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Defenderdawg : 8/30/2014 7:44 am
Giants

Pennington NYT: A look at the 2014 season for the Giants:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/sports/football/receiving-could-be-a-problem-area-for-the-giants.html

Schwartz NYP: Giants on bubble hoping to survive final roster cut
http://nypost.com/2014/08/29/giants-on-bubble-hoping-to-survive-final-roster-cuts/

Raanan NJ.com: 2014 NFL Cutdown Day: The Giants who, what and when for the 53-man roster
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/2014_nfl_cutdown_day_the_giants_who_what_and_when_for_the_53-man_roster.html

AP: Giants preparing for Week 1, roster cuts
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2014/08/29/giants-preparing-week-roster-cuts/14826665/

Schultz PFF: ReFo: Patriots at Giants, Preseason Week 4
"NY Giants – Performances of Note

John Jerry, RG: +5.1
Breakdown: Receiving a fresh start in New York, Jerry put forth his strongest effort to date. Perfect in 24 snaps of pass protection, it was the running game where Jerry imposed his will. Not perfect by any stretch, but the positives far outweighed the negatives as Jerry had his way with linemen and linebackers alike. He had little trouble when working to the second level- he made excellent blocks on players in space on the Giants’ two longest runs.
Signature Play: With 14:11 left to play in the fourth, the Giants ran to Jerry’s side, having him pull wide and lead the way. Not content with simply tossing linebacker Ja’Gared Davis to the ground, Jerry then sealed safety Shamiel Gary to the outside, allowing Kendall Gaskins to pick up 19 yards in the process.

Ryan Nassib, QB: +0.9 passing
Breakdown: Rounding out a fine preseason, Nassib seems to have secured the backup quarterback job behind Eli Manning. Dropping back to pass just 15 times on 42 snaps, the Giants’ game plan didn’t ask the world of the second year player. Nassib responded with an efficient outing, completing six passes for 107 yards on his 12 aimed passes. It’s unclear how he would respond if thrust in among starters, but with Manning’s injury history, there’s nothing to suggest Nassib will see meaningful time in the near future.
Signature Stat: Nassib went 4 of 5 for 72 with a +1.8 grade on throws between the numbers.

Backup Defensive Line: 3 sacks, 12 total pressures
Breakdown: With Justin Tuck departing for (economically) greener pastures in Oakland this offseason, the once stout defensive line that the Giants have been known for is at risk of regressing back to average. Value signing Israel Idonije is shaping up to be a useful player this year, generating two sacks and a hurry in 22 pass rushing opportunities. Fellow veteran Mike Patterson made the most of his eight pass rushing snaps, deflecting a pass and registering a sack at the expense of Kline. The most encouraging performance though has to be of 2013 third round pick Damontre Moore (+3.5), who lead the team in total pressure.
Signature Stat: The Giants’ highest graded defenders were Moore (+3.5) and Patterson (+3.3)."
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/08/29/refo-patriots-at-giants-preseason-week-4/

QB

Serby NYP: Eli Manning is only fooling himself with his confidence
http://nypost.com/2014/08/29/giants-finish-perfect-preseason-but-offense-far-from-it/

Schwartz NYP: Unfazed Eli Manning says Giants’ new offense a ‘work in progress’
http://nypost.com/2014/08/29/unfazed-eli-manning-says-giants-new-offense-a-work-in-progress/

RV NYDN: NY Giants QB Eli Manning admits it could take all season to master Ben McAdoo’s West Coast offense
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-admits-season-learn-giants-new-offense-article-1.1921719

AP: Giants preparing for Week 1, roster cuts
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2014/08/29/giants-preparing-week-roster-cuts/14826665/

RB

Rock Newsday: Peyton Hillis likely secures third running back job with performance vs. Patriots
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/peyton-hillis-likely-secures-third-running-back-job-with-performance-vs-patriots-1.9181866

WR

Stapleton The Record: End of line for Giants' Mario Manningham?
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/big-blue-set-to-cut-mario-1.1078343

TE

Orr Star Ledger: Adrien Robinson: 'I got better every week,' but trying not to worry about future with Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/adrien_robinson_i_got_better_every_week_but_trying_not_to_worry_about_future_with_giants.html

O'Gorman The Trentonian: Giants' Robinson sweats out bubble as cut-down day looms
http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20140829/giants-robinson-sweats-out-bubble-as-cut-down-day-looms

G

Rock Newsday: Versatile Weston Richburg happy to concentrate on playing left guard
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/versatile-weston-richburg-happy-to-concentrate-on-playing-left-guard-1.9179090

Schwartz NYP: Giants have to weigh shelving Geoff Schwartz until Week 9
http://nypost.com/2014/08/29/giants-have-to-weigh-shelving-geoff-schwartz-until-week-9/

PK

Rock Newsday: Josh Brown felt the pressure before game-winning kick
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/josh-brown-felt-the-pressure-before-game-winning-kick-1.9181695

