Morning take: Jimmy Smith vs. Roddy White

by Tony Lombardi

September 1, 2011
4:00 am

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Here are the most interesting stories Thursday in the AFC North:

Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl receiver Roddy White will provide a good test for Baltimore Ravens first-round pick Jimmy Smith.

Morning take: ThisÂ is aÂ toughÂ matchup for Smith before the regular season. White is big and physical, and these are the type of No. 1 receiversÂ Smith was drafted to stop.

Will the Cincinnati Bengals only carry two quarterbacks?

Morning take: Andy Dalton and Bruce Gradkowski are locks to make the team. Dan LeFevour may be expendable if Cincinnati wants to use a roster spot on another position.

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Doug Legursky will be the team’s starting guard this season.

Morning take: Legursky is a blue-collar player who fits the Steelers well. Tony Hills had the first chance but didn’t take advantage in the preseason.

Young players on the Cleveland Browns will try to impress against the Chicago Bears.

Morning take: The Browns are not a deep team. So I’m curious to see which young players step up and make the team for backup roles.

Tony Lombardi

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