Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Patriots Rumors: Amendola Cut? Trade for Revis? - Pats Pulpit
The rumor mills are churning.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Michael Vick: Potential Jets - Gang Green Nation
Do the Jets make a play for the biggest QB name left in free agency? Should they?

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Doug Whaley discusses not tagging Jairus Byrd - Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo Bills GM Doug Whaley spoke with reporters about the decision to not franchise tag Jairus Byrd - and echoed many of those same thoughts in a separate interview on The John Murphy Show.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Ravens don't use franchise tag on Eugene Monroe - Baltimore Beat Down
The Ravens have until March 11 to work out a deal before Monroe hits free agency.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Transition tag given to Jason Worilds all but cuts LaMarr Woodley - Behind the Steel Curtain
Unless the Steelers are comfortable paying two outside linebackers 18 percent of their salary cap, one of them has to go. It seems more likely Woodley is headed for a June 1 cut.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Should the Bengals Try and Sign Donte Whitner, Again? - Cincy Jungle
Donte Whitner was a Bengals safety for a few minutes two years ago on Twitter. Will the Bengals make a run at bringing him in again?

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Cleveland Browns Use the Transition Tag on C Alex Mack - Dawgs By Nature
The Cleveland Browns had until 4:00 PM EST on Monday to decide if they were going to use the franchise tag on either C Alex Mack or SS T.J. Ward. Within an hour of the deadline, it was announced that the Browns were using the transition tag on Mack.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

2014 NFL Draft: Details Of Teddy Bridgewater - Bill O'Brien Meeting - Battle Red Blog
The Houston Chronicle's Jerome Solomon has made public the first details of Teddy Bridgewater's combine meeting with the Houston Texans.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

2014 NFL Free Agency: Titans re-sign Bernard Pollard - Music City Miracles
Bernard Pollard was a key target for the Tennessee Titans this offseason. They locked him up today.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jacksonville Jaguars new scoreboard live stream - Big Cat Country
The Jacksonville Jaguars have launched a live cam to watch their new scoreboard construction.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

So, let's talk about the Colts trading for Jim Harbaugh - Stampede Blue
Jim Harbaugh is a top five coach in the NFL right now. Recently, the 49ers entertained the notion of trading him to the Browns. Why shouldn't the Colts get in on this action?

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Peyton Manning cleared to play in 2014 following neck exam - Mile High Report
You can exhale, John Elway, City of Denver, the State of Colorado, and all of Broncos Country. Peyton Manning has been cleared to play. Manning's neck examination Monday cleared the reigning...

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

An exclusive interview with Chargers coach Mike McCoy - Bolts From The Blue
San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy (kind of) sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with BFTB's Jesse Hayner to discuss Ken Whisenhunt, and his aggressiveness on fourth down.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Raiders could allow Jared Veldheer, Lamarr Houston to test market - Silver And Black Pride
As the franchise tag period came and went, the Raiders didn't make a move to ensure either left tackle Jared Veldheer or defensive end Lamarr Houston would not hit the market come March 11. This...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Chiefs' Marcus Cooper says he ran into the rookie wall last year - Arrowhead Pride
KC Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper won the team's rookie of the year award last weekend. He talked with 610 Sports about what happened last season and what he can do to improve in 2014.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Jon Beason Giants' top free-agent priority -- report - Big Blue View
Are the Giants right to put re-signing the veteran middle linebacker above bringing back Justin Tuck, Linval Joseph or any of their other soon-to-be free agents?

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Eagles Safety Search: Mike Mitchell - Bleeding Green Nation
The Eagles need help at the safety position. Is Mike Mitchell an answer?

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Diagnosing The Cowboys: What's Good And What Needs To Be Fixed - Blogging The Boys
As you would expect with a .tpp 5eam, there is both good and bad going on in Dallas. On a positive side, there appears to be efforts to retain the good while improving the drawbacks.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

BREAKING: Redskins Bring Back Orakpo Under Franchise Tag - Hogs Haven
Brian Orakpo will be back with the Burgundy and Gold in 2014.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

NFL Rules Changes: Packers President Mark Murphy Discusses Proposals - Acme Packing Company
In his monthly column, Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy dropped hints at some of the potential rule changes the Competition Committee will discuss for the upcoming season.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Lions sign DT Corvey Irvin - Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions have added a defensive tackle to their roster.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Is Josh McCown too popular for the Chicago Bears? - Windy City Gridiron
Chicago Bears free agent quarterback Josh McCown is expecting a raise after playing the best football of his career in 2013. If he does leave the Bears, could there be more to his exit than just money? Is he too popular for the Bears?

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Just When You Think It Can't Get Worse - Daily Norseman
What could the Minnesota Vikings do to make their quarterback situation even worse? We may have found an answer!

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

NFL: Jimmy Graham is Officially a Tight End, as per Franchise Tag - Canal Street Chronicles
The NFL's Management Council has made a ruling on the debate as to whether star Saints tight end should be considered a wide receiver for the purposes of the franchise tag.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Jairus Byrd Is A Free Agent, Plus A Franchise Tag Roundup - The Falcoholic
The best free safety on the market could be a top target for the Atlanta Falcons.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

NFL free agency 2014: Greg Hardy receives non-exclusive franchise tag - Cat Scratch Reader
There's a chance the Panthers could still lose their franchise pass rusher, but the cost would be great.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Buccaneers unveil new uniforms - Bucs Nation
A first look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new uniforms.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Anquan Boldin on Jim Harbaugh: 'I don’t think there’s any rift. I heard of no griping in the locker room.' - Niners Nation
Anquan Boldin had a chance to comment on the Jim Harbaugh speculation from recent days. He sees no issues.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

2014 NFL free agency: What we know so far about the Arizona Cardinals and Karlos Dansby - Revenge of the Birds
Here is what we know...at least what has been said by the team and Dansby himself.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Eagles sign Riley Cooper to 5-year deal, possibly set bar for Golden Tate contract - Field Gulls
Tate probably wants a bit more than Cooper, but how much more will he really be worth on the open market? And should the Seahawks even be willing to pay it?

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

2014 NFL mock draft: Will the Rams find the players they need? - Turf Show Times
The Draft can go in a lot of different directions for the St. Louis Rams. Here's one potential direction we'd like to consider.