Tuesday Reading

Giants

Orr Star Ledger: Giants morning run: Who will be part of the new core?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/07/giants_morning_run_who_will_be_part_of_the_new_core.htmlA

Traina B\R: New York Giants Training Camp: 6 Early Player Storylines to Watch
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2134771-new-york-giants-training-camp-6-early-player-storylines-to-watch

Raanan NJ.com: Will Beatty, John Jerry, Mario Manningham all cleared to practice for Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/07/will_beatty_john_jerry_mario_manningham_all_cleared_to_practice_for_giants.html

Ianncone Inside Football: Giants Place Jon Beason on PUP; Beatty, Manningham and Jerry Cleared, but Limited
http://insidefootball.com/2014/07/21/giants-place-jon-beason-on-pup-beatty-manningham-and-jerry-cleared-but-limited/

Giants.com: 5 things we learned at #GiantsCamp (7/21)
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/5-things-we-learned-at-GiantsCamp-721/c265dce5-f33c-4133-80a7-4205a867ee24

Dottino CBS Radio: 5 Things To Watch: Paul Dottino’s Giants Training Camp Preview
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/07/21/dottino-5-things-to-watch-at-giants-training-camp/

Rock Newsday: Giants top 10 top-fives for training camp
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-top-10-top-fives-for-training-camp-1.8855555

Owner

Myers NYDN: NY Giants owner John Mara looks for bounce back year, NFC East title
Just seven years after Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin won the first of two Super Bowls together, the nameplates in the locker room have changed dramatically. The constant is Manning.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/myers-giants-owner-john-mara-bounce-back-year-nfc-east-title-article-1.1875243

QB

Rock Newsday: Healthy Eli Manning trying to get feel for Giants offense
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/healthy-eli-manning-trying-to-get-feel-for-giants-offense-1.8860152

RB

Samuel NYDN: David Wilson cleared for contact, will participate with NY Giants in training camp
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-david-wilson-cleared-contact-neck-surgery-article-1.1874456

Schwartz NY Post: Giants’ David Wilson ‘cleared for everything’
http://nypost.com/2014/07/21/giants-david-wilson-cleared-for-everything/

Pennington NYT: Coming Off Neck Surgery, Wilson Is Set For Contact
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/22/sports/football/giants-david-wilson-gets-medical-clearance-for-contact-drills.html

G

RV NYDN: Retiring Chris Snee hears nice words from NY Giants coach and father-in-law, Tom Coughlin: 'I'll take 100 of him'
Coughlin was always asked what it was like to coach his son-in-law and the father of his grandchildren, but coach says between the talent level and quality of character, the relationship was ideal.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-family-chris-snee-father-in-law-tom-coughlin-article-1.1875197

Graziano ESPN: Snee's quiet, gritty, brilliant Giants legacy
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/37156/chris-snees-quiet-gritty-brilliant-giants-legacy

Pennington NYT: Snee Retires After Two Rings and Too Many Injuries
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/22/sports/football/chris-snee-announces-his-retirement-from-the-giants.html

Rock Newsday: Chris Snee retires, ending 10-season run with Giants
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-chris-snee-retires-1.8857325

Orr Star Ledger: On football: Chris Snee gave Giants, Tom Coughlin rarest gifts in NFL
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/07/on_football_chris_snee_gave_giants_tom_coughlin_rarest_gifts_in_nfl.html

Traina Inside Football: Chris Snee: “I Know It’s My Time”
http://insidefootball.com/2014/07/21/chris-snee-i-know-its-my-time/

Sullivan The Record: Tom Coughlin-Chris Snee bond is strong
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/sullivan-tom-coughlin-chris-snee-bond-is-strong-1.1055053

Serby NYP: Snee retires a great player, a greater man
http://nypost.com/2014/07/21/chris-snees-toughness-made-giants-nepotism-claims-absurd/

Glauber Newsday: Emotional Chris Snee lets his guard down on retirement day
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/emotional-chris-snee-lets-his-guard-down-on-retirement-day-1.8858627

Lewis NY Post: Replacements line up for chance to fill Snee’s shoes
http://nypost.com/2014/07/21/replacements-line-up-for-chance-to-fill-snees-shoes/

Raanan NJ.com: Chris Snee's replacement? Brandon Mosley gets first shot; Giants also sign guard John Sullen from Auburn
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/07/chris_snees_replacement_brandon_mosley_gets_first_shot_giants_also_sign_guard_john_sullen_from_aubur.html


