Monday Reading

Giants

Traina B/R: NY Giants 2014 Virtual Program: Depth Chart Analysis, X-Factors and More
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2178665-ny-giants-2014-virtual-program-depth-chart-analysis-x-factors-and-more

Salamone Giants.com: 3 things to know about each practice squad player
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/3-things-to-know-about-each-practice-squad-player/76612769-1d79-4f48-8dde-cbbd82d999db

Offense

Samuel NYDN: NY Giants' Eli Manning, Ben McAdoo under microscope for opener vs. Detroit Lions
Throughout the spring and summer, it’s been a feeling-out process for a two-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback and an offensive coordinator who’d never called an NFL play. Now it's time
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/eyes-eli-manning-ben-mcadoo-giants-offense-focal-point-article-1.1923543

QB

Rock Newsday: Eli Manning "curious" about Ben McAdoo's offense
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-curious-about-ben-mcadoo-s-offense-1.9195646

Traina sports Xchange: Nassib Secures Job As Giants' Backup QB
http://goo.gl/nWusV1

FB

Sports Xchange: Tough call but Giants stick with FB Hynoski
http://lindyssports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/article/headline/tough-call-but-giants-stick-with-fb-hynoski/241162

T

Raanan NJ.com: Nick Becton: 5 things to know about newest Giants offensive line
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/nick_becton_5_things_to_know_about_newest_giants_offensive_line.html

Defense

RV NYDN: NY Giants rebuilt defense ready to tackle challenge of Calvin Johnson and Lions talented offense
There are few better tests available on their schedule than what the Giants are facing on Opening Night — a strong, diverse passing attack on a Lions team that promises to be throwing the ball all game.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-giants-defensive-offseason-lions-test-article-1.1923540

OLB

Rock Newsday: Jacquian Williams is healthy and plans to be a force with Giants
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jacquian-williams-is-healthy-and-plans-to-be-a-force-with-giants-1.9194927

CB

Schwartz NYP: New corner helping Giants’ D focus on ‘ball or nothing’
http://nypost.com/2014/08/31/new-corner-helping-giants-d-focus-on-ball-or-nothing/

NFL

King MMQB: Early Test for NFL’s New Domestic Violence Policy
49ers DT Ray McDonald's weekend arrest came two days after Roger Goodell established a six-game ban for first-time offenses. What happens next? Plus, examining Alex Smith's extension, the lack of surprises on cutdown day and more
"13. I have never seen a more misleading 5-0 preseason than the one the New York Giants just had. Eli Manning completed 49 percent of his throws, Odell Beckham (hamstring) wasn’t healthy all summer, and the passing game looked just as sickly as Beckham. Yikes. Giants have to win a scoring contest with Detroit a week from tonight. I don’t like their chances."
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/01/ray-mcdonald-49ers-domestic-violence-nfl/

Schein NFL.com: Super Bowl XLIX prediction: Green Bay Packers-Denver Broncos
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000384112/article/super-bowl-xlix-prediction-green-bay-packersdenver-broncos

Clayton ESPN: NFL is becoming a young man's game
Mailbag: Cuts show teams' emphasis on youth; Jets, 49ers have defensive worries
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11444770/clayton-mailbag-cuts-show-trend-young-players

Serby NYP: Rex, Tom both beloved, but NY needs playoff football
http://nypost.com/2014/08/31/rex-tom-both-beloved-but-ny-needs-playoff-football/

Stuart Football Perspective: For First Time Ever, 25% of Week 1 Starting QBs Have A Ring
http://www.footballperspective.com/for-first-time-ever-25-of-week-1-starting-qbs-have-a-ring/

@mikefreemanNFL: GM tells me: "Teams want to sign Michael Sam but fear the media attention."
To me, that's cowardice. But that's just me.

BALTIMORE
Mink Ravens.com: Ravens Show Their Faith In John Urschel
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Show-Their-Faith-In-John-Urschel/63c04a17-39fd-4c09-8ad1-2e93d853c021

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Smith took long road to make Bills' roster
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/smith-took-the-long-road-to-make-bills-roster-20140831

CLEVELAND
Cleve Plain Dealer: Brian Hoyer on facing his old Steelers team Sunday: 'I'm on the right side of this rivalry now'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/brian_hoyer_on_facing_his_old.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns cut Rex Grossman, add WR LaRon Byrd and RB Glenn Winston
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/cleveland_browns_cut_rex_gross.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns' running back Terrance West on a learning curve at the NFL levelhttp://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/cleveland_browns_running_back_33.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

DENVER
DeChant Broncos.com: Austin's rise a treat for Broncos
http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Austins-rise-a-treat-for-Broncos/f240ae68-9a17-419f-98ad-e71f72347269

Legwold ESPN Denver: Garland still dreams big for Broncos
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/138143/garland-still-dreams-big-for-broncos