PR

Rock Newsday: Tom Coughlin considering many punt-returner options for Giants
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/tom-coughlin-considering-many-punt-returner-options-for-giants-1.9184879


NFL

Pompei SOE: THE UNBREAKABLE MADDEN
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/78391872/john-madden-nfl-raiders-coach-player-video-game-icon-hall-of-fame

Araton NYT: Preseason N.F.L. Games May Not Count, but They Can Have Meaning
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/30/sports/football/preseason-nfl-games-may-not-count-but-they-can-have-meaning.html?ref=sports

Mays Grantland: The Weakest Link: A Look at the Worst Position Groups in the NFL
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-weakest-link-a-look-at-the-worst-position-groups-in-the-nfl/

BALTIMORE
Preston Bal Sun: Ravens are a player or two away from being a strong contender
http://goo.gl/ohF4lU

BUFFALO
Graham Buffalo News: Bills find their veteran backup quarterback in Orton
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/bills-find-their-veteran-backup-quarterback-in-orton-20140830

CAROLINA
Sorensen Charlotte Observer: Panthers will find it hard to replicate 2013
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/08/29/5138453/sorensen-carolina-panthers-will.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers' riverboat Ron Rivera looks to double down on playoff berth
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/08/29/5138442/carolina-panthers-riverboat-ron.html

Jones Charlotte Observer: Seven stud: Carolina Panthers’s defensive front is team’s rock
http://www.thestate.com/2014/08/29/3648733_seven-stud-carolina-pantherss.html?rh=1

Jones Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers' secondary experienced, just not with each other
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/08/29/5137367/carolina-panthers-secondary-experienced.html

Jones Charlotte Observer: Panthers' past 4 first round draft picks have come up aces
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/08/29/5138445/carolina-panthers-past-4-first.html

CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Santonio Holmes stands out in Bears' exhibition finale
http://goo.gl/70PLCq

Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Bears’ Danny McCray raises game, should start at free safety
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/29565058-606/bears-danny-mccray-raises-game-should-start-at-free-safety.html

CINCINNATI
Harvey ESPN Cin: With Green-Ellis gone, Hill's time begins
http://espn.go.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/10595/bengals-benjarvus-green-ellis-jeremy-hill-running-backs-cut-begins

Dehner Cin Enquirer: Bengals' Hunt ends stellar preseason with dominance
http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/08/29/bengals-hunt-ends-stellar-preseason-dominance/14825479/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Mike Pettine knows Johnny Manziel brings the pizzazz, but says Browns 'can be real boring' as long as they're scoring
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/mike_pettine_knows_johnny_manz.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Why Isaiah Crowell's big night makes for tough decisions for the Cleveland Browns at running back
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/why_isaiah_crowells_big_night.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns rookie corner Justin Gilbert learns another valuable lesson in win over Chicago Bears
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/cleveland_browns_rookie_corner_2.html

DALLAS
Sabin Dallas Morning News: Coaching for his job, is Cowboys' Jason Garrett already faced with futility?
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140829-coaching-for-his-job-is-cowboys-jason-garrett-already-faced-with-futility.ece

George Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys could go with linebacker by committee approach this season with starting jobs still unsettled
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/dallas-cowboys-could-go-with-linebacker-by-committee-approach-this-season-with-starting-jobs-still-unsettled.html/

George Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne says he still has pain in right shoulder, will take shot to help him before San Francisco game
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/dallas-cowboys-cb-morris-claiborne-says-he-still-has-pain-in-right-shoulder-will-take-shot-to-help-him-before-san-francisco-game.html/

DETROIT
Foster Detroit News: Kellen Moore has shown he should be Lions' backup quarterback
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140829/SPORTS0101/308290117/Kellen-Moore-has-shown-he-should-Lions-backup-quarterback

GREEN BAY
Demovsky ESPN GB: Adams tears ACL, Packers may add OL help
http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/12578/adams-tears-acl-packers-may-add-ol-help

HOUSTON
McClain Hou Chronicle: With little time for change, Texans' 3 QBs safe - for now
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/With-little-time-for-change-Texans-3-QBs-safe-5722719.php

JACKSONVILLE
Stellino Fla Times Union: Jaguars need to improve their running game for the regular season opener at Philadelphia
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/513351/vito-stellino/2014-08-29/jaguars-need-improve-their-running-game-regular-season

KANSAS CITY
Covitz KC Star: Chiefs’ Tyler Bray suffers ankle, knee injuries in preseason finale
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article1324937.html

MIAMI
Sun Sentinel: Dolphins running backs await future with cuts looming
http://goo.gl/qdupfx

MINNESOTA
Campbell AP Minn Star Tribune: Appeal denied, Vikings WR Jerome Simpson gets 3-game ban from NFL for substance abuse
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/273193381.html

NEW ENGLAND
Benoit MMQB: Patriots Preview: Playing to Their Strengths
Bill Belichick's greatness comes from the fact that he builds his systems around the strengths and weaknesses of his roster. And his 2014 roster is Super Bowl-calibe
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/08/29/nfl-2014-new-england-patriots-preview/

