Some Sunday Reading

Giants

Samuel NYDN: Analysis of the Giants' final 53-man roster
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/analysis-giants-final-53-man-roster-blog-entry-1.1922591

Samuel NYDN: NY Giants keep WR Corey Washington on final roster in surprise move
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-underdog-wr-corey-washington-final-roster-article-1.1922671

Raanan NJ.com: Giants roster cuts: The best, worst and most surprising moves on NFL cutdown day
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/giants_roster_cuts_the_best_worst_and_most_surprising_move_on_nfl_cutdown_day.html

Orr Star Ledger: Giants 53-man roster: Breaking down the offense following cut down day
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/giants_final_roster_breaking_down_the_offense_following_cut_down_day.html

Raanan NJ.com: Giants 53-man roster: Breaking down the defense/special teams on cut day
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/giants_53-man_roster_breaking_down_the_defensespecial_teams_on_cut_day.html

Rock Newsday: A couple of undrafted rookies make Giants' 53-man roster
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/corey-washington-earns-roster-spot-with-giants-manningham-to-ir-1.9189497

Stapleton The Record: Giants favor youth movement in final cuts
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/giants-favor-youth-movement-in-final-cuts-1.1078549

Graziano ESPN: Twitter mailbag: A failing connection
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/38351/twitter-mailbag-manning-randle-connection

Offense

Stapleton The Record: NFL Hall of Famer (Jerry Rice) likes Giants' new offense
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/giants/west-coast-story-1.1078614

WR

Schwartz NYP: Tom Coughlin gives Victor Cruz a spot on Giants leadership council
http://nypost.com/2014/08/30/victor-cruz-embraces-role-as-leader/

Smith NBC Sports: Giants not expecting Odell Brckham for week 1
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/31/giants-not-expecting-odell-beckham-for-week-1/

TE

Raanan NJ.com: NFL roster cuts: Top tight ends available for Giants on waivers
"The most accomplished tight end released was ... Kellen Davis! And he's been on four teams in the past three years. This doesn't bode well for the Giants."
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/nfl_roster_cuts_top_tight_ends_available_for_giants_on_waivers.html

OL

Orr Star Ledger: NFL roster cuts: Top offensive linemen available on waivers for Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/nfl_roster_cuts_top_offensive_linemen_available_on_waivers_for_giants.html

NFL

Volin Boston Globe: NFL policy change more about PR than conscience
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/08/30/roger-goodell-reacts-bad-over-ray-rice-suspension/uSLlP2lgzRMGLmfrrak9NI/story.html

Myers NYDN: Second thoughts as Browns and Cowboys among NFL teams primed to regret some recent decisions
The Browns will regret passing on Clemson WR Sammy Watkins knowing that Josh Gordon was going to miss significant time and Jerry Jones will regret being talked out of drafting Johnny Manziel.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/myers-browns-cowboys-nfl-team-thoughts-article-1.1922450

Kempski Phil.com: Ranking NFL teams by Age: Rams youngest, Raiders oldest
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Ranking-NFL-teams-by-age-Rams-youngest-team-in-the-NFL-Raiders-oldest.html-

BUFFALO
Graham Buffalo News: Here's what it means to be a franchise quarterback
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/heres-what-it-means-to-be-a-franchise-quarterback-20140830

CAROLINA
Jones Charlotte Observer: Star Lotulelei no stage is too big
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/08/30/4101933_star-lotulelei-no-stage-too-big.html?sp=/99/103/401/& rh=1

CINCINNATI
Daugherty Cin Enquirer: These are the Bengals' good new days
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/columnists/paul-daugherty/2014/08/30/paul-daugherty-cincinnati-bengals-duke-tobin/14875923/

Harvey ESPN Cin: Report: Bengals cut Still, Charles
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/137983/report-bengals-cut-still-charles

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Nate Burleson and Leon McFadden are gone but Rex Grossman and Isaiah Crowell survive Cleveland Browns cuts to 53
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/among_the_cleveland_browns_cut.html

Belson NYT: Heartsick City Imports Hope
Johnny Manziel’s Arrival in Cleveland Has Fans Envisioning a Browns Renaissance
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/sports/football/johnny-manziels-arrival-in-cleveland-has-fans-envisioning-a-browns-renaissance.html?_r=0

DALLAS
George Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys trade 7th-round pick for Tennessee Titans DE Lavar Edwards
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/dallas-cowboys-trade-7th-round-pick-fortennessee-titans-de-lavar-edwards.html/

MacMahon ESPN Dallas: First 53: Dallas Cowboys initial roster
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4732734/first-53-dallas-cowboys-initial-roster

George Dallas Morning News: Surprising and notable items from Cowboys' cut to 53 (which is far from final)
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140830-surprising-and-notable-items-from-cowboys-cut-to-53-which-is-far-from-final.ece

DENVER
Legwold ESPN Denver: Elway says Brandon McManus 'our guy'
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/67802/elway-says-brandon-mcmanus-our-guy

Klis Denver Post: Denver Broncos finalize their 53-player roster with last round of cuts
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26440913/denver-broncos-finalize-their-53-player-roster-last

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions set 53-man roster, plan to keep Kellen Moore as No. 3 QB
http://www.freep.com/article/20140830/SPORTS01/308300110/detroit-lions-kellen-moore