NFL

Pompei MMQB: THOSE WERE THE DAYS
The concept of NFL training camp has changed so much. It used to be a means for players to get in shape, to get accustomed to hitting and to learn about one another. Now it's more about memorization for the mind and the muscles.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/85582054/nfl-training-camps-used-to-be-better-back-in-the-day

Bowen B\R: Welcome to NFL Training Camp, Rookie
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2136974-welcome-to-nfl-training-camp-rookie

Freeman B/R: Michael Sam Can Prove Tony Dungy Wrong, Be Much More Than a Distraction
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2136602-michael-sam-can-prove-tony-dungy-wrong-be-much-more-than-a-distraction

Brooks NFL.com: Jadeveon Clowney-J.J. Watt among ideal rookie-mentor pairings
"Odell Beckham, WR, New York Giants
Mentor: Victor Cruz

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The Giants needed to add a young, dynamic receiver to the mix after losing Hakeem Nicks to free agency. Beckham is an explosive playmaker with the speed and quickness to stretch the field on vertical routes. He's also a dangerous runner who can produce big plays on "catch-and-run" passes. With Beckham capable of delivering explosive plays as an electric kick returner, the Giants have added some much needed firepower to a pedestrian offense. Not only is Cruz the top slot receiver in pro football, but he is an explosive playmaker capable of scoring from anywhere on the field. The Pro Bowler is a rare find at the position because he can do all of the dirty work between the hashes and has the speed and quickness to excel outside the numbers on intermediate and vertical routes. Additionally, the fifth-year pro is a dangerous red-zone weapon with a knack for putting the ball in the paint (23 career touchdowns) as Eli Manning's primary option in the Giants' passing game. What can Beckham learn from Cruz? Learning how to run "pro" routes is one of the biggest challenges that face rookie receivers, who often need a few seasons of experience to fully grasp the importance of patience, timing and depth discipline as a route runner. Beckham should pay close attention to how Cruz executes various routes in the Giants' scheme to gain a better understanding of the liberties that he can take with his routes. In addition, he should copy some of Cruz's releases and stems to help him create significant separation from defenders at the top of routes. Given Cruz's reputation as one of the best route runners in the game, Beckham would be wise to lean on the veteran's knowledge and expertise to help him master the skill that could propel him from good to great."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000366953/article/jadeveon-clowneyjj-watt-among-ideal-rookiementor-pairings

Monson PFF: Rookie Impact: Linebackers
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/07/22/rookie-impact-linebackers/

AtLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Countdown to camp: Day 4 — Wide receivers
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/07/22/countdown-to-camp-day-4-wide-receivers/?ecmp=ajc_social_twitter_2014_falcons_sfp

BUFFALO
King MMQB: Bills Report: Watkins Wows, But in the End It’s Up to E.J.
Sammy Watkins is shining, Marcell Dareus is missing, and the Bills will go as far as E.J. Manuel takes them. My thoughts after a visit to Bills Camp
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/07/21/bills-training-camp-report/

King MMQB: The Sammy Show
It might be a smidge too early to hand him the rookie of the year hardware, but wide receiver Sammy Watkins is generating buzz with the Bills. Plus, a reader mailbag with questions about the NFL in L.A. and another team name change
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/07/22/sammy-watkins-bills-training-camp-mailbag/

Skurski Buffalo News: Williams finds his happy place with the Bills
Football a ‘safe haven’ for star defensive end
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/williams-finds-his-happy-place-with-the-bills-20140721

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin.com: Bengals sign massive DT project
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2014/07/21/bengals-sign-massive-dt-project/12959343/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Mike Pettine says Browns won't cut Josh Gordon and 'we expect him to report Friday'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/07/mike_pettine_says_browns_wont.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Offensive line undergoes schematic changes: Cleveland Browns training camp preview
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/07/offensive_line_undergoes_schem.html

DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Broncos' two Thomases have different views of next contracts
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26191910/broncos-two-thomases-have-different-views-next-contracts

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions rookies report today, raring to go, ready to make impact
http://www.freep.com/article/20140722/SPORTS01/307220041/lions-rookies

GREEN BAY
Mil JS: Packers by position: Quarterback
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-by-position-quarterbacks-b99313318z1-267994821.html

Dunne Mil JS: What will Julius Peppers bring at 34 years old?
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/267939801.html

