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Defenderdawg : 9/15/2014 9:05 am
Giants

Samuel NYDN: Eli Manning looks good, but mistakes by NY Giants and Ted Ginn’s punt return dooms Big Blue in loss to Cardinals
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giant-mistakes-doom-big-blue-loss-cardinals-article-1.1939353

RV NYDN: Despite new faces, NY Giants look like same team from last year
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-new-faces-results-giants-bunch-article-1.1939565

Schwartz NYP: Ugliness continues as Giants stomped by Cardinals
http://nypost.com/2014/09/14/ugliness-continues-as-giants-stomped-by-cardinals/

Schwartz NYP: Report card: Giants get one well-deserved F
http://nypost.com/2014/09/15/report-card-giants-get-one-well-deserved-f/

Braziller NYP: Fourth-gone conclusion: Giants melt down in final 15 minutes
http://nypost.com/2014/09/14/fourth-gone-conclusion-giants-melt-down-in-final-15-minutes/

Pennington NYT: Offense Makes Strides, but Giants Pay for Turnovers and Special-Teams Play
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/15/sports/football/giants-offense-makes-strides-but-late-miscues-erase-those-efforts.html?_r=0

Politi NJ.com: Giants barreling toward another brutal season after 25-14 loss to the Cardinals
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_barreling_toward_another_brutal_season_after_cardinals_loss_politi.html

Manahan NJ.com: Giants' studs and duds in loss to Cardinals: What's up with Victor Cruz?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_studs_and_duds_in_loss_to_cardinals_whats_up_with_victor_cruz.html

Orr Star Ledger: Giants-Cardinals final: 10 observations include a defense that is just as much to blame
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants-cardinals_final_10_observations_include_a_defense_that_is_just_as_much_to_blame.html

Rock Newsday: Giants 0-2 after special teams drop the ball in loss to Cardinals
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-fall-to-cardinals-in-sloppy-home-opener-1.9310749

Best Newsday: Giants still have four games to improve on 2013
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/neil-best/giants-still-have-four-games-to-improve-on-2013-1.9311965

Caldwell WSJ: Sleeping Giants Still Can't Find Form
Despite Improved Showing, Manning & Co. Struggle to Put Points on Board Against Arizona
http://online.wsj.com/articles/sleeping-giants-still-cant-find-form-1410742693

Graziano ESPN: No margin for error, yet Giants make many
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/140229/no-margin-for-error-giants-make-many

Traina B/R: New York Giants Studs and Duds After Week 2 Loss to Arizona
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2198771-new-york-giants-studs-and-duds-after-week-2-loss-to-arizona

Traina B/R: Arizona Cardinals vs. NY Giants: Twitter Reaction and Full Post Game Quotes
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2196423-arizona-cardinals-vs-ny-giants-twitter-reaction-and-full-post-game-quotes

Coach

Serby NYP: Giants’ new reality puts Tom Coughlin on the hot seat
http://nypost.com/2014/09/14/big-boo-hoo-this-may-be-giants-new-reality/

QB

Raanan NJ.com: Eli Manning: Giants are 'a better team than last year' despite similar 0-2 start
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/eli_manning_giants_are_a_better_team_that_last_year_despite_similar_0-2_start.html

Lewis NYP: Eli on ‘O’: ‘Better, but not where it needs to be’
http://nypost.com/2014/09/14/eli-on-o-better-but-not-where-it-needs-to-be/

RB

Armstrong NYDN: Rashad Jennings is unlikely special teams hero, but fourth-quarter fumble ruins day for NY Giants running back
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/rashad-jennings-fumble-tom-coughlin-loss-article-1.1939436

WR

O'Connor ESPN: Victor Cruz really letting Giants down
http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/11527734/new-york-giants-victor-cruz-letting-big-blue-down

O'Gorman The Trentonian: Cruz catches case of the drops
http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20140914/cruz-catches-case-of-the-drops

RT

Raanan NJ.com: Giants RT Justin Pugh: 'I got punched in the face and got flagged for 15
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_rt_justin_pugh_i_got_punched_in_the_face_and_got_flagged_for_15.html

