Wednesday Reading

Giants

Offense

Raanan NJ.com: Eli Manning, Giants envision their offense being similar to the Packers
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/eli_manning_giants_envision_their_offense_being_similar_to_the_packers.html

Rock Newsday: Giants' new offense draws early excitement from Cruz, Eli
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-new-offense-draws-early-excitement-from-cruz-eli-1.7792730

Salomone Giants.com: What will offense look like? What we learned
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/What-will-offense-look-like-What-we-learned/578e0d6a-322a-42f9-bcf2-61bdb04a75bd

QB

Myers NYDN: Hobbled Eli Manning now a big concern for NY Giants
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/myers-limping-eli-boot-iful-sight-article-1.1765620

Serby NYP: Eli ‘not in decline,’ ready for new offense that’ll ‘fit my strengths’
http://nypost.com/2014/04/22/eli-not-in-decline-ready-for-new-offense-thatll-fit-my-strengths/

RV NYDN: NY Giants QB Eli Manning expects to be ready for training camp, denies ankle injury was basketball-related
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/wearing-walking-boot-eli-manning-expects-ready-camp-article-1.1765043

Hutchinson Star Ledger: Giants' Eli Manning denies hurting ankle during hoops, says he'll be 100 percent by training camp
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/giants_eli_manning_says_hell_be_100_percent_by_training_camp.html

Pennington NYT: Manning Says Ankle Will Heal For Camp
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/23/sports/football/though-mannings-ankle-remains-confined-his-expectations-are-unbridled.html?_r=0

Graziano ESPN: Eli: Ankle no worry entering season
http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/10823155/eli-manning-new-york-giants-says-ankle-surgery-affect-season

Raanan NJ.com: Josh Freeman doesn't want to talk about Greg Schiano, only Giants' Manning
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/josh_freeman_avoids_greg_schiano_talk_gladly_lauds_giants_qb_eli_manning.html

RB

Orr Star Ledger: Giants: David Wilson 'expects to' be cleared for OTA's next month
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/giants_david_wilson_expects_to_be_cleared_for_otas_next_month.html

Schwartz NYP: Giants RB Wilson expects to be cleared by May OTAs
http://nypost.com/2014/04/22/giants-rb-wilson-expects-to-be-cleared-by-may-otas/

Rock Newsday: Giants' David Wilson awaits picture-perfect moment
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-david-wilson-awaits-picture-perfect-moment-1.7792248

Abramson NYDN: NY Giants RB David Wilson says he's ahead of schedule after neck surgery
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-rb-wilson-schedule-neck-surgery-article-1.1765135

WR

Hutchinson Star Ledger: Victor Cruz on Giants' new offense: It'll be easier for Eli and me 'to connect'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/giants_eli_manning_no_longer_has_to_read_body_language.html

DE

Art Stapletonþ@art_stapleton·
Biggest takeaway from #NYG access today: slimmed-down JPP looks refreshed + refocused on being the player this team desperately needs.

Art Stapletonþ@art_stapleton·
Got sense last season that, when JPP talked, he did not always believe what he was saying about himself + his play. That wasn't case today

Orr Star Ledger: Jason Pierre-Paul sheds 15 pounds, says he's ready to lead Giants D-line
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/jason_pierre-paul_sheds_15_pounds_says_hes_ready_to_lead_giants_d-line.html

Rock Newsday: Leaner, healthy Jason Pierre-Paul promises return to greatness
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/leaner-healthy-jason-pierre-paul-promises-return-to-greatness-1.7792741

CB

Schwartz NYP: Walter Thurmond: Giants’ secondary can better Seattle’s
http://nypost.com/2014/04/22/walter-thurmond-giants-secondary-can-better-seattles/

Raanan NJ.com: Walter Thurmond: Giants secondary can be better than Seahawks 'Legion of Boom'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/walter_thurmond_giants_secondary_can_be_better_than_seahawks_legion_of_boom.html

Rock Newsday: Walter Thurmond brings the 'Boom' talk to Giants' secondary
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/walter-thurmond-brings-the-boom-talk-to-giants-secondary-1.7792391

Schorr-Parks NJ.com: Eagles' Brandon Boykin vs. Giants' Walter Thurmond: War of words on who's best slot cornerback
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/04/brandon_boykin_fires_back_at_walter_thurmond_for_saying_he_is_best_slot_cornerback_in_nfl.html

RV NYDN: New Giants DB Walter Thurmond says he’s the best slot corner in NFL, sparks Twitter words
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/new-giant-thurmond-sparks-twitter-dustup-best-slot-corner-boast-article-1.1765492

Rock Newsday: Giants face decision on Prince Amukamara's contract option
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-face-decision-on-prince-amukamara-s-contract-option-1.7792885

