Saturday Reading

Giants

RV NYDN: Is a win in the Cards for Giants on Sunday, or will the struggles and losing continue?
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/win-cards-giants-sunday-struggles-losing-continue-blog-entry-1.1937951

Hubbuch NYP: How ugly, and how soon, this could turn for the Giants
http://nypost.com/2014/09/12/how-ugly-and-how-soon-this-could-turn-for-the-giants/

Raskin WSJ: Giants Need to Turn a Corner
Team Needs Dramatically Different Performance From Wide Receivers, Defensive Backs
http://online.wsj.com/articles/giants-need-to-turn-a-corner-1410567113

Traina B/R: 5 New York Giants Players to Watch vs. the Arizona Cardinals
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2196427-5-new-york-giants-players-to-watch-vs-the-arizona-cardinals

Inside Football: Folger’s Forecast: Giants vs. Cardinals
http://insidefootball.com/2014/09/12/folgers-forecast-giants-vs-cardinals/

Orr NJ.com: Giants to work out former Jets, Clemson QB Tajh Boyd, among others
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_to_work_out_former_jets_clemson_qb_tajh_boyd_among_others.html

Perez NJ.com: NFLPA agrees on new NFL drug policy, HGH testing to begin this season
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/nflpa_agreed_on_new_nfl_drop_policy_hgh_testing_to_begin_this_season.html

WR

Darcy ESPN: Notes: Cruz says offense making strides
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/38723/cruz-giants-offense-is-making-strides

TE

Barker Newsday: Daniel my brother: Giants' Fells will see Cardinals' Darren, also a tight end
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/daniel-my-brother-giants-fells-will-see-cardinals-darren-also-a-tight-end-1.9301571

DB

Tasch NYDN: NY Giants need cornerbacks to perform better vs. Cardinals
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/pressure-giants-cornerbacks-strength-team-article-1.1938269

Lewis NYP: Giants secondary will have hands full with Cardinals receivers
http://nypost.com/2014/09/12/giants-needs-to-ready-against-cardinals-receiving-corps/

Martinez AZ Sports: Antrel Rolle and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: By The Numbers
http://arizonasports.com/40/1765913/Antrel-Rolle-and-Dominique-RodgersCromartie-By-The-Numbers

CB

Orr Star Ledger: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: The 3 weirdest things you didn't know about the Giants new everyman
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/dominique_rodgers-cromartie_the_3_weirdest_things_you_didnt_know_about_the_giants_new_everyman.html

P

Lewis NYP: Steve Weatherford punts through ankle injury
http://nypost.com/2014/09/12/steve-weatherford-punts-through-ankle-injury/

Stapleton The Record: Giants' Steve Weatherford vows to punt
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/gimpy-weatherford-vows-to-punt-1.1087304

ARIZONA

Urban AZ Cards.com: Palmer limited, but it might not mean much
http://blog.azcardinals.com/2014/09/12/palmer-limited-but-it-might-not-mean-much/

Urban AZ Cards.com: Friday before the Giants
http://blog.azcardinals.com/2014/09/12/friday-before-the-giants-3/

Green AZ Sports: Cardinals at Giants preview: Long trip, early start should be no problem
http://arizonasports.com/40/1766293/Cardinals-at-Giants-preview-Long-trip-early-start-should-be-no-problem

Urban AC Cards.com: Friday Five - Cardinals At Giants
http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Friday-Five---Cardinals-At-Giants/da3f5ff1-2b87-4916-b788-825177682c2c

Weinfuss ESPN AZ: Cards blitz will determine win against Giants
http://espn.go.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/8882/cards-blitz-will-determine-win-against-giants

Urban AZ Cards.com: Larry Foote Leaves Imprint On Cards
http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Larry-Foote-Leaves-Imprint-On-Cards/b18b76f2-8d36-4928-a4d1-d0090012b8f4

Somers AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals' Antonio Cromartie enjoys slower pace, mentor role
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/2014/09/12/arizona-cardinals-antonio-cromartie-new-york-jets-nfl/15530839/

NFL

Kirwan CBS Sports: Six for Sunday: 0-2 is point of (almost) no return for playoff hopes
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24706678/six-for-sunday-0-2-is-point-of-almost-no-return-for-playoff-hopes

