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Defenderdawg : 4/22/2014 7:09 am
Giants

Schwartz NYP: Giants finding their way after ‘unprecedented’ changes
http://nypost.com/2014/04/21/introductions-necessary-as-new-look-giants-gather/

Schwartz NYP: Plenty of questions surround new-look Big Blue
http://nypost.com/2014/04/21/plenty-of-questions-surround-new-look-big-blue/

RV NYDN: New-look Giants open offseason program
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/new-look-giants-open-offseason-program-blog-entry-1.1764201

Rock Newsday: Change in personnel apparent as Giants start offseason program
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/change-in-personnel-apparent-as-giants-start-offseason-program-1.7782874

Salomone Giants.com: Offseason Program Starts: What we learned
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Offseason-Program-Starts-What-we-learned/8294719f-5b08-4874-a4e4-a1a902b05c8c

Star Ledger: Giants projected depth chart: A pre-draft guestimate
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/giants_projected_depth_chart_a_pre-draft_guestimate.html

Orr Star Ledger: Giants offseason workouts: What can players do, anyway?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/giants_offseason_workouts_what_can_players_do_anyway.html

QB

Schwartz NYP: Josh Freeman eager to learn from Eli Manning with Giants
http://nypost.com/2014/04/21/josh-freeman-eager-to-learn-from-eli-manning-with-giants/

RV NYDN: Freeman 'excited' for fresh start with Giants
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/freeman-excited-fresh-start-giants-blog-entry-1.1763822

Orr Star Ledger: Giants: Josh Freeman says 2013 was 'rough all around'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/josh_freeman_says_2013_was.html

Salomone Giants.com: Five things to know about QB Josh Freeman
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Five-things-to-know-about-QB-Josh-Freeman/e497fdef-f373-4dbf-b586-f95d47b5bfd7

TE

Raanan NJ.com: Dustin Keller 'good to go'; Giants a possible option?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/dustin_keller_good_to_go_giants_a_possible_option.html

DE

Bruggemann Midland Park News: Midland Park students 'Play 60' with Giants rookie
"On a serious note, Moore — who wears the number 98 to honor his mentor, former Giants linebacker and fellow Texan Jessie Armstead — discussed the importance of respect. "As a rookie, I respect the older players like Justin Tuck and Jason Pierre-Paul and learn from their experience," he said. "I know I have to put my time in and bite my tongue." He told the students just as he respects his teammates, they should respect their classmates and teachers. "I still keep in touch with my teachers and tell them what I am doing," said Moore, who plans to attend law school."
http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/he-makes-hearts-beat-faster-1.997994

S

Wilson NFP: Washington State All-American safety Deone Bucannon visits the Seattle Seahawks on Monday and Tuesday, according to a league source.
Bucannon visits the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday and Wednesday, the New York Jets on Wednesday and Thursday and the New York Giants on Thursday and Friday
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Washington-St-safety-Deone-Bucannon-visits-Seahawks-on-Monday.html


NFL

La Canfora CBS Sports: Class of 2011 5th-year options: No-brainers, tough calls, no ways
"No. 19 overall, Prince Amukamara, CB, NY Giants ($6.9M): Amukamara has ability, to be sure, but he has been injured and his durability is in question, and a salary like this puts him up there given the falling salaries for many corners the past few years. Then again, this is a real position of need for the Giants, and they haven't hit in the draft recently like they are accustomed to, and they have some serious passing attacks to deal with in their division. The Giants are still mulling their options, and could go back and forth on it.
My Gut: They don't pick it up"
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24534776/class-of-2011-5th-year-options-no-brainers-tough-calls-no-ways

Kirwan CBS Sports: Four for Monday: Is Tom Savage really worth a high draft pick?
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24535046/four-for-monday-savage-is-get-lots-of-hype-is-he-worth-a-top-pick

Prisco CBS Sports: Monday Musings: Scouts wise to believe Clowney will succeed in NFL
"• Some have speculated that the signing of quarterback Josh Freeman by the Giants sends a message about Eli Manning being on the downside of his career and concern about his ankle that recently required surgery. I think it's more of an indictment of last year's pick, Ryan Nassib. If he made progress last season, the Giants probably wouldn't need to sign Freeman. But he didn't. As for Freeman, this could be a good situation, playing for Tom Coughlin and behind Manning. He is a year removed from a pretty good season for Tampa Bay. He's also relatively young at 26. So spend a year as a backup, work to get better, and then move on."
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24534678/monday-musings-scouts-wise-to-believe-clowney-will-succeed-in-nfl

Rosenthal NFL.com: Nine players headed for a bigger role: Defense
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342715/article/nine-players-headed-for-a-bigger-role-defense

Kempski Phil.com: The 10 worst contracts in the NFC East
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/The-10-worst-contracts-in-the-NFC-East.html

Jahnke PFF: Pass Blocking By Time To Throw
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/04/21/pass-blocking-by-time-to-throw/

ARIZONA
Urban Cardinals.com: Cardinals Get Back To Work
http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Get-Back-To-Work/043fdc60-5835-42f7-b505-8a0364e8993d

BALTIMORE
Baltimore Sun: Rolando McClain says he's retiring for good
http://goo.gl/Qe7p6C

Preston Baltimore Sun: Trading back in the draft makes sense for the Ravens
http://goo.gl/8OwYsl

BUFFALO
Gaughan Buffalo News: Andre Reed joins fan fund-raising project designed to aid Bills
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2014/04/21/andre-reed-joins-fan-fund-raising-project-aid-bills/

CHICAGO
Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Bears wouldn’t mind drafting a QB that Marc Trestman can groom
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/26975052-606/bears-wouldnt-mind-drafting-a-qb-that-marc-trestman-can-groom.html

Wright ESPN Chicago: Bears sign WR Josh Morgan
http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/10818072/chicago-bears-sign-josh-morgan-one-year-contract

CINCINNATI
Harvey ESPN Cin: Andy Dalton: I'm face of the franchise
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10816649/andy-dalton-says-face-cincinnati-bengals-expects-deal

Dehner Cin Enquirer: Bengals' Andy Dalton on contract negotiations, critics
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2014/04/21/andy-dalton-talks-contract-negotiations-critics/7966203/

Harvey ESPN Cin: Bengals pick up A.J. Green's option
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10817983/cincinnati-bengals-pick-fifth-year-option-aj-green

DALLAS
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Jerry Jones has forgotten what made his Cowboys franchise the best in the NFL
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140421-gosselin-jerry-jones-has-forgotten-what-made-his-cowboys-franchise-the-best-in-the-nfl.ece

Williams Ft Worth Star Telegram: Tony Romo returns to field for Cowboys; Kyle Orton absent
http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/04/21/5754874/tony-romo-returns-to-field-for.html

Moore Dallas Morning News: Cowboys TE Jason Witten is still playing, which is more than can be said for LB Rolando McClain
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/04/cowboys-te-jason-witten-is-still-playing-which-is-more-than-can-be-said-for-lb-rolando-mcclain.html/

DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Orlando Franklin says he'll move to left guard for Denver Broncos
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_25609201/broncos-orlando-franklin-says-hell-move-left-guard

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions minicamp preview: Will Ndamukong Suh show up? Report says no
http://www.freep.com/article/20140421/SPORTS01/304210115/detroit-lions-Ndamukong-Suh-minicamp

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions add two defensive backs before minicamp begins
http://www.freep.com/article/20140421/SPORTS01/304210126/detroit-lions-nate-ness-aaron-hester

HOUSTON
McClain Houstin Chronicle: Latest draft chatter has Texans trading down to take Khalil Mack
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/04/latest-draft-chatter-has-texans-trading-down-to-take-khalil-mack/

INDIANAPOLIS
Chappell Ind Star: Colts Insider: 5 issues to consider as work commences
http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2014/04/21/what-issues-face-the-colts-as-offseason-work-begins/7960521/

Patra NFL.com: Phil Costa retires from Indianapolis Colts
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342670/article/phil-costa-retires-from-indianapolis-colts

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: New Jacksonville Jaguars guard Zane Beadles is ready to work
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2014-04-21/new-jaguars-guard-zane-beadles-ready-work

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars start off-season program
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2014-04-21/jaguars-start-season-program

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Sometimes the 'trial by fire' method works for young quarterbacks
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-04-22/story/sometimes-trial-fire-method-works-young-quarterbacks

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher glad to return to left side
http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/21/4973727/chiefs-tackle-eric-fisher-glad.html

Mellinger KC Star: Chiefs’ Dwayne Bowe is a different guy than a year ago
http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/21/4973766/chiefs-dwayne-bowe-is-a-different.html

MIAMI
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill begins work with offensive coordinator Bill Lazor
http://goo.gl/awbt8t

Wilson Baltimore Sun: Washington TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins visits Dolphins
http://goo.gl/UlYXj4

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Will Cordarrelle Patterson be the next Josh Gordon?
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/256043731.html

NEW ENGLAND
Howe Boston Herald: Darrelle Revis present for Pats' voluntary workouts
http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/the_blitz/2014/04/darrelle_revis_present_for_pats_voluntary_workouts

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: New Orleans Saints exercise fifth-year option on defensive end Cam Jordan
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/04/new_orleans_saints_exercise_fi.html

Terrell Nola.com: New Orleans Saints players back to work Monday as voluntary offseason conditioning begins
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/04/new_orleans_saints_players_bac.html

