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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 Feb 2, 2022, 7:00am EST

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NFC Divisional Playoffs - Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

How will the Patriots replace offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels? - Pats Pulpit
McDaniels will leave New England to become the Raiders’ head coach.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

A Look at Potential Jets Offseason Salary Cap Cuts - Gang Green Nation
At the beginning of the offseason, every team is looking at its financial situation. Across the league teams will cut players for salary cap purposes in the weeks leading up to the new league year.

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Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Bills say they want to promote from within for coaching vacancies - Buffalo Rumblings
We’ll see what happens

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

John Harbaugh Plans to Have Greg Roman Return as Offensive Coordinator in 2022 - Baltimore Beatdown
Harbaugh won’t be making a change at offensive coordinator

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

It’s Ben Roethlisberger’s Steelers journey I’ll remember the most - Behind the Steel Curtain
A great story isn’t about the beginning or the end, it’s about the journey in between. Ben Roethlisberger’s 18-year journey with the Steelers was one I’ll certainly never forget.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

C.J. Uzomah Injury News: Bengals TE could play in Super Bowl after leaving Chiefs game - Cincy Jungle
There was significant fear as Uzomah was in tears leaving on a medical cart, but it looks like he avoided a major injury.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

OBJ had told Von Miller not to come to Cleveland this past offseason - Dawgs By Nature
It’d be hard to imagine he put the good word out for other players either.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

2022 Houston Texans Offseason: Ranking Needs By Position - Battle Red Blog
Hint: there’s a lot.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Did Titans head coach Mike Vrabel already sign a contract extension? - Music City Miracles
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel spoke with the media following Saturday’s gut wrenching divisional game last-second loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium. The one-seed Titans...

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jaguars coaching search: Trent Baalke is a problem - Big Cat Country
The Jacksonville Jaguars are still sitting in limbo as far as hiring a new head coach, now 46 days since the firing of Urban Meyer back on December 16. The head coaching search has been nothing...

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Report: Colts to Interview Gus Bradley, Joe Whitt Jr., and Kris Richard for Defensive Coordinator Opening - Stampede Blue
According to the IndyStar’s Joel A. Erickson, the Indianapolis Colts plan on interviewing three more external defensive coordinator candidates for their current vacancy early this week

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Hacking the Denver Broncos: Outside Zone Film Study - Mile High Report
A look at the Denver Broncos’ bread and butter run concept and what that means with new head coach Nathaniel Hackett.

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Chargers Mock Draft: Bolts draft Mike Williams’ replacement in new 2022 mock - Bolts From The Blue
With Mike Williams currently without a contract past the 2021 season, it’s only right to consider the Chargers may be without his services during this upcoming season. If that ends up being the...

Las Vegas Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Raiders’ Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler hires spark major questions for Las Vegas - Silver And Black Pride
What’s the first order of business for new Raiders’ leadership?

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Chiefs-Bengals AFC Title: like Mahomes, Reid must take what the defense allows - Arrowhead Pride
Kansas City’s star quarterback learned a hard lesson in 2021. Now his head coach needs to learn it, too.

NFC EAST:

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Packers officially announce Adam Stenavich’s promotion to offensive coordinator - Acme Packing Company
After Nathaniel Hackett departed for Denver, his replacement is now official.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Stop trying to minimize Matthew Stafford’s success - Pride Of Detroit
Matthew Stafford is an essential piece to the Rams’ Super Bowl run, and it’s okay to admit it.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

The Chicago Bears’ Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus walked familiar ground to look toward the future - Windy City Gridiron
It felt like the first day of school at Halas Hall. Perhaps, finally, the Bears will be one of the cool kids.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

All Signs Pointing to Jim Harbaugh as Vikings Next Head Coach - Daily Norseman
Latest developments, timing would seem to favor Harbaugh

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Should the Saints bring back Jameis Winston without Sean Payton in NOLA? - Canal Street Chronicles
The talented seven-year veteran QB showed a lot of improvements in 2021, but it’s a fair question to ask.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

The Falcons have some big decisions looming with Matt Ryan and Grady Jarrett’s contracts - The Falcoholic
To free up major cap space, Atlanta will have to touch the contracts of two of their biggest stars.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Hiring Ben McAdoo is a small step forward, if not the leap we hoped for - Cat Scratch Reader
The fanbase is divided whether hiring Ben McAdoo to be the Panthers next offensive coordinator is a good thing, I’d call it a sensible thing.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Bucs quarterback Tom Brady officially announces retirement - Bucs Nation
Thanks the Buccaneers fans and organization.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

49ers news: Kyle Shanahan’s lack of trust in Jimmy Garoppolo cost the team a trip to the Super Bowl - Niners Nation
The two plays leading up to the decision to punt on 4th down were just as important, and the 49ers made mistakes on both plays.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Arizona Cardinals lack of investment in premium positions coming back to bite them - Revenge of the Birds
For many we know the Arizona Cardinals have not drafted well during the Steve Keim era.

One of the main reasons they have not drafted well is because they have repeated picks at premium positions...

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Seahawks impending free agents Quandre Diggs and D.J. Reed have 6 weeks until legal tampering commences - Field Gulls
The conference championship games are complete, and the participants for Super Bowl LVI are now set. It’s the Cincinnati Bengals representing the AFC and the Los Angeles Rams playing at home for...

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Rams TE Tyler Higbee has sprained MCL, day to day for Super Bowl LVI - Turf Show Times
Will Kendall Blanton and Higbee both play against the Bengals in two weeks?