The AFC North Blog

  1. James Harrison Won't Take Pay Cut to Stay in Pittsburgh and More AFC North News

    CBS Sports' Larry Hartstein reports that Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison won't take a pay cut to remain with the team in 2012, which makes it even more likely that Harrison and the Steelers part ways later this spring...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 3 months ago 7,497 reads 4 comments

  2. 5 Positions the Cincinnati Bengals Will Be Watching at the Scouting Combine

    The Cincinnati Bengals , like all other teams in the NFL , will be using the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine to get a closer look at players that have been on their draft boards for ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 3 months ago 3,415 reads 11 comments

  3. Forget Mike Wallace, the Cleveland Browns Need Wes Welker to Round out Receivers

    Over the weekend, CBS Sports' Jason LaCanfora suggested that the Cleveland Browns may use some of their salary cap excess to target Pittsburgh Steelers ' wide receiver Mike Wallace, who is about to become an unrestricted free agent...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 3 months ago 12,163 reads 101 comments

  4. Terrell Suggs Seeking 2nd Opinion About His Torn Biceps and More AFC North News

    Though salary cap discussion and Joe Flacco's contract have been dominating the Baltimore Ravens ' brief offseason thus far, there are other concerns for the team—namely, the health of linebacker Terrell Suggs ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 3 months ago 1,245 reads 0 comments

  5. 5 Positions the Pittsburgh Steelers Will Be Watching at the Scouting Combine

    Though the Pittsburgh Steelers ' preparations for the 2013 NFL draft have been going on since at least last summer, the draft season's biggest league-wide event, the NFL Scouting ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 3 months ago 7,788 reads 23 comments

  6. On All the Crazy Talk Floating Around About the Baltimore Ravens' Offseason Plan

    We are but a week removed from the Super Bowl, but with free agency not starting for another month and the NFL draft over two months away, it's time for speculation to run wild...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 3 months ago 4,196 reads 36 comments

  7. Peter King's Interesting Ravens Speculation and More AFC North News

    Sports Illustrated 's Peter King has a lot to say about the Baltimore Ravens in this week's "Monday Morning Quarterback" column...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 3 months ago 1,120 reads 4 comments

  8. Anquan Boldin's Retirement Talk Should Be Applauded, Not Feared

    On Friday, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin told NBC Sports' Erik Kuselias that, if the team releases him from his contract this offseason, he'll retire from the NFL instead of trying to continue his career elsewhere...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 3,721 reads 12 comments

  9. New Bengals Backup Quarterback Will Provide Glimpse into Andy Dalton's Future

    Though Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback Andy Dalton is in no danger of losing his job during the offseason, considering that, with his help, his team has reached the postseason ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 3,935 reads 23 comments

  10. John Harbaugh Appeared on the Late Show Thursday Night and More AFC North News

    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco isn't the only man to get the post-Super Bowl treatment from David Letterman—head coach John Harbaugh went on the Late Show ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 884 reads 2 comments

  11. Who Could the Pittsburgh Steelers Lose in Their Latest "March Massacre?"

    On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 's Ed Bouchette via Plus Sites) told Pittsburgh Steelers fans to brace themselves for another "March Massacre," one that could result in far more roster cuts than their purge of veterans last spring...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 16,711 reads 53 comments

  12. Bernard Pollard Played Super Bowl with 6 Broken Ribs and More AFC North News

    Baltimore Ravens safety Bernard Pollard —a man known for his hard hits and the injuries that have often stemmed from them—is no stranger to injury himself...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 1,599 reads 0 comments

  13. Should the Bengals Use Free Agency or the Draft to Get a New Running Back?

    Despite needing to add to their stable of running backs in 2012, the Cincinnati Bengals opted to bring in just one rookie via the draft—Dan Herron , whom they selected ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 5,484 reads 37 comments

  14. Free Agency vs. the Draft: Talking 2 Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Team Needs

    The Pittsburgh Steelers are desperately interested in not repeating their 2012 season in 2013—one in which they ended the year with an 8-8 record and missed the playoffs...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 10,022 reads 32 comments

  15. Hue Jackson to Remain on the Bengals' Coaching Staff and More AFC North News

    The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Wednesday that they will be retaining the services of Hue Jackson on their coaching staff, according to FOX 19 in Cincinnati ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 337 reads 1 comments

  16. Changes Ahead for Super Bowl Champions Baltimore Ravens

    The Baltimore Ravens celebrated their Super Bowl victory on Tuesday with a parade through downtown Baltimore, reveling in the fact that they have won their second Lombardi trophy in franchise history...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 3,723 reads 6 comments

  17. Jim Brown Says Cleveland Fans Need to Get Over Move and More AFC North News

    The Baltimore Ravens ' Super Bowl win may have opened old wounds for Cleveland Browns fans still stung by Art Modell moving the team to Baltimore, but Browns legend Jim Brown says it's time to get over it...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 1,287 reads 6 comments

  18. Tap the Brakes on Excitement over Alex Smith to the Cleveland Browns

    Last week, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said that there will indeed be a competition for the team's starting quarterback job, pitting 2012's starter Brandon Weeden against ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 18,770 reads 188 comments

  19. Breaking Down the Baltimore Ravens' Game-Winning Goal-Line Stand

    It was fitting that the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's Super Bowl on a four-down goal-line stand...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 4,961 reads 83 comments

  20. Flacco Is Going to 'Pound the Desk' for a New Contract and More AFC North News

    Everyone knew that this Super Bowl, no matter the outcome, would be a turning point in Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco 's career...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 273 reads 0 comments

  21. For the Ravens, the Story of Their 2012 Season Ends with a Super Bowl Win

    Based on their stellar playoff run, it appeared the Baltimore Ravens were destined to win the Super Bowl, and considering how they handled the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of Sunday's game, it looked to be an inevitability...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 17,363 reads 62 comments

  22. Stopping Kaepernick Just Part of the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl Game Plan

    When the Baltimore Ravens take on the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's Super Bowl, one of their biggest and most difficult tasks will be to keep Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 2,793 reads 4 comments

  23. QB Competition Ahead for the Cleveland Browns and More AFC North News

    Hot on the heels of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith—who is likely on the trade block this offseason—praising current Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 6,576 reads 39 comments

  24. Lifting the Veil on Baltimore Ravens Safety Bernard Pollard

    Of any position in the NFL , that of the safety is the most shrouded in mystery. To play it, one must act on instinct more than any of the other men on the field, reacting in a split second to what the opposing offense does...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 3,061 reads 8 comments

  25. QB Alex Smith Praises Browns OC Norv Turner and More AFC North Links

    Current San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback and soon-to-be trade bait Alex Smith said that he loved playing for Norv Turner 's offense when Turner was his offensive coordinator in 2006, reports Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 4 months ago 5,601 reads 24 comments