Required Reading: Links to the Best in AFC North Coverage, 8/10 Edition

Today's AFC North Required Reading includes previews of today's Cincinnati Bengals preseason contest, Brandon Weeden's excitement to finally be taking the field and recaps of the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers preseason debuts.

Baltimore Ravens

Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun gives us his list of the five Baltimore Ravens players who were impressive in Thursday's preseason debut, and five who weren't. 

Bleacher Report's James Reagan provides his reaction to the Ravens' first preseason game, listing his winners and losers from the contest.

Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Enquirer provides you with a primer of everything you need to know and look out for in today's Cincinnati Bengals preseason contest against the New York Jets.

David Campbell of Bleacher Report brings up one question for each member of the Bengals roster that needs to be answered before the start of the regular season.

Cleveland Browns

Though running back Trent Richardson won't be on the field joining him, Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden is absolutely looking forward to making his first preseason appearance tonight against the Detroit Lions.

Bleacher Report's Amy Dittoe wonders if Weeden could end up being the best rookie quarterback of the 2012 class.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review breaks down what Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive linemen David DeCastro and Mike Adams did—and didn't do—in Thursday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bleacher Report's Chris G. gives us the studs and duds of the Steelers' offense and defense in the aftermath of the 24-23 preseason loss to Philadelphia.

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