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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 Apr 24, 2019, 7:00am EDT

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

NFL draft: Is Will Grier’s aggression a fit for the Patriots? - Pats Pulpit
Many pundits and fans alike believe the New England Patriots will look to address a post-Tom Brady world in the 2019 NFL Draft. Having taking some private meetings and Top 30 visits with a number...

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

NFL Draft Trade Rumors: How likely is a Jets trade for Frank Clark? - Gang Green Nation
Seahawks edge rusher Frank Clark was given the franchise tag by the team back in March. Over the last few days trade rumors have picked up steam, some linking the 2015 second round pick to the Jets....

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

2019 NFL Draft: all the Buffalo Bills’ trade options, values with number 9 overall - Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo could trade up or down in the 2019 NFL Draft

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Ravens pick up Ronnie Stanley’s 2020 option - Baltimore Beatdown
One step closer to securing the bag

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

There aren’t many Pittsburgh athletes who tainted their legacy more than Antonio Brown - Behind the Steel Curtain
Fans are always willing to overlook very real character flaws by their sports heroes. And this is why Antonio Brown’s ugly departure from the Steelers is really sad.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

How the Bengals’ draft could be different with an offensive or defensive focus - Cincy Jungle
What if the Bengals addressed just their offensive needs in the draft? What if they focused on just the defense? These two mock drafts give us an idea of what those separate plans could look like.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

History of the NFL Draft - Dawgs By Nature
Event wasn’t always the affair it is today, in fact, it didn’t even exist

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

The Texans Shouldn’t Trade Jadeveon Clowney, But If They Are Trading A Defensive Lineman, They Should Trade J.J. Watt Instead - Battle Red Blog
Trading Jadeveon Clowney is a terrible idea.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

NFL mock draft 2019 7 rounds Titans - Music City Miracles
We are now just a few days from the 2019 NFL Draft. This is the time where you start to hear all types of crazy things coming out. This is my annual reminder that you cannot believe anything anyone...

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jaguars Draft News: Why don’t we talk about Jonah Williams? - Big Cat Country
The 2019 NFL Draft is just a few days away and the consensus pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars seems to be Florida offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor. As it stands right now, I am leaning towards the...

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

The Curious Case of the Colts’ Cornerback Position - Stampede Blue
Do the Colts need to draft a cornerback early in the NFL Draft? Are they necessarily set at the position? Are they set, but should they still draft a cornerback? Maybe they’re not set, but still...

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Denver Broncos: Is it quarterback or bust in the first round? - Mile High Report
Would it be a disaster if the Denver Broncos drafted Drew Lock or an offensive skill player with the 10th overall pick?

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Report: Chargers exercise 5th year option on Joey Bosa - Bolts From The Blue
Well....duh

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Following report of Raiders clearing out scouting staff comes that of ‘big surprise’ draft pick - Silver And Black Pride
Much has been made recently about the report of growing paranoia inside the Raiders front office after Ian Rapoport tweeted this out Friday afternoon.

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Seattle Seahawks agree to trade defensive end Frank Clark to KC Chiefs - Arrowhead Pride
The Chiefs will reportedly sign Clark to a long-term contract.

NFC EAST:

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Why Dwayne Haskins Should be the Redskins Pick in Round One - Hogs Haven
Since the date that underclassmen could declare for the 2019 NFL Draft passed, I have had Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins ranked as the best quarterback in this draft class. Now, it’s been very close...

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Packers plan to pick up Kenny Clark’s fifth-year option - Acme Packing Company
Though the Packers have not yet officially picked up defensive lineman Kenny Clark’s fifth-year option, general manager Brian Gutekunst says he would "expect that would happen."

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

NFL Draft rumors: Insiders think Detroit Lions could surprise with a QB in 1st round - Pride Of Detroit
Smokescreen season is in full effect.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Chicago Bears 2019 Season Predictions: 1st quarter - Windy City Gridiron
We’re going to predict the Chicago Bears 2019 record in each quarter of the season in this week’s WCG roundtable discussion! First up is the 1st Quarter...

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Minnesota Vikings Top 5 Draft Needs: Running back, #5 - Daily Norseman
Let’s do a quick rundown of where the Vikings need to look in this year’s NFL Draft.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Ben Watson Considering Un-retiring? - Canal Street Chronicles
Is a reunion with the New Orleans Saints in the future?

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Falcons Free Agency 2019: Grady Jarrett signs franchise tag - The Falcoholic
Falcons’ DT Grady Jarrett has signed his franchise tag, guaranteeing his $15.2M salary for the 2019 season. Jarrett and the Falcons still have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term deal.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

The most accurate Carolina Panthers Mock Draft Pick of 2019 - Cat Scratch Reader
This selection comes courtesy of CBS Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Top three positional needs for Tampa Bay heading into the 2019 draft - Bucs Nation
Defensive side of the ball takes two out of the three

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

NFL Draft rumors: Is the Cardinals passing on Kyler Murray a smokescreen to get the 49ers to trade up to No. 1? - Niners Nation
This narrative is getting more and more logs added to the fire.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Smoke, fire and the first pick in the 2019 NFL Draft - Revenge of the Birds
With each day the proverbial smoke gets heavier and heavier.

The Arizona Cardinals allegedly convened today to discuss what they plan to do with the top pick.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Seahawks writers chime in on the player who they most want in the draft - Field Gulls
There was a time when the NFL draft was probably the football event I was most interested in each year. I remember as a kid treating that Saturday — when they held the first three rounds all on one...

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

2019 NFL Draft to shape the future of the LA Rams’ offensive line - Turf Show Times
Could the Rams pick an offensive lineman early?