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AFC East Notebook: Risks and rewards to Tannehill's deal; Bowles touts training camp battles

Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Every Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the AFC East Notebook.

Buffalo Bills

Rex Ryan had to pull Jerry Hughes from practice for dominating. Trying to install new offensive concepts is hard enough without defensive end Jerry Hughes flying around practice, breaking plays up.

New receivers coach excited to work with young talent. The Bills have some proven weapons and a lot of potential on the outside. Incoming receivers coach Sanjay Lal feels "blessed" to be working with the group.

Erin Kelly humbled by 'Kelly Tough' response. Appearing on ESPN this week alongside her father, Jim, Erin Kelly talked about her book, "Kelly Tough," and was overwhelmed by the positive response to it.

Miami Dolphins

The risks and rewards of Ryan Tannehill's new contract. Securing a quarterback that has not led the Dolphins to a winning season has its risks, but the long-term nature of the contract could make it a great investment.

Miami in the running for a Super Bowl in 2019 or 2020. That seems like a long ways away, but the Dolphins' new ownership has made hosting the Super Bowl a priority after stadium upgrades.

Receiver overhaul is a new route for Dolphins. The group of pass-catchers running routes in Miami will look a lot different. Out are Mike Wallace and Brian Hartline, in are DeVante Parker and Kenny Stills.

New England Patriots

A look at Tom Brady's 13 interceptions in 2015. When you throw as few interceptions as Tom Brady does, it's easy to look at those specific plays to figure out what went wrong.

Geneo Grissom will stick to defense. The third-round pass-rusher played tight end in college, but his former defensive coordinator doesn't see him being used that way in the NFL.

Rob Ninkovich hosts athletes for ping pong tournament. Many of Boston's biggest athletes participated in Ninko's Ping Pong Challenge this week, raising money for charity in the process.

New York Jets

Will the Jets implement Buddy Ryan's 46 defense? With the amount of talent the Jets have accumulated along the defensive line, could Buddy Ryan's old "Bear" defense be the perfect fit?

Todd Bowles touts training-camp battles for most positions. Unwilling to define too many roles for Jets players (other than Geno Smith), new head coach Todd Bowles is looking to training camp for clarity.

Jets' defensive linemen sit out OTAs. Sheldon Richardson has joined Muhammad Wilkerson in sitting out OTAs. No need to panic, though, as OTAs are voluntary, and Todd Bowles is not concerned.

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