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General manager Jeff Ireland said the Miami Dolphins are not waving the white flag on the 2012 season. In fact, Ireland hinted that the team, which just acquired a second-round pick for corner Vontae Davis, might be in the market for an immediate upg...

"Here's an opening statement you can take to the bank: The New England Patriots will win the AFC East." -- AFC East blog, Nov. 11, 2011 Remember six weeks ago when I guaranteed the Patriots will win the AFC East? The statement sparked plenty of doub...

BALTIMORE -- It may go down as the most unpopular prediction in AFC North blog history. But after Sunday's game, it's also the most accurate. The Baltimore Ravens are the new favorites in the AFC North. I wrote it in July -- to the shock and chagr...

The 2011 predictions are in. ESPN.com provided its crystal ball by launching its NFL season previews. The Pittsburgh Steelers are the pick to repeat as AFC North champions this year. Out of a five-person panel, three picked Pittsburgh. Adam Scheft...

The Cincinnati Bengals completed their second preseason game on Sunday. Cincinnati lost to the New York Jets, 27-7. Here are some observations: The Good Punter Kevin Huber may be an early candidate for Bengals MVP. He is having a great preseas...

Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey is taking a leadership role on the offensive line. Morning take: Pouncey is already the team's best offensive lineman in his second s...

Week 1 of the preseason is in the books. So let's see who's stock is rising and falling after the first batch of preseason games. Falling 1. The Cincinnati Bengals: I rarely make too much of the preseason. But I didn't like the way the Bengals ...

It's not good to overreact to the preseason. But there were some concerning things we saw during the 2011 debuts in the AFC North. The division went 1-3 and had several lackluster performances. The Cleveland Browns were the only team to pick up a...

Here are the most interesting stories Monday in the AFC North: The Cleveland Browns are keeping an even keel after their preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. Morning take: Some Browns fans are getting out of hand but not the team. It's a ...

According to former Pittsburgh Steeler and ESPN analyst Merril Hoge, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger spoke with teammate James Harrison this morning and is "fine" with the linebacker's recent comments. Here is the latest via ESPN's Adam Schef...

As part of Best of the NFL Week on ESPN.com, here are five bests for the AFC North: Best QB arm: This may surprise you, but Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has the strongest arm in the division -- and one of the strongest in the NFL. Flacc...

The AFC North has done very well lately in ESPN.com's Power Rankings. Last week, Joe Thomas of the Cleveland Browns claimed the top spot for left tackles. The division also had high placements with defensive players, helmets and stadiums in recent we...

I can't fully explain it. But there is a different feeling I get around the Pittsburgh Steelers than with other teams. Every week you get the sense the Steelers have supreme confidence they're going to win the next game. Every season you feel they...

The NFL draft will continue at 6 p.m. ET Friday with the second and third rounds, which will give each AFC North team another opportunity to add talent to its roster. Here is a preview of what to look for in the division: Cincinnati Bengals ...

Cleveland Browns fans have spoken. After millions of votes over the past five weeks, Browns running back Peyton Hillis will grace the cover of the popular "Madden NFL 12" video game. Hillis, a No. 10 seed, capped his amazing run through the tourna...

Here are the most interesting stories Monday in the AFC North: Will the Baltimore Ravens take Colorado corner Jimmy Smith with the No. 26 pick? Morning take: Smith has talent but comes with some character concerns. The Ravens took that risk la...