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<div><figure> <img alt="Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Week 4" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/_dS7mTjcV_RH178LetyjM8eRVYE=/0x0:3600x2400/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69522868/1044390628.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post via Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <p>Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.</p> <h2 id="gwA7vo">AFC EAST:</h2> <h4 id="mDU7IS"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/new-england-patriots"><em><strong>New England Patriots</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.patspulpit.com/?_ga=1.141708146.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Pats Pulpit</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="OWmeh9"><a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/2021/6/28/22527445/patriots-wide-receivers-bourne-agholor-new-life">Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne brought ‘some new life’ to the Patriots’ receiver room - Pats Pulpit</a><br>The two wideouts were signed in free agency in March.</p> <p id="DutC07"></p> <div id="Uvl4I4"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="lcbbzX"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/new-york-jets"><em><strong>New York Jets</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.ganggreennation.com/?_ga=1.141708146.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Gang Green Nation</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="7S3zUA"><a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/2021/6/27/22540738/thoughts-after-jets-minicamp">Thoughts After Jets Minicamp - Gang Green Nation</a><br>The underwear workouts are over</p> <p id="ZcESbY"></p> <div id="N3W7PX"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="Wgpd6d"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/buffalo-bills"><em><strong>Buffalo Bills</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.buffalorumblings.com/?_ga=1.175156450.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Buffalo Rumblings</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="ztRdO4"><a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2021/6/28/22527529/buffalo-bills-worst-2020-salary-cap-values-no-10-josh-norman-nfl-offseason">Buffalo Bills’ worst 2020 salary cap values: No. 10—CB Josh Norman - Buffalo Rumblings</a><br>Please let me explain</p> <p id="FUZrts"></p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="hZGkP9"> <h2 id="cLdLAz">AFC NORTH:</h2> <h4 id="tEoEC6"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/baltimore-ravens"><em><strong>Baltimore Ravens</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/?_ga=1.140542834.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Baltimore Beatdown</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="xX8kC1"><a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2021/6/25/22549980/no-team-will-benefit-more-from-an-offseason-program-than-the-ravens-lamar-jackson-rookies">No team will benefit more from an offseason program than the Ravens - Baltimore Beatdown</a><br>A return to normalcy this spring/summer will be a bigger asset to the Ravens than it is to any of the other 31 teams.</p> <h2 id="9MtrFE"></h2> <div id="U9dFKO"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="fx8Hh6"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/pittsburgh-steelers"><em><strong>Pittsburgh Steelers</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/?_ga=1.144747764.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Behind the Steel Curtain</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="bqMXwX"><a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2021/6/28/22553905/najee-harris-proving-he-is-a-unique-beast-for-the-pittsburgh-steelers-eddie-faulkner-nfl-news">Rookie RB Najee Harris is proving he is a unique beast for the Steelers - Behind the Steel Curtain</a><br>The Pittsburgh Steelers’ top 2021 draft pick is proving he is not your average rookie running back.</p> <p id="hbLEUp"></p> <div id="DwpXSh"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="OAX8Qi"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/cincinnati-bengals"><em><strong>Cincinnati Bengals</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.cincyjungle.com/?_ga=1.183125094.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Cincy Jungle</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="PLG6eK"><a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2021/6/28/22551044/geno-atkins-bengals-draft-history-best-nfl-draft-value-picks-ever">Geno Atkins tabbed Bengals’ best value pick since 2006 - Cincy Jungle</a><br>Hard to argue.</p> <p id="OjuoUE"></p> <div id="yG1wmR"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="VYhSBp"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/cleveland-browns"><em><strong>Cleveland Browns</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/?_ga=1.115434950.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Dawgs By Nature</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="6N9KDu"><a href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2021/6/26/22552137/cleveland-browns-baker-mayfields-extension-may-not-happen-until-the-fall">Cleveland Browns: Baker Mayfield’s extension may not happen until the fall - Dawgs By Nature</a><br>While both sides reportedly want to get a deal down, other contracts reportedly may take precedence for the Browns.</p> <p id="8opPgv"></p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="QTfnfz"> <h2 id="WQIc6a">AFC SOUTH:</h2> <h4 id="Qj9IjS"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/houston-texans"><em><strong>Houston Texans</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.battleredblog.com/?