S

RV NYDN: Will Hill likely 'done' with Giants as safety faces another drug-related suspension
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/hill-giants-drug-suspension-looms-blog-entry-1.1764559

Graziano ESPN: The continuing complicated case of Will Hill
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/35789/the-continuing-complicated-case-of-will-hill

Orr Star Ledger: For Giants' Will Hill, failed drug test looks like Strike Three
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/for_giants_will_hill_failed_drug_test_looks_like_strike_three.html

Schwartz NYP: Will Hill’s third drug fail in three years clouds future with Giants
http://nypost.com/2014/04/22/giants-will-hill-faces-another-drug-ban-could-miss-all-of-2014/

Clegg WSJ: Looming Suspension for Hill Slows Giants' Off-Season Momentum
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303825604579518250984110902?

Raanan Nj.com: Giants safety Will Hill's troubled timeline
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/giants_safety_will_hills_troubled_timeline.html



NFL

Glauber Newsday: John Mara: Expanded NFL playoffs unlikely for 2014 season
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/john-mara-expanded-nfl-playoffs-unlikely-for-2014-season-1.7792965

Prisco CBS Sports: Building the best under-25 team in the NFL
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24535864/building-the-best-under-25-team-in-the-nfl

Kirwan CBS Sports: Building the NFL's best over-30 team
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24535853/building-the-nfls-best-over-30-team

Miller Bleacher Report: B/R NFL 1000: Top 32 Kickers
21. Josh Brown, New York Giants
"Kick Accuracy 43/50
After playing just four games in 2012, Josh Brown (6’0”, 202 lbs, 11 seasons) landed a full-season kicking gig with the New York Giants and made 23 of the 26 field goals he attempted. His highlight came in Week 16, when he made a 46-yard game-winning field goal in overtime against the Detroit Lions.
Kick Power40/50
Brown doesn’t have a powerful leg by NFL standards and made just one field goal beyond 50 yards in 2013. That said, he had a career year on kickoffs by recording touchbacks on precisely half of them (35-of-70).
Total 83/100
A solid 2013 season put Brown’s kicking career back on track and led to the Giants re-signing him to a two-year contract this offseason."
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2035993-br-nfl-1000-top-32-kickers

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons plan to lock up WR Julio Jones for the future
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/04/22/falcons-plan-to-lock-up-wr-julio-jones-for-the-future/

Schultz AJC: Falcons may see tougher Mike Smith in ’14
http://jeffschultz.blog.ajc.com/2014/04/22/falcons-may-see-tougher-mike-smith-in-14/

BALTIMORE
Baltimore Sun: Ravens Q& A with Mike Preston
http://goo.gl/wo6Y1S

BUFFALO
Gaughan Buffalo News: No off button to EJ’s offseason
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/no-off-button-to-ejs-offseason-20140422

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte News Observer: Panthers quarterback Cam Newton ready to move past ankle surgery, roster shakeup
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/04/22/3802047/panthers-quarterback-cam-newton.html

Jones Charlotte Observer: Panthers center Ryan Kalil could be flanked by inexperience and question marks
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/04/22/4858311/panthers-center-ryan-kalil-could.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cinc Enquirer: Bengals Walkthrough 4.22.14: A.J. Green's status
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2014/04/22/bengals-walkthrough-42214-aj-greens-status/7997053/

DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: Cowboys looking to improve their defense early in upcoming draft
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140422-machota-cowboys-looking-to-improve-their-defense-early-in-upcoming-draft.ece

DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Star Alabama linebacker CJ Mosley visits Broncos
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_25610585/star-alabama-linebacker-c-j-mosley-visits-broncos

Renck Denver Post: Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is OK with tweaking the offense
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_25610587/broncos-quarterback-peyton-manning-is-ok-tweaking-offense

Klis Denver Post: Broncos moving Orlando Franklin to guard from tackle
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_25610586/broncos-moving-offensive-lineman-orlando-franklin-guard-from

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: LB Khalil Mack visits Detroit Lions: 'You never know what can happen'
http://www.freep.com/article/20140422/SPORTS01/304220115/detroit-lions-khalil-mack-nfl-draft

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Ndamukong Suh absent at minicamp, but Detroit Lions not too concerned
http://www.freep.com/article/20140422/SPORTS01/304220129/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh

GREEN BAY
Reischel Mil JS: Packers GM Ted Thompson has needs at several positions
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-gm-thompson-has-needs-at-several-positions-b99250439z1-256272481.html

Silverstein Mil JS: NFL rules alter off-season plans for Packers, others
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/nfl-rules-alter-off-season-plans-for-packers-others-b99253666z1-256293031.html?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Manziel, Clowney spend the day in Houston
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/04/manziel-clowney-spend-the-day-in-houston/

