Thursday Reading

Giants

Traina Bleacher Report: 3 Creative Moves the NY Giants Can Pull on Draft Day
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2039539-3-creative-moves-the-ny-giants-can-pull-on-draft-day

Traina Bleacher Report: New York Giants: Latest Update on Key Injuries
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2038415-new-york-giants-latest-update-on-key-giants-injuries

Schedule

Orr Star Ledger: Giants 2014 schedule analysis: Make-or-break stretch comes in November
Giants 2014 schedule analysis: Make-or-break stretch comes in November

Raanan NJ.com: Giants 2014 schedule: Players that need to step up for each game
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/giants_2014_schedule_players_that_need_to_step_up_for_each_game.html

Stapleton The Record: Giants start season with Lions
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/giants-start-season-with-lions-1.1001337#sthash.Kfh0OtmH.uxfs

Schwartz NYP: Giants open 2014 schedule against Lions on Monday Night Football
http://nypost.com/2014/04/23/giants-full-schedule-has-5-prime-time-games-report/

RV NYDN: NY Giants 2014 Schedule: Eli Manning and Big Blue in prime time five times
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-2014-schedule-big-blue-prime-time-spots-article-1.1767095

Graziano ESPN: Giants in '14: Predicting each game
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/35834/giants-in-14-predicting-each-game

Offense

Pennington NYT: Puzzled but Positive, Giants Learn Offense That Has Shades of Green Bay
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/24/sports/football/new-offense-leaves-giants-puzzled-but-positive.html

Rock Newsday: McAdoo's goals: Top 4 unit and 'elite' quarterback
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/t-rock-s-take-on-the-giants-1.811990/mcadoo-s-goals-top-4-unit-and-elite-quarterback-1.7802077

TE

Raanan NJ.com: Top TE Eric Ebron visits with the Jets, not Giants, per source
http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/04/top_te_eric_ebron_visits_with_the_jets_not_giants_per_source.html

OL

Geoff Schwartzþ@geoffschwartz·3 hrs
Older I get, start looking at schedule different. Now I just look to see when Thursday Night game is and chances for super cold games.

MLB
Rock Newsday: Jon Beason, representin'
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/t-rock-s-take-on-the-giants-1.811990/jon-beason-representin-1.7802822

CB

Raanan Nj.com: Prince Amukamara admits he would be insulted if Giants decline option
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/prince_amukamara_admits_he_would_be_insulted_if_giants_decline_option.html

Graziano ESPN: Amukamara 'threatened' by team's new CBs
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/35817/prince-threatened-by-giants-new-cbs

S

Schwartz NYP: Rolle ‘going out with a bang’ if it’s his last Giants season
http://nypost.com/2014/04/23/rolle-going-out-with-a-bang-if-its-his-last-giants-season/

Rock Newsday: Antrel Rolle: It's my defense now!
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/t-rock-s-take-on-the-giants-1.811990/antrel-rolle-it-s-my-defense-now-1.7802317


NFL

King MMQB: How a Schedule is Made
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/24/making-of-2014-nfl-schedule/

Tucker TSN: When NFL schedule is released, players have one thing in mi nd—and it's not matchups
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-04-23/2014-nfl-schedule-release-players-look-for-bye-weeks-teams-matchups-time-travel-kickoff

Stuart Football Perspective: Analyzing the last ten years of trading away future first round picks
http://www.footballperspective.com/analyzing-the-last-ten-years-of-trading-away-future-first-round-picks/

Monson PFF: 2014 Defensive Prototypes: The D-Line
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/04/23/2014-defensive-prototypes-the-d-line/

ARIZONA
Thomas Arizona Central: Cardinals aren't expecting Tyrann Mathieu to be ready by start of camp
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2014/04/23/arizona-cardinals-tyrann-mathieu-knee-injury--training-camp-pup/8056177/

Urban Cardinals.com: Cards open Monday night against Chargers; TV games vs. Rams, Seahawks
http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Arizona-Cardinals-Release-2014-Schedule/542a3603-58e4-4c7a-8a41-97f488a2c92e

