Sunday Reading

Giants

Gola NYDN: Inside the Playbook - Cardinals (1-0) at NY Giants (0-1): Could get ugly at MetLife Stadium if Big Blue doesn't start fast
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/playbook-cardinals-1-0-ny-giants-0-1-article-1.1938442

Schwartz NYP: Big Blue better step up to avoid another Giant hole
http://nypost.com/2014/09/13/big-blue-better-step-up-to-avoid-another-giant-hole/

Orr Star Ledger: Giants vs. Cardinals: 3 matchups that could change the game
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_vs_cardinals_3_matchups_that_could_change_the_game.html

Raanan NJ.com: NFL Week 2: Giants' 7 most important players vs. the Cardinals
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/nfl_week_2_giants_7_most_important_players_vs_the_cardinals.html

Orr Star Ledger: Giants-Cardinals odds and ends: The big number, and what you might not know heading into Sunday
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants-cardinals_odds_and_ends_the_big_number_and_what_you_might_not_know_heading_into_sunday.html

Stapleton The Record: Cardinals at Giants: Week 2 matchup
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/cardinals-at-giants-week-2-matchup-1.1087586

Traina Inside Football: Train-a Thought: Week 2
http://insidefootball.com/2014/09/13/train-a-thought-week-2/

Graziano ESPN: W2W4: New York Giants
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/140034/w2w4-new-york-giants-6

Raanan NJ.com: Ex-Jets QB Tajh Boyd, former Rutgers WR Mark Harrison and QB Pat Devlin part of large Giants weekend tryout
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_large_weekend_workout_includes_ex-jets_qb_tajh_boyd_ex-rutgers_wr_mark_harrison_and_qb_pat_de.html

Offense

Pennington NYT: On the Field, the Babble Is Usually Towering
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/14/sports/football/on-the-field-the-babble-is-usually-towering.html?_r=0

Rock Newsday: Helmet communication depends on many factors
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/helmet-communication-depends-on-many-factors-1.9306469

Samuel NYDN: Any means necessary! Struggling NY Giants offense just needs to find a way to win with Arizona Cardinals coming to MetLife Stadium
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/struggling-ny-giants-offense-find-win-article-1.1938453

QB

Serby NYP: There’s only one man who can turn around this Giants offense
http://nypost.com/2014/09/13/theres-only-one-man-who-can-turn-around-this-giants-offense/

Stapleton The Record: Giants, Eli Manning confident in passing game against Cardinals
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/eli-s-air-of-confidence-1.1087670

Rock Newsday: Questions abound whether Eli Manning is on downslope of career
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/questions-abound-whether-eli-manning-is-on-downslope-of-career-1.9306357

O'Gorman The Trentonian: Time for Eli to think about future?
http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20140913/ogorman-time-for-eli-to-think-about-future

WR

Schwartz NYP: Coughlin: Victor Cruz just wants to help
http://nypost.com/2014/09/13/coughlin-victor-cruz-just-wants-to-help/

Raanan NJ.com: Giants WR Victor Cruz vs. Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson? Don't count on it
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_wr_victor_cruz_vs_cardinals_cb_patrick_peterson_dont_count_on_it.html

RV NYDN: Redskins LB Keenan Robinson hopes to build on strong debut
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-victor-cruz-giants-damn-ball-article-1.1938454

OL

NYT: MATCHUP TO WATCh
Cardinals’ Dan Williams vs. Giants’ offensive line
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/14/sports/football/cardinals-1-0-at-giants-0-1.html

CB

Orr Star Ledger: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: Inside his plan to quit football after the Super Bowl, and why he stayed
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/dominique_rodgers-cromartie_inside_his_plan_to_quit_football_after_the_super_bowl_and_why_he_stayed.html

Orr Stat Ledger: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: Why he was afraid of Tom Coughlin, and why he was glad Giants coach fined him
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/dominique_rodgers-cromartie_why_he_was_afraid_of_tom_coughlin_and_why_he_was_glad_giants_coach_fined.html

Gilstrap Arizona Sports: Giants CB Prince Amukamara: 'We're going to have our hands full' with Arizona Cardinals' offense
http://arizonasports.com/40/1766458/HANDFUL

ARIZONA
@AdamSchefter: AZ not sure about Carson Palmer (shoulder), who has not thrown a pass since Mon. One source said "50-50 at best" that Palmer plays vs NYG.

@AdamSchefter: Cardinals RB Andre Ellington, listed as questionable with foot injury, is expected to play, per source.

Somers AZ Central: Injuries put trust in reserves for Arizona Cardinals
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2014/09/13/injuries-put-trust-reserves-arizona-cardinals/15606565/

Odegard Cardinals.com: Protection Key In Facing Giants
http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Protection-Key-In-Facing-Giants/cdba704e-2727-4c50-be5f-4cac60e94b73

NFL

@AdamSchefter: This is the first week in NFL history with 3 games featuring dueling No. 1 overall picks at QB, per Elias: DET vs CAR, AZ vs NYG, KC vs DEN.