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Dave Birkett: Bubble players Kellen Moore, George Johnson, Ryan Broyles stand out in Lions' roster
http://www.freep.com/article/20140831/SPORTS01/308310151/lions-roster-kellen-moore-george-johnson-ryan-broyles

Meinke Michigan Live: Analysis: 8 thoughts about the Detroit Lions' 53-man roster
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/analysis_8_thoughts_about_the.html

GREEN BAY
Nickel Mil JS: Packers expecting physical game in Seattle
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-expecting-physical-game-in-seattle-b99341903z1-273419961.html?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter& ipad=y

Silverstein Mil JS: Matt Flynn selected as backup QB
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/matt-flynn-selected-as-backup-qb-b99341906z1-273419301.html?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter& ipad=y

Silverstein Mil JS: Packers' rookie center Corey Linsley will play key role
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-rookie-center-corey-linsley-will-play-key-role-b99341901z1-273422481.html?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter& ipad=y

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans trade for Patriots QB Ryan Mallett; send 2016 7th-round pick to NE
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/08/texans-trade-for-patriots-qb-ryan-mallett/

Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans claim OT Adams from Titans, add CB Morris, WR Johnson
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/08/texans-reportedly-claim-ot-jeff-adams-from-titans/

INDIANAPOLIS
Chappell Ind Star: Colts get center A.Q. Shipley, finalize practice squad
http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2014/08/31/colts-claim-aq-shipley-off-waivers-talking-to-erik-swoope/14902765/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars sign former Falcons TE Mickey Shuler
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-08-31/story/jaguars-sign-former-falcons-te-shuler

Stellino Fla Times Union: Jaguars hope Josh Scobee can kick in the opener but will workout kickers in case he is sidelined
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/513351/vito-stellino/2014-08-31/jaguars-hope-josh-scobee-can-kick-opener-will-workout

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: KC Chiefs agree to four-year extension with quarterback Alex Smith
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article1336989.html

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs add a defensive lineman to roster and nine others to practice squad
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article1336835.html

MIAMI
Abramson Palm Beach Post: Dolphins claim CB Sammy Seamster and S Brandian Ross for 53-man roster (w/complete practice squad)
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2014/08/31/miami-dolphins-claim-undrafted-rookie-sammy-seamster-off-waivers/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN: Film review on Patriots DL Kelcy Quarles
"Projects to the interior, has scheme versatility: Quarles mainly played three different techniques in the New York Giants' 4-3 alignment -- head up on the center (0 technique), shaded on the center (1 technique) and shaded on the outside shoulder of the guard (3 technique). He is a physical, strong player with long arms (33 1/4 inches). When he gets his hands into an offensive lineman and extends his arms, he is most effective and shows the ability to control blockers. While he is not a quick-twitch dynamic rusher like first-round draft choice Dominique Easley, he did display short-area quickness, twice penetrating over the left guard's outside shoulder and beating an attempted block down the line of scrimmage from the left tackle. He also showed notable speed (for a player his size) and effort in chasing Colts quarterback Chandler Harnish to the sideline on a scramble."
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4767257/film-review-on-patriots-dl-kelcy-quarles

Volin Boston Globe: Patriots’ skimpy return for Mallett shows how teams view QB
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/08/31/patriots-skimpy-return-for-ryan-mallett-shows-how-nfl-teams-view/NbPyUZy0z0i0WtXMeWyUNK/story.html

Daniels Providence Journal: Browner will stick to schedule as four game suspension begins
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/patriots/content/20140831-browner-will-stick-to-schedule-as-his-4-game-suspension-begins.ece

NEW ORLEANS
Duncan Nola.com: Looking at the crystal ball for the 2014 New Orleans Saints
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/08/looking_at_the_crystal_ball_fo.html

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Loss of Long puts pressure on two other Eagles linebackers
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140901_Loss_of_Long_puts_pressure_on_two_other_Eagles_linebackers.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: On the Steelers: Wheaton excited to step into big role
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/09/01/On-the-Steelers-Wheaton-excited-to-step-into-big-role/stories/201409010103#ixzz3C3jkB31R

ST. LOUIS
Thomas STL Post Dispatch: Rams practice squad might not have room for Sam
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/article_7787b734-98ba-5aba-a657-4d98bac89ef8.html#.VAP_1AQ0zRw.twitter

SAN DIEGO
Krasovic UT SD: Final Chargers season for Ryan Mathews?
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/sep/01/ryan-mathews-chargers-niners-raiders/

SAN FRANCISCO
Kawakami SJ Mercury News: 49ers made this mess
http://www.mercurynews.com/tim-kawakami/ci_26443441/kawakami-49ers-made-this-mess

TAMPA BAY
Cummings Tampa Tribune: Buccaneers revamped offensive line has week to prepare for Panthers
http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/buccaneers-revamped-offensive-line-has-week-to-prepare-for-panthers-20140831/

