Links to the Best in AFC East Coverage, April 6 Edition

New England Patriots

The Patriots signed veteran linebacker Bobby Carpenter on Thursday. Much like Tim Tebow when he joined the Jets, Carpenter is "really excited" about the move, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston.

Meanwhile, more important than a role playing linebacker is the future of Wes Welker. The Patriots receiver remains undecided on whether he will sign his tender, according to Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald.

New York Jets

B/R Jets featured columnist Chris Dela Rosa writes on the five most exciting position battles to watch in training camp. The main event? You guessed it: Mark Sanchez vs. Tim Tebow.

For more on Tebow, ESPN New York's Rich Cimini writes about D'Brickashaw Ferguson's appearance "NFL Total Access," in which he said he was "taken aback"—among other things—by the trade.

Buffalo Bills

For a Bills perspective on the departure of left tackle Demetress Bell, we turn to Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News.

In Bell's absence, Chris Hairston has a chance to shine at left tackle for the Bills in 2012. B/R Bills featured columnist Josh Cembellin points out why.

Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins have been busy over the past few days, and have signed former Vikings safety Tyrell Johnson to the team. The team has also booked several pre-draft visits, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

Just when you were ready to throw the book out on the Jeff Ireland era in Miami, Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post writes that three big names have come to his defense in Jerry Jones, Charley Casserly and Gil Brandt.

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