Required Reading: Links to the Best AFC North Coverage, 8/9 Edition

Today's AFC North Required Reading includes breakdowns of Ravens players to watch in tonight's preseason contest, a progress report on Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict, whether the Browns waited to long to name Brandon Weeden their starting quarterback and a reconsideration of the Steelers' unwillingness to trade Mike Wallace.

Baltimore Ravens

Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun breaks down the contributions expected from the Baltimore Ravens' rookies in tonight's preseason contest against the Atlanta Falcons.

Bleacher Report's Kyle Casey gives us five Ravens to watch in tonight's game.

Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy says that undrafted Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has flashed some serious talent in training camp, but Friday's preseason game will be the real test of his skills, particularly on special teams.

Chris Roling of Bleacher Report gives us his latest Cincinnati Bengals mailbag, which includes his prediction for linebacker Dontay Moch's future.

Cleveland Browns

ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley says that the Cleveland Browns should have named Brandon Weeden their starting quarterback sooner.

Ian Hanford of Bleacher Report says that when Browns running back Trent Richardson returns from his latest knee procedure, reported to be happening today to clean up a bit of excess scar tissue, the team needs to adjust his workload in order to help insure his health through the duration of the season.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review spoke to Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley about the team's need to run the ball better, especially when opposing defenses are expecting the run—something the Steelers struggled with in 2011.

Bleacher Report's Joseph Bruno wonders if the Steelers should reconsider their stance when it comes to trading wide receiver Mike Wallace.

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