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After Tavon Austin was selected 13th overall by the New York Jets in Tuesday's blogger mock draft, ESPN's Matt Williamson predicted that the West Virginia wide receiver wouldn't last this long in the first round Thursday night. Williamson then add...

It's one day before the start of the NFL draft. The only news that may happen in the AFC North before the first pick is the Bengals re-signing offensive tackle Andre Smith. As I did yesterday, the wake-up call is ordered by the teams' positioning in ...

It's been hours since the regular-season schedules were released (click on the team name to read the analysis posts on the Browns, Ravens, Steelers and Bengals). I do find it interesting the amount of trends that continue with the schedules. The Brow...

PITTSBURGH -- It wasn't a decisive win over the rival Steelers, but the Ravens have to feel good about themselves compared to what some of other top AFC teams endured Sunday. The Texans nearly lost to the Jaguars, and the Patriots lost tight end Rob ...

It's great to be back on the AFC North blog after taking some time to get settled with the new addition to the Hensley family. I'm happy to announce my son, Jackson Lawrence, was born last week. While my wife thinks we named our child after his grand...

BEREA, Ohio -- The reason why the Browns don't have a coveted wide receiver is because they failed to be aggressive. Cleveland got the running back it wanted by trading up to No. 3 to draft Trent Richardson. The Browns should've done the same late...

Most assume the Cleveland Browns will take running back Trent Richardson with the fourth overall pick. But, at this point, the Browns can't assume he's going to be available when they're on the clock. The Minnesota Vikings could be the Browns' wor...

The popular pick for the Cleveland Browns at No. 4 is Alabama running back Trent Richardson. But what if he's not there? ESPN's Sal Paolantonio is hearing rumblings that the New York Jets might trade up to No. 3, one spot ahead of the Browns, to g...

Every morning, grab a cup of coffee and get your AFC North wake-up call here: The Baltimore Ravens could be in line to make a repeat appearance on HBO's "Hard Knocks" this summer. If the New York Jets pass on the show, HBO has interest in featu...

Every morning, grab a cup of coffee and get your AFC North wake-up call here: None of the Steelers' free agents have signed elsewhere, but starting cornerback William Gay has suddenly become popular. Gay, who started 15 games last season for Pi...

A look at what's happening around the AFC North: BENGALS: The team reached an agreement with cornerback Jason Allen, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The deal is reportedly $8.2 million over two years for Allen, 28, who was a 2006 firs...

Every morning, grab a cup of coffee and get your AFC North wake-up call here: Steelers linebacker James Harrison was unapologetic for the hit that forced him to miss Monday night's loss to San Francisco, according to The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review...

Every morning, grab a cup of coffee and get your AFC North wake-up call here: Browns coach Pat Shurmur said he hasn't made a decision on his starting quarterback for Saturday's game at Baltimore. Seneca Wallace started last Sunday after Colt Mc...

Every morning, grab a cup of coffee and get your AFC North wake-up call here: SAN DIEGO -- The Ravens have gone from being the leaders for the AFC's top seed to hopeful spectators. And, as a result, they went from a favorite pick to represent the ...

If you have a question about the AFC North, send it to my mailbag. It's Saturday morning, so let's open up some mail ... Devin from Ontario, Canada, writes: Why haven't the Steelers been able to take the ball away this year? Jamison Hensley fro...

A look at how the AFC North teams stand in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings. I don't have a vote, but I can certainly chime in: STEELERS Power Ranking: No. 5 Record: 5-2 Comment: The Steelers are in first place in the AFC North for the first tim...