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons to open season at home against Saints
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-to-open-2014-season-by-hosting-saints/nfgd5/

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Balt Sun: Ravens open up 2014 season with three AFC North games
http://goo.gl/9gvfRK

Downing Ravens.com: Breakdown Of Beastly Ravens' Training Regimen
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Breakdown-Of-Beastly-Ravens-Training-Regimen-/b982536b-d198-43b8-a37e-fb5adc3f1549

BUFFALO
Watson Buffalo News: Jacobs family doing ‘everything we can’ to keep Bills in Buffalo
http://www.buffalonews.com/feed/jacobs-family-doing-everything-we-can-to-keep-bills-in-buffalo-20140423

Skurski Buffalo News: Bills open season against Bears in Chicago
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/bills-open-season-against-bears-in-chicago-20140423

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers’ schedule gets tougher in October
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/04/23/3806219/carolina-panthers-schedule-gets.html

CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears 2014 schedule: Game by game
http://goo.gl/3A7peM

Dickerson ESPN Chi: Bears draft focus: S
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4691722/bears-draft-focus-s

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cincinnati Enquirer: Bengals draw Broncos, Pats, Browns in primetime
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2014/04/23/bengals-must-prove-themselves-in-primetime/8072039/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Johnny Manziel arriving Wednesday for Thursday visit with Cleveland Browns
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/04/johnny_manziel_arriving_wednes.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns to open regular season on road against Pittsburgh Steelers
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/04/cleveland_browns_to_open_regul.html

DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: Cowboys franchise desperate to make playoffs faces treacherous path late
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140423-moore-cowboys-franchise-desperate-to-make-playoffs-faces-treacherous-path-late.ece

Machota Dallas Morning News: Would the Dallas Cowboys draft Johnny Manziel if he was there at No. 16?
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/04/would-the-dallas-cowboys-draft-johnny-manziel-if-he-was-there-at-no-16.html/

George Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys sign former Chicago Bears QB Caleb Hanie (Forney product) to one-year contract
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/04/source-dallas-cowboys-sign-former-chicago-bears-qb-caleb-hanie-forney-product-to-one-year-contract.html/

DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Broncos' DeMarcus Ware now passes on knowledge to Von Miller
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_25618230/broncos-demarcus-ware-now-passes-knowledge-von-miller

Klis Denver Post: Denver Broncos schedule 2014: Season to open at home vs. Indianapolis Colts
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_25623833/denver-broncos-2014-open-indianapolis-colts

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions 2014 schedule: Opener on Monday Night Football vs. New York Giants
http://www.freep.com/article/20140423/SPORTS01/304230161/detroit-lions-new-york-giants

Sharp Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions coaches, players scared to tell Ndamukong Suh he's wrong for being absent
http://www.freep.com/article/20140423/COL08/304230043/Drew-Sharp-Lions-coaches-players-scared-to-tell-Suh-he-s-wrong

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Packers' challenges include cold weather, test in opener
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-challenges-include-cold-weather-test-in-opener-b99254436z1-256471721.html

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Tyler Dunne Packers chat transcript
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/256090341.html

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: Cowboys, Redskins, Matt Schaub highlight Texans' 2014 schedule
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/04/cowboys-redskins-highlight-texans-2014-schedule/

INDIANAPOLIS
Kelley Colts.com: Why Did Hakeem Nicks Pick Jersey Number 14?
http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Why-Did-Hakeem-Nicks-Pick-Jersey-Number-14/1a4ccc37-9f01-47dc-bafb-638e26d06fa6

Holder Ind Star: Colts RB Trent Richardson admits trying to do too much in 2013
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/04/23/colts-rb-trent-richardson-admits-trying-to-do-too-much-in-2013/8053325/

Chappell Ind Star: Khaled Holmes becomes the Colts' center of attention
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/04/23/khaled-holmes-becomes-colts-center-attention/8069165/

