Thursday Reading

Giants

Orr Star Ledger: Giants morning run: Who will be the most important rookie in 2014?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/07/giants_morning_run_who_will_be_the_most_important_rookie_in_2014.html

Traina B/R: Ranking the 7 Biggest Upgrades Made by the New York Giants This Offseason
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2134773-ranking-the-7-biggest-upgrades-made-by-the-new-york-giants-this-offseason

Willis NYP: Giants have reasons to believe in a fast start
http://nypost.com/2014/07/23/giants-have-reasons-to-believe-in-a-fast-start/

Rock Newsday: Jerry Reese, Tom Coughlin focus on Giants getting a quick start
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jerry-reese-tom-coughlin-focus-on-giants-getting-a-quick-start-1.8877807

Graziano ESPN: Giants Camp Report: Day 2
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/37273/giants-camp-report-day-2

Iannaconi Inside Football: Personnel Report for Wednesday, July 23, 2014
http://insidefootball.com/2014/07/23/personnel-report-for-wednesday-july-23-2014/

GM

Pennington NYT: General Manager’s Recipe for Giants: Youth and Speed
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/24/sports/football/general-manager8217s-recipe-for-giants-youth-and-speed.html?_r=0

RV NYDN: NY Giants GM Jerry Reese making no Super Bowl references this training camp
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-giants-gm-jerry-reese-feeling-super-season-dud-article-1.1878199

Orr Star Ledger: Giants: Facing long-term decisions, Jerry Reese hopes Eli Manning returns to form
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/07/giants_facing_long-term_decisions_jerry_reese_hopes_eli_manning_returns_to_form.html

Rock Newsday: At 33, Eli Manning still 'young', Reese says
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/at-33-eli-manning-still-young-reese-says-1.8876879

Offense

Banks SI: Giants hope new offense can help Eli Manning return to former glory
http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/07/23/eli-manning-new-york-giants-ben-mcadoo

Sports Illustrated's Don Banks shares his takeaways from New York Giants training camp including a first look at the Giants' new offense. (video)
http://www.si.com/nfl/video/2014/07/23/new-york-giants-training-camp-takeaways

QB

Samuel NYDN: NY Giants believe Eli Manning can still be Super Bowl-level quarterback
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-eli-manning-super-bowl-level-quarterback-article-1.1878228

RB

Rock Newsday: Giants rookie running back Andre Williams expands horizons
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-rookie-running-back-andre-williams-expands-horizons-1.8877502

Mazzeo ESPN: Andre Williams starting from the bottom
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/132300/andre-williams-starting-from-the-bottom

Iannacone Inside Football: Four Downs with Running Back Andre Williams
http://insidefootball.com/2014/07/23/four-downs-with-running-back-andre-williams/

DE

Rock Newsday: New-look facemask for Giants' Damontre Moore
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/new-look-facemask-for-giants-damontre-moore-1.8876859

LB

Iannacone Inside Football: Four Downs with Linebacker Devon Kennard
http://insidefootball.com/2014/07/23/four-downs-with-linebacker-devon-kennard/

DB

AP: Chemistry primary goal for Giants secondary
http://www.lohud.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2014/07/23/nfl-giants-secondary-focuses-chemistry/13079105/

CB

Edelson Asbury Park Press: Bennett Jackson happy to be back in home state
http://www.app.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2014/07/23/jackson-happy-back-home-state/13046049/


NFL

Wolfley Mil JS: NFL's increasingly lucrative tv rights deals boost teams' bottom lines
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/nfls-increasingly-lucrative-tv-rights-deals-boost-teams-bottom-lines-b99316287z1-268376402.html

Corry CBS Sports: Agent's Take: NFL holdouts much more complicated than you think
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24634796/agents-take-nfl-holdouts-much-more-complicated-than-you-think

Brandt MMQB: In the Clear… For Now
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam will escape punishment for his company's misdeeds, but the government and the NFL are watching. Plus, Brandt's Rants on the Michael Sam
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/07/24/jimmy-haslam-company-investigation/

