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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 Jan 31, 2018, 7:00am EST

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

What Matthew Slater’s Hall of Fame father is telling the Patriots All Pro special teamer before the Super Bowl - Pats Pulpit
Rams Hall of Fame OT Jackie Slater raised an incredible son.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Statistical Areas Where the Jets Ranked Lowest in 2017 - Gang Green Nation
We can break down position by position, player by player where we think the Jets’ biggest holes are, but what areas in particular did they fail to get it done? Let’s dig into the numbers behind...

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Eric Wood’s retirement on hold as NFLPA, Buffalo Bills clarify contract questions - Buffalo Rumblings
This is a complete disaster.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Should the Ravens target WR Paul Richardson? - Baltimore Beatdown
The Baltimore Ravens have a clear need at wide receiver. That has been established after this unit, as a whole, failed to produce in 2017. Looking forward to the 2018 season, the Ravens certainly...

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

The Steelers are better with Le’Veon Bell signed to a long-term deal - Behind the Steel Curtain
Say what you want about Le’Veon Bell and all of his warts, but the Steelers are better off with him than without.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Bengals Mailbag: Quarterback contingencies and offseason plans - Cincy Jungle
Our readers and listeners gave us a number of interesting questions lately and we answer them in the latest mailbag feature!

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Recap of Browns news from the Senior Bowl - Dawgs By Nature
Hue Jackson, John Dorsey, Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen, and other Browns nuggets from the week in Mobile, Alabama.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Johnathan Joseph Talks Free Agency, Future With Texans - Battle Red Blog
Does the veteran cornerback want to stay with the team he chose back in 2011?

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Report: Titans expected to hire Matt LaFleur as offensive coordinator - Music City Miracles
Vrabel lands a big name offensive coordinator.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jaguars need to keep their options open at quarterback for 2018 - Big Cat Country
Is it me, or is this the least i have cared about any offseason in a while? Nevertheless, the offseason is upon us, and while moves won’t happen next week, all front offices are planning the shape...

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Andrew Luck about to Take next Step in Shoulder Rehab - Stampede Blue
Andrew Luck is reportedly close to returning to throwing, with passing coach Tom House.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Getting rid of Aqib Talib would be a bad decision for the Broncos - Mile High Report
It’s not often that teams are in the business of getting rid of players as good as Aqib Talib, but it appears that entertaining such lunacy is an avenue the Denver Broncos are seriously considering.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Los Angeles Chargers Positional Review: Quarterback - Bolts From The Blue
Over the next couple weeks, we’ll be taking a look back at how the Chargers starters performed based on a couple outsiders analysis, what I have to say, and how they’ll address the position in the...

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Brian Callahan officially named Raiders QB coach - Silver And Black Pride
Monday night the Raiders officially named former Lions Quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan to the same position on head coach Jon Gruden’s staff.

Under Callahan’s tutelage over the course of his...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Actually, the Chiefs did the right thing in keeping Bob Sutton - Arrowhead Pride
Back when I was in the fourth grade, a teacher called me to her desk during reading time.

Apparently, a classmate who sat next to me had $20 stolen from his book bag that morning. Another...

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Giants’ coach Pat Shurmur: Odell Beckham “sounds inspired” - Big Blue View
New coach says he has had initial conversation with Beckham

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Super Bowl 2018: This Eagles team just feels different - Bleeding Green Nation
YOU GOTTA BELIEVE

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

The Cowboys last two Super Bowl wins have come in rematch games, but can the Eagles avenge their loss? - Blogging The Boys
The Cowboys have been able to take care of business in rematch games, but will the Super Bowl win-less Eagles be able to do the same?

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Alex Smith Traded to the Redskins - Hogs Haven
The Redskins have acquired QB Alex Smith in a trade

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

If Josh Sitton hits free agency, the Packers should consider a reunion - Acme Packing Company
If the Bears decline Josh Sitton’s 2018 option, the Packers should pounce.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Former Lions WR Titus Young diaries on mental illness, thinks NFL comeback is still possible - Pride Of Detroit
The LA Times has a devastating update on the former Lions receiver.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Olin Kreutz: Football’s Ultimate Defender - Windy City Gridiron
How the Bears legend and youth football coach became an advocate for the game he loves

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

If the Vikings try to toll Teddy Bridgewater’s contract, things could get ugly - Daily Norseman
The NFLPA would likely have an issue with that

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

5 Pending Free Agents the Saints Should Bring Back for 2018 - Canal Street Chronicles
Obviously Drew is #1.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

The case for and against the Falcons bringing back Adrian Clayborn - The Falcoholic
Atlanta’s got a tough decision to make with a productive, important defensive end.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Panthers Film Analysis: Norv Turner and the ‘989’ Coryell pass concept - Cat Scratch Reader
Learn about one of the most famous Air Coryell pass concepts the Panthers will be using on offense next season under new offensive coordinator Norv Turner

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

The case for keeping Chris Baker - Bucs Nation
The Bucs defensive line did improve in some ways.

NFC WEST: