Friday Reading

Giants

Raanan/Orr Star Ledger: Stock Up/Stock Down: Eli Manning, John Jerry, Rueben Randle, Corey Washington make list
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/stock_upstock_down_eli_manning_john_jerry_rueben_randle_corey_washington_make_list.html

Samuel NYDN: Eli Manning shaky, running game promising as NY Giants beat Patriots 16-13 in preseason finale
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-shaky-running-game-promising-giants-beat-patriots-preseason-finale-article-1.1921008

Serby NYP: Giants finish perfect preseason, but offense far from it
http://nypost.com/2014/08/29/giants-finish-perfect-preseason-but-offense-far-from-it/

Pedulla NYT: Manning and Giants’ Offense Do Little to Soothe Concerns
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/29/sports/football/manning-and-giants-offense-do-little-to-soothe-concerns.html

Rock Newsday: Eli Manning ineffective again in win over Pats
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-ineffective-again-in-win-over-pats-1.9177859

Raskin WSJ: Giants Remain Unbeaten But Far From Perfect
Manning Goes 1-4 For Zero Yards
http://online.wsj.com/articles/giants-beat-patriots-to-remain-unbeaten-1409292402

Traina Inside Football: Giants Go Undefeated by Topping Patriots 16-13
http://insidefootball.com/2014/08/29/giants-go-undefeated-by-topping-patriots-16-13/

Salamone Giants.com: 4 takeaways from the Giants' 16-13 win
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/4-takeaways-from-the-Giants-16-13-win/e257a75d-8f0d-45cf-a372-f1dd4505955a

Roster

@Patricia_Traina: Two moves already in: Hosley and Herman will move to the Reserve/Suspended List.

Offense

RV NYDN: NY Giants' broken offense needs fixing, Ben McAdoo, Eli Manning and company need to get on same page fast
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-giants-broken-offense-fixing-quickly-article-1.1921106

Schwartz NYP: Eli Manning held to zero yards passing in ugly final tune-up
http://nypost.com/2014/08/28/eli-manning-held-to-zero-yards-passing-in-ugly-final-tune-up/

Graziano ESPN: Giants' offense will take a leap of faith
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/38336/giants-offense-will-take-a-leap-of-faith

Rock Newsday: Most of Giants' offensive starters play only eight snaps
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/most-of-giants-offensive-starters-play-only-eight-snaps-1.9179013

QB

Orr Star Ledger: Eli Manning: Breaking down his final Giants appearance of the preseason
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/eli_manning_breaking_down_his_final_giants_appearance_of_the_preseason.html

Eisen Giants.com: QB Ryan Nassib making steady progress
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/QB-Ryan-Nassib-making-steady-progress/9091a9be-5add-4c98-a6ba-0237ba1fea8c

FB

Schwartz NYP: Giants’ Henry Hynoski era may be over after shoulder injury
http://nypost.com/2014/08/29/giants-henry-hynoski-era-may-be-over-after-shoulder-injury/

TE

Raanan NJ.com: Giants observations vs. Patriots: What does this mean for the tight end position?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/giants_observations_vs_patriots_what_does_this_mean_for_the_tight_end_position.html

Coach

Raanan NJ.com: What did Giants coach Tom Coughlin think was the worst play of the night against Patriots
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/what_did_giants_coach_tom_coughlin_think_was_the_worst_play_of_the_night_against_patriots.html

WR
Orr Star Ledger: Mario Manningham on possible last game with Giants: 'It was real frustrating'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/mario_manningham_on_possible_last_game_with_giants_it_was_real_frustrating.html

Samuel NYDN: Mario Manningham may have missed chance to prove he should be on NY Giants roster
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-mario-manningham-stint-blue-short-article-1.1921112

MLB

Saraf Fox Sports: Giants' Beason ready to help fill leadership void on defense
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/giants-beason-ready-to-help-fill-leadership-void-on-defense-082814

Palladino CBS Radio: Giants Desperately Need Beason Back In Middle Of The Defense
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/08/29/palladino-giants-desperately-need-beason-back-in-middle-of-the-defense/

