1. Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Breakdown: Evaluation and Depth Chart Analysis

    The Baltimore Ravens currently have three quarterbacks on their roster , but that number will likely be down to two by the time the regular season starts...

    Mike Fast Written by Mike Fast about 4 days ago 3,188 reads 28 comments

  2. Bengals Ink OL Hawkinson

    LAWRENCE — The story goes that Kathy Hawkinson forced her son to take piano lessons during his first years of elementary school. She wanted her children to be well-rounded...

    Michael Pedicano Written by Michael Pedicano about 4 days ago 51 reads 0 comments

  3. Why Ravens Are on the Right Side of Read-Option

    The Washington Redskins , Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers all made the playoffs last season with quarterbacks Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick operating ...

    Michael Pedicano Written by Michael Pedicano about 4 days ago 92 reads 0 comments

  4. Browns General Manager Mike Lombardi Says Organization

    Browns General Manager Mike Lombardi attempted a balancing act Monday in front of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Luncheon Club, and the no-nonsense crowd of old-school football fans nudged him a few times to see whether he would fall...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 4 days ago 182 reads 0 comments

  5. Crazy NFL ride brings Ventrone home

    To say Ross Ventrone's NFL career to date has been a roller coaster ride might be one of the biggest understatements ever. Ventrone, a safety from Villanova, signed with the New England Patriots as a rookie free agent in 2010...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 4 days ago 2,328 reads 0 comments

  6. Cleveland Adds Players from Tryouts, Waives Others

    The Browns massaged their roster Monday by waiving five players signed this spring and adding five who were in minicamp this past weekend as tryout players...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 4 days ago 147 reads 0 comments

  7. Run of Competition

    That man with a smile is Hue Jackson, a long-time NFL coach working with the Bengals running backs for the first time during his five seasons with the club...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 4 days ago 78 reads 0 comments

  8. 5 Reasons the 2013 Draft Class Saved the Pittsburgh Steelers

    The Pittsburgh Steelers had the best draft of the Mike Tomlin era and one of the best they've had in this century. Because the roster was full of holes and in need of a fresh injection of youth and motivation, success in the draft was essential...

    Nick DeWitt Written by Nick DeWitt about 5 days ago 19,513 reads 126 comments

  9. 5 Pittsburgh Steelers Poised for a Breakout Campaign in 2013

    A lot will have to go right for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013 if they want to bounce back from an 8-8 showing in 2012. Breakout seasons from several players would be a step in the right direction...

    Mike Batista Written by Mike Batista about 5 days ago 14,798 reads 41 comments

  10. Cleveland Browns Still Evaluating Brandon Weeden, Not Giving Up on 2013

    CANTON, Ohio -- In a speech to the Pro Football Hall of Fame 's luncheon club on Monday, Browns General Manager Mike Lombardi made it clear that the jury is still out on Brandon Weeden, ...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 5 days ago 295 reads 0 comments

  11. Return Man Josh Cribbs Visits Lions, Leaves Without Signing

    Allen Park — Free agent returner and receiver Josh Cribbs, who visited the Lions on Monday, left with a favorable impression of the team but without signing a contract...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 5 days ago 159 reads 0 comments

  12. Dennis Pitta Signs Restricted Tender, Ravens Sign Four Undrafted Rookies

    Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta has signed his $2.023 million second-round restricted tender. Pitta drew some interest from the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers initially, but nothing materialized as far as an offer sheet...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 5 days ago 141 reads 0 comments

  13. Dennis Pitta Signs Restricted Free Agent Tender

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 5 days ago 17 reads 0 comments

  14. Report: Browns Sign P T.J.Conley

    The Browns have added some experience at punter, signing free agent T.J. Conley, Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun reported Monday...

    Michael Pedicano Written by Michael Pedicano about 5 days ago 50 reads 0 comments

  15. Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2010 Draft Class

    While a team's rookie class gets dissected in the days and weeks following the NFL draft, the best way to evaluate how well it did is to see how those players that comprised that draft perform over the course of their careers...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 5 days ago 8,905 reads 16 comments

  16. Steelers CB Cortez Allen Enters Jump Year as a Starter

    While he only played just over 560 snaps on defense last year, Cortez Allen certainly made the most of them as he registered 2 picks, 3 forced fumbles, and 10 passes defensed.....

    Evan Adrian Written by Evan Adrian about 5 days ago 813 reads 0 comments

  17. Don't Sleep on Steelers Second-Year LB Adrian Robinson

    The Steelers are heading into the 2013 season with Jason Worlids and LaMarr Woodley penciled in as the starters, with Jarvis Jones expected to push Worilds.....

    Evan Adrian Written by Evan Adrian about 5 days ago 193 reads 0 comments

  18. Mike Lombardi: Tim Tebow Not a Fit for Cleveland Browns

    Mike Lombardi's level of autonomy within the Cleveland Browns is up for debate, but some aspects of a general manager job in the NFL are absolute. For instance: The "Tim Tebow Question" cannot be avoided...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 5 days ago 131 reads 0 comments

  19. Eifert Already Has Multiple Roles in Offense

    Tyler Eifert has been with the Bengals for all of one day of practice, but he already plays an important part in Cincinnati's offense. Actually, multiple important parts.....

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 5 days ago 70 reads 0 comments

  20. Bengals Sign Stanford DT Stephens

    According to Joe Reedy and Chris Babcock, the Cincinnati Bengals have signed former Stanford defensive tackle Terrence Stephens, who went undrafted last month, but was offered a tryout oppurtunity this weekend, and earned an invite to training camp...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 5 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  21. LB Sean Porter Signs Contract Agreement

    I think it's safe to say Bengals fourth-rounder Sean Porter is having a great weekend. The former Texas A&M Aggie will be expected to fill in as a situtional pass-rushing linebacker, ...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 5 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  22. What to Expect from A.J. Green's 3rd Year

    Year 3 is the benchmark set by the NFL and its teams to decide whether something is working, or it is time to move on from a player or coach. There is no more rookie season, or sophomore slump to blame...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 5 days ago 7 reads 0 comments

  23. Hunt's Tremendous Power, Presence Catching CIN's Eye

    As the Bengals rookies walked off the field after their final practice of minicamp Sunday morning, defensive end Margus Hunt caught defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer's eye and concealed his smile as easily as his 6-8 frame...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 5 days ago 12 reads 0 comments

  24. Where Does Cincinnati's O-Line Rank in the AFC North?

    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...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 5 days ago 90 reads 0 comments

  25. John Simon Brings Freakish, Contagious Work Ethic

    John Simon walked into the Under Armour Performance Center last week for his first day on the job. He signed some paperwork, took a few photos for the media guide, and set his stuff down at his new locker...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 5 days ago 10 reads 0 comments