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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)

Get to know the 3 newest members of the Patriots’ offense - Pats Pulpit
New England signed three players yesterday. Let’s find a little more out about them.


New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Jets 2018 Roster Countdown: Number 29 Bilal Powell - Gang Green Nation
Bilal Powell is the next Jet in our roster countdown.

Name: Bilal Powell

Number: 29

Year with Jets: 8th

Projected Role: Top running back

His 2017: At long last, the Jets made Powell the top man in...


Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Buffalo Bills should sit rookie quarterback Josh Allen until they address offensive line problems - Buffalo Rumblings
The Bills should not start their rookie


AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

The NFL kicking crown: Comparing Justin Tucker, Dan Bailey, Adam Vinatieri and Chris Boswell - Baltimore Beatdown
Dan Bailey, Adam Vinatieri and Chris Boswell are good and all. But they’re not Justin Tucker. Here’s why.


Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Steelers officially complete trade for Ryan Switzer from Raiders - Behind the Steel Curtain
The rumoured trade for the Raiders slot receiver and return specialist was officially confirmed by the team on Monday


Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

NFL preseason Week 3: Bengals LT Cordy Glenn suffers shoulder injury - Cincy Jungle
This is not good news for the Bengals.


Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Cleveland Browns: Hue Jackson not happy with Gregg Williams’ lack of a filter - Dawgs By Nature
Head coach displeased that defensive coordinator called out Denzel Ward for his tackling technique.


AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

An Update On J.J. Watt’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts - Battle Red Blog
Here’s what Watt has done and accomplished with the money he received this past year.


Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Let’s not make judgments on one missed pass Marcus Mariota Corey Davis - Music City Miracles
STEP AWAY FROM THE LEDGE!


Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Blake Bortles is your quarterback, deal with it - Big Cat Country
The Jacksonville Jaguars and NFL social media stratospheres are once again up in arms about the play of quarterback Blake Bortles, following the starters beating half of the NFC playoff teams from...


Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Indianapolis Colts: Malik Hooker returning to form despite low snap counts - Stampede Blue
The Indianapolis Colts have been patient in Malik Hooker’s return from an anterior collateral ligament injury suffered in October of last season.

It’s paying off, and it was evident in the Colts’...


AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Broncos ‘moving in the right direction’ with creative offense and addition of Adam Jones - Mile High Report
Dave Logan, the voice of the Broncos, told Orange & Blue 760 he loves the creativity he’s seeing from Bill Musgrave, and he’s hoping Adam Jones is even "80 percent of what he was."


Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Los Angeles Chargers DC Gus Bradley: Derwin James will start week 1 - Bolts From The Blue
The Los Angeles Chargers used their first-round selection this year on defensive back out of Florida State, Derwin James, and today the team’s defensive coordinator, Gus Bradley, announced that...


Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

‘Heartbeat of this team’ Khalil Mack contract holdout has been ‘grueling’ for Raiders - Silver And Black Pride
We are officially exactly two weeks until the Raiders open the 2018 NFL season. And still no Khalil Mack. What once seemed like no big deal and no reason to panic has started to get a little more...


Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes: something smart and special from game three - Arrowhead Pride
More takeaways from Mahomes’ final preseason game.


NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Odell Beckham contract is official: “We got him until he’s 108” - Big Blue View
Giants announce a five-year extension for star wide receiver


Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Eagles OC confirms Carson Wentz and Nick Foles are still splitting first-team reps - Bleeding Green Nation
Plus, we heard from DC Jim Schwartz about some rotation updates on defense.


Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Cowboys’ first-team defense shines in preseason, but which defenders will make the 53-man roster? - Blogging The Boys
For 39 snaps, the Cowboys’ first-team defense showed who they are and what they are capable of.


Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Who’s coaching this team?: Redskins Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Jake Sankal - Hogs Haven
Get to know Redskins’ assistant strength and conditioning coach Jake Sankal a little better with this profile


NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Analyzing the Packers Quarterbacks’ 2017 play by receiver route type - Acme Packing Company
The Packers struggled throwing short a year ago, and if they can air it out more this year they’ll rebound in a big way.


Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Hypothetical Golden Tate-to-Patriots trade makes little sense for the Lions - Pride Of Detroit
It’s tempting on the surface, but the Lions shouldn’t even consider it.


Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Despite lack of versatility, Bears in good hands with current group of backup wide receivers - Windy City Gridiron
Even though their backup wide receivers lack special teams value for the most part, the Bears should have a solid indication of which players deserve to make the team.


Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Thoughts on the Brett Jones Trade - Daily Norseman
Let’s put a bow on this present


NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Marcus Davenport shows off raw talent in Saints preseason debut - Canal Street Chronicles
The 14th pick in the NFL Draft finally saw the field for the Saints, and in this film study we take a deeper look at how he performed.


Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

3 things to watch in Week 4’s super meaningless Falcons-Dolphins game - The Falcoholic
Three items that are worth your time, even if the game barely will be.


Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Carolina Panthers expected to finish 7-9 according to Sports Illustrated prediction - Cat Scratch Reader
Despite a solid 11-5 showing in 2017, the Panthers are being overlooked again heading into the 2018 season.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Koetter Took Things Up A Notch In Training Camp For 2018 - Bucs Nation
After a highly criticized "soft" camp in 2017, it sounds as if Dirk Koetter took things up a notch or two in 2018.


NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

49ers depth chart: Mark Nzeocha offers a new approach at SAM linebacker - Niners Nation
After trading Eli Harold, the 49ers have a very different type of player at the SAM linebacker position


Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Analysis of the Cardinals’ Offense Through 3 Pre-Seaon Games - Revenge of the Birds
Yes, we all know that a team’s success in the pre-season is often akin to a wrangler roping a one-eyed Angus, but in terms of what the Cardinals are accomplishing this pre-season, one cannot help...


Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

The Seahawks defense is banged up as 2018 NFL season opener looms - Field Gulls
We are just two weeks away from the Seattle Seahawks beginning their 2018 NFL regular season campaign against the Denver Broncos. There is obviously still one preseason game left to be played on...


Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

The LA Rams might want to consider using RB John Kelly a lot this year - Turf Show Times
Since the Rams haven’t been playing their offensive starters, fans have been getting excited about a couple of guys. Ok, maybe just one rookie RB from Tennessee.