Giants
Traina Bleacher Report: Under-the-Radar Decisions the NY Giants Could Make During the 2014 NFL Draft
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2023495-under-the-radar-decisions-the-ny-giants-could-make-during-the-2014-nfl-draft
QB
Schwartz NY Post: Giants eye Josh Freeman, Matt Flynn as QB insurance
http://nypost.com/2014/04/11/giants-bringing-in-qb-josh-freeman-for-a-workout/
RV NYDN: NY Giants eye Josh Freeman, Matt Flynn as temporary replacements for Eli Manning
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-eye-freeman-flynn-eli-temprary-replacement-article-1.1754043
Hodkiewicz GB Post Gazette: Needing a QB, Giants reportedly consider Flynn
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20140411/PKR0101/140411039/?nclick_check=1
Dunne Mil JS: Report: Giants interested in FA QB Matt Flynn
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/254924431.html
RV NYDN: Eli Manning's injury happens at worst possible time for rebuilt NY Giants
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-new-system-place-timing-eli-injury-couldn-worse-article-1.1753066
WR
Connelly Youngstown News Vindicator: Manningham returns feeling tested
http://www.vindy.com/news/2014/apr/12/manningham-returns-feeling-tested/
Youngstown News Vindicator: Vindy Radio Sports | Warren native and NY Giants player Mario Manningham, April 11 (Audio)
http://www.vindy.com/news/2014/apr/11/vindy-radio-sports-warren-native-and-ny-giants-pla/?nw
OT
Aaron Wilson& #8207;@RavensInsider·
Albany State offensive tackle Kadeem Williams met with Giants coach Tom Coughlin after his workout today. Next workout: Jets
NFL
Bowen Bleacher Report: NFL 101: Introducing the Basic Route Combinations
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2024638-nfl-101-introducing-the-basic-route-combinations
McGuiness PFF: Sig Stats: Slot Coverage
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/04/10/sig-stats-slot-cornerbacks/
Tanier SOE: Sophomore Sleepers Who Will Shake Up the Draft
http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/sophomore-sleepers-who-will-shake-up-the-draft/
Miller Bleacher Report: B/R NFL 1000: Top 35 4-3 Outside Linebackers
24. Jacquian Williams, New York Giants
Pass Rush11/20
An undersized linebacker, Jacquian Williams (6’3”, 224 lbs, three seasons) isn’t frequently used as a pass-rusher. He can occasionally bring pressure with his speed off a blitz, but he doesn’t have the pass-rushing moves to make up for his lack of size as an edge-rusher.
Coverage10/20
A fluid athlete who changes directions smoothly and has quick feet, Williams has the capability to pick up running backs out of the backfield and hang with receivers downfield. He is good at making plays on the ball in the air and recorded eight passes defensed in 2013. He is sometimes late to react to route breaks, which can allow receivers to separate from him.
Run Defense8/20
Williams has the size of a safety and doesn’t do much with his hands to combat blocks. This makes him an easy matchup for offensive linemen and even tight ends, who are frequently able to pick him up and drive him away from running plays. Off the line of scrimmage, he can make more plays with his speed, which allow him to cover ground in pursuit.
Tackle34/40
Williams can get to the ball quickly in space but often takes unnatural angles to get into position. He typically wraps up with good form but often gives up extra yardage as he lacks the strength to drive ball-carriers back.
Overall63/100
He’s not a linebacker you want on the field in a short-yardage running situation, but Williams is an athletic role player who makes plays as a tackler and coverage linebacker in space.
16. Spencer Paysinger, New York Giants
Pass Rush12/20
Spencer Paysinger (6’2”, 236 lbs, three seasons) recorded the first sack of his NFL career in 2013 but was used sparingly as a pass-rusher. He has the closing speed off the edge to bring pressure, but that’s not the strength of his game. He doesn’t show many effective pass-rushing moves.
Coverage8/20
Paysinger uses his eyes and feet to read plays in coverage and get himself in the right positions, but he can be overmatched against bigger, faster tight ends. With just one pass defensed in three NFL seasons, Paysinger hasn’t demonstrated the ball skills to be a playmaker in coverage.
Run Defense12/20
An instinctive linebacker, Paysinger seems to have a great feel for knowing where he needs to be and then getting himself in position to stop runs. While he doesn’t have the straight-line speed to beat many skill-position players in a footrace, he takes good angles to the ball in pursuit. His biggest limitation is his strength. He tends to have a difficult time getting off the blocks with bigger offensive linemen.
Tackle37/40
Paysinger is a reliable tackler who won’t make many highlight-reel hits, but he stays true to his form and consistently wraps up ball-carriers. He only missed three tackles.
