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Defenderdawg : 7/23/2014 8:46 am
Giants

Raanan NJ.com: Giants morning run: Most talented roster in years -- agree or disagree?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/07/giants_morning_run_most_talented_roster_in_years_--_agree_or_disagree.html

Raanan NJ.com: Giants training camp: Day 1 studs and duds
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/07/giants_training_camp_day_1_studs_and_duds.html

Pennington NYT: Nervous Energy on Day 1 as Giants Banish the Past
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/23/sports/football/nervous-energy-on-day-1-of-training-camp-as-giants-banish-the-past.html?_r=0

QB

MG Fox Sports: Eli Manning and the Giants are embracing their new direction
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/eli-manning-and-the-giants-are-embracing-their-new-direction-072214

RB

Palladino CBS Radio: Palladino: ‘Pudgy Scrub’ Jennings Heading Up Giants’ Sleek Backfield
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/07/23/palladino-pudgy-scrub-jennings-heading-up-giants-sleek-backfield/

WR

Myers NYDN: NY Giants Victor Cruz studying up on Jerry Rice as Big Blue installs West Coast offense
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/myers-victor-cruz-recipe-giants-new-offense-add-rice-article-1.1876575

Iannaconi Inside Football: Four Downs with Wide Receiver Victor Cruz
http://insidefootball.com/2014/07/22/four-downs-with-wide-receiver-victor-cruz/

TE

Graziano ESPN: TE Robinson still hoping for that first shot
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/37174/te-robinson-still-hoping-for-that-first-shot

Rock Newsday: Adrien Robinson's 'clean slate' at tight end
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/adrien-robinson-s-clean-slate-at-tight-end-1.8867373

T

Iannaconi Inside Football: Four Downs with Tackle Justin Pugh
http://insidefootball.com/2014/07/22/four-downs-with-tackle-justin-pugh/

G

RV NYDN: NY Giants guard John Jerry vague on BullyGate issues
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-giants-guard-john-jerry-vague-bullygate-issues-article-1.1876576

Pennington NYT: Player in Dolphins’ Bullying Scandal Won’t Discuss Specifics
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/23/sports/football/giants-john-jerry-wont-discuss-dolphins-bullying-scandal-specifics.html?_r=0

Cappiello Newsday: John Jerry wants to begin his Giants career with a clean slate
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/john-jerry-wants-to-begin-his-giants-career-with-a-clean-slate-1.8870022

DE

Reyes USA Today: Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul says sack record a possibility
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2014/07/22/jason-pierre-paul-new-york/13023291/

S

Lewis NYP: Giants’ Rolle: This may be ‘most talented’ team I’ve played on
http://nypost.com/2014/07/22/giants-rolle-this-may-be-most-talented-team-ive-played-on/

NFL

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Rick Gosselin's initial 2014 NFL rankings: Where do Cowboys fit in? Does Johnny Manziel boost Cleveland?
12. NY Giants. The Giants have won the NFC East every third year since 2005. They’re due in 2014.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140722-rick-gosselin-s-initial-2014-nfl-rankings-where-do-cowboys-fit-in-does-johnny-manziel-boost-cleveland.ece

Farrar SI: NaVorro Bowman, Derrick Johnson top NFL's best inside linebackers
http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/07/22/top-inside-linebackers-navorro-bowman-derrick-johnson

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Countdown to camp day 3 tight ends
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/07/23/countdown-to-camp-day-3-tight-ends/

BUFFALO
Klemko MMQB: Moving Day in Buffalo
It's an annual tradition: Every summer, the Buffalo Bills pack up their team headquarters and move 78 miles east for training camp in Pittsford, N.Y. This is how it happens
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/07/23/buffalo-bills-training-camp-move/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers WR Brenton Bersin hopes to reach NFL dream
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/22/5060523/carolina-panthers-wr-brenton-bersin.html

DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: Sources: DT Henry Melton will be cleared to open Cowboys training camp
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/07/sources-dt-henry-melton-will-be-cleared-to-open-cowboys-training-camp.html/

DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Pat Bowlen resigns control of Denver Broncos, acknowledges he is dealing with Alzheimer's disease
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26199148/pat-bowlen-resigns-control-denver-broncos-acknowledges-dealing-alzheimers-disease

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions rookie Eric Ebron deals with ups, downs of new-found fame
http://www.freep.com/article/20140723/SPORTS01/307230033/detroit-lions-rookie-eric-ebron-new-fame

GREEN BAY
Dunne Mil JS: Packers defense key in beating big dogs
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-defense-key-in-beating-big-dogs-b99313538z1-268252092.html

Reischel Mil JS: Micah Hyde is set to go anywhere
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/micah-hyde-is-set-to-go-anywhere-b99313540z1-268251452.html

HOUSTON
Benoit MMQB: Texans Preview: O’Brien Builds Without a QB
First-year head coach Bill O'Brien has some superstar talent to work with. But will the many holes in their lineup, specifically under center, do them in again?
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/07/22/houston-texans-team-preview/

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: Money may dictate Patriots’ roster moves
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/07/22/sneak-peek-some-possible-patriots-moves/WzUiFH8qewSBA4NKksQKsM/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots evolving D keys Super hopes
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4765089/patriots-evolving-d-keys-super-hopes?ex_cid=espnapi_public

