Wed. Reading: Coaches ranking; Pats trade; SF Boone update

Giants

Schwartz NYP: ‘Tight’ Giants squad not scared to bring up playoffs
http://nypost.com/2014/08/26/tight-giants-squad-not-scared-to-bring-up-playoffs/

RV NYDN: NY Giants believe in Super Bowl chances, no matter what everyone else thinks
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-giants-super-bowl-team-matter-expectations-article-1.1918299

Rock Newsday: Mathias Kiwanuka, Victor Cruz have Super expectations for Giants this season
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/mathias-kiwanuka-victor-cruz-have-super-expectations-for-giants-this-season-1.9157104

Pedulla NYT: Manning to Take a Few Snaps as Giants Look to Sharpen Up in Finale
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/27/sports/football/eli-manning-to-take-a-few-snaps-as-giants-look-to-sharpen-up-in-finale.html?_r=0

Raanan NJ.com: Giants morning run: Who is battling for a roster spot on Thursday vs. Patriots?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/giants_morning_run_who_is_battling_for_a_roster_spot_on_thursday_vs_patriots.html

Traina B/R: Updated NY Giants 53-Man Roster Projections After Week 4 of Preseason
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2169616-updated-ny-giants-53-man-roster-projections-after-week-4-of-preseason

Raskin WSJ: Giants' First Cuts Will Not Be the Deepest
Team Releases Fringe Players but Tough Decisions on Final Roster Lie Ahead
http://m.us.wsj.com/articles/new-york-giants-make-roster-cuts-1409099121?mobile=y

Coach

Raanan NJ.com: NFL insiders put Giants' Tom Coughlin in second tier of coaches behind Andy Reid
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/nfl_insiders_put_giants_tom_coughlin_in_second_tier_of_coaches_behind_andy_reid.html

RB

Orr Star Ledger: Giants vs. Patriots: Peyton Hillis still fighting incredible uphill battle
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/giants_vs_patriots_peyton_hillis.html

Logan Newsday: Andre Williams excited to play Patriots on his birthday
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/andre-williams-excited-to-play-patriots-on-his-birthday-1.9157490

WR

Orr Star Ledger: WR Marcus Harris surprisingly lands on Giants injured reserve list as season ends prematurely
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/wr_marcus_harris_surprisingly_lands_on_giants_injured_reserve_list_as_season_ends_prematurely.html

G

Orr Star Ledger: Geoff Schwartz injury update: With worst fears behind them, Giants await completion of rehab
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/geoff_schwartz_injury_update_with_worst_fears_behind_them_giants_await_completion_of_rehab.html

Stapleton The Record: Giants lineman Geoff Schwartz calls toe injury 'minor setback'
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/giants-lineman-geoff-schwartz-calls-toe-injury-minor-setback-1.1076237


S

Schwartz NYP: Antrel Rolle frustrated with one of Giants cuts
http://nypost.com/2014/08/26/antrel-rolle-frustrated-with-one-of-giants-cuts/

RV NYDN: Antrel Rolle tweets he's angry that NY Giants cut young DB Charles James
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/antrel-rolle-tweets-angry-giants-cut-young-db-charles-james-article-1.1918282

Reeves Kenosha News: Sebetic feels he made progress in N.Y. Giants camp
http://www.kenoshanews.com/sports/sebetic_feels_he_made_progress_in_ny_giants_camp_478616634.html

PK

Lorenzo NYDN: NY Giants keep Eagles from getting kicker Brandon McManus
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-blue-eagles-kicker-article-1.1918302

NFL

Kirwan CBS Sports: 2014 NFL team-by-team record predictions, playoff picks
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24681447/nfl-team-by-team-record-predictions-playoff-picks

Bowen B/R: Will Defensive Contact Emphasis Spoil NFL's Regular Season?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2177319-will-defensive-contact-emphasis-spoil-nfls-regular-season

Elsayed PFF: First Round, First Impressions: Updated
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/08/25/first-round-first-impressions-updated/

Belson NYT: N.F.L. Clears Richie Incognito to Return to the Field
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/27/sports/football/richie-incognito-reinstated-by-the-nfl.html?_r=0

AP: New AP award to recognize top NFL assistant coach
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/08/27/new-ap-award-to-recognize-top-nfl-assistant-coach/14669743/

KMBZ KC: NFL, College Football Players to Utilize New Model of Helmet Intended to Reduce Concussion Risk
http://www.kmbz.com/NFL-College-Football-Players-to-Utilize-New-Model-/19773698

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers receiver Philly Brown about to catch on as a returner
http://www.thestate.com/2014/08/26/3642002/carolina-panthers-receiver-philly.html

DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: Talks between Cowboys and WR Dez Bryant on a new contract continue
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/talks-between-cowboys-and-wr-dez-bryant-on-a-new-contract-continue.html/

