Tues Rdg: Worry about Easy E, RG III, Eagles and The Boys D

Giants

Raanan NJ.com: Tom Coughlin and Ben McAdoo stay calm behind closed doors about Giants offensive struggles
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/tom_coughlin_and_ben_mcadoo_stay_calm_behind_closed_doors_about_giants_offensive_struggles.html

Raskin WSJ: Eli Manning and the Giants Try to Quell Panic Over Unbeaten Preseason
Big Blue May be 3-0, but It's an Ugly 3-0
http://online.wsj.com/articles/eli-manning-and-the-giants-try-to-quell-panic-over-unbeaten-preseason-1408406648

Pennington NYT: Giants Banged Up, Nothing More Serious
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/19/sports/football/giants-injuries-nfl-roundup.html?_r=0

Raanan NJ.com: Odell Beckham Jr.'s hamstring comes into question once again; plus full Giants injury update
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/odell_beckham_jrs_hamstring_comes_into_question_once_again_plus_full_giants_injury_update.html

Traina Inside Football: Practice Report August 18, 2014
http://insidefootball.com/2014/08/18/practice-report-august-18-2014/

Graziano ESPN: Practice report: More Beckham intrigue
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/38062/practice-report-more-beckham-intrigue?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Offense

Traina B/R: Prince Amukamara Injury: Updates on Giants CB's Groin and Return
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2165533-3-adjustments-the-ny-giants-can-make-to-jump-start-their-offense?utm_source=twitter.com& utm_medium=referral& utm_campaign=BR_NYCGiants

Serby NYP: Giants stars exuding confidence in imminent offensive turnaround
http://nypost.com/2014/08/18/giants-stars-exuding-confidence-in-imminent-offensive-turnaround/

AP: Giants players have confidence in new offense despite recent performances
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/08/18/giants-players-have-confidence-in-new-offense-despite-recent-performances/

Raanan NJ.com: Giants offense: What the players are saying about the struggles
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/giants_offense_in_their_own_words_what_the_players_are_saying_about_the_struggles.html

O'Gorman The Trentonian: Giants starters struggling on offense
http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20140818/giants-starters-struggling-on-offense

Coach

Samuel NYDN: NY Giants head coach Tom Coughlin has concerns about new offense
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/tom-coughlin-concers-giants-poor-offensive-start-article-1.1906941

Schwartz NYP: Coughlin: Offense is ‘running out of time’ to get it right
http://nypost.com/2014/08/19/coughlin-offense-is-running-out-of-time-to-get-it-right/

Glauber Newsday: Boomer Esiason sounds the alarm about Eli Manning's struggles with new Giants offense
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/boomer-esiason-sounds-the-alarm-about-eli-manning-s-struggles-with-new-giants-offense-1.9089514

QB

Samuel NYDN: Eli Manning refuses to panic over NY Giants offensive woes in preseason
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-refuses-worry-giants-preseason-struggles-article-1.1908275

Dottino Giants.com: Paul Dottino chats with QB Ryan Nassib about being a second year pro for the New York Giants (Video)
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Paul-Dottino-chats-with-QB-Ryan-Nassib-/ab4a7a32-6872-4815-9817-a0ef8864f3a0

Orr Star Ledger: Ryan Nassib reclaims backup spot: Did 'two-minute mode' help his confidence Saturday?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/ryan_nassib_reclaims_backup_spot_did_two-minute_mode_help_his_confidence_saturday.html

Orr Star Ledger: Giants morning run: In draft redo, would you think harder about Johnny Manziel
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/giants_morning_run_in_draft_redo_would_you_think_harder_about_a_qb.html

WR

Orr Star Ledger: Victor Cruz tells Giants fans why they shouldn't worry about the offense
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/victor_cruz_tells_giants_fans_why_they_shouldnt_worry_about_the_offense.html

Abramson NYDN: Preseason game against NY Jets gives Victor Cruz chance to reflect on breakout moment with Giants
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/cruz-start-giants-propelled-jets-fuel-article-1.1907554

Rock Newsday: Victor Cruz remembers his breakout preseason game vs. Jets
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/victor-cruz-remembers-his-breakout-preseason-game-vs-jets-1.9088139

Schwartz NYP: Tom Coughlin not even certain who Giants’ weapons are
http://nypost.com/2014/08/19/tom-coughlin-not-even-certain-who-giants-weapons-are/

