Giants
Traina Bleacher Report: New York Giants Twitter Mailbag: Feeling a Draft Edition
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2029325-twitter-mailbag-feeling-a-draft-edition
QB
Samuel NYDN: Former NY Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride says Eli Manning not in decline
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ex-giants-offensive-coordinator-eli-decline-article-1.1760457
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Raanan NJ.com: Giants Draft 2014: Eric Ebron scouting report
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/giants_draft_2014_eric_ebron_scouting_report.html
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Samuel NYDN: Source: Snee likely to participate in "bulk" of offseason program
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/source-snee-participate-bulk-offseason-program-blog-entry-1.1760227
DL
Orr Star Ledger: NFL Draft 2014: Giants on hand to see Florida defensive tackle Dominique Easley
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/giants_on_hand_to_see_florida_defensive_tackle_dominique_easley.html
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Samuel NYDN: WALTER THURMOND ON DRC
"Don't assume that Prince Amukamara and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie are the Giants' top two corners just yet, because Walter Thurmond, the other key free agent signing in the secondary, hasn't had his say just yet.
Thurmond, speaking in SiriusXM Radio on Wednesday, said he was signed to "play the nickel position," bt he added that his mentality is to "really just compete on the outside." DRC was the Giants' big signing, but Thurmond would like a shot to start.
"They brought me in to come in, play the nickel position and really just compete for some playing time on the outside," he said, "and that's my mentality. Really, going to make the decision tough for them to see who's out there. Whether it be myself, DRC, or Prince. That's all I know is to be a competitor.
"I'm just a competitor by nature,"" he added. "I'm going to continue to carry that mentality and it's not going to change as we go into camp."
Still, Thurmond is likely to wind up as the Giants' slot corner, the role in which he thrived as a member of the Legion of Boom Seattle Seahawks secondary last season. He's comfortable in that role, too, and he added that it's an important role.
"On the outside, you really have a second defender with the sideline," he said. "(The nickel) it poses a lot of challenges. You really have a lot on your plate .But for me, I love the challenge. I love being in that situation, and going against some of the quicker, faster guys as well."
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/source-snee-participate-bulk-offseason-program-blog-entry-1.1760227#ixzz2zEcFhdkg
NFL
Bedard MMQB: The Strength of Birds
The Cardinals shook up their strength and conditioning staff in the offseason, bringing in a mad scientist and an Olympic gold medalist hurdler to recondition the team. Plus, Johnny Manziel, San Francisco suspension chatter and more
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/18/arizona-cardinals-strength-conditioning/
Klemko MMQB: If You Give a Mouse a Concussion . . .
Using a novel technique to peer through the skulls of living mice, researchers at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland are observing concussed brains in real time, transforming ideas of what happens at the molecular level and pointing the way to possible treatment for mild brain trauma
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/17/mouse-concussions-nfl-cte/
BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Balt Sun: Ravens reinstate Rolando McClain
http://goo.gl/A8TDTY
Wilson Baltimore Sun: Sources: Ravens exercised fifth-year option for cornerback Jimmy Smith
http://goo.gl/gNZaa0
CINCINNATI
Tucker TSN: Bengals' free agency failure proves they are more concerned with profits than wins
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-04-17/cincinnati-bengals-free-agency-disappointment-profit-front-office-anthony-collins-michael-johnson-anthony-hawkins
CLEVELAND
Shaw Cleveland Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns' Nate Burleson can't possibly be the car wreck Davone Bess was
http://www.cleveland.com/budshaw/index.ssf/2014/04/cleveland_indians_7.html
DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: Report: Dallas Cowboys exercise fifth-year option on Tyron Smith’s contract
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/04/report-dallas-cowboys-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-tyron-smiths-contract.html/
Machota Dallas Morning News: Danny White: Dallas Cowboys don’t need Peyton Manning or any other QB, they need Tony Romo
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/04/danny-white-dallas-cowboys-dont-need-peyton-manning-or-any-other-qb-they-need-tony-romo.html/
DENVER
Pompei SOE: The Second Act of Elway
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/72414460/denver-broncos-john-elway-rare-front-office-success
HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans lock up Watt through 2015
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/04/texans-lock-up-watt-through-2015/
JACKSONVILLE
Carlyon Fla Times Union: Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has words of praise for Jaguars coach Gus Bradley
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-04-17/story/notre-dame-coach-brian-kelly-has-words-praise-jaguars-coach
KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Analysts see Chiefs drafting wide receiver with first pick
http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/17/4966916/getting-a-read-on-a-reid-draft.html
PHILADELPHIA
Jason OTC: Free Agency Thoughts: Philadelphia Eagles
http://overthecap.com/free-agency-thoughts-philadelphia-eagles/
Kempski Phil.com: Eagles have the 5th most cap space in the NFL, but they'll likely save it for next year
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Eagles-have-the-5th-most-cap-space-in-the-NFL-but-theyll-likely-save-it-for-next-year.html
Berman Phil Inquirer:Eagles nuggets on safeties, pass rush, wide receivers, Pro Days, and more
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Eagles-nuggets-on-safeties-pass-rush-wide-receivers-Pro-Days-and-more.html
