Four Down Territory: Links to the Best in AFC North Coverage, 2/13 Edition

Today's top stories around the AFC North concern Ray Rice's contract, Hines Ward's future, the Cincinnati Bengals maintaining momentum and the Cleveland Browns' options at quarterback. Click the links below for some of the best coverage of the division from around the web.

Is a new deal for Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice happening soon? Bleacher Report's Alex Guy looks to a Tweet from Ricky Williams as evidence.

Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff told the Des Moines Register's Tommy Birch that he "expected more backlash" from teammates after missing a game-tying field goal in the AFC championship.

There are conflicting reports coming out of Pittsburgh regarding the future of Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward. The NFL Network reported on Saturday that Ward would not remain with the team in 2012. Ward responded to the report on Facebook, saying he plans to finish his career with the Steelers.

In a follow-up piece, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says that no decision has been made about Ward's future by either Ward or the Steelers, but that his release is a possible outcome.

Bleacher Report's Matt Gray details the 10 burning questions the Cincinnati Bengals need to answer this offseason.

Joe Reedy continues his review of the Cincinnati Bengals' 2011 season position by position. In this installment, featured on the Enquirer's Bengals blog, he examines the tight ends and wide receivers.

Brendan Leister, Cleveland Browns columnist for Bleacher Report, takes a close look at the Browns' quarterback situation and how it should be approached in the offseason.

The Plain-Dealer's Bill Lubinger also delves into what makes a successful NFL team and finds that having a first-round quarterback is a common theme.

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