Orr Star Ledger: Tom Coughlin: Giants in 'continuous battle' to find playmakers as Jerrel Jernigan continues to struggle
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/tom_coughlin_giants_in_continuous_battle_to_find_playmakers_as_jerrel_jernigan_continues_to_struggle.html

Rock Newsday: Jerrel Jernigan draws lukewarm reviews from Tom Coughlin
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jerrel-jernigan-draws-lukewarm-reviews-from-tom-coughlin-1.9091208

OL

Graziano ESPN: Giants could shuffle offensive line
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/38058/giants-could-shuffle-offensive-line

Stapleton The Record: Giants trying to determine who'll play where on O-line
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/giants-o-line-dancing-1.1069422

LG

Raanan NJ.com: Weston Richburg takes some first-team reps for Giants at left guard in place of Geoff Schwartz
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/weston_richburg_takes_some_first-team_reps_for_giants_at_left_guard_in_place_of_geoff_schwartz.html

DE

Toland SI: Fridge Raider: New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul
http://www.si.com/edge/2014/08/18/fridge-raider-nfl-new-york-giants-jason-pierre-paul

MLB

Samuel NYDN: NY Giants' Jon Beason on schedule to return from injury in time for season opener
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-jon-beason-schedule-opener-article-1.1908295

Schwartz NYP: Jon Beason targets Giants opener: ‘I feel like I’m really close’
http://nypost.com/2014/08/18/jon-beason-targets-giants-opener-i-feel-like-im-really-close/

Orr Star Ledger: Giants: Jon Beason pushing for preseason reps, still on track for season-opener
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/giants_jon_beason_pushing_for_preseason_reps_still_on_track_for_season-opener.html

Rock Newsday: Injured LB Beason hopes he's finally found the right fit
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/injured-lb-beason-hopes-he-s-finally-found-the-right-fit-1.9088284

Graziano ESPN: Beason still hopes to play in preseason
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/38051/beason-still-hopes-to-play-in-preseason

CB
Serby NYP: DRC barely chose Big Blue over Gang Green
http://nypost.com/2014/08/19/drc-barely-chose-big-blue-over-gang-green/

NFL

@RickGosselinDMN: Worst NFL weekend for penalties in 2013 was 217 for 1,875 yards in Week 1. Refs called 332 penalties for 2,761 yards this past weekend.

Prisco CBS Sports: Monday Musings: Examining why the NFL is going overboard with penalties
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24666088/monday-musings-examining-why-the-nfl-is-going-overboard-with-penalties

Horowitz Boston Globe: NFL’s most consistent winners share common traits
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/08/18/nfl-most-consistent-winners-share-common-traits/0uRXkFM4V02OIAGv3IpNyM/story.html

Barnwell Grantland: Need for Speed
Who is the fastest team in the NFL? Oh, and does that even matter?
http://grantland.com/features/fastest-teams-nfl/

King MMQB: Browns QB? Flip a Coin
Neither Brian Hoyer nor Johnny Manziel emerged as the clear-cut No. 1 quarterback after disappointing performances on Monday night. But does it really matter who coach Mike Pettine picks? The answer, plus more reader mail
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/08/19/johnny-manziel-brian-hoyer-cleveland-browns-quarterback/

Schottey B/R: Winners and Losers from NFL Preseason Week 2
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2166610-winners-and-losers-from-nfl-preseason-week-2?utm_source=twitter.com& utm_medium=share& utm_campaign=web-des-art-top-16

Tanier SOE: How to Stop Training Camp Fights for the Rest of the Year
http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/training-camp-fights/

ARIZONA
Benoit MMQB: Cardinals Preview: Destined for Another Third-Place Finish
Arizona is better, but not nearly enough to rise to the top of the NFC West
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/08/18/nfl-arizona-cardinals-2014-team-preview/

McManaman Ariz Central: Arizona Cardinals pleased with early effort from linebacker Desmond Bishop
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2014/08/18/arizona-cardinals-desmond-bishop-bruce-arians/14266327/

BALTIMORE
Wilson Balt Sun: Ravens safeties Matt Elam, Darian Stewart can hit, but 'not known for picking off a lot'
http://goo.gl/Swrf3v

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Kouandijo is learning the hard way
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2014/08/19/kouandijo-is-learning-the-hard-way/