_ga=1.146426100.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Battle Red Blog</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="NPDKgc"><a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/2021/6/28/22554387/the-deandre-hopkins-trade-was-the-worst-nfl-trade-of-this-millennium">The DeAndre Hopkins Trade Was The Worst NFL Trade Of This Millennium - Battle Red Blog</a><br>It’s bad, folks.</p> <p id="ZXtw04"></p> <div id="hrU81l"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="5BhLNO"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/tennessee-titans"><em><strong>Tennessee Titans</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.musiccitymiracles.com/?_ga=1.111190852.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Music City Miracles</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="jv90Hj"><a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2021/6/23/22546944/a-j-brown-and-julio-iones-land-on-pffs-top-50-players-heading-into-2021">A.J. Brown and Julio Jones land on PFF’s top 50 players heading into 2021 - Music City Miracles</a><br>Tennessee’s new dynamic duo at the receiver position receives some recognition.</p> <p id="Y4n8bN"></p> <div id="1KpSlu"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="VgKgiz"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/jacksonville-jaguars"><em><strong>Jacksonville Jaguars</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/?_ga=1.119646408.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Big Cat Country</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="Pt8k5F"><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2021/6/22/22545445/what-is-the-jacksonville-jaguars-most-improved-offensive-position-group-heading-into-2021">What is the Jaguars’ most-improved offensive position group in 2021? - Big Cat Country</a><br>Jacksonville has revamped its roster in a lot of areas. Outside of the obvious quarterback position, what group appears to be most-improved compared to last season?</p> <p id="lxOXiJ"></p> <div id="wtikvj"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="QgLDne"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/indianapolis-colts"><em><strong>Indianapolis Colts</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.stampedeblue.com/?_ga=1.119646408.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Stampede Blue</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="Jd6cJj"><a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/2021/6/28/22554741/what-can-we-expect-from-marlon-mack-this-season">What can we expect from Marlon Mack this season? - Stampede Blue</a><br>With Marlon Mack set to return to the Colts’ lineup this season, what can we reasonably expect from the fifth-year back?</p> <p id="ClM8xA">We know how much Jonathan Taylor meant to the team’s offense last season,...</p> <p id="xC61Qh"></p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="cCBLFE"> <h2 id="5nD5R0">AFC WEST:</h2> <h4 id="9mdxYn"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/denver-broncos"><em><strong>Denver Broncos</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/?_ga=1.188941803.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Mile High Report</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="GSslf3"><a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/2021/6/29/22555090/demaryius-thomas-broncos-greatest-wide-receiver">Demaryius Thomas ranks among Denver Broncos’ greatest wide receivers - Mile High Report</a><br>He may not top Rod Smith, but he tops everyone else you could put up for debate. Demaryius Thomas should end up in Broncos’ Ring of Fame.</p> <p id="Shz7fy"></p> <div id="dPD8H8"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="2CZR1t"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers"><em><strong>Los Angeles Chargers</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/?_ga=1.174164066.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Bolts from the Blue</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="NovCZJ"><a href="https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2021/6/24/22547251/chargers-news-nfl-allen-herbert-ekeler-fantasy-football-espn">Chargers Fantasy News: Bolts top offensive trio is a top-10 group - Bolts From The Blue</a><br>No surprises? No surprises.</p> <p id="HdfLfq"></p> <div id="J4i8F7"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="zj3rOD"> <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/las-vegas-raiders"><em><strong>Las Vegas Raiders</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.silverandblackpride.com/?_ga=1.183658726.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Silver and Black Pride</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="SD4mCD"><a href="https://www.silverandblackpride.com/2021/6/28/22537727/raiders-jon-gruden-gus-bradley-defensive-coordinator">Jon Gruden feels good about having Gus Bradley on his side with Raiders - Silver And Black Pride</a><br>The pair of Raiders coaches go way back</p> <p id="N5DR1I"></p> <div id="nNMqYP"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="hcU23c"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/kansas-city-chiefs"><em><strong>Kansas City Chiefs</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.arrowheadpride.com/?_ga=1.211912916.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Arrowhead Pride</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="dysCe2"><a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2021/6/25/22550003/review-to-preview-how-the-chiefs-can-improve-ability-to-blitz-in-2021">How the Kansas City Chiefs can improve their ability to blitz in 2021 - Arrowhead Pride</a><br>You have to look back to look forward sometimes. I looked at the defense’s blitz plays and determined how they could take it up a notch.