McPherson Eagles.com: Chip Kelly's System Powers The Offense
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Chip-Kellys-System-Powers-The-Offense/6b534cbd-6a1e-4de7-96dd-621443527017
ST. LOUIS
Thomas STL Post Dispatch: Rams to hold private workout for Watkins
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-report/rams-to-hold-private-workout-for-watkins/article_82e92171-c7b5-5e90-b4f9-b91e8676214d.html
SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UT SD: Chargers exercise Corey Liuget's option
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/apr/17/chargers-option-corey-liuget-nfl-draft-free-agency/
SAN FRANCISCO
Hanzus NFL.com: Niners table contract talks with Colin Kaepernick
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342157/article/colin-kaepernick-49ers-contract-negotiations-on-hold
Barrows Sac Bee: Source: 49ers entertaining trade offers for running back LaMichael James
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/04/17/6334621/source-49ers-entertaining-trade.html
WASHINGTON
Jason OTC: Free Agency Thoughts: Washington Redskins
http://overthecap.com/free-agency-thoughts-washington-redskins/
Draft
Miller Bleacher Report: 2014 NFL Draft: Matt Miller's Latest Scouting Notebook Update
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2033120-2014-nfl-draft-matt-millers-latest-scouting-notebook-update
Gabriel NFP: NFL Prospect Focus: Brandon Coleman and Devonta Freeman
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Brandon-Coleman-and-Devonta-Freeman.html
QB
Burke SI: The SI 64, No. 15: QB Blake Bortles
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/17/2014-nfl-draft-top-prospects-blake-bortles/
Wilson CBS Sports: Talk now is that QB Teddy Bridgewater could fall to 2nd round
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24530729/now-the-talk-is-that-qb-teddy-bridgewater-could-fall-to-the-2nd-round
T
Lande SOE: Prospect Profile: Taylor Lewan
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/72449630/michigan-offensive-tackle-taylor-lewan-nfl-draft-scouting-report
DT
Farrar SI: 2014 NFL draft position rankings: Aaron Donald, Louis Nix III lead versatile defensive tackle class
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/17/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-aaron-donald-louis-nix-iii-defensive-tackles/
DB
Cooney CBS Sports: 2014 NFL Draft: Defensive back crop bigger, badder
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24530597/nfl-draft-defensive-back-crop-bigger-badder
CB
Miller Bleacher Report: B/R NFL Draft 100: Top Cornerbacks
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2025587-br-nfl-draft-100-top-cornerbacks
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Burke SI: The SI 64, No. 16: Safety Calvin Pryor
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/17/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-calvin-pryor/ 
Raanan and Orr Star Ledger: NFL Draft 2014: Giants pre-draft visits and workouts
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/nfl_draft_2014_giants_pre-draft_visits_and_workouts.html
Salomone Giants.com: Mel Kiper's latest NYG Draft predictions
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Mel-Kipers-latest-NYG-Draft-predictions/bc17fe7a-e7f3-42a3-a522-0adb16dee345
Graziano ESPN: Giants' last five drafts: 2012
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/35727/giants-last-five-drafts-2012
Brooks NFL.com: Aaron Donald's NFL fits include New York Giants, Chicago Bears
"New York Giants (No. 12)
The Giants' defensive line has lost some of the spunk that made the unit one of the best in the business for years. While the notable departure of Justin Tuck has led many to focus on the edges, it is the loss of Linval Joseph that could prompt GM Jerry Reese to expend a top pick on an interior D-lineman. The Giants desperately need a disruptive playmaker in the middle; Donald certainly qualifies with his explosive quickness and athleticism. (The guy blazed a 4.68 40-yard dash at 285 pounds during the NFL Scouting Combine.) Donald would give the G-Men a young, interior rusher to feature on exotic stunts and games in nickel downs. Reese clearly understands the importance of getting after the passer in the NFL, so Donald could be squarely in the Giants' crosshairs next month."
http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap2000000342192/article/aaron-donalds-nfl-fits-include-new-york-giants-chicago-bears
Miller Bleacher Report: B/R NFL Draft 100: Top Linebackers
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2032482-br-nfl-draft-100-top-linebackers
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Graziano ESPN: Big Blue Morning: Amukamara's option
"Tough call. That number is slightly higher than the average annual salary on the contract of fellow Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, whom Tom Coughlin described last month in no uncertain terms as the team's new No. 1 cornerback. Amukamara is a good player, but if he were on the market this offseason it's hard to imagine he'd have been paid according to that option number. So the Giants have to make a decision about a player they like at a price that's likely too high for him.
What helps them is the nature of the option-year guarantee at this point. It's guaranteed only against injury. So if they pick up the option and Amukamara has a healthy but otherwise not-so-great season, they could still cut him prior to 2015 and not be on the hook for the money. They also could continue to talk to him about a long-term deal in the meantime, especially if they get into the 2014 season and like what they see.
The Giants like Amukamara. He plays hard, is a sound technician, keeps himself in shape and pays attention to detail. But they also brought in a bunch of new cornerbacks this year. Walter Thurmond, for instance, is in on a one-year deal, but it's not out of the question that they could get to the end of 2014 believing Thurmond is a better choice than Amukamara is going forward."
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/35746/big-blue-morning-amukamaras-option
Draft
Conor Orrþ@ConorTOrr·4m
Saw Larry Webster, one of #Giants pre-draft workouts, play in person at Bloomsburg. Played DE and wide receiver. Incredible athlete.