Frenz of the Family: Must-Reads Around the AFC East, June 12 Edition

New England Patriots

Tom E. Curran of CSNNE.com writes that running back Kevin Faulk was the most successful third-down back in NFL history. 

Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com sets the stage for Patriots minicamp with six things to watch.

Greg Bedard of The Boston Globe is reporting that Patriots tackle Sebastian Vollmer had a "small procedure" on his back that will keep him out of minicamp (for now, at least).

New York Jets

Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.com has "just the important stuff" in observations from Jets minicamp.

Joe Caporoso of TurnOnTheJets.com rounds up several opinions on what to look for at Jets minicamp.

Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger says that tight end Dustin Keller is hopeful to get a long-term deal to stay with the Jets.

Buffalo Bills

Tim Graham of The Buffalo News writes that wide receiver Stevie Johnson's rehab off groin surgery is ahead of schedule.

Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News writes that cornerback Leodis McKelvin isn't doubting himself, despite coming off a tough start to his career.

Brad Andrews of BuffaLowDown.com asks readers, what would qualify the 2012 season as a success?

Miami Dolphins

James Walker of the ESPN AFC East blog writes that the Dolphins are a much more interesting team with wide receiver Chad Ochocinco in the fold.

Pete Prisco of CBS Sports warns Dolphins fans not to expect much from Ochocinco.

In an interview on NFL Total Access (via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk), running back Reggie Bush says that rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill has the upper hand in the QB battle. 

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.