Morning take: Ben Roethlisberger speaks

September, 1, 2010
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By James Walker | ESPN.com
Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC North:

  • Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger tells Scott Brown of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review he intends to train in Pittsburgh during his conditional six-game suspension.
Morning take: It's probably best that Roethlisberger stays in town and keeps his focus on football. The most important thing for him is to stay sharp and in shape.

  • Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times shares some insight on the Baltimore Ravens' trade for former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Wilson.
Morning take: I like this move. It improves the secondary and doesn't require another player (Willis McGahee?), which hurts depth elsewhere. Wilson will help immediately, and Seattle gets a conditional draft pick.

  • Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports Bengals coach Marvin Lewis defends his team's medical staff after a bad week involving former players Antonio Bryant and Rashad Jeanty.
Morning take: This is a smart move by Lewis, because the Bengals cannot afford to lose the trust and confidence of their players.
Morning take: The Browns won five games last year with less talent. But the AFC North will be brutal this year.

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