JACKSONVILLE
Klemko MMQB: When the Game Goes Dark
Jaguars linebacker Russell Allen thought he had his bell rung against the Bills in Week 15 last season. He played through the injury and double vision, but two days later found out he’d suffered a stroke on the field. A dead spot in his brain means he’ll never play football again
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/22/russell-allen-jacksonville-jaguars-stroke/

MMQB: Video: The Hit That Ended My Career
Former Jaguars linebacker Russell Allen and his wife, Ali, talk about the incident that caused his stroke
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/22/video-russell-allen-discusses-career-ending-stroke/autostart/

KANSAS CITY
Covitz KC Star: Chiefs have ‘good turnout’ on first day of offseason workouts
http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/22/4974789/chiefs-have-good-turnout-on-first.html

Covitz KC Star: Chiefs’ Rishaw Johnson will get first chance to start at right guard
http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/22/4975373/chiefs-rishaw-johnson-will-get.html

Covitz KC Star: Chiefs’ Mike DeVito wants to add quarterback sacks to his di
http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/22/4975435/chiefs-devito-wants-to-add-quarterback.html

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins WR Mike Wallace excited about new offensive system
http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/04/22/4074243/miami-dolphins-wr-mike-wallace.html

NEW ENGLAND
Gulizia Boston Globe: Matthew Slater provides continuity for changing Patriots
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/04/22/matthew-slater-provides-continuity-for-changing-patriots/67awcnRO444SPfyNLarZCI/story.html

Volin Boston Globe: Most top players with Patriots as offseason workouts open
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/04/22/most-top-players-present-patriots-begin-offseason-workouts/CHU5rFRSzf36NRXn1iRC0O/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram unsure if team will exercise fifth-year option
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/04/new_orleans_saints_running_bac_78.html

Holder Nola.com: New Orleans Saints tackle Zach Strief bucks roster turnover trend with new deal
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/04/new_orleans_saints_tackle_zach_7.html

Holder Nola.com: New Orleans Saints cornerback Champ Bailey says he still has some football left in him
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/04/new_orleans_saints_cornerback_40.html

OAKLAND
Tanier SOE: For the Raiders, Rebuilding is Forever
Rebuilding teams are supposed to get younger and more talented. That's one of those "too obvious to mention" statements, unless you're referring to the Oakland Raiders whose offseason moves, yet again, make no sense
http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/for-the-raiders-rebuilding-is-forever/

Gutierrez ESPN: Tuck, vets looking to revive Raiders
http://espn.go.com/blog/oakland-raiders/post/_/id/4090/tuck-vets-looking-to-revive-raiders

McDonald SJ Mercury News: Maurice Jones-Drew, James Jones join Oakland Raiders with point to prove
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_25615870/maurice-jones-drew-james-jones-join-oakland-raiders

PITTSBURGH
Pitt Post Gazette: Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat transcript: 4.22.14
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/04/22/Ed-Bouchette-s-Steelers-chat-transcript-4-22-14/stories/201404220175

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers exercise fifth-year option on Cam Heyward
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/04/23/Steelers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-Cam-Heyward/stories/201404230038

ST. LOUIS
Thomas STL Post Dispatch: Laurinaitis amped as workouts begin
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/laurinaitis-amped-as-workouts-begin/article_8ecef3ed-dd99-5749-879b-22885a8fb91e.html

SAN DIEGO
Krasovic UT SD: Why Chargers were better than you think
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/apr/22/mccoy-rivers-telesco-chargers-norv/

Krasovic UT SD: Chargers may want to trade up for CB
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/apr/22/chargers-michigan-state-kirwan-justin-gilbert/

Williams ESPN SD: Freeney's healthy, ready to contribute
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/124701/freeneys-healthy-ready-to-contribute

SAN FRANCISCO
Price 49ers.com: Ahmad Brooks Confident in New 49ers Secondary
http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Ahmad-Brooks-Confident-in-New-49ers-Secondary/81955a2f-7e0e-4066-b457-c9fa89e43e1f

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks’ Richard Sherman closing in on big payday
http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2023435138_sehawks23xml.html

Brewer Seattle Times: Terrelle Pryor has talent to be Seahawks’ latest reclamation project
http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2023435343_brewer23xml.html

TENNESSEE
Wyatt The Tennessean: Titans unlikely to find next Chris Johnson in '14 draft
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/04/22/tennessee-titans-unlikely-find-next-chris-johnson-nfl-draft/8014185/

WASHINGTON
Stubbs Wash Post: Daniel Snyder on DeSean Jackson, charity and leaving the drafting to Bruce Allen
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/04/22/daniel-snyder-on-desean-jackson-charity-and-leaving-the-drafting-to-bruce-allen/