Overall69/100
The most consistent, reliable linebacker on a unit that was shuffled around throughout this past season, Paysinger established himself as a solid starter. He should get the first crack at being the New York Giants’ starting weak-side linebacker in 2014.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2018566-br-nfl-1000-top-35-4-3-outside-linebackers
CAR
Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers sign tight end Ed Dickson, safety Thomas DeCoud
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/04/10/4832337/panthers-sign-tight-end-ed-dickson.html
Katzowitz CBS Sports: Panthers sign CFL standout DE Alex Hall
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24522688/panthers-sign-cfl-standout-de-alex-hall
DAL
Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: Cowboys won't be balanced on offense; their weapons are in passing attack
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140411-cowlishaw-cowboys-won-t-be-balanced-on-offense-their-weapons-are-in-passing-attack.ece
DET
Aaron Wilson& #8207;@RavensInsider·6 mins
LSU QB Zach Mettenberger, WR Kadron Boone and fullback J.C. Copeland are working out for the Detroit Lions today in Baton Rouge
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions host Indiana's Cody Latimer today for pre-draft visit
http://www.freep.com/article/20140411/SPORTS01/304110072/detroit-lions-cody-latimer
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions claim defensive end Kourtnei Brown off waivers from Bills
http://www.freep.com/article/20140411/SPORTS01/304110109/detroit-lions-waiver-claim
HOU
Smith Hou Chronicle: Manziel beats Bridgewater, Bortles on NFL’s Wonderlic test
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/04/manziel-beats-bridgewater-bortles-on-nfls-wonderlic-test/
JACK
O' Halloran Fla Times Union: Cleveland matches Jaguars' offer for center Alex Mack
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-04-11/story/cleveland-matches-jaguars-offer-center-alex-mack
MIA
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Will Dolphins' homegrown TEs become weapon or concern?
http://goo.gl/xduJ4s
MINN
Minn Star Tribune: Vikings holding workouts with Garoppolo, Bridgewater
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/254913031.html
NO
Holder Nola.com: Living in the now proven to be sound strategy for New Orleans Saints
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/04/living_in_the_now_working_for.html
PITT
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers could see Maurkice Pouncey's price go way up
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/04/12/Steelers-could-see-Maurkice-Pouncey-s-price-go-way-up/stories/201404120099
SF
Thompson Sac Bee: 49ers' Kaepernick gives his doubters fuel
http://www.mercurynews.com/marcus-thompson/ci_25549826/thompson-49ers-kaepernick-gives-his-doubters-fuel
Barrows Sac Bee: Running back Storm Johnson among prospects visiting 49ers Monday
http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2014/04/rb-storm-johnson-to-visit-49ers.html
TENN
Aaron Wilson& #8207;@RavensInsider·1m
LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger has a private workout later this month with the Tennessee Titans, according to a source
Wyatt The Tennessean: Titans hope former Broncos provide kick
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/04/11/tennessee-titans-shaun-phillips-wesley-woodyard-broncos/7598149/
WASH
Jones Wash Post: Redskins still looking to add competition at wide receiver
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/04/11/redskins-still-looking-to-add-competition-at-wide-receiver/
Jones Wash Post: Williams not counting on new weapons to ease pressure on Redskins O-line
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/04/10/williams-not-counting-on-new-weapons-to-ease-pressure-on-redskins-o-line/
Jones Wash Post: Cofield: Signing former NFC East rivals Hatcher, Jackson “a double-whammy”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/04/10/cofield-signing-former-nfc-east-rivals-hatcher-jackson-a-double-whammy/
Draft
Miller Bleacher Report: 2014 NFL Draft: Matt Miller's Latest Scouting Notebook Update
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2024123-2014-nfl-draft-matt-millers-latest-scouting-notebook-update
Lande NFP: Sleeper Hits
With the NFL draft less than a month away, a few surprising names have found their way onto the radar as possible first-round picks. We sifted through the rumors to find out which players could make a major impact -- or at least carve out a respectable career -- this year
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/71646622/surprise-nfl-draft-contenders-pro-days-josey-mcdowell-turner-robinson
Farrar SI: The SI 64, Nos. 34-30: Timmy Jernigan, Ryan Shazier, Brandin Cooks and more
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/11/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-timmy-jernigan/
QB
Pompei Bleacher Report: Dan Pompei's Read Option: Drafting a Quarterback This Year Is 'A Crapshoot'
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2023920-dan-pompeis-read-option-drafting-a-quarterback-this-year-is-a-crapshoot
RB
Gabriel Bleacher Report: Have We Seen the Last of the First-Round Running Back in the NFL Draft?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2025585-have-we-seen-the-last-of-the-first-round-running-back-in-the-nfl-draft
WR
Gabriel NFP: Draft top 5: Wide Receivers
Look for production from these players immediately.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Wide-Receivers.html
TE
Dunne Mil JS: Notre Dame's Troy Niklas is throwback tight end
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/notre-dames-troy-niklas-is-throwback-tight-end-b99245354z1-254836721.html
Defense
Gabriel NFP:NFL Prospect Focus: Brent Urban and Christian Jones
Greg Gabriel breaks down the two defensive prospects.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Brent-Urban-and-Christian-Jones.html
History
Smith NBC Sports: Hank Lauricella, “Mr. Everything,” dies at 83
http://wp.me/p14QSB-9stJ 