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys DE Anthony Spencer ‘happy’ about starting season on active roster
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/dallas-cowboys-de-anthony-spencer-happy-about-starting-season-on-active-roster.html/

DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Broncos acquire K Brandon McManus from Giants; waive Mitch Ewald
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26409721/broncos-acquire-kicker-brandon-mcmanus-from-new-york

DETROIT
Meinke Michigan Live: Detroit Lions still don't have starting right tackle with less than 2 weeks until opener
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_still_dont_have.html

Katzenstein Detroit News: Report: Lions seeking help at secondary through trade
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140826/SPORTS0101/308260107#ixzz3Bb0RWEXR

HOUSTON
Solomon Houston Chronicle: A crucial Texans game in August? It is for Keenum
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/solomon/article/A-crucial-Texans-game-in-August-It-is-for-Keenum-5714628.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' Swearinger builds reputation with mouth, hard hits
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/article/Texans-Swearinger-builds-reputation-with-mouth-5714692.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Benoit MMQB: Colts Preview: Super Bowl Contenders, as Luck Would Have It
Because of Andrew Luck, the Colts have gotten very good very fast. With their superstar quarterback ready to take even more ownership of this offense, Indy is ready to step into the Super Bowl conversation
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/08/26/nfl-indianapolis-colts-preview/

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Jones: Suspension not derailing season
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2014/08/jones-suspension-not-derailing-season.html

MINNESOTA
Souhan Minn Star Tribune: Burning desire fuels goal for Vikings' Peterson: Best player ever
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/272815761.html

AP: Viking's Joseph ready to return from bullet wound
http://www.sctimes.com/story/sports/2014/08/26/vikings-joseph-ready-return-bullet-wound/14660939/

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: Patriots just aren’t sentimental
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/08/26/patriots-block-out-sentimentality/uoo6vVKt9Ii6yQV2e7cJPK/story.html

Gouliza Boston Globe: Bill Belichick calls this a stressful time for players and coaches
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/08/26/bill-belichick-calls-this-stressful-time-for-coaches-and-players/W2N0W58kU3waqbXDz5cqLO/story.html

PHILADELPHIA
Ford Phil Inquirer: Barner could win numbers game with Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140826_Kenjon_Barner_could_win_numbers_game_with_Eagles.html

Bowen Phil Daily News: Eagles not in a strong position at wide receiver
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140826_Eagles_not_in_strong_position_at_wide_receiver.html

Domowitch Phil Daily News: Ertz poised for breakout season with Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140827_Ertz_poised_for_a_breakout_season_with_Eagles.html

Bowen Phil Daily News: Eagles parking Lane in Dallas
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140827_Eagles_Notebook__Eagles_parking_Lane_in_Dallas.html

Domowitch Phil Daily News: Eagles' Cole plans to defy father time
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140826_Eagles__Cole_plans_to_defy_Father_Time.html

McLane Phil Inquirer: Eagles rookie Reynolds battling to stick at safety
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140827_Eagles_rookie_Reynolds_battling_to_stick_at_safety.html

PITTSBURGH
Kaboly Pitt Tribune: For Steelers outside linebacker Jones, size is not an obstacle
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/6681325-74/jones-steelers-game#ixzz3Bax8oiAM

SAN FRANCISCO
Maiocco SF Chronicle: Holdout update: Bucs trade for guard not named Boone
"SANTA CLARA – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one of the teams that called the 49ers about the possibility of acquiring holdout Alex Boone, have filled their need on the offensive line...Meanwhile, the 49ers and Boone’s representatives still have not spoken or exchanged proposals since the opening of training camp, a source told CSNBayArea.com on Tuesday...Multiple teams have approached the 49ers to gauge interest in a possible trade for Boone. The 49ers are asking teams for a first- or second-round draft pick, according to a source. In other words, the 49ers are not interested in trading him...The NFL Network recently reported the 49ers’ offer to Boone would have placed him within the top-12 of guards in the NFL. But two sources told CSNBayArea.com those numbers were not accurate. One source said the deal would have been completed long ago if the 49ers had offered Boone top-12 money."
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/holdout-update-bucs-trade-guard-not-named-boone

SEATTLE
Blount ESPN Seattle: Seahawks' penalty is an NFL message
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/137426/seahawks-penalty-is-a-nfl-message

WASHINGTON
Snider Wash Post: Redskins’ RGIII needs a confidence boost
http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/08/27/redskins-rgiii-needs-a-confidence-boost/

Clarke Wash Post: With Brandon Meriweather suspended, Redskins turn to Bacarri Rambo
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/with-brandon-meriweather-suspended-redskins-turn-to-bacarri-rambo/2014/08/26/ad009424-2d68-11e4-9b98-848790384093_story.html

Jones Wash Post: Trenton Robinson aims to capitalize with Redskins’ safety ranks thin
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/08/27/trenton-robinson-aims-to-capitalize-with-redskins-safety-ranks-thin/