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Defenderdawg : 8/22/2014 8:57 am
Giants

RV NYDN: Odell Beckham may add to NY Giants GM Jerry Reese’s draft duds
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-odell-beckham-add-giants-gm-jerry-reese-draft-duds-article-1.1911282

RV NYDN: Friday is last real chance for Tom Coughlin to size up NY Giants' problems
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-friday-real-chance-tom-coughlin-size-giant-problems-article-1.1912863

Serby NYP: Snoopy Bowl boils down to Eli Manning vs. Rex Ryan
http://nypost.com/2014/08/21/eli-giants-need-to-show-some-bite-instead-of-just-bark-vs-jets-in-snoopy-bowl/

Pedulla NYT: Jets-Giants Meeting Won’t Be About Their Rivalry
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/22/sports/football/jets-giants-meeting-wont-be-about-their-rivalry.html?_r=0

Salomone Giants.com: 8 things to watch for during Giants vs. Jets
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/8-things-to-watch-for-during-Giants-vs-Jets/9fe498a5-79bc-447b-9b24-6170154a063a

Coach

Rock Newsday: Coughlin: Want interesting extra points? Put ball at 1-yard-line
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/coughlin-want-interesting-extra-points-put-ball-at-1-yard-line-1.9117552

Orr Star Ledger: Giants: Tom Coughlin crushes point-after experiment, makes interesting suggestion for the future
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/giants_tom_coughlin_crushes_point-after_experiment_makes_interesting_suggestion_for_the_future.html

Coaches

Orr Star Ledger: How the Giants rebuilt their coaching staff: Cross trained approach will be on display vs. Jets
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/how_the_giants_rebuilt_their_coaching_staff_cross_trained_approach_will_be_on_display_vs_jets.html

Offense

Reyes USA Today: Time dwindling as Giants try to get struggling offense in gear
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2014/08/21/offense-struggles-eli-manning-tom-coughlin-ben-mcadoo/14387401/

Glauber Newsday: Ex-coordinator Kevin Gilbride confident in Eli, new Giants offense
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/ex-coordinator-kevin-gilbride-confident-in-eli-new-giants-offense-1.9119628

QB

Samuel NYDN: During matchup with NY Jets, NY Giants QB Eli Manning will be just as scrutinized as Geno Smith and Michael Vick
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/matchup-eli-manning-scrutinized-geno-smith-michael-vick-article-1.1912843

Graziano ESPN: Romo, Manning at #NFLRank crossroads
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/38122/romo-manning-at-nflrank-crossroads?ex_cid=espnapi_public

WR

Braswell Charleston Post and Courier:
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20140821/PC20/140829836/1177/north-charlestons-corey-washington-grabbing-nfl-attention

TE

Raanan NJ.com: Giants: Where does the tight end position stand heading into fourth preseason game?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/giants_where_does_the_tight_end_position_stand_heading_into_fourth_preseason_game.html

Defense

Rock Newsday: Giants' D-line isn't ready to concede the Jets' front is best in New York
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-d-line-isn-t-ready-to-concede-the-jets-front-is-best-in-new-york-1.9121076

CB

Schwartz NY Post: Big Blue’s stacked CB battle will be on display against Jets
http://nypost.com/2014/08/21/big-blues-stacked-cb-battle-will-be-on-display-against-jets/

S

Stapleton The Record: Giants' Stevie Brown comes full circle
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/giants-brown-comes-full-circle-against-jets-1.1071476


NFL

MG Fox Sports: Evolution of guard position has thinned once-talented ranks
"I can see there being change, and I do think teams do feel like the position is more like a, 'Plug someone in there for a little bit and you pay your tackles a lot of money and pay your center a lot of money,' but there's a lot of guards who are good," said Geoff Schwartz, a converted tackle who signed a four-year, $16.8 million deal with the New York Giants this spring. "(The Detroit Lions' Larry) Warford and (the Chicago Bears') Kyle Long are good. There's a lot of young guards coming up."
But even Schwartz admits the guards these days play at an average weight of 310 to 315 pounds and don't "move guys off the ball" the way guards of the past did. Thus, perhaps the reduction in pancake-type blocks has changed the perception of what a dominant guard is.
"The defense has evolved into a lot of pass rushers," Schwartz said. "The D-linemen get their big deals off their sack numbers. That's where the game is moving, and a smaller, quicker guard is what you need right now. Back when you used to get under center and pounded the ball, you wanted bigger guards because you had more double-teams and pulling and stuff like that. Now there's a lot of zone scheme, a lot of no huddle. That's just the way it moved."
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/evolution-of-guard-position-has-thinned-out-once-talented-ranks-082114

AP USA Today: Three-down LBs grow scarcer as pass plays increase
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/08/22/three-down-lbs-grow-scarcer-as-pass-plays-increase/14428921/

Skretta AP: Players searching for any edge attend private camps, academies in offseason
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/272264701.html

ARIZONA
Urban Cardinals.com: Cardinals Benefit From Carson Palmer Move
http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Benefit-From-Carson-Palmer-Move/0ff6ce82-6e81-4593-b8af-86e8a9c80f2f