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Gosselin: Players, Roger Goodell, U.S. judicial system ... all share blame in disgusting week for NFL
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20140913-gosselin-players-roger-goodell-u.s.-judicial-system-...-all-share-blame-in-disgusting-week-for-nfl.ece

Serby NYP: Are the Jets for real? The Bills? Falcons? Here’s what to believe
http://nypost.com/2014/09/13/assessing-what-to-believe-in-and-whats-misleading-in-the-nfl/

BUFFALO
Buffalo News: Sunday Playbook: Bills-Dolphins an early spotlight game
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/sunday-playbook-bills-dolphins-an-early-spotlight-game-20140913

CAROLINA
Charlotte Observer: Panthers look to out past behind them in home opener vs Lions
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/13/5172240/carolina-panthers-look-to-put.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers vs Lions: Three things to watch
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/13/5171326/panthers-vs-lions-three-things.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Crossing patterns: A.J. Green vs. Julio Jones
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2014/09/13/cincinnati-bengals-aj-green-julio-jones/15605949/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns' Brian Hoyer can't worry about getting into a shootout with Drew Brees
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/cleveland_browns_brian_hoyer_c_1.html

DALLAS
Sabin Dallas Morning News: Is Game 2 a must-win situation for 0-1 Cowboys? History says it is
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140913-is-game-2-a-must-win-situation-for-0-1-cowboys-history-says-it-is.ece

Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: DeMarco Murray has become Cowboys’ feature back
http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/09/13/6117289/demarco-murray-has-become-cowboys.html

George Dallas Morning News: No deal: Dallas Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick won’t play Sunday at Tennessee Titans
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/no-deal-dallas-cowboys-cb-orlando-scandrick-wont-play-sunday-at-tennessee-titans.html/

DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Broncos Q& A: Résumé says no longer "a nobody" (Marvin Austin)
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26528882/broncos-resume-says-no-longer-nobody

DETROIT
Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions rookie Cornelius Lucas stands tall on offensive line
http://www.freep.com/article/20140913/SPORTS01/309130085/detroit-lions

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Guide to the game: Players to watch and key questions for Texans-Raiders matchup
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/guide-to-the-game-players-to-watch-and-key-questions-for-texans-raiders-matchup/

McClain Houston Chronicle: Crennel's NFL credentials earn respect of Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Crennel-s-NFL-credentials-earn-respect-of-Texans-5753887.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts LB Jerrell Freeman to miss Monday night vs. Eagles
http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2014/09/13/linebacker-jerrell-freeman-wont-play-versus-eagles-on-monday-night-football/15581951/

MiNNESOTA
Minn Star Tribune: Peterson's NFL future in doubt as charges unfold
http://www.startribune.com/local/275011391.html

NEW ENGLAND
Boston Herald: Jamie Collins, Ryan Wendell officially ruled out for Pats-Vikings game
http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/the_blitz/2014/09/jamie_collins_ryan_wendell_officially_ruled_out_for_pats

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots Notebook: Up in the air on Dobson’s merits
http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/09/patriots_notebook_up_in_the_air_on_dobson_s_merits

Reiss ESPN: Quick-hit thoughts around NFL, Patriots
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4768055/quick-hit-thoughts-around-nfl-patriots-27?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: New Orleans Saints thinking about 2011 style rebound in Cleveland, not potential 0-2 start: Larry Holder
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/larry_holder_column_3.html

OAKLAND
Kawakami SJ Mercury News: Raiders' Dennis Allen in race to survive
http://www.mercurynews.com/tim-kawakami/ci_26528764/kawakami-raiders-dennis-allen-race-survive?source=rss& utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Robertson Houston Chronicle: Consecutive setbacks can't deter Raiders QB Schaub
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Consecutive-setbacks-can-t-deter-Raiders-QB-Schaub-5753871.php

Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders offensive line welcomes challenge of Texans, Watt
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-offensive-line-welcomes-challenge-of-5753955.php]

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles' Cox and Kendricks growing into defensive cornerstones
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140914_Eagles__Cox_and_Kendricks_growing_into_defensive_cornerstones.html

PITTSBURGH
Cook Pitt Post Gazette: Negatives far outweigh positives for Steelers in 1-1 start
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2014/09/14/Ron-Cook-Negatives-far-outweigh-positives-for-Steelers-in-1-1-start/stories/201409140145

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: After “roller coaster” year, 49ers' Cox becomes indispensable
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/09/13/6705149/after-roller-coaster-year-49ers.html

Branch SF Chronicle: Plenty precocious: CB Johnson passed daunting test in NFL debut
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/09/13/plenty-precocious-cb-johnson-passed-daunting-test-in-nfl-debut/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: McVay stressing ball security, capitalizing on big play opportunities
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/13/mcvay-stressing-ball-security-capitalizing-on-big-play-opportunities/

Jones Wash Post: Redskins down to five healthy D-linemen, but Gruden has confidence
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/13/redskins-down-to-five-healthy-d-linemen-but-gruden-has-confidence/

Schad Wash Times: Redskins LB Keenan Robinson hopes to build on strong debut
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/13/washington-redskins-linebacker-keenan-robinson-hop/

Schad Wash Times: Ihenacho: ‘I think I know enough to contribute’ to Redskins defense
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/12/duke-ihenacho-i-think-i-know-enough-contribute-red/

Jones Wash Post: Redskins-Jaguars: Game day notes for Washington’s Week 2 matchup
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/14/redskins-jaguars-game-day-notes-for-washingtons-week-2-matchup/

Draft

Rang CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Draft: Gurley wows but OL, TE push South Carolina past Georgia
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24708330/nfl-draft-gurley-wows-but-ol-te-push-south-carolina-past-georgia

History

Rock Newsday: Giants to celebrate 90th season in NFL Sunday
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-to-celebrate-90th-season-in-nfl-today-1.9306406