2014-06-04



Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

The Top 20 Patriots Moments of 2013: Number 10 - Pats Pulpit
Our offseason countdown continues with the Number 10 Most Memorable Patriots Moment of 2013.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Jets Sign Calvin Pryor To 4 Year Deal - Gang Green Nation
The Jets have officially signed their first round pick leaving just one pick unsigned.

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Marcell Dareus arrested on seven charges stemming from car race - Buffalo Rumblings
This is the second time that Dareus has been arrested this offseason, and while the charges from this incident are not as serious as his felony drug charges stemming from an early May arrest, the Bills clearly have a problem on their hands.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Ed Reed still looking for work - Ravens coach a possibility - Baltimore Beat Down
Future Hall of Fame and former Ravens' safety Ed Reed is still out there looking for a team to pick him up. He isn't quite ready to hang up his cleats even though it appears the lack of interest should be telling him otherwise.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Talk is cheap for Steelers OG Ramon Foster - Behind the Steel Curtain
Foster speaks like the grizzled, unimpressed veteran. Perhaps that's the role he should play on this team. Hype has been placed on this offensive line, but in his words, until they put the work in, none of it matters.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Andy Dalton must improve under pressure - Cincy Jungle
Andy Dalton is rarely sacked of even hit, but even hurrying the third-year TCU QB is enough to throw him off his game.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

More on QB Johnny Manziel at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, and RB Ben Tate's Comments About Him - Dawgs By Nature
There seem to be two different perspectives on QB Johnny Manziel right now -- one offered up by the our media correspondent at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, and one by RB Ben Tate, who, as it turns out, was also at the event on Saturday.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Houston Texans Injury Update: Brian Cushing Will Be Back For Training Camp - Battle Red Blog
The Texans will have their star middle linebacker back once training camp begins next month. See what Bill O'Brien had to say about Brian Cushing's imminent return.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Where does Colin McCarthy fit in this new Titans team? - Music City Miracles
From fan favorite to forced fit, what is the future for Colin McCarthy in Tennessee?

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jaguars can release Justin Blackmon if they want to - Big Cat Country
The Jacksonville Jaguars can actually release Justin Blackmon from the roster, if they want to.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Colts wide receiving group is very intriguing, loaded with talent - Stampede Blue
A team can never have enough talent at that position.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Chemistry a critical interaction for championship teams - Mile High Report
OTAs help set the stage for a team that not only knows the playbook but also each other

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Film Study: What Exactly Does Jason Verrett Bring to the Chargers? - Bolts From The Blue
We delve into Verrett's fundamentals and how he'll translate into the Chargers' defensive scheme.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

DJ Hayden in walking boot, sidelined for Raiders second OTA - Silver And Black Pride
For the second straight season, Raiders cornerback DJ Hayden is unable to practice after the team's first OTA's. Last year he left after one OTA session with chest pains and was hospitalized in...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Alex Smith says Andy Reid is "always treating us to cheeseburgers" - Arrowhead Pride
Some quotes are made for blogs. This about about cheeseburgers is one of them.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Strike Three! Will Hill waived by New York Giants after third suspension - Big Blue View
The Giants are done trying to help Will HIll. His third suspension by the NFL has proven to be his third strike, as the Giants waived him today.

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

LeSean McCoy Explains Why He's the Best Running Back in the NFL - Bleeding Green Nation
Let the truth be known.

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Cowboys Rumor: Dallas "Evaluating" Brian Urlacher, Jonathan Vilma As Sean Lee Replacement - Blogging The Boys
Could it be true that the Cowboys are looking at Brian Urlacher or Jonathan Vilma for help at middle linebacker?

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Washington Redskins 2014 Player Profile: Alfred Morris. Running Back - Hogs Haven
Examining Alfred Morris and his role in the Redskins new offense in 2014.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

What Jermichael Finley Could Mean to the Packers - Acme Packing Company
Why Green Bay might want to go out on a limb and bring back its most productive tight end in recent memory - that is, if the stars align.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Nick Fairley has lost nearly 30 pounds this offseason - Pride Of Detroit
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley has dropped nearly 30 pounds since the end of last season.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Alshon Jeffery says Bears have NFL's best WRs - Windy City Gridiron
Alshon Jeffery told The Sporting News he and Brandon Marshall are the two best receivers in the league. That's debatable, but the pair needs a nickname.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

LeSean McCoy Continues Poking Adrian Peterson - Daily Norseman
For some reason, LeSean McCoy is at it again.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

New Orleans Saints Sign Center Jonathan Goodwin - Canal Street Chronicles
The veteran center returns to the Saints and gives the team much-needed veteran stability on the offensive line.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

The Falcons Have The Fourth-Smallest Coaching Staff In The NFL - The Falcoholic
The Falcons keep a lean staff.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Ditka Predicts Super Bowl Victory for Panthers and Rivera - Cat Scratch Reader
Now he didn't say it would happen this season, just at some point in the future. For once I agree with Mike Ditka!

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Malcolm Glazer's legacy in hiring head coaches - Bucs Nation
He did something no other owner has done.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Marcus Lattimore looking good in OTA workout video, easy to get excited - Niners Nation
San Francisco 49ers running back Marcus Lattimore showed off the health of his knee in some recent videos on Instagram and 49ers.com. It's easy to get just a little bit excited.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Carson Palmer thinks Michael Floyd is 'going to shock some people' in 2014 - Revenge of the Birds
The two have worked out all offseason.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Bruce Irvin had hip surgery, out indefinitely - Field Gulls
Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin had hip surgery today and will be sidelined from Seattle's off-season program indefinitely. The team provided no other details, but Irvin assuaged fears a...

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Random Ramsdom: 6/3 This week is the big week, the Rams will unite for the first time - Turf Show Times
Remaining firm through two seasons, three drafts, and considerable skepticism, Rams coach Jeff Fisher and GM Les Snead are resolute in their support of quarterback Sam Bradford.

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