Wells ESPN Ind: Indianapolis Colts schedule analysis
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/57358/indianapolis-colts-schedule-analysis-5

JACKSONVILLE
O' Halloran Fla Times Union: Three Jaguars storylines as team begins offseason program this week
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-04-23/story/three-jaguars-storylines-team-begins-offseason-program-week

Carlyon Fla Times Herald: Upcoming season could be a big deal for Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-04-23/story/upcoming-season-could-be-big-deal-jags-wr-cecil-shorts

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: NFL releases 2014 schedule; Jaguars hit the road early and often to start season
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-04-23/story/nfl-jaguars-pack-your-bags-early-and-often-2015-season

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs release their 2014 schedule, with dates, times and TV
http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/23/4978169/chiefs-release-their-2014-schedule.html

MIAMI
Kelly Sun Sentinel: Joe Philbin says Dolphins' defense needs 'more game-changing plays'
http://goo.gl/H1I9LO

Beasley Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins to open vs. Patriots, play Bills and Jets in prime time
http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/04/24/4076605/miami-dolphins-to-open-vs-patriots.html

MINNESOTA
Minn Star Tribune: Vikings could play some chilly games this season
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/256462571.html

NEW ENGLAND
Pepin Boston Globe: Patriots’ 2014 schedule includes five night games
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/04/23/patriots-schedule-includes-five-night-games/3oNYUPk8bGwX5reVhojclJ/story.html

Volin Boston Globe: Patriots have favorable early season schedule
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/04/23/patriots-schedule-released-opens-with-two-road-games/3Q12EyQ7RmZ6UmqQAY5y0J/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Like last season, New Orleans Saints' 2014 backloaded schedule will present major challenge
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/04/like_last_season_new_orleans_s.html

Holder Nola.com: New Orleans Saints not sweating tight end Jimmy Graham's absence from offseason workouts
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/04/new_orleans_saints_not_sweatin.html

Triplett ESPN NO: Adaptable Saints more balanced than ever
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/6326/adaptable-saints-more-balanced-than-ever

OAKLAND
McDonald SJ Mercury News: Raiders' treacherous schedule starts at Jets
http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_25624390/49ers-will-play-seahawks-thanksgiving-at-levis

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil Inquirer: Five under-the-radar Eagles to watch
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Five-under-the-radar-Eagles-to-watch.html

Kempski Phil.com: Eagles 2014 schedule: A deeper look at the Birds' opponents
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Eagles-2014-schedule-A-deeper-look-at-the-Birds-opponents.html

PITTSBURGH
Benoit MMQB: Time for a New Approach in Pittsburgh?
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/23/pittsburgh-steelers-draft-strategy/

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers have five night games, will open 2014 season at home
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/04/23/Steelers-have-5-primetime-games-will-open-2014-season-at-home/stories/201404230215

Pitt Post Gazette: Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat transcript: 4.23.14
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/04/23/Gerry-Dulac-s-Steelers-chat-transcript-4-23-14/stories/201404230181

ST. LOUIS
Gordon St. Louis Post Dispatch: Rams must reassess their work with receivers
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/jeff-gordon/gordon-rams-must-reassess-their-work-with-receivers/article_a8898ab2-99d0-53e2-9b59-badf2de39e10.html

Thomas STL Post Dispatch: Two primetime home games on 2014 Rams schedule
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/two-primetime-home-games-on-rams-schedule/article_856361a6-617e-5d19-bf81-3788ff6be145.html

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UT SD: Philip Rivers reviews Chargers' schedule
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/apr/23/chargers-2014-nfl-schedule-philip-rivers-cardinals/

SAN FRANCISCO
Corry NFP: The Aldon Smith contract dilemma
The 49ers have a multitude of options for how to handle the star pass rusher’s contract situation.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-Aldon-Smith-contract-dilemma.html

Inman San Jose Mercury News: Breaking down the 49ers' 2014 schedule
http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_25624770/breaking-down-49ers-2014-schedule

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times Union: NFL.com: Russell Wilson looking forward to working with Terrelle Pryor
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2014/04/23/nfl-com-russell-wilson-looking-forward-to-working-with-terrelle-pryor/

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks open against Packers, face 49ers on Thanksgiving
http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2023445260_seahawksschedule24xml.html

TAMPA BAY
Kaufman Tampa Tribune: Bucs need defensive linemen to be disruptive force
http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-need-defensive-linemen-to-be-disruptive-force-20140423/?

