Frenz of the Family: Must-Reads Around the AFC East, June 6 Edition

New York Jets

Linebacker Aaron Maybin has put on some muscle, according to Brian Costello of the New York Post.

Bleacher Report Jets featured columnist Ryan Alfieri lists nine Jets who could surprise people in 2012.

ESPN's AFC East blogger James Walker calls out right tackle Wayne Hunter to step up and prove himself in 2012.

Buffalo Bills

Eric Samulski of BillsDraft.com talks about the training camp battle for the third running back spot behind Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller.

The Associated Press reports that defensive tackle Kyle Williams has been medically cleared to return to practice, while Bills head coach Chan Gailey told the press on Tuesday (via BuffaloBills.com) that right tackle Eric Pears will be out until training camp.

According to Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News, Williams is taking precautions as he comes back from the injury.

Miami Dolphins

Steve Palazzolo and the crew at Draft-Hub hand out grades for the Miami Dolphins' draft.

Andy Kent of MiamiDolphins.com talks about defensive end Olivier Vernon's journey from Dolphins youth camper to Dolphins draft pick.

B/R Dolphins featured columnist Scott Altman points out nine Dolphins players who could become fan favorites on HBO's Hard Knocks.

New England Patriots

B/R Patriots featured columnist Oliver Thomas points out that cornerback Devin McCourty is a key to the Patriots' success in 2012.

Matthew Jones of NEPatriotsDraft.com points out that if the Patriots are still in the market for a center in the 2013 NFL draft, they could look to Alabama center Barrett Jones.

Christopher Price of WEEI.com has a take from an opposing scout, who talks about the Patriots' offseason moves.

Erik Frenz is the AFC East lead blogger for Bleacher Report. Be sure to follow Erik on Twitter and "like" the AFC East blog on Facebook to keep up with all the updates.