</p> <p id="7iPbWV"></p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="ebLWZx"> <h2 id="eud2bF">NFC EAST:</h2> <h4 id="oxVHgf"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/new-york-giants"><em><strong>New York Giants</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/?_ga=1.217284694.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Big Blue View</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="2YAEmM"><a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/2021/6/27/22550539/evan-engram-conundrum-how-can-the-giants-make-better-use-of-their-tight-end">The Evan Engram conundrum: How can the Giants make better use of their tight end? - Big Blue View</a><br>Engram had a difficult 2020 season, and fixing that might require using him differently</p> <p id="CBVsZQ"></p> <div id="3v80Od"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="xNAya3"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/philadelphia-eagles"><em><strong>Philadelphia Eagles</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/?_ga=1.117147718.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Bleeding Green Nation</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="2Ntfst"><a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2021/6/25/22549756/nick-sirianni-qb-history-jalen-hurts">Can Nick Sirianni get the most out of Jalen Hurts? - Bleeding Green Nation</a><br>Evaluating the QB credentials of the new head coach</p> <p id="t6x1Ns"></p> <div id="oa5KpU"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="jR4ikL"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/dallas-cowboys"><em><strong>Dallas Cowboys</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/?_ga=1.121800779.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Blogging the Boys</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="L0g5F3"><a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2021/6/28/22552868/the-floor-and-ceiling-of-michael-gallups-next-contract-may-have-been-set-this-offseason">The floor and ceiling of Michael Gallup’s next contract may have been set this offseason - Blogging The Boys</a><br>Michael Gallup’s going to see a significant bump in pay soon.</p> <p id="Am4Ctk"></p> <div id="dqUs0f"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="NnvfHX"> <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-football-team"><em><strong>Washington Football Team</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.hogshaven.com/?_ga=1.154906104.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Hogs Haven</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="TIvqFJ"><a href="https://www.hogshaven.com/2021/6/23/22544831/washingtons-defense-is-littered-with-players-ranked-among-the-best-at-their-positions-by-pff">Washington’s defense is littered with players ranked among the best at their positions by PFF - Hogs Haven</a><br>Pro Football Focus (PFF) is well-known for its thorough analysis of the National Football League and NCAA Division-I football in the United States. Over the past month or so, PFF has shifted gears...</p> <p id="8or6O2"></p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="QiI8M6"> <h2 id="F78w5q">NFC NORTH:</h2> <h4 id="xR85u1"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/green-bay-packers"><em><strong>Green Bay Packers</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/?_ga=1.146382964.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Acme Packing Company</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="vKrmW1"><a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2021/6/28/22554516/derek-carr-davante-adams">Derek Carr on Davante Adams potentially hitting free agency: “It will be a full-court press.” - Acme Packing Company</a><br>In an interview in California, Davante Adams’ former Bulldog quarterback speaks on them linking up again in the future.</p> <p id="SYVI3B"></p> <div id="41xdYA"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="fKWCkZ"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/detroit-lions"><em><strong>Detroit Lions</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/?_ga=1.178276580.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Pride of Detroit</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="qV6kT5"><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/6/27/22552701/detroit-lions-mailbag-can-trey-flowers-thrive-new-scheme">Detroit Lions mailbag: Can Trey Flowers thrive under a new scheme? - Pride Of Detroit</a><br>Can the high-profile defender survive outside of the Patriots’ system?</p> <p id="Zkp9Tg"></p> <div id="rHL6IH"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="b9DzIA"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/chicago-bears"><em><strong>Chicago Bears</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.windycitygridiron.com/?_ga=1.180585319.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Windy City Gridiron</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="Cab90R"><a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2021/6/28/22551801/pieces-of-peanut-part-5-the-hall-of-fame-case-chicago-bears-charles-tillman-hall-of-fame-nfl">Pieces of Peanut Part 5: The Hall of Fame Case - Windy City Gridiron</a><br>We wrap up the tribute to Charles Tillman by laying out his Hall of Fame case.</p> <p id="6pfQfJ"></p> <div id="xJuXTb"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="EaG7Ix"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/minnesota-vikings"><em><strong>Minnesota Vikings</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.dailynorseman.com/?_ga=1.188983531.