Cummings Tampa Tribune: Bucs will open season against Carolina
http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-will-open-season-against-carolina-20140423/

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans schedule features tough September
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/04/23/tennessee-titans-nfl-schedule-2014/8072569/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Instant analysis of the Redskins’ 2014 schedule
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/04/23/instant-analysis-of-the-redskins-2014-schedule/

Bulluck Wash Post: NFL draft: Three defensive linemen who could be fits for the Redskins
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/04/23/nfl-draft-three-defensive-linemen-who-could-be-fits-for-the-redskins/


Draft

Gabriel Bleacher Report: Dispelling Fans Biggest Misconceptions of the NFL Draft
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2039140-dispelling-fans-biggest-misconceptions-of-the-nfl-draft

Rang CBS Sports: Big Board: Judging on quality or depth, this draft class impressive 4-23

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"1. DE Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina (6-5, 266, 4.53)*: There is no question Clowney failed to live up to expectations in 2013 from a statistical standpoint but as he demonstrated in Indianapolis and again April 2 at his pro day, the South Carolina star possesses a once-in-a-generation combination of size and explosiveness. Whether at defensive end or outside linebacker in a 3-4 alignment, he'll make an immediate impact in the NFL -- precisely why he has been my top-rated prospect since last spring. 2. OT Greg Robinson, Auburn (6-5, 332, 4.92)*: Physical and tenacious, Robinson is a grizzly bear in the running game, mauling opponents with an exciting blend of size, strength and athleticism. Auburn's reliance on the running game, however, provided Robinson few opportunities in pass protection. With some polish, he could prove to be an Orlando Pace-like presence in the NFL. 3. OLB Khalil Mack, Buffalo (6-3, 251, 4.65): With an FBS-record 16 career forced fumbles and record-tying 75 career tackles for loss, Mack's statistics jump off the page. Against the most gifted opponents he faced last season (Ohio State, Baylor, Connecticut), it was his game that jumped off the screen. Whereas Clowney is largely a projection as a rusher from two-point stance, Mack is a proven commodity in this regard. As I've been reporting since January, he is a very legitimate candidate for the Texans at No. 1 overall and isn't likely to get by Jacksonville at No. 3. 4. OT Jake Matthews, Texas A& M (6-5, 308, 5.07): The son of Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, Jake proves the cliche true that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. He played well at left tackle last season after starring at right tackle for three years, and like his father, projects well to any position along the offensive line. Matthews isn't an elite athlete but may just be the safest prospect in the draft. 5. WR Sammy Watkins, Clemson (6-1, 211, 4.43)*: Watkins lacks the elite size that helped A.J. Green, Julio Jones and Calvin Johnson earn top six selections since 2007, but he does possess virtually everything else, including instant acceleration, impressive body control and the natural hands to pluck the ball outside of his frame. Watkins could go as high as No. 2 to the St. Louis Rams. 6. WR Mike Evans, Texas A& M (6-5, 231, 4.53)*: In dominating SEC competition the past two seasons, Evans has earned comparisons to Tampa Bay Bucs star Vincent Jackson, exhibiting a shocking combination of size, strength and deceptive speed. He is a nightmare to defend in jump-ball situations, a trait teams are finding increasingly valuable with the increasing size of NFL cornerbacks. 7. DT Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh (6-1, 285, 4.68): Given the way he dominated competition in the ACC and at the Senior Bowl and combine, no player has enjoyed a steadier rise up draft boards this year than Donald. His size likely limits him to a three-technique role in the 4-3 alignment, but given the NFL's increasing reliance on the pass, he is entering the league at the perfect time to star in just this capacity. Anthony Barr boasts as intriguing array of tools, but comes with questions. (USATSI) 8. OLB Anthony Barr, UCLA (6-5, 255, 4.66): Barr's emergence as one of the nation's elite NFL prospects after languishing as a running back early in his career has been well documented. He exploded in 2012 in his first season on the defensive side of the ball and backed it up with another spectacular campaign in 2013, though he didn't make the gains in technique to match his hype. Questions about his physicality are legitimate, but so are his burst, bend and size. Pass rushers are worth gambling on, especially those with Barr's upside. 9. QB Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville (6-2, 214, 4.67)*: Bridgewater's pro day struggles are often used as the rationale for why he could slip in the draft, but the red flags have more to do with his lack of size. As one GM put it to me, Bridgewater has the build of a wide receiver rather than that of a franchise quarterback. I have concerns about his relatively slim frame, but Bridgewater has shown toughness, poise and accuracy -- traits I believe make him the most pro-ready quarterback of the class. 