Required Reading: Links to the Best in AFC North Coverage, 6/8 Edition

Today's AFC North Required Reading includes OTA awards for the Ravens and Browns, an update on the Bengals' approach to the run game and what Dick LeBeau thinks of his somewhat changed Pittsburgh Steelers defense.

Bleacher Report's James Reagan asks whether second-year cornerback Jimmy Smith is ready to take on the starting job full-time this season.

John Eisenberg of CSNBaltimore.com hands out his Baltimore Ravens OTA awards.

Matt Gray of Bleacher Report details just why the 2012 season is a make-or-break one for Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga.

Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Bengals running backs BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Bernard Scott are likely to split carries this season.

Bleacher Report's Mike Hoag, Jr., gives us his winners and losers of the Cleveland Browns OTAs.

Rumors swirled yesterday that the Cleveland Browns may be up for sale, but the team quashed said rumors when speaking to the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot.

Chris G. of Bleacher Report tells us what the expectations are for each Pittsburgh Steelers rookie this season.

Speaking to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette, Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau said he's not worried about his defense, despite the changes they've see this offseason.

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