Stapleton The Record: Giants' Mark Herzlich remains confident
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/giants-herzlich-still-confident-1.1077371

PK

Eisen Giants.com: Kicker Josh Brown relishes pressure situations
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Kicker-Josh-Brown-relishes-pressure-situations/862c53fd-a328-47ac-a9aa-12fad33cae88


NFL

La Canfora CBS Sports: Ten Bold NFL predictions: Plenty of rookie QBs will start in 2014
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24684535/ten-bold-nfl-predictions-plenty-of-rookie-qbs-will-start-in-2014

Bedard MMQB: 10 Things I Think I Think: The Preseason
Why the three first-round rookie quarterbacks should sit, and why a QB drafted much later might be the best of the rookie bunch. Plus, the tales of three rising defenders: a star in Tennessee that is worth every penny of his new contract, a physical freak emerging as a force in Cincinnati, and a misfit in Philly who needs be rescued from the wrong scheme
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/08/28/10-things-i-think-nfl-preseason/

Tanier SOE: NFL ROUNDUP: GOODELL'S APOLOGY
Last-minute thoughts, opinions, and observations as the NFL shifts from "muse for days about every topic" offseason mode to regular-season mode, with heavy emphasis on Roger Goodell's Ray Rice apology, Sean Gilbert's NFLPA bid and Jerry Jones' cap situation.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/91960746/roger-goodells-apology-is-a-welcome-development

Kapadia SOE: 10 NFL NUMBERS TO REMEMBER
The NFL season is almost upon us (finally). But while you wade through the usual whirlwind of predictions, pomp and circumstance, we provide you with ten different numbers that truly matter when it comes to the current landscape.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/91924460/nfl-numbers-stats-colin-kaepernick-jj-watt-texans-geno-smith

Brandt MMQB: The Most Wonderful Season of All
The business of football will soon make room for the ultimate bottom line: wins and losses. But first, front offices are putting final touches on all the fine print
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/08/28/nfl-rosters-adjustments-business-of-football-regular-season-front-offices/

Fitzgerald Over The Cap: In crunch for salary cap space, three teams must make last-minute moves
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-08-28/nfl-salary-cap-trouble-rams-lions-chargers-logan-mankins-patriots-buc-lardarius-webb-ravens-contracts

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens created cap space for emergencies, potential trades
http://goo.gl/Q3QA96

BUFFALO
Fairburn Syracuse.com: Sammy Watkins injury a tough blow, and 5 observations from Bills preseason loss to Lions
http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2014/08/sammy_watkins_injury_observations_bills_lions.html

Skurski Buffalo News: Offense gives ungainly effort for Bills
Watkins forced from game after suffering rib injury
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/offense-gives-ungainly-effort-for-bills-20140828

CAROLINA
Fowler Charlotte Observer: Panthers 10, Steelers 0: Four things I liked
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/08/28/5136208/panther-steelers-4-things-i-liked.html

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Johnny Manziel makes a strong case to play some in Pittsburgh and Mike Pettine says 'it's something we'll discuss'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/johnny_manziel_makes_a_strong.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Bowen B/R: Tale of the Tape for Johnny Manziel Heading into Regular Season
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2179121-tale-of-the-tape-for-johnny-manziel-heading-into-regular-season

DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: Struggling Cowboys end preseason at 0-4; Jason Garrett: 'We'll be ready'
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140829-struggling-cowboys-end-preseason-at-0-4-jason-garrett-we-ll-be-ready.ece

Machota Dallas Morning News: Machota's 5 thoughts: Melton sits, Cowboys finish winless in preseason
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140828-machota-s-5-thoughts-melton-sits-cowboys-finish-winless-in-preseason.ece

Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: When Jerry Jones discusses Johnny Manziel, no one wins
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/tim-cowlishaw/20140828-cowlishaw-when-jerry-jones-discusses-johnny-manziel-no-one-wins.ece

Machota Dallas Morning News: Zack Martin not bothered by Jerry Jones saying the Dallas Cowboys ‘laid up’ when drafting him
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/zack-martin-not-bothered-by-jerry-jones-saying-the-dallas-cowboys-laid-up-when-drafting-him.html/

DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Broncos' reserves whip Cowboys in final preseason game of 2014
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26428457/broncos-whip-cowboys-final-preseason-game-roster-cuts

Renck Denver Post: Brock Osweiler shows promise in Broncos' final preseason game, vs. Cowboys
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26429256/brock-osweiler-shows-promise-broncos-final-preseason-game

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit 23, Buffalo 0: Lions blank Bills in preseason finale
http://www.freep.com/article/20140828/SPORTS01/308280234/detroit-lions-buffalo-bills-updates

Katzenstein Detroit News: Lions' Kellen Moore makes his case, defense shines in shutout of Bills
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140828/SPORTS0101/308280134#ixzz3Bm6BqNOf

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions rookie Travis Swanson impresses with quick feet, blocking ability in first start
http://www.freep.com/article/20140829/SPORTS01/308290080/detroit-lions-preseason

Katzenstein Detroit News: With cuts due Saturday, Josh Katzenstein predicts Lions' 53-man roster
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140828/SPORTS0101/308280103/With-cuts-due-Saturday-Josh-Katzenstein-predicts-Lions-53-man-roster

Meinke Michigan Live: Detroit Lions haven't ruled out short-term IR for Kyle Van Noy; James Ihedigbo hurting
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_havent_ruled_out_1.html

GREEN BAY
Dunne Mil JS: Packers' QB's Scott Tolzein, Matt Flynn both play well
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-qbs-scott-tolzien-matt-flynn-both-play-well-b99339850z1-273139741.html?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter& ipad=y

Silverstein Mil JS: C Corey Linsley fares well, but who will be his backup?
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/273139731.html?utm_medium=twitter& utm_source=twitterfeed& ipad=y

Dunne Mil JS: At CB, Packers' Jumal Rolle states case for roster spot
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/273139391.html?utm_medium=twitter& utm_source=twitterfeed& ipad=y

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans end preseason with thud in loss to 49ers
Exhibitions finish with thud as O'Brien looks ahead to usinglineup of starters inopener vs. Redskins
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-end-preseason-with-thud-5720232.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Horner Ind Star: Bengals blast Colts 35-7 in preseason finale
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/08/28/indianapolis-colts-cincinnati-bengals-nfl/14761481/-

Holder Ind Star: Insider: What was learned in the Colts' 35-7 preseason loss to Cincinnati
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/08/28/insider-learned-colts-preseason-loss-cincinnati/14777799/

Chappell Ind Star: Who will be the center of attention for the Colts?
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/08/28/will-center-attention-colts/14777273/

KANSAS CITY
Covitz KC Star: KC Chiefs fall to Packers 34-14 in final preseason game
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article1321549.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins' draft picks from 2013 continue to disappoint
http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/08/28/4315485/armando-salguero-miami-dolphins.html

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Vikings finish preseason unbeaten
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/273130191.html

NEW ENGLAND
Boston Globe: Patriots fall to Giants in preseason finale
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/08/28/pats/2ylVYuMIHkPHpqbTpubh2M/story.html

Volin Boston Globe: Jimmy Garoppolo shows glimpse of the future
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/08/28/jimmy-garoppolo-knows-his-place-foxboro/6SWWmFyF4uivVfpr1dFHVN/story.html?p1=ArticleTab_Article_

Howe Boston Herald: Aaron Dobson says preseason debut helped confidence
http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/the_blitz/2014/08/aaron_dobson_says_preseason_debut_helped_confidence

Daniels Providence Journal: Aaron Dobson shines as Patriots fall to the Giants
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/patriots/content/20140828-dobson-shines-as-patriots-fall-to-giants-16-13-in-the-final-preseason-game.ece

Daniels Providence Journal: Tim Wright hopes to catch on with the Patriots
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/patriots/content/20140828-tim-wright-hopes-to-catch-on-with-the-patriots.ece

