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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)

Winter of Brady KOs Summer of Gronk - Pats Pulpit
With a ruling by knock out, Tom Brady is absolutely beating Rob Gronkowski.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

The New York Jets Continue to Clean House - Gang Green Nation
Soon after Mike Maccagnan was hired, the team let Terry Bradway and Jeff Bauer go. One of Maccagnan's stated goals was to remake the scouting department in his image, as he felt the team did not...

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

La'el Collins had dinner with Rex Ryan on Monday evening - Buffalo Rumblings
Bills head coach Rex Ryan enjoyed a very public, and breathlessly covered, dinner with former LSU tackle La'el Collins on Monday evening.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Watch tight end Maxx Williams play - Baltimore Beatdown
Let's check out some of his highlights to see what type of player that the Ravens got in the second round...

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Why Steelers rookie TE Jesse James will have a better NFL career than Maxx Williams - Behind the Steel Curtain
Maxx Williams was the flashy tight end pick-up in this year's NFL draft, but Jesse James flew under the radar which was perfect for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Dramatic Twitter Frenzy with Andrew Whitworth - Cincy Jungle
Andrew Whitworth sent out about 20 tweets over the course of two hours this afternoon to express his opposition to the state of his contract, and his unwavering love for the fans. It was dramatic and pretty unusual for a veteran player.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Arguing With Yourself on NFL Draft Weekend - Dawgs By Nature
I spent a good amount of the 2015 NFL draft weekend arguing with myself. Occasionally I annoyed collegues and friends with text messages and emails regarding this inner monologue.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Houston Texans Sign OLB Whitney Mercilus To Four-Year Extension - Battle Red Blog
In a semi-surprising piece of Monday news, the Texans have extended the contract of former first round pick Whitney Mercilus for four more seasons.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

What do the Titans have in Dorial Green-Beckham? - Music City Miracles
Dorial Green-Beckham was one of the most polarizing figures in the 2015 NFL Draft. Did the Titans get a steal or a bust when they selected him in the 2nd round?

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

The Jacksonville Jaguars 'rebuild' is over, now it's time to win - Big Cat Country
After the haul the Jaguars pulled in in both free agency and the NFL Draft this offseason, the rebuilding should be done and it's time to win games.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Report: Colts Only Have "Lukewarm" Interest in La'El Collins - Stampede Blue
According to the Indianapolis Star's Stephen Holder, the Colts only have "lukewarm" interest in undrafted free agent offensive lineman La'El Collins if he is cleared.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

AFC West Roundup: How the Broncos' rivals fared on Day 3 of the draft - Mile High Report
Looking across the last three rounds of the draft, the Broncos' rivals appear to have had successful drafts.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

How will the San Diego Chargers continue to improve their roster? - Bolts From The Blue
Now that the draft is over, what's left for the Chargers to improve their roster?

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

James Jones' release needs an explanation - Silver And Black Pride
The Oakland front office began shedding some veteran players just hours after the draft, and while some make sense, the release of James Jones is confusing at best.

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Chiefs draft pick WR Chris Conley: The good, bad and not so ugly - Arrowhead Pride
Meet the Chiefs new WR. What can he offer the Chiefs?

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Giants morning report: Odell Beckham Jr. in running for Madden 16 cover - Big Blue View
Beckham is one of four finalists. Read about that and more in today's morning report.

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Mychal Kendricks has joined Eagles voluntary offseason workouts in Philadelphia - Bleeding Green Nation
Good news?

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Cowboys Officially Decline Fifth-Year Option On Morris Claiborne - Blogging The Boys
The Cowboys have officially decided not to pick up the fifth-year option on Morris Claiborne's rookie contract.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

David Amerson's 2014 and the Worst Cornerback Seasons of the PFF Era - Hogs Haven
A look at where Amerson's 2014 ranks among the worst seasons by a starting corner since 2007

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Why the Packers drafted Brett Hundley; or, the mystery of the poor college quarterback - Acme Packing Company
With Brett Hundley now wearing Green and Gold, APC looks at the state of quarterbacking in college football and what NFL teams need to do about it in order to successfully develop a signal-caller in today's NFL.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

What needs remain for the Lions following the draft? - Pride Of Detroit
What are the Detroit Lions' biggest remaining needs following the 2015 NFL Draft?

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Which Bears rookies will start in 2015? - Windy City Gridiron
The draft is in the books and now it's time to speculate at which rookies have the best chance of cracking the starting line up in their first season.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Teddy Bridgewater Helps Start The Kentucky Derby - Daily Norseman
In the city that made him a household name, Teddy Bridgewater helped to get the Run for the Roses underway this weekend.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Saints News, 5/4/15: Saints Were Able to Keep Interest in QB Grayson Under Wraps - Canal Street Chronicles
Your daily collection of New Orleans Saints news and opinion.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Julio Jones extension next on Falcons' priority list, per Thomas Dimitroff - The Falcoholic
The Falcons will push hard for an extension with the talented 26-year-old wide receiver.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

My Panthers 2015 NFL Draft Re-Do - Cat Scratch Reader
I would never suggest for a second I know more than Dave Gettleman when it comes to picking draft prospects. After all I don't have his experience or scouting staff to help.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

The Best Buccaneers Draft since 1999 - Bucs Nation
Have the Bucs managed to put together the best draft in 15 years?

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Justin Smith says retirement decision will be known in next three weeks or so - Niners Nation
The San Francisco 49ers should know Justin Smith's retirement decision sooner rather than later. Do you think he retires or sticks around another year?

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Markus Golden draws comparisons of LaMarr Woodley, James Harrison - Revenge of the Birds
He is not the prototypical size, but his motor doesn't stop.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Seahawks roster projection with salary cap numbers - Field Gulls
Here is the quick roster and cap projection on the Seahawks (offense, defense, specialists), barring new contracts.

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Rams’ Free Agent Tackle Joe Barksdale Worked Out For Falcons - Turf Show Times
The Atlanta Falcons brought in St. Louis Rams’ free agent tackle Joe Barksdale for a workout.