The top The AFC North is Johnny Manziels division; everyone else is just living in it.

Not bad for the No. 22 pick in the NFL draft and a guy who isnt promised to be the starter when the Cleveland Browns season begins. In Baltimore, theyre hoping for headlines about on-the-field matters; in Cincinnati, theyre replacing a couple of big-name coordinators; and in Pittsburgh, theyre doing things the Steeler way.

Baltimore Ravens

Top storyline The beginning of training camp is the best story line, anyway, because that means no one is talking about how the Ravens led the league in offseason arrests. Even though few of those guys are locks to make the final roster, it was an embarrassing run and theres uncertainty concerning how Ray Rice will put the controversy behind him.

Key acquisition Gary Kubiak might just be the most important person on the scene. The former Houston Texans coach will be tasked with sparking the offense and helping QB Joe Flacco get his mojo back.

Biggest loss Defensive lineman Arthur Jones left for the Indianapolis Colts.

Cincinnati Bengals

Top story line The Bengals are nothing if not steady: Marvin Lewis coaches em, they get into the playoffs, they lose. At least they arent on Hard Knocks this year.

Key acquisition Jeremy Hill, a second-round draft pick, is expected to share the burden in the offensive backfield with Giovani Bernard.

Biggest loss The coordinators: Jay Gruden headed to Washington to coach the Redskins, with Hue Jackson now tasked with helping Andy Dalton, and Mike Zimmer takes over in Minnesota.

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