OAKLAND
Pompei SOE: CONFIDENCE GAME
After a nightmare 2013 with the Texans, Matt Schaub has found a new home in Oakland, encouraging Schaub to take control. The way he's been embraced by his new coaches and teammates is certainly therapeutic -- but his leash could also be short.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/85738176/oakland-raiders-matt-schaub-quarterback-nfl-season-preview

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles look to exploit Sproles' versatility
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140723_Eagles_look_to_exploit_Sproles__versatility.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers ponder holdouts, backups and heirs-apparent
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-ponder-holdouts-backups-and-heirs-apparent-5639680.php

Inman SJ Mercury News: 49ers passing offense needs to pick it up this training camp
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2014/07/22/49ers-passing-offense-needs-to-pick-it-up-this-training-camp/

WASHINGTON
Reid Wash Post: Bruce Allen in command of a Washington Redskins franchise fighting on multiple fronts
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/bruce-allen-in-command-of-a-washington-redskins-franchise-fighting-on-multiple-fronts/2014/07/22/aba47c76-119d-11e4-9285-4243a40ddc97_story.html

Sheinin Wash Post: For Washington Redskins Coach Jay Gruden, NFL dream took time to come true
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/for-washington-redskins-coach-jay-gruden-nfl-dream-took-time-to-come-true/2014/07/22/d4505baa-0eb3-11e4-b0dd-edc009ac1f9d_story.html

Jones Wash Post: Redskins training camp: Five areas to monitor on defense
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/07/22/redskins-training-camp-five-areas-to-monitor-on-defense/

Draft

Brown SOE: THE TOP 100 COLLEGE PLAYERS
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/85712802/college-football-top-100-players-rankings-jameis-winston-marcus-mariota-todd-gurley

History

George Dallas Morning News: Robert Newhouse - whom Drew Pearson calls 1 of 'toughest' Cowboys - dies at 64
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140722-reports-former-cowboys-running-back-robert-newhouse-dies-at-64.ece
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Giants

Orr Star Ledger: Giants training camp: What to look for on Day 3
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/07/giants_training_camp_what_to_look_for_on_day_3.html

Raanan NJ.com: Giants training camp: A detailed look at what reporting day's like
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/07/giants_training_camp_a_detailed_look_at_what_reporting_days_like.html

S

Glauber Newsday: No contract talks for Antrel Rolle
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/t-rock-s-take-on-the-giants-1.811990/no-contract-talks-for-antrel-rolle-1.8872035

NFL

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons sign LB Angerer, WR Ebert
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-set-to-sign-linebacker-angerer/ngkpp/

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Bills’ Bradham feels blessed
Coaches notice renewed commitment
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/bills-bradham-feels-blessed-20140722

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Mike Pettine views Brian Hoyer vs. Johnny Manziel 'as open,' plans to name starter before third preseason game
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/07/mike_pettine_views_brian_hoyer.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Jordan Cameron needs another big season to buoy passing game: Cleveland Browns training campgkauber
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/07/jordan_cameron_needs_another_b.html

DENVER
Paige Denver Post: Pat Bowlen is one of Colorado's most important sports figures
http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_26199168/paige-pat-bowlen-is-one-colorados-most-important

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: Andre Johnson’s agent in contact with Texans as training camp approaches
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/07/andre-johnson-still-holding-out-while-staying-close-to-texans/

Smith Houston Chronicle: J.J. Watt will get paid but Texans in control of when, how much
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/07/j-j-watt-will-get-paid-but-texans-in-control-of-when-how-much/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars receiver Ace Sanders takes leave of absence, expects 4-game suspension
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2014-07-22/jaguars-receiver-ace-sanders-faces-suspension

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars in no rush to hit start button with rookie QB Blake Bortles
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-07-22/story/jaguars-no-rush-hit-start-button-rookie-qb-blake-bortles

KANSAS CITY
Jason OTC: Looking at Jamaal Charles’ Contract and Chiefs Salary Cap
http://overthecap.com/looking-jamaal-charles-contract-chiefs-salary-cap/

Paylor KC Star: Q&A: Can the Chiefs afford to pay Jamaal Charles and Justin Houston this year?
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article787224.html#storylink=cpy

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher is bigger in hopes of being better in 2014
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article783818.html

Covitz KC Star: Chiefs’ Dee Ford ready to play in ‘Pass-Rush City’
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article784384.html

PITTSBURGH
Robinson Pitt Tribune Review: Polamalu enters training camp as Steelers' longest tenured player
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/6468450-74/polamalu-steelers-season

ST. LOUIS
Lyons STL Post Dispatch: Rams notebook: Alexander healthy, looking to contribute
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-notebook-alexander-healthy-looking-to-contribute/article_1e741dad-d8e5-5bd1-81a1-55423012569f.html

TENNESSEE
Wyatt The Tennessean: Jake Locker likes Titans' potential
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/07/22/tennessee-titans-jake-locker-optimistic/13027049/

Wyatt The Tennessean: Leon Washington ready for his second year with Titans
http://www.tennessean.com/story/titansinsider/2014/07/22/leon-washington-titans-nfl-ken-whisenhunt/12987721/
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