Links to the Best in AFC North Coverage, 3/22 Edition

Today's top links around the AFC North include speculation on a number of free agents, an interview with Hines Ward, what RG3 really thinks of the Cleveland Browns and more. This is your one-stop shop for all the must-read AFC North news of the day.

Baltimore Ravens free agent linebacker Jameel McClain is optimistic about getting a new deal with the team, according to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times.

Bleacher Report's Jeffrey Schmidt argues that free agent running back Brandon Jacobs would be a perfect fit with the Baltimore Ravens.

The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy breaks down the Bengals' addition of running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis.

With the Green-Ellis pickup, Bleacher Report's Zach Kruse wonders if the Bengals will still add another running back via the NFL draft.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot examines the possibility of Browns linebacker Scott Fujita facing punishment for his involvement with the New Orleans Saints bounty program when he was a member of that team.

Aaron Nagler of Bleacher Report says that Robert Griffin III is relieved that the Cleveland Browns didn't end up with the St. Louis Rams' No. 2 overall pick in order to draft him.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette spoke with recently-retired Pittsburgh Steeler Hines Ward about his decision to walk away from the game.

Free agent Steelers cornerback William Gay may move on to another team; if that's the case, Bleacher Report's Chris G. has five in-house replacements who could take his spot.

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