DL

Graziano ESPN: Pierre-Paul and the pass rush show life
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/38766/pierre-paul-and-the-pass-rush-show-life?ex_cid=espnapi_public

DE

Orr Star Ledger: Giants: Mathias Kiwanuka says team is letting Tom Coughlin, everybody else down
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_mathias_kiwanuka_says_team_is_letting_tom_coughlin_everybody_else_down.html

MLB
Samuel NYDN: NY Giants' Jon Beason hurts foot again in loss to Arizona Cardinals
It’s all an instant replay for Beason, who suffered a sesamoid fracture in his right foot in mid-June. He may have reinjured that same joint, and it’s entirely possible that surgery could be an option for the vocal leader of the Giants defense.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-jon-beason-reinjured-foot-article-1.1939634

CB

Orr Star Ledger: Giants: Walter Thurmond will head for MRI on pectoral injury Monday
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_walter_thurmond_will_head_for_mri_on_torn_pectoral_monday.html

ST

Lewis NYP: Special teams drops the ball for Giants
http://nypost.com/2014/09/14/special-teams-drops-the-ball-for-giants/

Politi NJ.com: Special team gaffes a reminder of another Giant flaw in loss to Cardinals
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/special_team_gaffes_a_reminder_of_another_giant_flaw_in_loss_to_cardinals_politi.html

P

Barker Newsday: Steve Weatherford says injury didn't cause bad punt
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/steve-weatherford-says-injury-didn-t-cause-bad-punt-1.9312228

NFL

King MMQB: Should We Still Like Football?
Sunday's games were a welcome respite for a league that experienced the ugliest week in its 95-year history. But could football push aside the feelings of those questioning their love of the sport? An exciting Week 2 did its best to try
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/15/monday-morning-qb-nfl-week-2/

MG Fox Sports: Sunday wrap: Chargers knock the Seahawks off their pedestal
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/mike-garafolo-sunday-wrap-san-diego-chargers-look-dangerous-win-over-seattle-seahawks-091414

Tanier B/R: Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Requiem for RGIII
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2198914-mike-taniers-monday-morning-hangover-requiem-for-rgiii

Bowen B/R: Tale of the Tape for NFL Week 2
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2198916-tale-of-the-tape-for-nfl-week-2

Miller B/R: NFL Power Rankings: Where Does Every Team Stand Heading into Week 3?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2172277-nfl-power-rankings-where-does-every-team-stand-heading-into-week-3

ARIZONA
Weinfuss ESPN AZ: Arians hands team, belief to Stanton in win
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/115324/arians-hands-team-belief-to-stanton-in-win

BUFFALO
Sullivan Buffalo News: Players tap in to fans’ high voltage
http://www.buffalonews.com/feed/jerry-sullivan-frenzied-fans-power-an-electrifying-win-20140914

CHICAGO
Wright ESPN Chi: 49ers 'smart' but Bears WRs too physical
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4694292/49ers-smart-but-bears-wrs-too-physical

Greenberg ESPN Chi: In seeking its identity, Bears' defense finds its 'edge'
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4694300/in-seeking-its-identity-bears-defense-finds-its-edge

Dickerson ESPN Chi: Rookie Fuller shines with pair of interceptions
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4694285/rookie-fuller-shines-with-pair-of-interceptions

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys bounce back with dominating win over Titans
http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/09/14/6118949/cowboys-lead-titans-at-halftime.html

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Disparaged all offseason, Cowboys defense jubilant after shackling Titans
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140914-disparaged-all-offseason-cowboys-defense-jubilant-after-shackling-titans.ece

Machota Dallas Morning News: Rolando McClain: Dallas Cowboys one of only a few teams I would’ve ‘left the couch for’
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/rolando-mcclain-dallas-cowboys-one-of-only-a-few-teams-i-wouldve-left-the-couch-for.html/

GREEN BAY
Nickel Mil JS: Jordy Nelson's 209 yards help Packers comeback
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/jordy-nelsons-209-yards-help-lead-packers-comeback-b99351234z1-275083501.html?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter& ipad=y

Mil JS: Packers calm approach to early deficit helps to overcome Jets
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-calm-approach-to-early-deficit-helps-to-overcome-jets-b99351232z1-275083621.html?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter& ipad=y