Jason OTC: Best & Worst Contracts 2014: Green Bay Packers
http://overthecap.com/best-worst-contracts-2014-green-bay-packers/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: It would behoove Texans to extend Watt's contract early
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Extending-J-J-Watt-s-contract-early-would-be-5636460.php

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs QB Aaron Murray practices on Monday, is ineligible for PUP list
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article776970.html#storylink=cpy

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs training camp report, July 21: Drops abound in first practice
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article775191.html

NEW ENGLAND
Howe Boston Herald: Good news: Gronk not on Pats’ PUP
http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/nfl_coverage/2014/07/good_news_gronk_not_on_pats_pup

Perry CSN NE: Big-name Patriots veterans in contract years
http://www.csnne.com/blog/patriots-talk/big-name-patriots-veterans-contract-years

Patriots.com: Patriots sign free agent DL Eathyn Manumaleuna; Release DL Seali'i Epenesa
http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-sign-free-agent-DL-Eathyn-Manumaleuna-Release-DL-Sealii-Epenesa/6e12870b-ec62-4b70-be4f-d8717494f1a7

NEW ORLEANS
Terrell Nola.com: New Orleans Saints nose tackle John Jenkins will begin training camp on physically unable to perform list
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/07/new_orleans_saints_john_jenkin_2.html

Whittaker Nola.com: Will Jonathan Goodwin beat Tim Lelito for the New Orleans Saints' starting center job?
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/07/will_jonathan_goodwin_beat_tim.html

OAKLAND
Kruse SF Examiner: Raiders eager to see reset roster in action
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26191910/broncos-two-thomases-have-different-views-next-contracts

PHILADELPHIA
Smallwood Phil.com: Eagles' Foles might be most solid QB in the NFC East
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140722_Eagles__Foles_might_be_most_solid_QB_in_the_NFC_East.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles' Bill Davis looks for improvement on defense
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140722_Eagles__Bill_Davis_looks_for_improvement_on_defense.html

Katzowitz CBS Sports: 2014 NFL Training Camp Battles: Can Trent Cole keep his starting job?
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24630938/nfl-training-camp-battles-can-trent-cole-keep-his-starting-job

SAN FRANCISCO
Lynch SF Chronicle: Vernon Davis and Alex Boone — a way their expected holdouts could end
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/07/21/vernon-davis-and-alex-boone-a-way-their-expected-holdouts-could-end/

La Canfora CBS: After 49ers give Staley a big deal, expect underpaid Boone to hold out
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24631132/after-49ers-give-staley-a-big-deal-expect-underpaid-boone-to-hold-out

Branch SF Chronicle: Key camp question: Is Gabbert a good backup plan?
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/07/21/key-camp-question-is-gabbert-a-good-backup-plan/

Branch SF Chronicle: Key camp question: Will a young running back emerge?
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/07/21/key-camp-question-will-a-young-running-back-emerge/

Branch SF Chronicle: Key camp question: Who will spell Bowman?
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/07/21/key-camp-question-who-will-spell-bowman/

Barrows Sac Bee: Battle stations! Inside linebacker gets top billing at 49ers training camp
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/07/21/6571162/battle-stations-inside-linebacker.html

Branch SF Chronicle: Key camp question: Can Culliver rebound?
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/07/21/key-camp-question-can-culliver-rebound/

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Five returning Bucs who might be fighting for jobs
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/five-returning-bucs-who-might-be-fighting-for-jobs/2189441

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Redskins training camp: Five areas to monitor on offense
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/07/21/redskins-training-camp-five-areas-to-monitor-on-offense/

Allen Wash Post: RGIII: ‘If you win a Super Bowl, you can do whatever you want’
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/07/21/rgiii-if-you-win-a-super-bowl-you-can-do-whatever-you-want/

History

Fawcett Scranton Times Tribune: CHRIS SNEE: Through the years
http://thetimes-tribune.com/sports/chris-snee-through-the-years-1.1722679

Fawcett Scranton Times Tribune: CHRIS SNEE: A big man who left a lasting leagcy
http://thetimes-tribune.com/sports/chris-snee-a-big-man-who-left-a-lasting-leagcy-1.1722653

Stuart Football Perspective: The Top Quarterbacks And The Receivers They Threw It To
http://www.footballperspective.com/the-top-quarterbacks-and-the-receivers-they-threw-it-to/