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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 Kdog92@K_Dog92 Jan 18, 2017, 7:00am EST

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Josh McDaniels, Matt Patricia give Patriots longest tenured coordinator duo in NFL - Pats Pulpit
No other franchise can even come close.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Jets Ink Brian Winters To Four Year Deal - Gang Green Nation
According to multiple sources the New York Jets have made their first major player move for the 2017 season, re-signing right guard Brian Winters to a four year deal. Sources report the deal is...

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Buffalo Bills safety Aaron Williams leaning against retirement - Buffalo Rumblings
The safety has had two neck surgeries in the past 15 months.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Is Joe Flacco still part of the Ravens Solution? - Baltimore Beatdown
Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger or Peyton Manning won the AFC Championship in 13 of the last 14 years. This year is no different, Ben Roethlisberger or Tom Brady will represent the AFC in Super Bowl...

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Chris Boswell and the Steelers prove there’s more than one way to advance to the AFC title game - Behind the Steel Curtain
The Steelers eked out an 18-16 victory over the Chiefs in a divisional-round matchup at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night. No, it wasn’t pretty. No, it wasn’t "Immaculate." But the Steelers are in...

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

AJ McCarron has franchise QB potential - Cincy Jungle
Despite throwing only 119 career passes, the third year quarterback reportedly believes he deserves a chance to start. Here’s why he might be right.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

As former Browns RB Dion Lewis shines in the playoffs, Joe Banner smiles - Dawgs By Nature
A broken leg followed by a regime change prevented Cleveland Browns fans from ever getting to see what Dion Lewis could contribute during the regular season. Now, he’s putting together...

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Houston Texans, George Godsey "Mutually Agree To Part Ways" - Battle Red Blog
This had to be done.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Titans hire Frisman Jackson as Receivers Coach; Add Craig Aukerman to Staff - Music City Miracles
The Titans have added two to the staff.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Approval poll: Would you like the Jaguars to hire Chip Kelly? - Big Cat Country
What do you think? Would Kelly be a good hire by the Jaguars? Do you want him as our offensive coordinator? Or would he mismanage a side of the ball that desperately needs vision and guidance?

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Seven things the Colts need to focus on this offseason - Stampede Blue
For all but four teams in the NFL, the offseason has already begun. For the Indianapolis Colts, they’ve been in offseason mode for weeks, as they missed the playoffs for the second straight year...

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Denver Broncos assistant coaches: Tracking who is staying and who is going - Mile High Report
We will track all of the rumors and reports of which assistant coaches are staying and which are leaving.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Dean Spanos is the Masturbating Security Guard of NFL Owners - Bolts From The Blue
He’s been a complete embarrassment for years now.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Watch: 10 best moments from Raiders 2016 offense - Silver And Black Pride
A review of the 10 best moments from the Offense from 2016 with video

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

I’ll say this for Travis Kelce: This means something to him - Arrowhead Pride
There’s a dirty little secret about the NFL. Not all the players care about this as much as you do. It’s a job to some players. They make a lot of money and sometimes a loss like this is harder on...

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Antonio Brown’s video or Odell Beckham’s Miami trip? Which was worse? - Big Blue View
Brown’s broadcasts Tomlin’s Patriots rant live on Facebook

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Four free agent wide receivers who could help the Eagles - Bleeding Green Nation
Bombs away?

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Cowboys Fan Reaction After Playoff Loss: Heart Sunk, Head High - Blogging The Boys
Emotions are exactly what they were 22 years ago. The greatest game of my lifetime has been supplanted.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Redskins to interview Rob Ryan for Defensive Coordinator - Hogs Haven
Scraping the bottom of the barrel

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

General Aaron Charles Rodgers Writes Home - Acme Packing Company
My dearest Olivia, It is but one week short of three score days since I shared my confidence in my fellow brethren and our ability to conquer all remaining opponents. Ever since that day, the...

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Report: Saints interested in special teams coach Derius Swinton - Canal Street Chronicles
A report has the Saints potentially eyeing ex-49ers special teams coach Derius Swinton to join the staff.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Report: Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones plans to just power through toe injury - The Falcoholic
Fact: Julio Jones is deathly afraid of bubble baths

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Panthers final 2016 DVOA rankings shed some light - Cat Scratch Reader
For the stat nuts out there here's a look at how the Panthers finished in Football Outsiders DVOA rankings.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Buccaneers sign another CFL player - Bucs Nation
Linebacker Jeff Knox Jr. will try to emulate Shelton Quarles.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

49ers plan to offer head coach job to Kyle Shanahan whenever Falcons season ends - Niners Nation
The 49ers head coach situation could have resolution in sight, we just need to be patient.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

ESPN says Wide Receiver is Arizona Cardinals biggest need in 2017 NFL Draft - Revenge of the Birds
What do you think? Do the Arizona Cardinals need a wide receiver?

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

When it comes to road games, the Seahawks’ unlucky number is 24 - Field Gulls
The Seattle Seahawks’ 36-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons marked another road defeat in which they gave up at least 24 points, but how do they compare with the rest of the NFL?

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

LA Rams To Let CB Trumaine Johnson, WR Kenny Britt Leave In FA, Sign WR DeSean Jackson? - Turf Show Times
It’s been reported the Rams are planning on allowing Johnson and Britt walk via free agency. Enter DeSean Jackson...