Buchanan AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals receiver Michael Floyd shaking off the rust
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2014/08/21/arizona-cardinals-michael-floyd-injury-bruce-arians-nfl/14417919/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Johnson also in the mix at right tackle
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/johnson-also-in-the-mix-at-right-tackle/ng6kT/

McClure ESPN ATL: Osi Umenyiora in a rush to add to game
http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/7377/umenyiora-in-a-rush-to-add-to-game

CINCINNATI
Benoit MMQB: Bengals Preview: New Staff, Same Stars
After three straight playoff appearances, the Bengals lost their offensive and defensive coordinators to head coaching jobs. But adjusting to a new staff is secondary to the development of their young players, specifically QB Andy Dalton
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/08/22/nfl-cincinnati-bengals-2014-team-preview/

Skinner Cin Enquirer: RB Jeremy Hill may run with first team Sunday
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2014/08/21/bengals-rookie-rb-jeremy-hill-may-run-first-team-sunday/14419699/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Josh Gordon sends message that the football field is 'only place I can find peace'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/josh_gordon_sends_message_that.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: On the mentorship of Cleveland Browns' Terrance West and the Baltimore Raven providing it
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/on_the_mentorship_of_cleveland.html

DALLAS
George Dallas Morning News: Source: Football is 'too dangerous' for Cowboys' DeVonte Holloman
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140821-source-football-is-too-dangerous-for-cowboys-devonte-holloman.ece

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo back practicing with LB Rolando McClain
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/dallas-cowboys-qb-tony-romo-back-practicing-with-lb-rolando-mcclain.html/

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys DE Ben Gardner has ’100 percent confidence’ he’ll come back from torn ligaments in his shoulder
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/dallas-cowboys-de-ben-gardner-has-100-percent-confidence-hell-come-back-from-torn-ligaments-in-his-shoulder.html/

George Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys rookie Anthony Hitchens takes all first-team reps at MLB in practice Thursday
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/dallas-cowboys-rookie-anthony-hitchens-takes-all-first-team-reps-at-mlb-in-practice-thursday.html/

DENVER
King MMQB: Broncos Report: No Looking Back
The reigning AFC champs underwent major reconstruction since that game in February and have looked as formidable as ever this summer. But, oh, those creaking 30-something bones . . .
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/08/21/nfl-training-camp-denver-broncos/

Renck Denver Post: Broncos' Miller, Ware and Texans' Watt, Clowney have unique abilities
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26383352/broncos-miller-ware-and-texans-watt-clowney-have

DETROIT
Katzenstein Detroit News: Preparation, discipline are Joe Lombardi's priorities as Lions' offensive coordinator
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140822/SPORTS0101/308220037/Preparation-discipline-Joe-Lombardi-s-priorities-Lions-offensive-coordinator

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Lack of sacks not a concern for Lions' defensive line
http://www.freep.com/article/20140822/SPORTS01/308220054/detroit-lions-defensive-line-ndamukong-suh

Rogers Michigan Live: Detroit Lions rookie DT Caraun Reid working to prove he has the brawn to match the brains
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_caraun_reid.html

GREEN BAY
Mil JS: Brandon Bostick likely to miss Packers opener
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/brandon-bostick-likely-to-miss-packers-opener-b99335518z1-272256301.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: General manager Rick Smith discusses the recent difficult period in Texans history
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/General-manager-Rick-Smith-discusses-the-recent-5703667.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: DeVier Posey continues to impress during Texans’ practices with Broncos
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/08/devier-posey-continues-to-impress-during-texans-practices-with-broncos/

McClain Houston Chronicle: Despite minor injury, Texans' Clowney makes impression on Broncos
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Despite-minor-injury-Texans-Clowney-makes-5702126.php

Corry CBS Sports: Agent's Take: Here's how a deal with J.J. Watt, Texans might play out
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24671790/agents-take-heres-how-deal-with-jj-watt-texans-might-play-out

INDIANAPOLIS
Bowen Colts.com: Improved Colts Run Game The Focus For Saturday Night
http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Improved-Colts-Run-Game-The-Focus-For-Saturday-Night/3c85c16d-ecfc-4463-8a26-04ed71cc95f1

Hayes Fort Wayne News Sentinel: Nicks' edge could be just what the Colts offense needs
http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140822/SPORTS/140829890

Holder Ind Star: Chuck Pagano on LaRon Landry: 'He's got to be an enforcer'
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/08/21/perfectionist-laron-landry-realizes-standards-impossible-meet/14405829/

KANSAS CITY
Benoit MMQB SI.com: Chiefs Preview: Can K.C. Surprise Again?
A startling start to 2013 reverted back to reality over the final two months. This year, Andy Reid and company aim to have a more steady performance
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/08/21/nfl-kansas-city-chiefs-2014-season-preview/

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs Preview: Can K.C. Surprise Again?
A startling start to 2013 reverted back to reality over the final two months. This year, Andy Reid and company aim to have a more steady performance
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/article1270551.html

Teicher ESPN KC: Chiefs need Joe Mays to return quickly
http://espn.go.com/blog/kansas-city-chiefs/post/_/id/7184/chiefs-need-a-quick-return-by-joe-mays