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Daily Norseman</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="ATzd5U"><a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/2021/6/28/22554052/minnesota-vikings-best-player">Who is the Minnesota Vikings’ best player? - Daily Norseman</a><br>We want you to tell us</p> <p id="ru2qY6"></p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="UviaLt"> <h2 id="VzdlKs">NFC SOUTH:</h2> <h4 id="eMVaT4"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/new-orleans-saints"><em><strong>New Orleans Saints</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/?_ga=1.153120632.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Canal Street Chronicles</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="XDUqSw"><a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2021/6/28/22553365/jairus-byrd-biggest-mistake-in-saints-history">Jairus Byrd biggest mistake in Saints history - Canal Street Chronicles</a><br>At least in the past decade.</p> <p id="DfQKRt"></p> <div id="g8ezDN"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="jNOAJ9"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons"><em><strong>Atlanta Falcons</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.thefalcoholic.com/?_ga=1.120152520.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>The Falcoholic</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="9SsmiL"><a href="https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2021/6/27/22552774/falcons-historically-have-had-mixed-results-in-the-first-season-under-a-new-head-coach">Falcons historically have had mixed results in the first season under a new head coach - The Falcoholic</a><br>What can we expect from the Falcons under this new regime, and does the team’s history hold any clues?</p> <p id="FWuW9L"></p> <div id="VwjxdY"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="Y9YWnF"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/carolina-panthers"><em><strong>Carolina Panthers</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.catscratchreader.com/?_ga=1.174172642.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Cat Scratch Reader</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="PYBIOZ"><a href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/2021/6/28/22546766/panthers-2021-season-opener-countdown-76-days-to-go">Panthers 2021 season opener countdown: 76 days to go - Cat Scratch Reader</a><br>We’re counting down the days until the Panthers kick off the 2021 season.</p> <p id="V5xnlZ"></p> <div id="RKfVSd"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="UZEVlY"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/tampa-bay-buccaneers"><em><strong>Tampa Bay Buccaneers</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.bucsnation.com/?_ga=1.188973931.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Bucs Nation</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="pRCFeA"><a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/2021/6/27/22551866/still-room-to-grow-as-tampa-bay-buccaneers-look-to-win-back-to-back-super-bowls-scott-smith-nfl">Still room to grow as Bucs look to win back-to-back Super Bowls - Bucs Nation</a><br>Tampa Bay’s senior writer and editor identifies three areas team can grow in</p> <p id="yF226V"></p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="PUFDU5"> <h2 id="1Vj5Tl">NFC WEST:</h2> <h4 id="EomgXt"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-francisco-49ers"><em><strong>San Francisco 49ers</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.ninersnation.com/?_ga=1.119079945.1007638339.1454025045"><em><strong>Niners Nation</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="tykdEL"><a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/2021/6/28/22554152/what-needs-to-happen-for-this-season-to-be-considered-a-success-for-the-49ers">What needs to happen for this season to be considered a success for the 49ers? - Niners Nation</a><br>During the offseason, we always find ways to overreact. Generally, it’s with the players. In recent seasons, it was celebrating the return of Trent Taylor or Jerick McKinnon. As of late, the topic...</p> <p id="opvR4p"></p> <div id="WPX9t4"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="PShUG1"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/arizona-cardinals"><em><strong>Arizona Cardinals</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/?_ga=1.119079945.1007638339.1454025045"><em><strong>Revenge of the Birds</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="s5COvH"><a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2021/6/28/22553292/cardinals-maddening-coaching-carousel">Cardinals’ Maddening Coaching Carousel - Revenge of the Birds</a><br>"And the seasons they go round and round. The painted ponies go up and down. We’re captive on a carousel of time. We can’t return; we can only look behind from where we came; and go round and round...</p> <p id="3eYL9V"></p> <div id="75N17a"><p> <br> </p></div> <h4 id="Mq3GTG"> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/seattle-seahawks"><em><strong>Seattle Seahawks</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.fieldgulls.com/?_ga=1.122298507.1007638339.1454025045"><em><strong>Field Gulls</strong></em></a><em>)</em> </h4> <p id="5JO4IR"><a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/2021/6/28/22551620/seattle-seahawks-have-options-linebacker-if-they-need-them-irvin-wright-kendricks-brooks-taylor">Why Seahawks have options at linebacker, if they prove necessary - Field Gulls</a><br>The calendar will flip to July Thursday, and with that the countdown to training camp for NFL teams across the league will start in earnest. 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By: Kdog92

