Getting Better By Default?

With the latest report that the Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed Chris Kemoeatu, their starting line from the Super Bowl is set to return intact.

Some might say that is not such a good thing.  At least we know that the Steelers won't be plugging in un-drafted free agents into the starting lineup.

As the rumor mill turns, word has it that Nate Washington is gone to the land of the winless the Detroit Lions.

As well, cornerback Bryant McFadden is heading west, and may be signing with the Arizona Cardinals.

But, when you look at the exodus of the other teams in the AFC North, standing pat is better than most have done.

Baltimore Ravens

Reportedly already gone to the Jets are linebacker Bart Scott, with a 5 year, $40 million dollar contract.  Along with him, cornerback Corey Ivy may be inking his deal in the next couple of days.

Couple that with Ray Lewis saying he would retire before returning to the Ravens, Chris McCallister gone, and Jim Leonhard possibly on his way out as well.  Baltimore went from second in the league in defense, to a team that has lost as many as five of their key play makers.

Cincinnati Bengals

Stacey Andrews has a face to face meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles decision makers this weekend.  It is believed that if he passes his physical, his deal could be announced as early as Saturday.

TJ Houshmandzadeh has listed his four favorite destinations, and Cincinnati is not one of them.

Cleveland Browns

You have the Man-Mountain Sean Rogers not happy about being a Brown, and is requesting his walking papers.

Kellen Winslow, though troubled, one of the Brown's biggest weapons, has been shipped to Tampa Bay for draft picks.

If the Steelers can stand pat, maybe pick up one more O-Lineman, and draft the way that only they can draft, they could be seeing their third AFC North championship in Mike Tomlins three years in Pittsburgh.