Draft

Milwaukee JS: 2014 NFL Draft Preview Edition
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/254655701.html

Angelo NFP: Managing draft day
A former general manager shares the tricks of the trade when it comes to the NFL’s annual selection show.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Managing-draft-day.html

Bechta NFP: What mock drafts lack
With all the exposure draftees are getting, there is vital intel that is overlooked.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/What-mock-drafts-lack.html

Kirwan CBS Sports: 2014 NFL Draft: AJ McCarron more than a game manager
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24536358/nfl-draft-aj-mccarron-more-than-a-game-manager

McGowan SOE: Rough Draft
Teddy Bridgewater has gone from possible No. 1 overall pick to falling down draft boards in a hurry, depending on what you believe. In the endless NFL draft news cycle, the truth is that it's nearly impossible to determine what's actually fact or fiction.
http://therotation.sportsonearthblog.com/rough-draft/

Daniel Jeremiah& #8207;@MoveTheSticks·
Talking with personnel guys, they all have the same names in their top 5: Clowney, Mack, Watkins, Robinson & Matthews. Order 1-5 varies

Rang CBS Sports: 2014 NFL mock draft: Falcons remain a likely trade possibility 4-22
NYG 1-12
Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan: The Giants' alarming fall from grace is largely due to their inability to protect Eli Manning. Whereas some head coaches might be frightened off by Lewan's tendency for over-aggression, Tom Coughlin may welcome it.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24536056/nfl-mock-draft-falcons-remain-a-likely-trade-possibility

Banks SI: 2014 NFL Mock Draft 4.0
12. NY Giants -- Aaron Donald, DT, Pitt
The Giants require help at left offensive tackle and Michigan's rough and ready Taylor Lewan is still on the board. But so is Donald, the draft's most disruptive and instinctive defensive tackle, and he's known for living in an opponent's backfield. New York's biggest loss this offseason was seeing a young and productive defensive tackle like Linval Joseph sign with Minnesota, but Donald's arrival would ease the pain of that free-agent departure.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140422/2014-nfl-mock-draft-jadeveon-clowney/

QB
Lande NFP: Prospect Profile: Tom Savage
According to media reports, Pittsburgh quarterback Tom Savage is rumored to be at the top of the list of draft-board risers. He has the physical tools needed to be a successful starter, but will his inconsistent accuracy hold him back
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/73004576/pitt-qb-tom-savage-has-a-strong-arm-but-inconsistent-accuracy-could-hurt-him-in-draft

Werner Pitt Post Gazette: Inside the ascension of Pitt quarterback Tom Savage
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/04/20/NFL-DRAFT-Inside-the-ascension-of-Pitt-quarterback-Tom-Savage/stories/201404200075

RB
Dunne Mil JS: Running backs out to prove they're still needed
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/running-backs-out-to-prove-theyre-still-needed-b99250460z1-256278631.html

WR
Farrar SI: The SI 64, No. 9: WR Sammy Watkins
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/22/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-sammy-watkins/

Dunne Mil JS: Draft loaded with talented playmakers
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/draft-loaded-with-talented-playmakers-b99250452z1-256276451.html

TE
Dunne Mil JS: Tight end prospects include intriguing athletes
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/tight-end-prospects-include-intriguing-athletes-b99250462z1-256277121.html

T
Cooney CBS Sports: 2014 NFL Draft: Greg Robinson atop class rich in offensive line talent
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24535791/nfl-draft-greg-robinson-atop-class-rich-in-offensive-line-talent

Lande NFP: Aggie vs. Aggie
To say who will be a better NFL tackle between former Texas A& M stars Luke Joeckle and Jake Matthews is like splitting hairs, but there are clear differences between the two. They are both elite prospects with different blocking styles
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/72965430/comparing-texas-am-left-tackles-luke-joeckle-and-jake-matthews

C
Dunne Mil JS: Florida Gators center Jonotthan Harrison learns from experience
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/floridas-jonotthan-harrison-learns-from-experience-b99250437z1-256269111.html

Daniel Jeremiah& #8207;@MoveTheSticks·
I'm not the only fan of CSU Center Weston Richburg. Lot of NFL personnel guys are convinced he'll go in the 2nd rd.

DT
Burke SI: The SI 64, No. 10: DT Aaron Donald
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/22/the-si-64-no-10-dt-aaron-donald/

White SB Nation: The Notebook: What to make of Ra'Shede Hageman
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/4/22/5613396/rashede-hageman-scouting-report-2014-nfl-draft-defensive-end

DE
Pelissero USA Today: No clowning: Kony Ealy says he's the best defensive end
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/04/22/nfl-draft-defensive-ends/8030271/