clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Around SB Nation: What other NFL blogs are discussing

The biggest weekly NFL news from around SB Nation sites

New Orleans Saints v Tennessee Titans Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images

Every week we take a look around the NFL at each team. We pull the biggest and most discussed headlines from each of our 32 NFL websites.

Here’s all the biggest NFL headlines from this week:

NFC NORTH

Derek Carr on Davante Adams potentially hitting free agency: “It will be a full-court press.”

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

In an interview in California, Davante Adams’ former Bulldog quarterback speaks on them linking up again in the future.

Can D’Andre Swift be a top 10 RB this season?

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

On the latest podcast, we’re debating the best ground-pounders. Plus, Lions prop bets.

What’s going on with Bears WR Riley Ridley?

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

The 2019 fourth-round pick has seen very little playing time with the Bears. What’s the reason behind that?

PFF list of NFL’s best contracts features four Vikings

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Not a surprise at all

NFC SOUTH

Saints and Ryan Ramczyk agree to $96 million dollar extension

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Saints agree to terms with star Ryan Ramczyk on a five-year, $96 million dollar extension

Falcons historically have had mixed results in the first season under a new head coach

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

What can we expect from the Falcons under this new regime, and does the team’s history hold any clues?

Panthers agree to terms with Brady Christensen

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Panthers sign third-round pick Brady Christensen

Buccaneers’ Tom Brady gets candid on HBO’s ‘The Shop’

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Talking free-agency, game preparation, and mental challenges facing young athletes

NFC WEST

“And they’re going to go to him when he’s ready, no matter what Jimmy does”

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo weighs in on the 49ers QB situation

Cardinals’ Maddening Coaching Carousel

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Here we go around again, Cardinals’ fans.

Seahawks have options at linebacker, if they prove necessary

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

There are other concerns about which fans have voiced their belief that the team should address, with perhaps no other topic receiving more attention for the Seahawks recently than the potential for a return of K.J. Wright this fall.

4 reasons that Tutu Atwell could become an immediate star for the Rams

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

If you’ve watched a Louisville game in the last two years, then you know you can’t miss Tutu Atwell. If you’ve played defense against Louisville in the last two years, then you probably have.

AFC EAST

Dolphins 2021 roster breakdown: Quarterbacks

Miami Dolphins (via The Phinsider)

We are going to start at the quarterback position, though there is not a lot of discussion needed with this group.

How Cam Newton deals with hate: ‘I feed off of it, but I don’t feed it’

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

New England’s QB addressed the issue during a recent Q&A on social media.

Morgan Moses Has Signed A One Year Deal

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

They wouldn’t have signed Moses to be depth. I expect him to be our new starting right tackle. This will push Fant into a swing tackle, backup role. With Becton’s health in question going forward, having Fant as depth could play a key role throughout the season.

While praising Carl Nassib, Bruce Smith says 90s Buffalo Bills had gay players

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

“To those of us in NFL locker rooms, this is not necessarily breaking news. We had a gay player in our locker room,” Smith told TMZ Sports. “I think it was the mid- to late-90s and I think we might have had two but that wasn’t what we were focused on.”

AFC NORTH

PFF continues to underrate J.K. Dobbins with one of their latest lists

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

The Ravens ascending star running back keeps getting overlooked by the writers and analysts at Pro Football Focus.

Will Alex Highsmith make Steelers fans forget about Bud Dupree?

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking to get some major contributions from Alex Highsmith in Year 2.

Andrew Whitworth remembers nervous free agency before leaving Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Starting a new chapter away from Cincinnati was not an easy decision for Whitworth.

Browns highlighted as league’s “most complete” team

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

NFL.com’s Marc Ross taps Cleveland as having the best overall roster heading into the 2021 season.

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans Biggest Offseason Gamble of 2021

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

H-Town was never known for riverboat gambling...

Julio Jones will add more than just receiving numbers

Tennessee Titans (via 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 favorite player to come out of Alabama in Derrick Henry on the same team is simply unbelievable. This offense is going to be so much fun to watch.

Why K’Lavon Chaisson could be the key to an improved Jaguars defense

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

A look at what happened for Chaisson in 2020, and why he could be the most important defensive player in 2021.

GM Chris Ballard Believes that the Colts Players Should Be Getting Vaccinated

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

While Indianapolis’ vaccination numbers can certainly still increase this offseason, the Colts were reported as one of the NFL’s least vaccinated teams just a few weeks ago:

AFC WEST

Are the Broncos about to be sold?

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Reading between the lines on the recent vacated trial for the Broncos’ ownership dispute would indicate it’s a strong possibility.

Predicting a 2021 All-AFC West Defensive Team

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Not a real thing, but what if it was?

Yannick Ngakoue is looking to rebound with Raiders after being traded twice last year

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Defensive end gained weight after signing with Las Vegas: “I feel like putting more muscle on and still keeping that lean mass will help me be effective,” he said

Eric Bieniemy: ‘I don’t have time to get frustrated’

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Kansas City’s offensive coordinator remains philosophical about his three-year quest for a head coaching job.