McGuiness PFF: Rookie Impact: Wide Receivers
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/07/23/rookie-impact-wide-receivers/

Monson PFF: Rookie Impact: Centers
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/07/23/rookie-impact-centers/

Burke SI: Geno Atkins, Ndamukong Suh among NFL's top 10 interior D-linemen
http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/07/23/nfl-top-10-interior-defensive-linemen-ndamukong-suh-geno-atkins

Bedard MMQB: The Secret to Being a Good O-Line Coach is C.O.O.L.
Offensive line is the least glamorous position in the NFL, and coaching it is not a star turn either. But amid the anonymity is a group bond that extends beyond team borders. Welcome to the annual Coaches of Offensive Linemen clinic
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/07/24/nfl-offensive-line-coaches-cool-clinic/

Bowen B/R: Inside Training Camp: Why Everything Changes When the Pads Go On
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2138378-inside-training-camp-why-everything-changes-when-the-pads-go-on

Tanier SOE: THE NFL'S OBSCURE STAT LEADERS
Most fans can tell you who led the NFL in passing, rushing or sacks last year. But there are dozens of important statistics that are so hard to find that even NFL experts are unaware of them. Here are the NFL's leaders in the obscure but meaningful.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/85922194/nfl-obscure-stats-leaders-andrew-luck-lesean-mccoy-lavonte-david

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Countdown to camp: Day 2 — Running backs
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/07/24/countdown-to-camp-day-2-running-backs/

BALTIMORE
Wilson Baltimore Sun: Steve Smith ready to begin the next chapter with the Ravens
http://goo.gl/FymZYO

BUFFALO
Gaughan Buffalo News: Bills notebook / A contrite Dareus sees need to earn trust
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/bills-notebook-a-contrite-dareus-sees-need-to-earn-trust-20140723

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers: Olsen ready to silence doubters
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/23/5062615/carolina-panthers-olsen-ready.html

CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears ready to rev up in-house competition
http://goo.gl/l2uYKb

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears put TE Beckum, lineman through tryout
http://goo.gl/0UHxDE

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns' running back Terrance West lands on non-football injury list because of conditioning test but says 'no worries'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/07/browns_running_back_terrance_w.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

DALLAS
Gossealin Dallas Morning News: Gosselin: One word Jerry Jones said, two he didn't show Cowboys learning
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20140723-gosselin-one-word-jerry-jones-said-two-he-didn-t-show-cowboys-learning.ece

Machota Dallas Morning News: Jerry Jones and Jason Garrett highlights from Dallas Cowboys’ training camp press conference
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/07/jerry-jones-and-jason-garrett-highlights-from-dallas-cowboys-training-camp-press-conference.html/

George Dallas Morning News: Ex-Cowboys DT Josh Brent wants to play football; Jerry Jones open to giving him a chance
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140723-ex-cowboys-dt-josh-brent-wants-to-play-football-jerry-jones-open-to-giving-him-a-chance.ece

Machota Dallas Morning News: Nick Saban’s endorsement part of reason Dallas Cowboys traded for Rolando McClain
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/07/nick-sabans-endorsement-part-of-reason-dallas-cowboys-traded-for-rolando-mcclain.html/

DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Joe Ellis has background to take over Pat Bowlen's Broncos duties
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26206560/joe-ellis-has-background-take-over-pat-bowlens

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions place Ziggy Ansah, T.J. Jones and Golden Tate on PUP list
http://www.freep.com/article/20140723/SPORTS01/307230163/detroit-lions-Golden-Tate-Ziggy-Ansah

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions QB James Franklin learning what he didn't in college
http://www.freep.com/article/20140723/SPORTS01/307230136/detroit-lions-james-franklin-missouri

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans sign veteran RT Tyson Clabo
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/07/texans-sign-veteran-rt-tyson-clabo/

Harvey Houston Chronicle: Watt most important Texans player this season
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/harvey/article/Watt-most-important-Texans-player-this-season-5642493.php

