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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 Kevin Dolney@K_Dog92 May 26, 2021, 7:00am EDT

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Where will Kyle Van Noy and Co. land on the Chung-Thompkins Scale? - Pats Pulpit
New England has brought plenty of familiar faces back, but how successful will they be?

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Scouting Jets running back Michael Carter - Gang Green Nation
Over the next few months, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at each of the Jets’ rookies. We continue today with running back Michael Carter.

Carter was selected with the 107th overall pick in the...

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

90 Buffalo Bills scouting reports in 90 days: safety Micah Hyde - Buffalo Rumblings
One-half of one of the league’s best safety tandems

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

How many wide receivers will the Ravens keep? - Baltimore Beatdown
After the NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens suddenly have an extremely deep wide receiver depth chart. They drafted Rashod Bateman in the first round. Surprisingly, they were also able to add Tylan...

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Will straddling the fence of a rebuild and a title haunt the Steelers? - Behind the Steel Curtain
The Steelers haven't fully committed to a rebuild or a title chase.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

The Bengals’ o-line might just be good enough - Cincy Jungle
The modest upgrades mean competent pass protection, which will enable a high-flying attack that can set up the run.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Browns draft Mitch Trubisky instead of Myles Garrett? Did it almost happen? - Dawgs By Nature
The quarterback position since 1999 had been a revolving door of starters

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Houston Texans Release Ryan Finely, Choosing Jeff Driskel Over Him - Battle Red Blog
lolwut?

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Trade Rumors: Derrick Henry floats Titans as spot for Julio Jones - Music City Miracles
Derrick Henry took a break from his insane offseason workouts to comment on the recent Julio Jones trade speculation. The Titans are an obvious landing spot for the former Alabama star receiver,...

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jaguars Special Teams Coordinator Brian Schneider taking time away from coaching - Big Cat Country
The Jaguars fully support Schneider and his family during this time.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

PFF Believes that the Colts ‘Have Already Let Down’ QB Carson Wentz - Stampede Blue
According to PFF’s Sam Monson (premium content), the Indianapolis Colts ‘have already let down’ new starting quarterback Carson Wentz by failing to eliminate lingering concerns at left tackle and...

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Less ‘hero ball,’ more intermediate passes key to Lock’s improvement - Mile High Report
George Chahrouri of Pro Football Focus joined Ryan and Ben to talk about how Lock can most easily improve his practically-worst-in-the-league completion percentage.

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Chargers News: Bolts favored by Vegas in 11 games this season - Bolts From The Blue
I think the entire fan base would be happy with an 11-win season.

Las Vegas Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Raiders got a winner in Divine Deablo - Silver And Black Pride
Las Vegas’ third-round draft pick earns high praise for his strength of character from his Virginia Tech coach

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

5 Chiefs statistics from 2020 and what they mean for 2021 - Arrowhead Pride
A look at some notable numbers and how they translate to this year’s Chiefs.

NFC EAST:

Devaroe Lawrence is 28 years old and went undrafted in 2017. In the 4 years since, he has been under contract to four NFL teams; he’s been mostly a practice squad player, but in 2019,...

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Aaron Rodgers not in attendance at start of Packers’ OTAs, per report - Acme Packing Company
This news should come as no surprise after the reports of strife between Rodgers and the Packers’ front office.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Football Outsiders relatively optimistic about 2021 Detroit Lions - Pride Of Detroit
Expectations are still low, but one outlet believes this won’t be a bottom-five team in 2022.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

A new friend: Justin Fields is the leader the Chicago Bears need - Windy City Gridiron
In the first part of a post-draft series, the legend Justin Fields built in Columbus might soon be a small piece of the tall tale he spins with the Bears.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Vikings enter 2021 as one of the NFL’s youngest teams - Daily Norseman
Room to grow for the Vikings

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Film Study: If the Saints aren’t signing a new receiver this offseason, Tre’Quan Smith has to step up - Canal Street Chronicles
The potential is there for Smith, but it’s largely untapped

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Julio Jones: “I’m out (of Atlanta). I want to win” - The Falcoholic
When asked, the future Hall of Fame wide receiver said he is done in Atlanta.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Analyzing the relationship between athleticism and on-field performance - Cat Scratch Reader
When it comes to the Panthers, the twitchier, the better.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

PFF ranks Buccaneers Tom Brady No. 2 quarterback heading into 2021 - Bucs Nation
One of the top players graded for this upcoming season.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Report: 49ers have had preliminary communication with Dede Westbrook - Niners Nation
Westbrook is expected to be fully cleared for football activities right around when the 49ers begin training camp.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

The wait is over, Chase Edmonds path to RB1. - Revenge of the Birds
Despite the addition of James Conner, Edmonds is the best back on the roster.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Why the Seahawks should add another tackle on both sides of the ball - Field Gulls
From a team-building perspective, the front office’s approach to the offensive and defensive lines has been decidedly different this offseason.

On offense, the Seahawks surprised most of us by...

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Rams NFL: Just how good was Brandon Staley’s defense? - Turf Show Times
Did Staley revolutionize defenses during his one year as LA’s defensive coordinator?