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Breaking down the Detroit Lions' 53-man roster
http://www.freep.com/article/20140830/SPORTS01/308300116/Breaking-down-Detroit-Lions-53-man-roster

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions will go with 8 offensive linemen after cutting trio
http://www.freep.com/article/20140830/SPORTS01/308300108/Detroit-Lions-will-go-8-offensive-linemen-after-cutting-trio

Birkett Detroit Free Press: New Detroit Lions Golden Tate, James Ihedigbo have coveted Super Bowl rings
http://www.freep.com/article/20140831/SPORTS01/308310090/detroit-lions-golden-tate-james-ihedigbo-super-bowl

Katzenstein Detroit News: Lions are already impact players in the NFL this season
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140831/SPORTS0101/308310015#ixzz3By1Twoff

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Packers stick with draft choices
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-stick-with-draft-choices-b99340996z1-273345721.html?ipad=ya-a

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans make cuts to get roster down to 53 players; more moves expected
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/08/texans-make-cuts-to-get-roster-down-to-53-players-more-moves-expected/

Smith Houston Chronicle: O'Brien's debut as Texans coach a catalyst for Brown reunion
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/O-Brien-s-debut-as-Texans-coach-a-catalyst-for-5724530.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts make tough decisions in order to trim roster to 53
http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2014/08/30/colts-making-final-roster-cuts/14865705/

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs cut kicker Ryan Succop, linebacker Nico Johnson and 18 others
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article1331412.html

Paylor KC Star: A breakdown of the Chiefs’ newest 53-man roster
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article1332468.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Here are the cuts and what it means
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/

MINNESOTA
Goessling ESPN Minn: Minnesota Vikings cut-down analysis
http://espn.go.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/8619/minnesota-vikings-cut-down-analysis-2

Hartman Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' perfect preseason helps gain respect
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/273336911.html

NEW ENGLAND
Young Boston Globe: Patriots cut 19 to get to NFL’s roster limit
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/08/30/patriots-begin-make-final-roster-cuts/CuMfovilkZeFjVpM4C4TaK/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts around NFL, Patriots
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4767200/quick-hit-thoughts-around-nfl-patriots-25?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots Notebook: Team to keep Ryan Mallett
QB could be insurance, bait
http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/08/patriots_notebook_team_to_keep_ryan_mallett

NEW ORLEANS
Terrell Nola.com: New Orleans Saints part ways with veterans Champ Bailey and Robert Meachem on Saturday
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/08/saints_final_roster.html

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders cut Little, Crawford, Stewart, 19 others
http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2014/08/30/raiders-cut-little-crawford-stewart-19-others/

Kruse SF Examiner: Raiders preview: Critical year in rebuilding project
http://www.sfexaminer.com/sanfrancisco/raiders-preview-critical-year-in-rebuilding-project/Content?oid=2886884

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil Inquirer: Eagles' cut roster to 53, keep Cody Parkey at kicker, Casey Matthews at ILB
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Eagles-cut-roster-to-53-keep-Cody-Parkey-at-kicker-Casey-Matthews-at-ILB.html

Phil.com: Position by position analysis of the Eagles 53 man roster
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Position-by-position-analysis-of-the-Eagles-53-man-roster.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers release two draft picks to reduce roster to 53 players
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/08/30/Steelers-release-two-draft-picks-to-reduce-roster/stories/201408300193

Robinson Pitt Tribune: Steelers opt for youth, speed while revamping roster
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/6703020-74/steelers-season-roster#ixzz3By3XaOVZ

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: To retire or not?: Steelers receiver Heyward-Bey decides to keep on playing
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/08/31/To-retire-or-not-Steelers-backup-wide-receiver-Heyward-Bey-decides-to-keep-on-playing/stories/201408310205

ST. LOUIS
Thomas STL Post Dispatch: Michael Sam cut from Rams roster
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/michael-sam-cut-from-rams-roster/article_a335c816-0b13-5381-a1ac-86a5fae30f81.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Age, money a factor in 49ers’ roster cuts
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/08/30/age-money-a-factor-in-49ers-roster-cuts/

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers notes: Special-teams take hit; Harbaugh mum on Smith
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/08/30/49ers-notes-special-teams-takes-hit-smith-attends-meeting/

Maiocco Comcast SF: 49ers release veteran lineman Snyder
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-release-veteran-lineman-snyder

SEATTLE
Jerks Seattle Times: Biggest surprises for the Seahawks’ roster
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2014/08/30/biggest-surprises-for-the-seahawks-roster/

TENNESSEE
Wyatt The Tennessean: Titans' 53-man roster is work in progress
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/08/30/tennessee-titans-roster-cuts/14885137/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Redskins make final roster cuts to get down to NFL’s 53-man limit
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-make-final-roster-cuts-to-get-down-to-nfls-53-man-limit/2014/08/30/e1e73bb8-2f82-11e4-bb9b-997ae96fad33_story.html

Draft

Rang CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Draft: Jameis Winston better than stats suggest vs. Cowboys
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26440913/denver-broncos-finalize-their-53-player-roster-last

Jeremiah NFL.com: Jameis Winston inconsistent in season opener for Florida State
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26440913/denver-broncos-finalize-their-53-player-roster-last

Former Giant News

Znidar Columbus Dispatch: Ohio University football: Carpenter carries on family name
http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/08/30/carpenter-carries-on-family-name.html