OAKLAND
McDonald San Jose Mercury News: Raiders trade Terrelle Pryor to Seattle Seahawks
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_25610138/raiders-reportedly-trade-terrelle-pryor-seattle-seahawks

PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phil.com: Eagles notes: Analyzing the Birds' interest in FSU WR Kelvin Benjamin; updated 'Eagles interest' list
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Eagles-notes-Analyzing-the-Birds-interest-in-FSU-WR-Kelvin-Benjamin-updated-Eagles-interest-list.html

Domowitch Phil Daily News: Mayock: Eagles need to focus on defense in first round
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140422_Mayock__Eagles_need_to_focus_on_defense_in_first_round.html

Bowen Phil Daily News: Eagles open offseason conditioning program
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140422_Eagles_open_offseason_conditioning_program.html

ST. LOUIS
Bedard MMQB: What to do at No. 2?
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/22/st-louis-rams-draft-second-pick-dilemma/

Thomas STL Post Dispatch: Rams return to work with sense of urgency
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-return-to-work-with-sense-of-urgency/article_8ecef3ed-dd99-5749-879b-22885a8fb91e.html

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UT SD: Chargers take workout to beach
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/apr/21/ryan-mathews-seyi-ajirotutu-chargers-beach/

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Agent: RB James doesn’t plan to participate in offseason program
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/04/21/source-rb-james-doesnt-plan-to-participate-in-offseason-program/

Inman SJ Mercury News: Kaepernick, Aldon Smith join 49ers' voluntary workout
http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_25610063/kaepernick-aldon-smith-join-49ers-voluntary-workout?source=rss

SEATTLE
Jenks Seattle Times: Seahawks trade for QB Terrelle Pryor
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2014/04/21/report-seahawks-trade-for-qb-terrelle-pryor/

Condotta Seattle Times: Breaking down Seattle’s roster
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2014/04/21/breaking-down-seattles-roster/

TAMPA BAY
Auman Tampa Bay Times: Will Bucs take Clayborn's option? Sites say no
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/will-bucs-take-clayborns-option-sites-say-no/2176111

Yasinskas ESPN Tampa: Buccaneers still need a receiver
http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/4154/wr-still-a-glaring-need

WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Wash: Andre Roberts: 'I can go get everything'
http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/7125/andre-roberts-i-can-go-get-everything

CSN Phil: DeSean recalls fateful phone call with Chip Kelly
http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/desean-recalls-fateful-phone-call-chip-kelly


Draft

Gabriel NFP: Mock draft 3.0
12 – New York Giants – Aaron Donald – DT – Pittsburgh
The Giants could go for a number of players in this slot. They have needs on the D-Line, wide receiver, linebacker, and tight end. Donald lacks ideal size, but he has a non-stop motor and gives the G-Men an inside pass rusher they don’t currently have.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Mock-draft-30-4203.html

RB
Pelissero USA Today: Bishop Sankey, Carlos Hyde top of heap at devalued position
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/04/21/nfl-draft-running-backs/7988579/

T
Jones Wash Post: 2014 NFL draft position preview: Tackles
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/04/21/2014-nfl-draft-position-preview-offensive-tackles/

Brugler CBS Sports: 2014 NFL Draft: Canadian med student could be a draft gem
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24534731/nfl-draft-canadian-med-student-could-be-a-draft-gem

DT
Farrar SI: SI 64, No. 12: Notre Dame DT Louis Nix III
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/21/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-louis-nix-iii/

CB
Burke SI: The SI 64, No. 11: CB Darqueze Dennard
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/21/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-darqueze-dennard/

Bowen Bleacher Report: Why Jason Verrett Is an Overlooked Gem in 2014 NFL Draft Class
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2033974-why-jason-verrett-is-an-overlooked-gem-in-2014-nfl-draft-class


History

Tanier SOE: A Decade Without A First-Round Pick
Fans today get upset when their team goes even a single year without a first-round pick. Now imagine what would happen if a team did that for 11 consecutive drafts? The Washington Redskins of the 1970s did just that, and it didn't stop them from finding great success
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/72861768/washington-redskins-no-first-round-draft-picks-in-1970s-coach-george-allen

Dunne Mil JS: Packers stars of 1980s recall an offense ahead of its time
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-stars-of-1980s-recall-an-offense-ahead-of-its-time-b99252632z1-256111441.html
If healthy  
muhajir : 4/22/2014 7:31 am : link
Keller would be a really good pick up.
lol, from the 10 worst contracts column  
Andy in Halifax : 4/22/2014 8:23 am : link
Eli @ #9

I guess the Buccanon visit now takes on added importance  
jeff57 : 4/22/2014 11:02 am : link
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