Four Down Territory: Links to the Best in AFC North Coverage, 2/22 Edition

In today's AFC North coverage around the web, the top stories are wildly varied. From contract negotiations to draft targets, from coaches and quarterbacks finally meeting to why the Browns should just draft a running back, here is the best of the web in the division for February 22.

Though it might take some tough negotiations and a bit of time, Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun assures fans that both running back Ray Rice and quarterback Joe Flacco will stay with the Ravens for the long term.

Bleacher Report's Tim Daniels thinks that if the Ravens' solution to keeping both Rice and Flacco is to franchise Rice, he should hold out in response.

The Plain Dealer's Bud Shaw writes that Cleveland Browns potential draft target, quarterback Robert Griffin III, will need to impress as much in the interviews at this week's NFL Scouting Combine as he does in the on-field drills.

Ryan Phillips of Bleacher Report says the Browns need to draft running back Trent Richardson and finally cut ties with Peyton Hillis.

The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy reports that the Bengals and running back Cedric Benson haven't discussed a new contract; after his comments regarding the offense, it's even less likely he'll return in 2012.

When it comes to draft targets for the Bengals, Bleacher Report's Matt Gray suggests the team pick up Kentucky safety Winston Guy, Jr.

Everyone can calm down in Pittsburgh: Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and new offensive coordinator Todd Haley finally spoke to one another.

Bleacher Report's Nick Signorelli details all of the options the Steelers have when it comes to free agent wide receiver Mike Wallace.

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