Mil JS: Packers RT Derek Sherrod gains confidence
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-right-tackle-derek-sherrod-gains-confidence-b99351230z1-275083731.html?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter& ipad=y

Mil JS: Packers' defense must prove it can sustain second half effort
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-defense-must-prove-it-can-sustain-second-half-effort-b99351226z1-275083821.html?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter& ipad=y

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans beat Raiders 30-14, improve to 2-0 for fifth straight season
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/gameday-central-texans-vs-raiders/

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts face offensive innovation when Eagles visit
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/09/14/colts-face-offensive-innovation-eagles-visit/15647905/

MINNESOTA
Minn Star Tribune: A lot to consider in Peterson situation
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/275074941.html

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: Patriots defense was good, but bigger tests await
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/09/14/patriots-defense-was-good-but-bigger-tests-await/R7YiMcDaP0qOxSEd3291vJ/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Woodberry Nola.com: New Orleans Saints fall to 0-2 after losing at Browns, 26-24, on late field goal
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/new_orleans_saints_cleveland_b_1.html

OAKLAND
Steward SJ Mercury News: Oakland Raiders defense fails to stop Houston Texans
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_26533955/oakland-raiders-defense-fails-stop-houston-texans

Kroichick SF Chronicle: Despite rookie miscues, Raiders QB Derek Carr shows promise
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Despite-rookie-miscues-Raiders-QB-Derek-Carr-5755601.php?cmpid=twitter-mobile

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Foles looks to put bad half behind him
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140915_Foles_looks_to_put_bad_half_behind_him.html

Sielski Phil.com: Foles, Luck embody a different kind of QB
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140915_Foles__Luck_embody_a_different_kind_of_QB.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Next nuisance for Steelers 'D' is Cam Newton
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/09/15/Next-nuisance-for-Steelers-D-is-Cam-Newton/stories/201409150131

SAN FRANCISCO
Kawakami SJ Mercury News: Colin Kaepernick’s “terrible” night and the 49ers’ biggest collapse of the Harbaugh era: This wasn’t a coincidence
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2014/09/14/colin-kaepernick/

Inman SJ Mercury News: Postgame notes: Jimmie Ward gets encouragement; Davis on crutches; Lynch makes plays
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2014/09/14/postgame-notes-jimmie-ward-gets-encouragement-davis-on-crutches-lynch-makes-plays/

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans' defense 'embarrassing' against Cowboys
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/09/14/tennessee-titans-defense-bernard-pollard/15643909/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Robert Griffin III is injured, but Redskins rally behind Kirk Cousins to beat Jaguars
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/robert-griffin-iii-is-injured-but-redskins-rally-behind-kirk-cousins-to-beat-jaguars/2014/09/14/4f429294-3ba8-11e4-8601-97ba88884ffd_story.html

Wash Post: Orthopedic specialists estimate Griffin out eight weeks to full season
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/14/orthopedic-specialists-estimate-griffin-out-eight-weeks-to-full-season/

Parker Wash Post: Redskins’ 10-sack parade in 41-10 win over Jaguars is ‘a great feeling’
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins-10-sack-parade-in-41-10-win-over-jaguars-is-a-great-feeling/2014/09/14/f83aa630-3ba7-11e4-8601-97ba88884ffd_story.html

Jones Wash Post: Gruden, team leaders reminds players to remain focused despite big win
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/15/gruden-team-leaders-reminds-players-to-remain-focused-despite-big-win/

Draft

Brugler CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Mock Draft: A non-quarterback at No. 1? It's possible
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24710530/nfl-mock-draft-a-non-quarterback-at-no-1-its-possible

Rang CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Mock Draft: With Raiders, Jags leading the way, QBs could fall
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24710514/nfl-mock-draft-with-raiders-bucs-leading-way-qbs-could-fall

Maney PFF: College Game of the Week: Bulldogs @ Gamecocks
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/09/14/college-game-of-the-week-bulldogs-gamecocks/
Vacchiano. How does a major newspaper  
Big Blue '56 : 9/15/2014 9:18 am : link
give this guy a job?
Love Kawakami  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 9/15/2014 10:44 am : link
He's like the 49ers' own professional shit-stirrer.
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