MIAMI
Miami Herald: Improvement in consistency for Will Davis
http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/08/21/4302239/improvement-in-consistency-for.html

Sun-Sentinel: RB Daniel Thomas, TE Michael Egnew epitomize Dolphins' recent draft frustration
http://goo.gl/LV7ZKs

MINNESOTA
Minn Star Tribune: 'Tiny' lineman gets shot at making Vikings
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/272242011.html

NEW ENGLAND
Howe Boston Herald: Patriots up front with flexibility
http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/08/pats_up_front_with_flexibility

NEW ORLEANS
Terrell Nola.com: New Orleans Saints rookie Brandin Cooks returns to practice on a limited basis Thursday
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/08/new_orleans_saints_rookie_bran_1.html

Holder Nola.com: New Orleans Saints sit at square one with cornerback race between Champ Bailey, Patrick Robinson
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/08/new_orleans_saints_sit_at_squa.html

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders' young cornerbacks get chance to earn roster spots
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-young-cornerbacks-to-get-their-chances-5704600.php

PHILADELPHIA
Phil.com: Eagles first team impresses in 31-21 preseason won over Steelers
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140822_Eagles__first_team_impresses_in_31-21_preseason_win_over_Steelers.html

Phil.com: McCoy leaves game with thumb injury
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140822_McCoy_leaves_Eagles_game_with_thumb_injury.html

PITTSBURGH
Cook Pitt Post Gazette: Bad day on field for Steelers; worse off it
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2014/08/22/Ron-Cook-Bad-day-on-field-for-Steelers-worse-off-it/stories/201408220134

Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers notebook: Bell, Blount play despite drug case
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/08/22/Steelers-notebook-Bell-Blount-play-despite-drug-case/stories/201408220142

ST. LOUIS
Gordon STL Post Dispatch: Rams: Offensive Line
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/rams-offensive-line/article_21624ea8-0c1e-5c9c-8ba3-6185fc16695d.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers removing large section of field at Levi’s Stadium
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/08/21/49ers-tearing-up-large-section-of-field-at-levis-stadium/

Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers’ coach Harbaugh has his own language
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/08/21/6645859/49ers-coach-harbaugh-has-his-own.html

Barrows Sac Bee: Matt Barrows: For the 49ers, damaged goods are welcome
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/08/21/6644594/matt-barrows-for-the-49ers-damaged.html

Maiocco CSN Bay Area: Competition fierce for 49ers wide receiver roles
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/competition-fierce-49ers-wide-receiver-roles

TAMPA BAY
Yasinkas ESPN Tampa: Da'Quan Bowers on the hot seat?
http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/5708/daquan-bowers-on-the-hot-seat

WASHINGTON
Bulluck Wash Post: A closer look at four of the Redskins’ rookies
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/08/21/a-closer-look-at-four-of-the-redskins-rookies/

Clarke Wash Post: Gruden befuddled by false start calls on Robert Griffin III
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/08/21/gruden-befuddled-by-false-start-calls-on-robert-griffin-iii/

Clarke Wash Post: Wide receiver Rashad Ross faces long odds to make Washington Redskins roster
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/wide-receiver-rashad-ross-faces-long-odds-to-make-washington-redskins-roster/2014/08/21/9ef59fae-2977-11e4-8593-da634b334390_story.html

Draft

Rang CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Draft: Missouri Preview
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24671246/nfl-draft-missouri-preview

Brown SOE: 20 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE PAC-12
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/90724698/2014-pac-12-preview-predictions-oregon-stanford-usc-ucla-washington
Part 2  
Defenderdawg : 8/22/2014 9:07 am : link
Giants

Orr Star Ledger: Giants vs. Jets: Three positions to watch on Fridayhttp://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/giants_vs_jets_three_positions_to_watch_on_friday.html

QB

Fahey Football Outsiders: Film Room: Eli Manning
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/film-room/2014/film-room-eli-manning
I found Odell's problem......  
Doomster : 8/22/2014 10:01 am : link
Change the freakin' number on his jersey!
TEs Who Won't Make Miami's Roster  
Percy : 8/22/2014 11:31 am : link
Looks like they won't keep both Egnew and Grant. Thoughts and observations?
Defender Dawg Thanks especially  
vince : 8/22/2014 12:13 pm : link
for the ORR's article on cross training the coaches. This throws some light on why it's taking so long to instill the TC-Mac. offense.

There's a lot more to look at by the player which takes longer to imprint initially however the advantages once the information is imprinted is enormous.

It does help understand what is going on inside the play and why at times there is hesitation. Once the knowledge of what to look for is firmly established there will be a drastic improvement in the offensive play.

Thank you again. This is the information I look for. I know the Giants are not doing well so far in preseason games.

All the writers tell me what's wrong .....,in addition to a shitpile of BBI-ers who are all so willing to expound on the obvious short comings of the Giants.
Most Every body here knows what's wrong but if the "why" question is not properly answered then the offered solutions are just "venting" at best and pure BS or worse.

Thanks again for all the work. It brings about a better understanding of what the Giants are trying to accomplish and it's effect on what is happening during the game.

Warmest regards,

Vince


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