10. QB Blake Bortles, Central Florida* (6-5, 232, 4.93): A prototypically-built pocket passer with good awareness, athleticism and arm talent, Bortles looks the part of an NFL star quarterback. He also played well against top talent (including South Carolina, Penn State and Baylor) and showed impressive gains in his technique throughout the offseason workouts. I like Bortles' game and believe he has the most upside of any quarterback in this class. I would still have reservations using a top 10 pick on any player I believe would be best served watching from the sideline as a rookie (as I do with Bortles). 11. OLB C.J. Mosley, Alabama (6-2, 234, 4.65): While a bit undersized, Mosley might be the best pound-for-pound player in the country. Athletic and instinctive, he is a true three-down linebacker capable of making plays against the run and pass. Mosley lacks the bulk scouts want in a pass rusher but his awareness in coverage is special. While the tape is phenomenal, Mosley has undergone multiple surgeries (knee, shoulder) over his career and could be the latest Alabama player to receive medical red flags from some evaluators. 12. OL Zack Martin, Notre Dame (6-4, 308, 5.22): The vast majority of Martin's school career-record 52 starts came at left tackle but his square-ish frame and 32 1/4-inch arms will earn him a projection inside to guard for many. Regardless of where he lines up, Martin plays with the controlled aggression I love along the offensive line, latching on and dictating the action. 13. CB Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State (5-11, 199, 4.52): Quick feet, loose hips and a fluid turning motion make Dennard a classic cover corner capable of shutting down half the field and he plays with an aggressive, physical mentality against the run. Dennard allowed only three completions in 31 passes of 15-plus yards targeted against him last season, and was recognized with the Thorpe Award as the nation's elite defensive back. He is a better athlete than some give him credit for and is poised with the ball in the air. 14. CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State (6-0, 202, 4.37): With the NFL increasingly favoring offenses, the value of playmakers on either side of the ball has never been higher. Gilbert led the Big 12 with seven interceptions in 2013 and returned six kickoffs for touchdowns over his career. There are other defensive backs in this class who offer a more well-rounded game, but in terms of size, agility and speed, no cornerback offers a more intriguing skill-set than the Cowboys star. 15. OLB Ryan Shazier, Ohio State (6-1, 237, 4.58)*: Shazier may lack elite size, but his instincts, speed and bone-jarring hits make him a fearful defender offenses must account for on every snap. Statistics don't always tell the story, but they do with Shazier, whose 143 tackles, including an eye-popping 22.5 tackles for loss, not only led the Big Ten last season, they combined to rank among the best seasons from any Buckeye defender over the past quarter century. 16. OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan (6-7, 309, 4.87): Massive, durable and ridiculously athletic for the position, Lewan's talent is obvious. The former defensive lineman plays with the tenacity and physicality you'd expect but remains overly reliant on his natural tools. Further, he sometimes allows his emotions to get the better of him, too often drawing silly penalties. Lewan has top 10 talent, but in order to maximize his potential, he'll need to show improved maturity in the NFL. 17. QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A& M (6-0, 207, 4.68)*: Manziel's vision, elusiveness and accuracy while on the move make him a magician in the improvisational game but I have concerns about his accuracy when penned in the pocket. The team that selects Manziel better have a plan for him. To force him to adapt to a rhythm passing attack would be to take away the very backyard-style which makes him special. 18. FS Calvin Pryor, Louisville (5-11, 207, 4.58)*: Pryor was overshadowed a bit by Bridgewater while with the Cardinals, but he could easily wind up being selected ahead of his more well-known former teammate. Pryor didn't run as well in workouts as I would have liked but he plays fast because of terrific instincts, has good hands for the interception and is an intimidating hitter. 19. DT Louis Nix III, Notre Dame (6-2, 331, 5.42)*: Though neither his combine nor pro day workouts necessarily drew oohs and ahhs from scouts for aesthetic (or athletic) qualities, the portly nose guard proved during drills that he is fully recovered from the knee injury that ended his collegiate career prematurely. Stout, strong and surprisingly quick, Nix is not only the run-stuffer his frame indicates, he's also an effective interior rush threat. 20. TE Eric Ebron, North Carolina (6-4, 250, 4.60)*: Ebron possesses a jaw-dropping combination of size and athleticism that has earned comparisons to 49ers star Vernon Davis. Like Davis, however, Ebron struggles with consistency, relying too much on his athleticism rather than dedicating himself to learning the finer techniques of the position. Some team may very well gamble earlier on Ebron's incredible upside than my ranking indicates, but he drops too many easy passes for a spot in the top 15 for me."

