on defense, you must have a philosophy, but what is John Pagano's philosophy?

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Raiders Charles Woodson says Tom Brady "owes me his house" for tuck rule game - Silver And Black Pride
The fact that Charles Woodson refuses to let go of the tuck rule call on Tom Brady in the 2002 Divisional Round playoff game is one of the reasons he continues to be a fan favorite among the Raider...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Looking ahead: Addressing OL in the Kansas City Chiefs 2014 offseason - Arrowhead Pride
AP reader citadelchief looks at the future of the Chiefs offensive line.

NFC EAST:

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Packers 2014 Offseason Review: Free Agent and Draft Quarterback Targets - Acme Packing Company
As we look ahead to next season, we take a look at some of the names who might be targeted at the quarterback position.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Jim Caldwell says footwork is key for Matthew Stafford - Pride Of Detroit
Jim Caldwell is planning to focus on footwork when it comes to working with Matthew Stafford.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Chicago Bears add two more to the Pro Bowl roster - Windy City Gridiron
On Monday the NFL announced that the Chicago Bears would have two more representatives in Hawaii at the Pro Bowl. Kyle Long and Tim Jennings will join Bears teammates Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery, and Matt Forte. Not bad for an 8-8 team.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Should the Vikings Consider Resigning Josh Freeman? - Daily Norseman
We take another (hopefully last) look at whether or not the Minnesota Vikings should consider bringing back free agent quarterback Josh Freeman.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Darren Sharper Arrested for Suspicion of Rape - Canal Street Chronicles
The five-time Pro Bowl safety for the Packers, Vikings, and Saints has been suspended from his NFL Network job after facing sexual allegations in both Los Angeles and New Orleans.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Replacing Tony Gonzalez - The Falcoholic
Overshadowed by the problems with a putrid offensive line and incompetent pass rush, the Atlanta Falcons have a very big hole to fill at tight end with Tony Gonzalez retiring.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

2013 Carolina Panthers position review: Cam Newton becomes a franchise QB - Cat Scratch Reader
The 2013 season was a down one, but there were some bright spots for Cam Newton.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Buccaneers general manager search: Lionel Vital to remain with Falcons - Bucs Nation
Once considered the frontrunner to be the Buccaneers' next GM, Vital is returning to the Falcons - could this be a sign that the search for the next general manager is almost at its conclusion?

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

NaVorro Bowman injury: PFT reports torn ACL, MCL - Niners Nation
49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman suffered a tough knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. We break down the latest news surrounding the injury.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Pro Bowl 2014: Larry Fitzgerald to replace Demaryius Thomas on roster - Revenge of the Birds
He replaces Demaryius Thomas.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

We Won, But Do We Deserve It? MY COLUMN - Field Gulls
The Seahawks are advancing to the Super Bowl, but will they be able to overcome their character concerns in time to win it all?

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

2014 NFL Draft: Browns willing to trade up for Johnny Manziel - Turf Show Times
Do the Browns have their hearts set on Johnny Football? If they do, that could be very beneficial to the Rams.