Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing
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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)
Report: Mac Jones may get a ‘real competition’ with Cam Newton – Pats Pulpit
The MMQB’s Albert Breer thinks that Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones has impressed enough that he’ll have a legitimate shot at winning the starting quarterback job.
New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)
A New Team And A New League Part 12 – Gang Green Nation
Preparations for the Super Bowl
Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)
Penn State, Toronto could play home for Buffalo Bills during stadium transition – Buffalo Rumblings
With word coming on Friday that the Buffalo Bills are figuratively laying the groundwork to build a new stadium in Orchard Park, another report over the weekend says the Bills may not extend the…
AFC NORTH:
Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)
Lamar Jackson is focused on upholding his draft day promise above all else – Baltimore Beatdown
The former unanimous league MVP is more worried about keeping his word than he is a big pay day.
Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)
Will DT Tyson Alualu improve upon his breakout 2020 season? – Behind the Steel Curtain
Day 1 of the Steelers Trifecta! Featuring DeMarkus Acy, Marcus Allen, and Tyson Alualu
Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)
Zac Taylor hopes Year 3 of his scheme will see huge leap in production – Cincy Jungle
Zac Taylor’s offense has shown flashes of production, but he hopes that everything will fall into place in Year 3.
Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)
Cleveland Browns: Grant Delpit’s recovery from Achilles injury may be better than first feared – Dawgs By Nature
Recent advances in the rehab process could help Delpit return to the level of play he experienced prior to the injury.
AFC SOUTH:
Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)
Houston Texans Injury News: Marcus Cannon Undergoes Knee Surgery, Expected Back By Training Camp – Battle Red Blog
The Texans’ possible starting right tackle is on the shelf for a few weeks.
Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)
Julio Jones will add more than just receiving numbers Titans – Music City Miracles
Julio Jones is a Tennessee Titan. There are still times that I don’t believe it is actually real. He is my favorite player to come out of Alabama in this current era. To now have him, and my second…
Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)
Urban Meyer on Laviska Shenault: ‘I love who he is’ – Big Cat Country
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Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)
Can Mo Alie-Cox emerge as the Colts’ first-string tight end this season? – Stampede Blue
The Colts have been in search for a big-play, explosive tight end since the departure of Eric Ebron a few seasons ago. Many believe rookie fourth-round pick Kylen Granson could be the solution to…
AFC WEST:
Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)
Denver Broncos: Consistency is Drew Lock’s biggest issue – Mile High Report
If he can become a more consistent quarterback, the sky is the limit for Drew Lock. The big question is whether or not he can do it.
Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)
Chargers News: Brandon Staley lands in best franchise situation – Bolts From The Blue
No surprises here.
Las Vegas Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)
Las Vegas Raiders’ defensive end Carl Nassib makes NFL history – Silver And Black Pride
Late Raiders owner Al Davis would have been proud of Nassib’s historic announcement on Monday
Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)
Patrick Mahomes thinks the Chiefs offense can be better in 2021 – Arrowhead Pride
Mahomes: “I think we can get substantially better if we continue to evolve and I continue to get better and better at my decision making.”
NFC EAST:
New York Giants (via Big Blue View)
Eli Manning rejoins the Giants’ organization, team sets date to retire No. 10 – Big Blue View
Eli is back in Blue and headed for the Giants’ Ring Of Honor
Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)
Eagles Question of the Day: What are some reasonable expectations for Nick Sirianni’s first year as head coach? – Bleeding Green Nation
There are more than a few question marks about what the 2021 Philadelphia Eagles will look like — from how the roster shakes out, to what this extremely young coaching staff will be able to put…
Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)
Three controversial Dallas Cowboys opinions a month away from training camp – Blogging The Boys
Not everyone will agree with these Cowboys opinions.
Washington Football Team (via Hogs Haven)
A closer look at when Ryan Fitzpatrick performs best – Hogs Haven
Amid discussions of “quarterback competitions” in the lead up to training camp, on top of the endless conversations about Washington’s “long term solution” at the position this offseason, one…
NFC NORTH:
Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)
Less communication with the media is more for Packers & Rodgers before training camp – Acme Packing Company
To this point, the details of the conversations between both feuding parties have been minimally reported, and history with Brett Favre suggests it should stay that way if a reunion is desired.
Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)
The Detroit Lions made a major mistake not trading Calvin Johnson – Pride Of Detroit
Another blemish on Bob Quinn’s career in Detroit.
Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)
Justin Fields to see ‘a lot’ of work this preseason – Windy City Gridiron
The pecking order in the Chicago Bears quarterback room hasn‘t changed based on the few voluntary OTA practices and the one mandatory minicamp the team held. And based on comments from head coach…
Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)
Jaylen Twyman shot in incident in Washington, D.C. – Daily Norseman
His wounds are, reportedly, superficial
NFC SOUTH:
New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)
Marcus Davenport is much better than you think – Canal Street Chronicles
He hasn’t been perfect, but he hasn’t been a total bust either.
Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)
Stop comparing Calvin Ridley to Julio Jones – The Falcoholic
Calvin is not another Julio and he does not need to be.
Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)
Panthers players are potentially putting the team at risk by not getting vaccinated – Cat Scratch Reader
Multiple starting and/or star players have possibly made things tougher for the rest of the team.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)
Chris Simms ranks Bucs QB Tom Brady No. 10 on Top 40 list – Bucs Nation
The NBC Sports analyst points out that at 43 years old, this is a pretty high ranking.
NFC WEST:
San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)
49ers 90-in-90: Does Josh Rosen make the roster as QB3? – Niners Nation
Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers offseason roster in 90 posts (over 90 or so days). Today is quarterback Josh Rosen
Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)
BREAKING: Zaven Collins arrested for reckless driving – Revenge of the Birds
Via TMZ, Collins was arrested and booked Sunday night.
Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)
Apart from Chris Carson, a cloud of uncertainty looms over Seahawks backfield – Field Gulls
Earlier this offseason, the Seattle Seahawks re-signed Chris Carson to a pretty damn affordable contract to remain the team’s starting running back. Injuries have been clearly a problem for him…
Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)
Golden Tate says it would be ‘fantastic’ to join Matthew Stafford with Rams – Turf Show Times
The free agent receiver played four and a half seasons with Stafford in Detroit
