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AFC East Notebook: QB guru sees improvement in Smith; Dolphins considering trading up?

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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.

New York Jets

QB guru sees improvement in Smith. Renowned quarterbacks coach Tom House has worked with Geno Smith this offseason and said he's seen significant progress from the third-year passer

Amaro says players weren't accountable. It's rare for a player to speak out against his teammates after only one year as a pro, but that's what Jace Amaro did this week. The sophomore tight end said players on the Jets weren't held accountable last season

Are Jets truly among worst drafters? Despite their reputation, the Jets probably aren't among the NFL's worst teams when it comes to finding talent in the draft. 

New England Patriots

Gronkowski autobiography coming this summer. Rob Gronkowski's autobiography, titled "It's Good To Be The Gronk," will be published in July.

Patriots vs. Seahawks voted greatest Super Bowl. The Patriots' thrilling victory in Super Bowl XLIX was recently voted the greatest Super Bowl of all time.

Why Patriots should consider drafting OT early. PatsPulpit.com makes the case for why the Patriots should invest a premium draft pick in an offensive tackle.  

Miami Dolphins

Dolphins considering trade up? CBS Sports' Rob Rang passed along the juicy rumor that the Dolphins could be interested in trading up into the top 10 picks of the draft, perhaps with the idea of targeting a top wide receiver. 

Should Dolphins draft a developmental quarterback? ESPN's James Walker said it's the right move for the Dolphins not to use one of their six draft picks on a quarterback. 

Ex-Dolphin accused of large-scale fraud. Cornerback Will Allen, who played for the Dolphins from 2006-2011, has been accused of operating a $31-million Ponzi scheme

Buffalo Bills

Is fresh start enough to Manuel? Joe Buscaglia of WKBW dove into the question of whether a new coaching staff and a clean slate can give EJ Manuel the ammunition he needs to win the Bills' starting quarterback job. 

Harvin "fell in love" with Ryan. Percy Harvin said he gave little thought to signing anywhere other than Buffalo because he developed such a great relationship with Rex Ryan during the brief time they spent together with the Jets. 

Many Bills recovering from surgery. It's the offseason, but that doesn't mean the Bills are a healthy team. The number of players on the roster recovering from surgery has hit double-digits

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