JACKSONVILLE
Frenette Fla Times Union: Gene Frenette: There's always a catch with Jaguars receivers
http://jacksonville.com/sports/columnists/gene-frenette/2014-07-23/story/gene-frenette-theres-always-catch-jaguars-receivers#ixzz38NsGoB6a

KANSAS CITY
Covitz KC Star: Chiefs’ Alex Smith wants offense to pick up where it left off
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article790418.html#storylink=cpy

Paylor KC Star: Jamaal Charles agrees to contract extension, will head to Chiefs camp
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article790311.html

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey could miss seven games
http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/07/23/4250714/possible-setback-for-miami-dolphins.html

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Eager camper: A Q& A with Vikings coach Mike Zimmer
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/268373822.html?page=all

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

Daniels Providence Journal: Patriots Journal: Veteran Mankins knows he has to earn his keep
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/patriots/content/20140723-patriots-journal-veteran-mankins-knows-he-has-to-earn-his-keep.ece

Young Boston Globe: Notes: Third-down stops a focus of Patriots defense
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/07/23/notes-third-down-stops-focus-patriots-defense/gyTJQBulroLKUVfawestGO/story.html

OAKLAND
Corkran SJ Mercury News: Raiders rookie Derek Carr knows his place
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_26203918/raiders-rookie-derek-carr-knows-his-place

McDonald SJ Mercury News: Oakland Raiders notebook: Charles Woodson expects different mentality
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_26204608/oakland-raiders-notebook-charles-woodson-expects-different-mentality

Corkran SJ Mercury News: Raiders need DJ Hayden on the field
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_26204262/raiders-need-dj-hayden-field

PHILADELPHIA
Bowen Phil Daily News: Will ban affect Johnson's progress
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Will-ban-affect-Johnsons-progress.html

McLane Phil Inquirer: Eagles show patience with Marcus Smith
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140724_Eagles_show_patience_with_Marcus_Smith.html

ST. LOUIS
Gordon STL Post Dispatch: Gordon: DB development crucial for Rams
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/jeff-gordon/gordon-db-development-crucial-for-rams/article_48f60334-4393-5800-9d36-03f39c9a878c.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Price 49ers.com: Chris Cook, Chris Culliver Highlight 49ers CB Battle
http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Chris-Cook-Chris-Culliver-Highlight-49ers-CB-Battle/efdb9289-2599-4dbe-b9cc-5a37fbf08521

Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers’ Davis reports to camp despite threats of holdout
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/07/23/6578098/49ers-davis-reports-to-camp-despite.html

Barrows Sac Bee: As expectations grow, jovial atmosphere from 2011 disappears
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/07/22/6575101/matt-barrows-on-the-49ers-as-expectations.html

Inman SJ Mercury News: Justin Smith feeling healthy now after offseason shoulder surgery
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2014/07/23/justin-smith-feeling-healthy-now-after-offseason-shoulder-surgery/

SEATTLE
Jerks Seattle Times: What Sidney Rice’s retirement means for the Seahawks
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2014/07/23/what-sidney-rices-retirement-means-for-the-seahawks/

TAMPA BAY
Cummings Tampa Bay Tribune: Bucs’ Nicks set to start comeback try
http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-nicks-set-to-start-comeback-try-20140723/

WASHINGTON
Steinberg Wash Post: DeSean Jackson says he ‘kind of hated the Redskins’
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/07/23/desean-jackson-says-he-kind-of-hated-the-redskins/

Reid Wash Post: For Redskins Coach Jay Gruden, job one is improving Robert Griffin III
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/for-redskins-coach-jay-gruden-job-one-is-improving-robert-griffin-iii/2014/07/23/a6420db2-12aa-11e4-8936-26932bcfd6ed_story.html

Clarke Wash Post: Jay Gruden seeks tempo, energy at Redskins training camp
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/07/23/jay-gruden-seeks-tempo-energy-at-redskins-training-camp/

Draft

Brugler CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Draft: Iowa Preview
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24634046/nfl-draft-iowa-preview