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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.

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne brought ‘some new life’ to the Patriots’ receiver room – Pats Pulpit
The two wideouts were signed in free agency in March.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Thoughts After Jets Minicamp – Gang Green Nation
The underwear workouts are over

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Buffalo Bills’ worst 2020 salary cap values: No. 10—CB Josh Norman – Buffalo Rumblings
Please let me explain


AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

No team will benefit more from an offseason program than the Ravens – Baltimore Beatdown
A return to normalcy this spring/summer will be a bigger asset to the Ravens than it is to any of the other 31 teams.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Rookie RB Najee Harris is proving he is a unique beast for the Steelers – Behind the Steel Curtain
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ top 2021 draft pick is proving he is not your average rookie running back.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Geno Atkins tabbed Bengals’ best value pick since 2006 – Cincy Jungle
Hard to argue.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Cleveland Browns: Baker Mayfield’s extension may not happen until the fall – Dawgs By Nature
While both sides reportedly want to get a deal down, other contracts reportedly may take precedence for the Browns.


AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

The DeAndre Hopkins Trade Was The Worst NFL Trade Of This Millennium – Battle Red Blog
It’s bad, folks.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

A.J. Brown and Julio Jones land on PFF’s top 50 players heading into 2021 – Music City Miracles
Tennessee’s new dynamic duo at the receiver position receives some recognition.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

What is the Jaguars’ most-improved offensive position group in 2021? – Big Cat Country
Jacksonville has revamped its roster in a lot of areas. Outside of the obvious quarterback position, what group appears to be most-improved compared to last season?

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

What can we expect from Marlon Mack this season? – Stampede Blue
With Marlon Mack set to return to the Colts’ lineup this season, what can we reasonably expect from the fifth-year back?

We know how much Jonathan Taylor meant to the team’s offense last season,…


AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Demaryius Thomas ranks among Denver Broncos’ greatest wide receivers – Mile High Report
He may not top Rod Smith, but he tops everyone else you could put up for debate. Demaryius Thomas should end up in Broncos’ Ring of Fame.

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Chargers Fantasy News: Bolts top offensive trio is a top-10 group – Bolts From The Blue
No surprises? No surprises.

Las Vegas Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Jon Gruden feels good about having Gus Bradley on his side with Raiders – Silver And Black Pride
The pair of Raiders coaches go way back

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

How the Kansas City Chiefs can improve their ability to blitz in 2021 – Arrowhead Pride
You have to look back to look forward sometimes. I looked at the defense’s blitz plays and determined how they could take it up a notch.


NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

The Evan Engram conundrum: How can the Giants make better use of their tight end? – Big Blue View
Engram had a difficult 2020 season, and fixing that might require using him differently

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Can Nick Sirianni get the most out of Jalen Hurts? – Bleeding Green Nation
Evaluating the QB credentials of the new head coach

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

The floor and ceiling of Michael Gallup’s next contract may have been set this offseason – Blogging The Boys
Michael Gallup’s going to see a significant bump in pay soon.

Washington Football Team (via Hogs Haven)

Washington’s defense is littered with players ranked among the best at their positions by PFF – Hogs Haven
Pro Football Focus (PFF) is well-known for its thorough analysis of the National Football League and NCAA Division-I football in the United States. Over the past month or so, PFF has shifted gears…


NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Derek Carr on Davante Adams potentially hitting free agency: “It will be a full-court press.” – Acme Packing Company
In an interview in California, Davante Adams’ former Bulldog quarterback speaks on them linking up again in the future.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Detroit Lions mailbag: Can Trey Flowers thrive under a new scheme? – Pride Of Detroit
Can the high-profile defender survive outside of the Patriots’ system?

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Pieces of Peanut Part 5: The Hall of Fame Case – Windy City Gridiron
We wrap up the tribute to Charles Tillman by laying out his Hall of Fame case.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Who is the Minnesota Vikings’ best player? – Daily Norseman
We want you to tell us


NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Jairus Byrd biggest mistake in Saints history – Canal Street Chronicles
At least in the past decade.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Falcons historically have had mixed results in the first season under a new head coach – The Falcoholic
What can we expect from the Falcons under this new regime, and does the team’s history hold any clues?

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Panthers 2021 season opener countdown: 76 days to go – Cat Scratch Reader
We’re counting down the days until the Panthers kick off the 2021 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Still room to grow as Bucs look to win back-to-back Super Bowls – Bucs Nation
Tampa Bay’s senior writer and editor identifies three areas team can grow in


NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

What needs to happen for this season to be considered a success for the 49ers? – Niners Nation
During the offseason, we always find ways to overreact. Generally, it’s with the players. In recent seasons, it was celebrating the return of Trent Taylor or Jerick McKinnon. As of late, the topic…

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Cardinals’ Maddening Coaching Carousel – Revenge of the Birds
“And the seasons they go round and round. The painted ponies go up and down. We’re captive on a carousel of time. We can’t return; we can only look behind from where we came; and go round and round…

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Why Seahawks have options at linebacker, if they prove necessary – Field Gulls
The calendar will flip to July Thursday, and with that the countdown to training camp for NFL teams across the league will start in earnest. For teams with a new offensive coordinator, like the S…

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Which of these 6 former Rams QB had the best career ‘peak season’? – Turf Show Times
Now that the Rams have Matthew Stafford, let’s peek backwards at some of the former options