Links to the Best in AFC North Coverage, Leap Day Edition

Today's AFC North news roundup shifts focus from the Scouting Combine to the franchise-tag deadline, the start of free agency and, of course, who each team may be targeting in this year's draft.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette explains why the Steelers wouldn't put the franchise tag on wide receiver Mike Wallace, even if they had more than enough salary cap space to do so.

Bleacher Report's Joshua Hayes takes a look back at games played between the Steelers and Browns in the late 1970s.

If the Cincinnati Bengals want to draft a corner this year, they'll have to do it in the first round. That's the view of the Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy, noting comments from defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer and head coach Marvin Lewis.

Bleacher Report's Chris Roling offers up a full seven-round mock draft for the Cincinnati Bengals, now that the scouting combine has wrapped.

Aaron Wilson, of Ravens24x7.com, says that the team had a "positive meeting" with the agent for offensive guard Ben Grubbs, who is looking for a new long-term deal in the coming days.

Wide receiver Michael Floyd might be an ideal draft target for the Baltimore Ravens, says Bleacher Report's Alex Guy.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot reports that the Browns have had preliminary talks with the St. Louis Rams to trade up to the No. 2 pick in this year's draft and snag Robert Griffin III. However, Bleacher Report's Eli Nachmany says that the team doesn't need him.

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