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ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. has turned in his draft report cards, and it's clear Kiper is impressed with the AFC North. Here is a recap: Cincinnati Bengals Kiper's grade: A- Analysis: Kiper likes the fact the Bengals got good values whi...

The 2011 NFL draft has reached its conclusion, and this is the time of year when every coach and general manager feels great about their selections. The AFC North is annually one of the toughest divisions in football, with two powerhouse teams in ...

Breakdown: The Cleveland Browns have the toughest strength of schedule in the AFC North. But it's only 19th overall in the NFL, which gives the Browns a chance to improve on last year's 5-11 record. Cleveland rookie head coach Pat Shurmur has a go...

Breakdown: Baltimore, after a 12-4 season, caught the biggest break among AFC North teams with a 31st-ranked strength of schedule. Based on last year's records, the Ravens have the easiest schedule in the division and in the AFC. The two games aga...

Breakdown: The Cincinnati Bengals, 4-12 last season, couldn't handle a first-place schedule in 2010. But this season's slate is more manageable. Cincinnati has the NFL's 27th-ranked strength of schedule, but it must overcome turmoil this offseason...

We now enter the top half of "Walker's Fab 40" in the AFC North. Let's get to it! No. 20: Ike Taylor, cornerback Team: Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 stats: 66 tackles, two interceptions Last year's ranking: No. 29 Analysis: With lineback...

Oh my! That was my initial reaction when the AFC North reigned supreme at the top of ESPN.com's latest Power Rankings. The undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers, arguably the NFL's biggest surprise at 3-0, were voted by our panel as the league's best tea...

The AFC North blog continues to rank its top 40 players in the division. No. 36: Andrew Whitworth Team: Cincinnati Bengals Position: Offensive tackle 2009 stats: 16 starts Analysis: Whitworth is both versatile and underrated. He can pl...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Here is how things panned out in ESPN.com's latest Power Rankings: Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) Last week: No. 6 Current ranking: No. 4 Analysis: The Bengals moved up two spots to No. 4 with an important 1...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Breakdown: Following a 4-11-1 campaign, the Cincinnati Bengals need all the help they can get in 2009. Cincinnati's strength of schedule is ranked No. 22 as the team enters the year with renewed optimism. The...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Palmer In our weekly visit to the film room, we check in with Scouts Inc. to examine the early-season struggles of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer. Here is comprehensive analysis from Scouts Inc.'s Kei...