Davis USA Today: Looking for new Pro Bowlers in 2014? Here are 32 candidates
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/09/12/pro-bowl-breakout-candidates-giovani-bernard-deandre-levy/15509541/

Nocera NYT: The NFL stands by its leader
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/13/opinion/joe-nocera-nfl-stands-by-its-leader.html?_r=0

Myers NYDN: Roger Goodell should throw Adrian Peterson out of league after child abuse indictment
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/win-cards-giants-sunday-struggles-losing-continue-blog-entry-1.1937951

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Jake Matthews out for Bengals game
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/matthews-to-test-his-ankle-on-field-today/nhLcB/

Kleha Falcons.com: BEHIND THE FACEMASK: MATT BRYANT
http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Behind-the-Facemask-Matt-Bryant/f5159701-6d7e-4058-a583-0e12b6660abf

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens take steps toward establishing offensive balance
http://goo.gl/HEEHBf

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Injury update: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton will start, ‘no doubt’
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/12/5170562/injury-update-carolina-panthers.html

Reed AP: Panthers WR Benjamin has room to grow
http://www.news-record.com/sports/panthers-wr-benjamin-has-room-to-grow/article_e9498efe-3ae2-11e4-aa0d-001a4bcf6878.html?mode=jqm

Jones Charlotte Observer: Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford makes rare news with his feet
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/12/5170883/detroit-lions-qb-matthew-stafford.html

Jones Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers plan to start embattled DE Greg Hardy
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/12/5170564/carolina-panthers-plan-to-start.html

CHICAGO
Wright ESPN Chicago: Roberto Garza, Matt Slauson to sit
http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/11513932/two-offensive-line-starters-chicago-bears-wrs-brandon-marshall-alshon-jeffery-listed-questionable

Potash Chicago Sun Times: Bears need precision on offense to overcome 49ers’ physical play
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/29857945-606/bears-need-precision-on-offense-to-overcome-49ers-physical-play.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Enquirer: Bengals' Tyler Eifert deals with disappointment
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2014/09/12/bengals-eifert-deals-with-disappointment/15535495/

CLEVELAND
@MaryKayCabot: #Browns Josh Gordon has been notified that his suspension is now a total of 10 games. That's pending final approval of the new drug policy.

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns' Josh Gordon will be reinstated when the policy passes, but for only 8 games, sources say
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/cleveland_browns_josh_gordon_w.html

Wright Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns safety Donte Whitner vs. New Orleans Saints TE Jimmy Graham -- Sunday Showdown preview
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/cleveland_browns_safety_donte_whitner_vs_new_orleans_saints.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: How irascible innovator Buddy Ryan influenced the careers of his coaching sons and Mike Pettine
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/on_mike_pettine_rob_ryan_and_t.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

DALLAS
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Turning draft picks into NFL players isn't Cowboys' strong suit
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20140912-gosselin-turning-draft-picks-into-nfl-players-isn-t-cowboys-strong-suit.ece

George Dallas Morning News: Unlike most NFL teams, Dallas Cowboys prefer to pass the football in short-yardage situations
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/unlike-most-nfl-teams-dallas-cowboys-prefer-to-pass-the-football-in-short-yardage-situations.html/

Machota Dallas Morning News: Jerry Jones: Dallas Cowboys are focused on games, not a Dez Bryant contract extension
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/jerry-jones-dallas-cowboys-are-focused-on-games-not-a-dez-bryant-contract-extension.html/

George Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten returns to his home state for only his second pro game in Tennessee
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/dallas-cowboys-te-jason-witten-returns-to-his-home-state-for-only-his-second-pro-game-in-tennessee.html/

Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: Don't get giddy about Cowboys' defense holding 49ers scoreless in 2nd half
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140912-cowlishaw-don-t-get-giddy-about-cowboys-defense-holding-49ers-scoreless-in-2nd-half.ece

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Is there reason to believe in Cowboys' pass rush? Henry Melton, Jeremy Mincey say yes
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140912-is-there-reason-to-believe-in-cowboys-pass-rush-henry-melton-jeremy-mincey-say-yes.ece

DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Wes Welker to return to Broncos soon as NFLPA approves new drug policy
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26523694/wes-welker-return-broncos-nflpa-approves-new-drug-policy

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions still looking at right tackle battle between Garrett Reynolds, Cornelius Lucas
http://www.freep.com/article/20140912/SPORTS01/309120151/detroit-lions-right-tackle

Katzenstein Detroit News: Tackle Caraun Reid swapping praying for preying on Lions opposition
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140913/SPORTS0101/309130019/Tackle-Caraun-Reid-swapping-praying-preying-Lions-opposition

Katzenstein Detroit News: Cornerback Darius Slay an 'ascending player' in Lions defense
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140912/SPORTS0101/309120077/Cornerback-Darius-Slay-an-ascending-player-Lions-defense

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions return man Jeremy Ross zeroing in on expanded role
http://www.freep.com/article/20140913/SPORTS01/309130033/Lions-return-man-Ross-zeroing-expanded-role

GREEN BAY
McGinn Mil JS: Packers' Mike Neal doesn't plan on adding bulk
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-mike-neal-doesnt-plan-on-adding-bulk-b99350233z1-274983391.html?ipad=y

Mil JS: Packers' Jamari Lattimore battled illness in 2012, now healthy with a chance
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/jamari-lattimore-battled-illness-in-2013-now-hes-healthy-with-a-chance-b99350230z1-274982371.html?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter& ipad=y

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' Lechler gets a kick out of playing in Oakland
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/Texans-Lechler-gets-a-kick-out-of-playing-in-5752498.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: With Clowney out, Romeo Crennel says Texans have to have ‘next-man-up mentality’
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/with-clowney-out-romeo-crennel-says-texans-have-to-have-next-man-up-mentality/

Robertson Houston Chronicle: Smith to bring the 'Ninja' into Raiders game with Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Smith-to-bring-the-Ninja-into-Raiders-game-with-5752521.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Neal Ink on Indy: Hakeem Nicks Has New Life With Andrew Luck
http://inkonindy.com/2014/09/12/indianapolis-colts-hakeem-nicks-new-life-andrew-luck/

Holder Ind Star: Colts will continue to blitz to get to the quarterback
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/09/12/colts-frequent-blitzes-not-getting-to-quarterbacks/15529941/

JACKSONVILLE
Fla Times Union: Bortles learning on sidelines
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-09-12/story/jaguars-notebook-bortles-learning-sidelines

Fla Times Union: Limited practice time Jaguars WR Allen Robinson not yet ready
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-09-12/story/limited-practice-time-jaguars-wr-allen-robinson-not-yet

KANSAS CITY
AP KC Chiefs.com: Bowe, New Additions Give Chiefs New Look in Week Two
http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Bowe-New-Additions-Give-Chiefs-New-Look-in-Week-Two/49d131fa-9079-44f4-b456-d1d104a1a2ce

Covitz KC Star: Chiefs offensive lineman Jeff Allen will miss rest of season
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article2091053.html

KC Star: Chiefs offensive film room: Five things to like and dislike from the Titans loss
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article2086736.html

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: Reliable Jason Trusnik will be Miami Dolphins’ man in the middle against Buffalo Bills
http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/09/12/4345086/reliable-jason-trusnik-will-be.html

MINNESOTA
@AdamSchefter: Vikings RB Adrian Peterson turned himself in to Texas authorities at 2:06 a.m. ET today; he's expected to post $15,000 bond.

Goessling ESPN Minn: How Peterson's absence affects Vikings
http://espn.go.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/9064/how-petersons-absence-affects-vikings

Souhan Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' Patterson has flair for dramatic without the drama
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/274840971.html

NEW ENGLAND
Whitmer Boston Globe: Patriots' Chandler Jones says he will avoid roughing the passer penalties
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/09/12/patriots-chandler-jones-says-avoid-roughing-passer-penalties/gcEpAahPHmZ3Z9ncCEpe5J/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots football journey: Tim Wright
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4767994/patriots-football-journey-tim-wright?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

NEW ORLEANS
Landry Nola.com: Saints' defense to be improved; Drew Brees has advantage vs. Browns' shaky secondary: Scout's Take
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/new_orleans_saints_vs_browns_s.html

