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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.

By Kevin Dolney@K_Dog92 Feb 22, 2017, 7:00am EST

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Should Patriots be interested in former Dolphins and Jaguars DT Jared Odrick? - Pats Pulpit
The Jaguars released Odrick this week. Should the Patriots be interested?

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Latest SB Nation Mock Has Jets Taking Cook - Gang Green Nation
SB Nation draft expert Dan Kadar has released another mock, but this one has a little twist. He's tried to incorporate a few trades that could happen and the Jets selection changes as a result. I...

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Would you trade Jerry Hughes? - Buffalo Rumblings
The Saints are reportedly looking for a pass rusher.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Unlucky best describes the Ravens front office recently - Baltimore Beatdown
The Baltimore Ravens are in an unenviable position this offseason. The roster has an excess of aging veterans, multiple pressing positional needs and a relatively small amount of salary cap space...

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

2017 Steelers Draft Outlook: Crop of edge rushers are just what the doctor ordered - Behind the Steel Curtain
Need meets availability for the Steelers in the 2017 NFL Draft, where a solid collection of edge rushers will provide ample opportunity for Pittsburgh to improve their ability to get pressure on...

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

NFL execs believe AJ McCarron is best QB trade target - Cincy Jungle
AJ McCarron is a hot commodity, according to the people whose opinions actually matter: NFL decision makers.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Browns ILB Christian Kirksey earns proven performance escalator for 2017 - Dawgs By Nature
First, let's explain what we mean by "proven performance escalator (PPE)." It applies to players selected anywhere between rounds 3-7 of the NFL Draft who have met one of the following criteria: p...

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Should The Houston Texans Sign Tony Romo As A Free Agent Or Trade For Jimmy Garoppolo? - Battle Red Blog
Texans fans answer that question with a vote and share their thoughts on the quarterback situation in Houston.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Could the Titans Offense “Make the Leap” in 2017? - Music City Miracles
One analyst thinks so.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Julius Thomas being traded to the Dolphins, per report - Big Cat Country
Julius Thomas is headed to Miami after all.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Colts free agency 2017: Should the Colts re-sign Erik Walden? - Stampede Blue
The new league year begins next month, and with it comes the start of the free agency period in the NFL. The Colts have several guys who will become free agents at that point, but there may be some...

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Did Emmanuel Sanders lie to the Broncos to skip out on practice? - Mile High Report
Divorces can get nasty, but if this report is true it could present larger problems for the Denver Broncos.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

How the Chargers Can Replace Melvin Ingram - Bolts From The Blue
Melvin Ingram might price himself out of Los Angeles. If he does, Tom Telesco could look at many options to replace the edge rusher.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Marquette King gave the most Marquette King response to flat earth question - Silver And Black Pride
Today the sports world has been in somewhat of a collective head shaking, eye roll, face palm over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving’s belief that the earth is flat. He’s not alone in this...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Here’s what Chiefs’ Andy Reid said about Tony Romo six months ago - Arrowhead Pride
I came across an Andy Reid interview did with Colin Cowherd from August of last year. This would be just as training camp and preseason was winding down but before the actual season. I may have...

NFC EAST:

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Washington Redskins 2017 Draft Profiles: Elijah Lee, LB - Hogs Haven
Hogs Haven takes a look at 2017 NFL prospects that could contribute to the Redskins

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Packers at the Scouting Combine: Only safeties to work out were Clinton-Dix & Whitehead - Acme Packing Company
Green Bay only had two of their five safeties work out in Indy during their draft seasons.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Detroit Lions 2016 roster review: Can Ezekiel Ansah rebound after disappointing season? - Pride Of Detroit
Was Ansah’s injury to blame for a poor 2016 season or should Lions fans worry?

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Alshon Jeffery staying in Chicago this offseason - Windy City Gridiron
Check out the latest on Chicago Bears free agent wide out Alshon Jeffery.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

The Market For Adrian Peterson Likely Won’t Be Robust - Daily Norseman
If the Vikings do let their all-time leading rusher go, he might not get much elsewhere.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

CSC Roundtable: What Should the Saints Do with WR Brandin Cooks? - Canal Street Chronicles
CSC contributors get together to speak on the future of Brandin Cooks.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Derrick Shelby, Adrian Clayborn’s returns should be a boon for the Falcons - The Falcoholic
The defensive line will get better before a single signing.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Should the Panthers pursue free agent OT Kelvin Beachum? - Cat Scratch Reader
Should the Panthers decide to pursue mid-tier free agents to address their weakness at offensive tackle then the 27 year old Beachum might be a good target.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

The Buccaneers are an explosive receiver away from offensive domination - Bucs Nation
Dirk Koetter has done well with two quality receivers, even without a running game.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Peter King offers predictions matching available QBs with teams - Niners Nation
The 49ers appear to be the toughest to figure out if Kirk Cousins is not available.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Jay Cutler to the Arizona Cardinals? - Revenge of the Birds
Peter King thinks the Arizona Cardinals could be the landing spot for the Bears signal caller.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Seahawks set to meet with free agent defensive tackle Earl Mitchell - Field Gulls
In my free agent report on the Miami Dolphins, I acknowledged defensive tackle Earl Mitchell as a potential cap casualty, and then a few days later he was released. I did, however, say that I...

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Los Angeles Rams 4-Round Mock Draft (2.0) - Turf Show Times
Let’s give this whole Mock Draft thing another shot...