Young Boston Globe: Bill Belichick says Patriots learned plenty in loss to Giants
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/08/29/bill-belichick-says-patriots-learned-plenty-loss-giants/UtdK0Lm3GP5fth4foFKFzJ/story.html

Daniels Prov Journal: Jimmy Garoppolo is ready for whatever comes next
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/patriots/content/20140829-jimmy-garoppolo-is-ready-for-whatever-comes-next.ece

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots Notebook: Marcus Cannon’s in line for spot
Bill Belichick likes his versatility
http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/08/patriots_notebook_marcus_cannon_s_in_line_for_spot

NEW ORLEANS
Woodberry Nola.com: New Orleans Saints take aim at another Super Bowl run
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/08/could_this_be_a_super_year_for.html

Van Valkenburg ESPN The Mag: How to be a Saint
The NFL can ban his goalpost dunk, but they can't deny Jimmy Graham's passion
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/hotread140829/new-orleans-saints-tight-end-jimmy-graham-struggles-find-field-identity

PHILADELPHIA
Phil.com: Graham, Barkley impress in Eagles final dress rehearsal
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140831_Graham__Barkley_impress_in_Eagles__final_dress_rehearsal.html

Phil.com: Eagles' Damaris Johnson a bubbie player awaits his fate
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140830_Eagles__Damaris_Johnson__a_bubble_player__awaits_his_fate.html

Phil.com: Sources LB Travis Long tore his ACL
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Sources-LB-Travis-Long-tore-his-ACL.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers' youth movement officially arrives
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/08/30/Youth-movement-has-officially-arrived-for-the-Steelers/stories/201408300094

Brown ESPN Pitt: Steelers might be done with signings
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/137911/steelers-might-be-done-with-signings

Paulk Pitt Tribune: Veteran Keisel settles into role with Steelers
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/6671655-74/keisel-steelers-defensive

ST. LOUIS
Thomas STL Post Dispatch: Rams notes: Davis enjoys chance to start
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-notes-rams-davis-enjoys-chance-to-start/article_1ef573e5-b64e-53a8-aba4-5632b45b010a.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Killion SF Chronicle: Goodell punishes both Aldon Smith and 49ers
http://blog.sfgate.com/killion/2014/08/29/goodell-punishes-both-aldon-smith-and-49ers/

SEATTLE
Jerks Seattle Times: Seahawks coach Pete Carroll leads players with positive approach
http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2024404252_seahawkspetecarroll31xml.html

Cohen Seattle PI: Reports: Seahawks to waive Terrelle Pryor
http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/2014/08/29/reports-seahawks-to-waive-terrelle-pryor/

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans hope preseason defense not a foreshadowing
http://www.tennessean.com/story/titansinsider/2014/08/29/titans-defense-foreshadowing/14825875/

WASHINGTON
Smith Wash Post: For Redskins, pressure is on the outside linebackers to turn around defense
http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/08/29/for-redskins-pressure-is-on-the-outside-linebackers-to-turn-around-defense/

History

Giant Birthdays
Code:

8-30
Stephen Baker WR D3 1987 1987-1992 8-30-64
Terry Falcon G 1980 8-30-55

8-31
Allen Bradford LB 2013 8-31-88
Ed Jenkins RB 1974 8-31-50
Calvin Miller NT 1979 8-31-53
Nate Rivers RB 1980 8-31-55

9-01
Duke Calhoun WR 2010 9-01-87
Mark Herlich MLB 2011-2013 9-01-87
Brian Kelley ILB/OLB 1973-1983 9-01-51
Dan O'Leary TE 2002 9-01-77
Mike Patterson DT 2013 9-01-83

9-02
Joe Danelo PK 1976-1982 9-02-53
Tommy Maddox QB 1995 9-02-71

9-03
Carlos Emmons OLB 2004-2006 9-03-73
Dave Herman LG D8 1963 (Signed with the NY Jets) 09-03-41
Bob Jones DE 2002 9-03-78
William Joseph DT D1 2003 2003-2006 9-03-79
Tom Scott RLB 1959-1964 09-03-30
Bob Simms OLB/E D 1960-1962 D10 09-03-38
Renaldo Wynn DE 1980 09-03-74

9-04
Brandon Myers TE 2013 9-04-85

9-05
Steve Odom KR 1979 9-05-52

Joe Danelo.  
Big Blue '56 : 8/30/2014 8:14 am : link
Went 2-5 against Cowboys in that 13-10 OT to put us in 1981 playoffs(with Jets win over GB the next day) after 18 straight playoffless years..Gave us a heart attack that day, but these were the Giants, why would anything be any different?
Idonije  
AcidTest : 8/30/2014 8:17 am : link
was so valuable that the Giants just released him.
RE: Idonije  
Big Blue '56 : 8/30/2014 8:18 am : link
In comment 11832683 AcidTest said:
Quote:
was so valuable that the Giants just released him.


Yeah, I got a chuckle out of that
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