NEW ORLEANS
King MMQB: ‘I want people to say, Man, I would have loved to play with that guy.’
At 35, Drew Brees is still like a little kid who wants to play forever (and in the rain, too). He shares his thoughts on building a legacy, the journey that brought him to New Orleans, and his relationship with Roger Goodell after Bountygate
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/08/28/drew-brees-new-orleans-saints-unplugged/

Duncan Nola.com: Kasim Edebali, Joe Morgan, Tyrunn Walker impress in Saints' preseason loss
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/08/kasim_edebali_joe_morgan_tyrun.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Terrell Nola.com: New Orleans Saints kickers Shayne Graham, Derek Dimke still battling
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/08/kickers.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

OAKLAND
Kawakami SJ Mercury News: Derek Carr is the Raiders’ best QB already, now, definitely, if Dennis Allen and Reggie McKenzie can admit it
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2014/08/28/derek-carr-raiders-best-qb-already-now-definitely-dennis-allen-reggie-mckenzie-can-admit

Thompson SJ Mercury News: Carr looks like real deal, but shouldn't start Raiders' opener
http://www.mercurynews.com/marcus-thompson/ci_26430583/thompson-carr-looks-like-real-deal-but-shouldnt

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil Inquirer: Barkley's on the mark as Eagles batter Jets
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140829_Barkley_s_on_the_mark_as_Eagles_batter_Jets.html

Domowitch Phil Daily News: Graham hopes hard work gives him another roster spot with Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140829_Graham_hopes_hard_work_gives_him_another_roster_spot_with_Eagles.html

McLane Phil Inquirer: Bidding for Eagles' kicking job, Parkey makes 3 field goals
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140829_Bidding_for_Eagles__kicking_job__Parkey_makes_3_field_goals.html

PITTSBURGH
Cook Pitt Post Gazette: There were positives, but none brighter than the end of preseason
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2014/08/29/Ron-Cook-There-were-positives-but-none-brighter-than-the-end-of-preseason/stories/201408290170

ST. LOUIS
Thomas STL Post Dispatch: Rams close out preseason with 14-13 loss to Dolphins
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-close-out-preseason-with---loss-to-dolphins/article_e7e3a68e-bd18-5911-9071-0b37b2f0c5df.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Inman SJ Mercury News: 49ers rout Texans, but Gabbert struggles
http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_26428486/49ers-rout-texans-but-gabbert-struggles

Branch SF Chronicle: Here he goes again? Johnson finishes another preseason with a flourish
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/08/28/here-he-goes-again-johnson-finished-another-preseason-with-a-flourish/

Branch SF Chronicle: Borland makes spirited case for starting spot
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/08/28/borland-makes-spirited-case-for-starting-spot/

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks end preseason with a thud; notes and position review
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2014/08/29/seahawks-end-preseason-with-thud-notes-and-position-review/

TAMPA BAY
Kaufman Tampa Tribune: Mankins says trade surprised him, but he’ll be ready to play
http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/mankins-says-trade-surprised-him-but-hell-be-ready-to-play-20140828/

WASHINGTON
Clarke Wash Post: Redskins 24, Bucs 10: Running backs impress in preseason finale
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-24-bucs-10-running-backs-impress-in-preseason-finale/2014/08/28/4c1e2c66-2f1b-11e4-bb9b-997ae96fad33_story.html

Jones Wash Post: Redskins safety and special teamer Akeem Davis sees opening, aims to catch coaches’ eyes
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins-safety-and-special-teamer-akeem-davis-sees-opening-aims-to-catch-coaches-eyes/2014/08/28/37eec866-2f04-11e4-994d-202962a9150c_story.html

Draft

Miller B/R: 2015 NFL Draft: Matt Miller's Pre-Season Scouting Notebook
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2179063-2015-nfl-draft-matt-millers-pre-season-scouting-notebook

Rang CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Draft: Rutgers' James, WSU's Halliday worth an NFL look
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24685892/nfl-draft-rutgers-james-wsus-halliday-worth-an-nfl-look

Rang CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Draft: Spectacular debuts for A& M's Hill, Ogbuehi
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24685459/nfl-draft-spectacular-debuts-for-ams-hill-ogbuehi