CAROLINA
Jones Charlotte Observer: Panthers Newton shakes off rocky start
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/08/17/5112853/panthers-newton-shakes-off-rocky.html

Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers AJ Klein has lead for starting linebacker spot with Chase Blackburn missing time
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/08/18/5114503/carolina-panthers-aj-klein-has.html

CINCINNATI
Skinner Cincinnati Enquirer: Bengals' Eifert is day-to-day after shoulder injury
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2014/08/18/bengals-eifert-day-day-shoulder-injury/14267245/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Johnny Manziel and Brian Hoyer were both so bad that Mike Pettine might wait another game to name his starter
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/johnny_manziel_and_brian_hoyer_3.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Battista NFL.com: Johnny Manziel, Brian Hoyer making Mike Pettine's choice hard
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000379837/article/johnny-manziel-brian-hoyer-making-mike-pettines-choice-hard

Pluto Cleve Plain Dealer: It's more than the quarterbacks, the entire Cleveland Browns offense must find the end zone
http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.ssf/2014/08/after_ranking_no_higher_than_2.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns defenders see red over all the yellow flags for defensive restraining fouls
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/cleveland_browns_defenders_see.html

DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: Where do Cowboys stand in – as Jason Garrett says – all three phases?
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140818-where-do-cowboys-stand-in--as-jason-garrett-says--all-three-phases.ece

Machota Dallas Morning News: Jason Garrett explains the Dallas Cowboys rotation at their premium pass-rushing position
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/jason-garrett-explains-the-dallas-cowboys-rotation-at-their-premium-pass-rushing-position.html/

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Dilemmas, dilemmas: What to do with Dallas Cowboys DE Anthony Spencer?
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/dilemmas-dilemmas-what-to-do-with-dallas-cowboys-de-anthony-spencer.html/

George Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys concerned about LB DeVonte Holloman’s neck injury after he missed 7 games in 2013
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/dallas-cowboys-concerned-about-lb-devonte-hollomans-neck-injury-after-he-missed-7-games-in-2013.html/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: RB George Winn trying to stick with Detroit Lions via special teams
http://www.freep.com/article/20140818/SPORTS01/308180185/detroit-lions-george-winn

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Dave Birkett: Analyzing all 16 snaps for Nick Fairley vs. Raiders
http://www.freep.com/article/20140818/SPORTS01/308180131/detroit-lions-nick-fairley

GREEN BAY
Mil JS: Packers TE Brandon Bostick's injury creates opening for Andrew Quarless
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-te-brandon-bosticks-injury-creates-opening-for-andrew-quarless-b99332950z1-271782931.html

Mil JS: DB Davon House on the prowl for interceptions
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-db-davon-house-on-the-prowl-for-interceptions-b99332952z1-271782611.html

McGinn Mil JS: Plucked from Cleveland streets, Jayrone Elliott plays big for Packers
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/plucked-from-cleveland-streets-jayrone-elliott-plays-big-for-packers-b99332948z1-271781681.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
Robertson Houston Chronicle: For Fiedorowicz to catch on with Texans, TE's hands must improve
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/For-Fiedorowicz-to-catch-on-with-Texans-TE-s-5696734.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Chappell Ind Star: Will Reggie Wayne, Robert Mathis and Ahmad Bradshaw play Saturday?
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/08/18/will-reggie-wayne-robert-mathis-ahmad-bradshaw-play-saturday/14250949/

Holder Ind Star: Colts could be among biggest losers with illegal contact emphasis
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/08/18/colts-among-biggest-losers-illegal-contact-emphasis/14255691/

KANSAS CITY
Teicher ESPN KC: Chiefs have to stick by Eric Fisher
http://espn.go.com/blog/kansas-city-chiefs/post/_/id/7091/chiefs-have-to-stick-by-fisher

MIAMI
Volin Boston Globe: Overhauled offensive line key for Dolphins
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/08/18/overhauled-offensive-line-key-for-dolphins/UsiePs3UNLSHKyeW9v5H0K/story.html

Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins' problems at guard disappointing, but predictable
http://goo.gl/kWNIUy

NEW ENGLAND
Boston Globe: Patriots turn attention to Panthers
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/08/18/patriots-turn-attention-panthers/wCM7yZms37B627btMckisL/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Harris Nola.com: New Orleans Saints' defense looks to improve slow starts
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/08/the_new_orleans_saints_defense_3.html

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles defense still has third-down blues
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140819_Eagles_defense_still_has_third-down_blues.html