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/24536975/big-board-judging-on-quality-or-depth-this-draft-class-impressive

Lande SOE: Draft Day Steals
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/73181444/ricardo-allen-chris-borland-kadeem-carey-among-nfl-draft-day-steals

Prisco CBS Sports: 2014 NFL Mock Draft: Falcons make move to land Jadeveon Clowney 4-23
12. New York Giants -- Jake Matthews, T, Texas A& M: They need help on their line and the value would be good here.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24537376/mock-draft-falcons-make-move-to-no-1-to-land-jadeveon-clowney

Brooks NFL.com: Mock Draft 5.0: Jadeveon Clowney, AJ McCarron to Texans 4-23
12. New York Giants: C.J. Mosley, ILB, Alabama:
Mosley's athleticism and versatility would bring another dimension to a defense that's struggled the past few seasons.
43. New York Giants: Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech
The Giants could use a hybrid tight end like Amaro to create mismatches in space, while providing Eli Manning with a big-bodied playmaker over the middle.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000341602/article/mock-draft-50-jadeveon-clowney-aj-mccarron-to-texans

Myers NYDN: NFL Mock Draft: Johnny Manziel keeps slipping, could be perfect Raiders QB
12. GIANTS: Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina
Eli Manning has always been much more effective when he has a TE threat, but passing on Pitt DT Aaron Donald will not be easy. LW: Ebron
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/nfl-mock-draft-clowney-top-johnny-football-slipping-article-1.1767093

QB
Gabriel NFP:NFL Prospect Focus: Tom Savage
Is the Pittsburgh QB worth a chance in the draft?
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Tom-Savage.html

WR
Farrar SI: The SI 64, No. 8: WR Mike Evans
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/23/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-mike-evans/

T
Cooney CBS Sports: NFL Draft: Top OTs took different path to same destination
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24536857/nfl-draft-top-ots-took-different-path-to-same-destination

DE
Miller Bleacher Report: B/R NFL Draft 100: Top Defensive Ends
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2036703-br-nfl-draft-100-top-defensive-ends

LB
Burke SI: The SI 64, No. 7: LB C.J. Mosley
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/23/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-cj-mosley/