Links to the Best in AFC North Coverage, 3/16 Edition

Today's AFC North links don't stray too far from free agency, but when they do, the hot topic is the draft.

Stories include the background into why the Cleveland Browns couldn't successfully trade for the No. 2 overall pick, whether it's a good thing the Baltimore Ravens have lost a number of free agents and what kind of contract Steelers receiver Mike Wallace might get.

According to Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren, the team offered just as much to the St. Louis Rams for their No. 2 overall draft pick, however, the friendship between Rams head coach Jeff Fisher and Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan ultimately tipped the scales in Washington's favor.

Sticking with the draft, Bleacher Report's Richard Baird gives us the Browns' best-case draft class for 2012.

According to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun, Ravens tackle Bryant McKinnie will remain with the team in 2012, but they're still interested in speaking with free agent Eric Winston, if they can (he's in incredibly high demand).

Bleacher Report's Shawn Brubaker contends that the Ravens' numerous free agency losses are really the team's gain.

The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy breaks down the four free agents who visited the Bengals on Thursday and into Friday.

Joseph Zucker of Bleacher Report examines 10 draft prospects who could turn the Bengals into immediate Super Bowl contenders.

ESPN's Jamison Hensley examines just what a new contract for Pittsburgh Steelers free agent receiver Mike Wallace would look like.

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