TENNESSEE
Wyatt The Tennessean: Titans expected to sign kicker Ryan Succop, sources say
http://www.tennessean.com/story/titansinsider/2014/08/31/ryan-succop-tennessee-titans/14916037/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Thoughts on the Redskins’ initial 53-man roster
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/08/31/thoughts-on-the-redskins-initial-53-man-roster/

Clarke Wash Post: Impressive preseason helped Redskins rookie Ryan Grant make roster
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/08/31/impressive-preseason-helped-redskins-rookie-ryan-grant-make-roster/

Jones Wash Post: Redskins claim former Denver safety Duke Ihenacho off waivers
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/08/31/redskins-claim-former-denver-ss-duke-ihenacho-off-waivers/

Draft

Jeremiah NFL.com: Petty overshadowed by Oakman in Baylor rout of SMU
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000386580/article/petty-overshadowed-by-oakman-in-baylor-rout-of-smu

History

Nolan The Independent Ireland: Offaly's Tom Furlong and the NFL career that slipped away

(Pete Gogolak was not the first soccer style kicker to interest the Giants, if Allie Sherman had believed, in the latter part of the 1965 season the Giants may have had a new weapon)
http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/offalys-tom-furlong-and-the-nfl-career-that-slipped-away-30549405.html

Players who have played for the Giants and Lions since 1950:

Code:

Kelley Mote E DET 1947-1949 NYG 1950-1952 Bill Swiacki E NYG 1948-1950 DET 1951-1952 Tom Dublinski QB DET 1952-1954 NYG 1958 Pat Summerall PK DET 1952 NYG 1958-1961 Carl Karilivacz DH 1953-1957 NYG 1958 Lee Riley KR DET 1955 NYG 1960 Bill Stits DH DET 1954-1956 NYG 1959-1961 Walt Yowarsky DE DET 1955 NYG 1955-1957 Ray Krouse DT NYG 1951-1955 DET 1956-1957 Dan Lewis HB DET 1958-1964 NYG 1966 Earl Morrall QB 1958-1964 NYG 1965-1967 Bruce Maher SS 1960-1967 NYG 1968-1969 Max Messner LB 1960-1963 NYG 1964 Bob Scholtz C DET 1960-1964 NYG 1965-1966 Mike Bundra DT DET 1962-1963 NYG 1965 Milt Plum QB 1962-1967 NYG 1969 Larry Vargo OLB DET 1962-1963 NYG 1966 Joe Don Looney RB NYG D1 1964 Training camp DET 1965-1966 Roger Lalonde DT DET 1964 NYG 1965 Hugh McElhenney RB NYG 1963 DET 1964 Lou Slaby MLB NYG 1964-1965 DET 1966 Bill Swain OLB NYG 1965 1967 DET 1968-1969 Doug Van Horn G/T DET 1966 NYG 1968-1979 Bill Triplett FB NYG 1967 DET 1968-1972 Dan Goich DT DET 1969-1970 NYG 1972-1973 Larry Watkins FB DET 1979 NYG 1975-1977 Mickey Zofko RB DET 1971-1974 NYG 1974 John Mendenhall DT/NT NYG 1972-1979 DET 1980 Dave Simonson T NYG 1975 DET 1977 Maurice Tyler DB DET 1976 NYG 1978 Karl Chandler C NYG 1974-1977 DET 1978-1979 Dave Gallagher DT/DE NYG 1975-1976 DET 1978-1979 Jerry Golsteyn QB NYG 1977-1978 DET 1979 Mike McCoy NT/DT NYG 1979-1980 DET 1980 Ray Oldham S NYG 1979 DET 1980-1982 Vern Holland T NYG 1980 DET 1980 Bob Thomas PK DET 1982 NYG 1986 Butch Woolfolk RB NYG 1982-1984 DET 1987-1988 Lomas Brown LT DET 1985-1995 NYG 2000-2001 Vyto Kab TE NYG 1985 DET 1987 Herb Welch DB NYG 1985-1987 DET 1990-1991 Pepper Johnson LB NYG 1986-1992 DET 1996 Sheldon White DB NYG 1988-1989 DET 1990-1992 Mark Duckens DE NYG 1989 DET 1990 Herman Moore WR DET 1991-2001 NYG 2002 Corey Raymond CB NYG 1992-1994 DET 1995-1997 Michael Brooks LB NYG 1993-1995 DET 1996 Robert Massey CB DET 1994-1995 NYG 1997 Keith Washington DE DET 1996 NYG 2003-2004 Jeremy Lincoln CB NYG 1998-1999 DET 2000 Barrett Green OLB DET 2000-2003 NYG 2004-2005 Reuben Droughns RB DET 2001 NYG 2007-2008 Shaun Rogers DT DET 2001-2007 NYG 2012-2013 Will Peterson CB NYG 2001-2005 DET 2009 Roderick Babers CB NYG D4 2003 Training Camp DET 2003-2004 R.W. McQuarters CB DET 2005 NYG 2006-2008 C.C. Brown FS NYG 2009 DET 2010