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The Pittsburgh Steelers will have competition at running back and outside linebacker this year, although I believe rookies Le'Veon Bell and Jarvis Jones will win those jobs. The most wide-open battle in Pittsburgh is in the return game. The releas...

A look at key players for each AFC North team who are coming back from injuries: Baltimore Ravens: Cornerback Lardarius Webb. The Ravens need their top cornerback to return to his old form, especially with Cary Williams going to the Eagles in free...

I know everyone was holding up their plans for the summer until the dates and kickoff times for the preseason games were finalized. All times are ET. So here you go: CINCINNATI BENGALS Thursday, Aug. 8: at Atlanta, 8 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Au...

The AFC North is finishing up the position ranks today, and I will have a wrap-up on all of the rankings Friday. Let's look at special teams, and the rankings are based on specialists and not coverage or return units as a whole. 1. Baltimore Raven...

We're over two weeks removed from the NFL draft and have about another month before the mandatory minicamps begin. But I'm sure you still have questions about the offseason, and I'm not talking about Dancing With The Stars or James Harrison's expensi...

The Cincinnati Bengals have followed the Baltimore Ravens in making quick work in signing draft picks, reaching agreements with six of their 10 selections. The only remaining unsigned picks are the Bengals' top four -- tight end Tyler Eifert (firs...

The AFC North blog will conclude its rankings of each position this week with defense. This is a projection on how the group will fare this season. It's not an evaluation based on last year. For Tuesday, let's look at the linebackers. 1. Pittsburg...

The AFC North blog will conclude its rankings of each position this week with defense. This is a projection on how the group will fare this season. It's not an evaluation based on last year. For Friday, let's look at the defensive line. 1. Cincinn...

The AFC North blog is continuing its rankings of each position for the next week. This is a projection on how the group will fare this season. It's not an evaluation based on last year. For Friday, let's look at the offensive line. 1. Cleveland Br...

A look at a key player from each AFC North team who needs to show something in offseason sessions: Baltimore Ravens: Cornerback Jimmy Smith. Most Ravens first-round picks start as rookies. Smith hasn't established himself yet, and he's entering hi...

The AFC North blog is continuing its rankings of each position for the next week. This is a projection on how the group will fare this season. It's not an evaluation based on last year. For Thursday, let's look at the tight ends. 1. Baltimore Rave...

The AFC North blog is continuing its rankings of each position for the next week. This is a projection on how the group will fare this season. It's not an evaluation based on last year. For Wednesday, let's look at the quarterbacks. 1. Pittsburgh ...

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is declining to answer questions. Luckily for you, I didn't receive the same advice from my counsel. The AFC North weekly chat will be held today at 2 p.m., so stop on by with your lingering thoughts about the draft, free...

The last two linebackers to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year came from AFC North. James Harrison of the Pittsburgh Steelers received the honor in 2008, and Terrell Suggs of the Baltimore Ravens followed him in 2011. Who's the next great pass-r...

The AFC North blog is continuing its rankings of each position for the next two weeks. This is a projection on how the group will fare this season. It's not an evaluation based on last year. For Tuesday, let's look at the running backs. 1. Baltimo...

The AFC North blog would be remiss if it didn't make a special acknowledgement of Hall of Fame defensive lineman Joe Greene leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers organization. Greene announced his retirement from the Steelers' player personnel department a...