Holder Nola.com: New Orleans Saints' Pierre Thomas enjoying Darren Sproles-type role in offense: Larry Holder's First-and-10
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/first_and_10_new_orleans_saint_1.html

OAKLAND
SJ Mercury News: Texans bring back memories for Raiders' Derek Carr
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_26523046/texans-bring-back-memories-raiders-derek-carr

PHILADELPHIA
Phil.com: Eagles need to make sure ball gets into the right hands
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140914_Eagles_need_to_make_sure_ball_gets_into_the_right_hands.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles newcomer Wade Smith hopes to see action on Monday
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140913_Eagles_newcomer_Wade_Smith_hopes_to_see_action_on_Monday.html

Ford Phil.com: Eagles defense hoping it's not 2013 all over again
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140914_Eagles_defense_hoping_it_s_not_2013_all_over_again.html

Mosher CSN Phil: All-22: Illusion of pressure keys Eagles' defense
http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/all-22-illusion-pressure-keys-eagles-defense

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: On the Steelers: offense shows as little bite as defense
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/09/13/Steelers-offense-shows-as-little-bite-as-defense/stories/201409130286

ST. LOUIS
Lyons STL Post Dispatch: Hill still limited in practice; QB decision will be made Sunday
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-report/hill-still-limited-in-practice-qb-decision-will-be-made/article_6b9bc80e-3d57-5aea-ab10-c32df7007dd1.html

Lyons STL Post Dispatch: Rams notes: Healthy again, McGee hopes to help on defense, special teams
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-notes-healthy-again--hopes-to-help-on-defense/article_05fe8406-f937-5c53-b36a-f33a2aa9de6f.html

TAMPA BAY
Kaufman TB Tribune: Bucs notes: LT Collins to face Rams DE Quinn
http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-notes-lt-collins-to-face-rams-de-quinn-20140912/

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans running backs’ mantra: No negative yards
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/09/12/titans-running-backs-mantra-negative-yards/15542961/

WASHINGTON
Schad Wash Times: Redskins hope to eliminate mistakes, take more shots downfield in Week 2
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/12/redskins-hope-eliminate-mistakes-take-more-chances/

Smith Wash Post: Redskins turning to backup plan at tight end with Jordan Reed likely out
http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/09/12/redskins-turning-to-backup-plan-at-tight-end-with-jordan-reed-likely-out/

Clarke Wash Post: Redskins will face old Seattle nemesis in Jacksonville head coach Gus Bradley
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-will-face-old-seattle-nemesis-in-jacksonville-head-coach-gus-bradley/2014/09/12/772905f8-3956-11e4-8601-97ba88884ffd_story.html


Draft

Brown SOE: COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICK 'EM: WEEK 3
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/94182040/college-football-picks-week-3-georgia-south-carolina-oklahoma-tennessee-ucla-texas


History

Giant Birthdays 9-13 to 9-19

Code:

09-13 Phil Harris DB D7 1966 1966 09-13-1944 09-14 Kenderdrick Allen DT 1992-1994 09-14-1978 09-15 Pete Athas LCB 1971-1974 09-15-1946 Chad Bratzke RDE D5 1994 1994-1998 09-15-1971 Bob Davis QB 1970 Training Camp 09-15-1945 David Diehl LG/ LT/ RG/ RT D5 2003 2003-2013 09-15-1980 Alonzo Jackson OLB 2005 09-15-1980 Joe Morris RB D2 1982 1982-1988 09-15-1960 Bob Peviami RLB D6 1953 1953 09-15-1931 Aaron Ross LCB D1 2007 2007-2011 2013 09-15-1982 09-16 Ralph Brown CB D5 2000 2000-2003 09-16-1978 Bennett Jackson CB D6 2014 2014 Practice Squad 09-16-1991 09-17 Kendrick Clancy LDT 2005 09-17-1978 Stacy Dillard NT/DT D6 1992 1992-1995 09-17-1968 09-18 Jayron Hosley CB D3 2012 2012- 09-18-1990 Butch Wilson TE 1968-1969 09-18-1941