McLane Phil.com: Who makes roster: Defensive Line
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Who-Makes-the-Roster-Defensive-line.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles enlist Tre Thomas in Marcus Smith project
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140819_Eagles_enlist_Tra_Thomas_in_Marcus_Smith_project.html

PITTSBURGH
Robinson Pitt Tribune: Steelers believe Wheaton ready to step in as No. 2 receiver
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/6632705-74/wheaton-brown-receiver

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers strong safety dreaming of an outstanding season
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/08/19/Steelers-strong-safety-dreaming-of-an-outstanding-season/stories/201408190082#ixzz3ApWbuhbK

SAN FRANCISCO
Maiocco CSN Bay Area: Holdout Boone, 49ers remain apart in contract stalemate
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/holdout-boone-49ers-remain-apart-contract-stalemate

Killion SF Chronicle: In Week 3 of preseason, pressure grows for 49ers
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/In-Week-3-of-preseason-pressure-grows-for-49ers-5696709.php

TENNESSEE
Glendon The Tennessean: Titans' Bishop Sankey still has fumble problems
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/08/17/tennessee-titans-bishop-sankey-fumble/14210385/

Wyatt The Tennessean: Titans defenders already feeling contact crackdown
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/08/18/tennessee-titans-hands-rule/14265573/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Redskins vs. Browns: Washington wins ugly against Johnny Manziel and Cleveland
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskin-vs-browns-washington-wins-ugly-against-johnny-manziel-and-cleveland/2014/08/18/acaf320c-2721-11e4-958c-268a320a60ce_story.html

Clarke Wash Post: Redskins-Browns: Robert Griffin III doesn’t protect himself on running plays
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins-browns-robert-griffin-iii-doesnt-protect-himself-on-running-plays/2014/08/19/60d42d20-271b-11e4-958c-268a320a60ce_story.html

Reid Wash Post: The Takeaway: Redskins’ Robert Griffin III has another false start vs. Browns
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/the-takeaway-redskins-robert-griffin-iii-has-another-false-start-vs-browns/2014/08/19/b529a278-2721-11e4-958c-268a320a60ce_story.html

Keim ESPN: Redskins: We got best of Manziel
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11374017/brian-orakpo-washington-redskins-calls-middle-finger-salute-hilarious

Draft

Rang CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Draft: Best 32 NFL prospects top Rob Rang's Big Board
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24665565/nfl-draft-top-32-nfl-prospects-top-rob-rangs-big-board

Brown SOE: THE CRUELEST TIME OF YEAR
Ohio State QB Braxton Miller reinjured his throwing shoulder on Monday, putting his status in question. A prolonged absence would sideline one of the game's most exciting players while greatly impacting the Big Ten and playoff races.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/90317594/braxton-miller-ohio-state-quarterback-status-in-doubt-shoulder-injury

Brown SOE: 20 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIG 12
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/90255662/big-12-2014-predictions-oklahoma-sooners-baylor-bears-kansas-state-wildcats-texas-longhorns

Rang CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Draft: LSU Preview
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24666107/nfl-draft-lsu-preview

Rang CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Draft: Mississippi Preview
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24667504/nfl-draft-mississippi-preview

DiPaola Pitt Tribune: Pitt trying to keep star playmaker Boyd fresh for the season opener
http://triblive.com/sports/college/pitt/6632722-74/boyd-fresh-pitt

Miller B/R: UCLA's Brett Hundley a Dark-Horse 1st-Pick Candidate
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2166822-uclas-brett-hundley-a-darkhorse-first-pick-candidate

Former Giant News

NYDN:
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/nfl-career-david-wilson-focusing-olympics-article-1.1907677

Raissman NYDN: Former NY Giants lineman David Diehl is ready for analyst gig on NFL Sundays
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/raissman-giants-ol-david-diehl-new-man-nfl-sundays-article-1.1908291

History

Borgas Talk of Fame: State Your Case: Ken Stabler
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/state-your-case-ken-stabler/

Gosselin Talk of Fame: Why the Need for a Senior Committee
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/why-the-hall-has-a-senior-committee/

Weinreb Grantland: The Ballad of Reggie Bush
A star running back, the USC-Texas 2006 Rose Bowl, and college football’s inescapable pull
http://grantland.com/features/michael-weinreb-season-of-saturdays-book-excerpt/