Tuesday Reading

Giants

Schwartz NYP: Winless Giants not worried just yet
http://nypost.com/2014/09/15/winless-giants-not-worried-just-yet/

Schwartz NYP: Giants rewind: Mistakes coming from everywhere
http://nypost.com/2014/09/15/giants-rewind-mistakes-coming-from-everywhere/

Pennington NYT: Winless Giants See Reasons for Hope
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/16/sports/football/winless-giants-see-reasons-for-hope.html?_r=0

Bardon PFF: ReFo: Cardinals at Giants, Week 2
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/09/15/refo-cardinals-at-giants-week-2/

Traina B/R: 5 New York Giants Who Need to Perform Better in Week 3
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2199982-5-new-york-giants-who-need-to-perform-better-in-week-3

Orr Star Ledger: Giants snap counts: Jacquian Williams never leaves the field, Larry Donnell is the mainstay at TE
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_snap_counts_jacquian_williams_never_leaves_the_field_larry_donnell_is_the_mainstay_at_te.html

Raanan NJ.com: Suspended Giants Eric Herman and Jayron Hosley expected to be reinstated under new drug policy
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/suspended_giants_eric_herman_and_jayron_hosley_expected_to_be_reinstated_under_new_drug_policy.html

Coach

Samuel NYDN: NY Giants coach Tom Coughlin not discouraged by 0-2 start to 2014 season
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-coach-tom-coughlin-blue-article-1.1940856

Orr Star Ledger: Giants fans challenged by Tom Coughlin: 'Stay and remain positive'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_fans_challenged_by_tom_coughlin_stay_and_remain_positive.html

Rock Newsday: Tom Coughlin confident Giants can bounce back
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/tom-coughlin-confident-giants-can-bounce-back-1.9320913
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Canavan AP: Tom Coughlin still believes in 0-2 Giants
http://www.app.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2014/09/15/tom-coughlin-still-believes-giants/15695327/

O'Gorman The Trentonian: Coughlin says simple mistakes cost Giants in loss to Cards
http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20140915/coughlin-says-simple-mistakes-cost-giants-in-loss-to-cards

OC

Raanan NJ.com: Grading Ben McAdoo's second game calling plays for the Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/grading_ben_mcadoos_second_game_calling_plays_for_the_giants.html

QB

Orr Star Ledger: Eli Manning breakdown: Giants QB plays well despite the loss
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/eli_manning_breakdown_giants_qb_plays_well_despite_the_loss.html

Glauber Newsday: Despite loss, Eli Manning is looking more comfortable
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/despite-loss-eli-manning-is-looking-more-comfortable-1.9321299

Florio PFT: Eli Manning’s Giants career plunges into uncertainty
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/15/eli-mannings-giants-career-plunges-into-uncertainty/

WR

RV NYDN: For Eli Manning to fit into NY Giants West Coast offense, he needs help from receivers
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-eli-manning-hand-hands-wide-receivers-article-1.1940869

Gola NYDN: After demanding the ball more, Victor Cruz drops crucial passes in NY Giants loss
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/gola-victor-cruz-ball-better-catch-article-1.1939713

Raanan NJ.com: Odell Beckham injury update: Tom Coughlin says training staff is claiming 'he's getting better'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/odell_beckham_injury_update_tom_coughlin_says_training_staff_is_claiming_hes_getting_better.html

Defense

Rock Newsday: Antrel Rolle, Tom Coughlin bemoan lack of takeaways by defense
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/antrel-rolle-tom-coughlin-bemoan-lack-of-takeaways-by-defense-1.9319608

CB

Raanan NJ.com: Walter Thurmond out for season: How do Giants replace their nickel cornerback?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/walter_thurmond_out_for_season_how_do_giants_replace_their_nickel_cornerback.html

Schwartz NYP: Giants dealt severe blow as Walter Thurmond lost for season
http://nypost.com/2014/09/15/giants-dealt-severe-blow-as-walter-thurmond-lost-for-season/

Samuel NYDN: Walter Thurmond needs season-ending surgery, NY Giants cornerback has torn pectoral muscle
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/walter-thurmond-season-ending-surgery-ny-giants-cornerback-torn-pectoral-muscle-blog-entry-1.1940089

Graziano ESPN: Walter Thurmond out for season
http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/11533186/walter-thurmond-new-york-giants-season-ending-surgery

Rock Newsday: Giants CB Walter Thurmond III out for season
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-cb-walter-thurmond-iii-out-for-season-1.9320796

Orr Star Ledger: Giants need a slot cornerback, so should they call Terrell Thomas?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_need_a_slot_cornerback_so_should_they_call_terrell_thomas.html

S

Schwartz NYP: Antrel Rolle explain what’s psyching out the Giants defense
http://nypost.com/2014/09/16/antrel-rolle-explain-whats-psyching-out-the-giants-defense/

HOUSTON

Fedotin NFP: Are the Texans this year's surprise team?
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Are-the-Texans-this-years-surprise-team.html

Smith Houston Chronicle: O’Brien says 2-0 Texans can’t overlook struggling 0-2 Giants
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/obrien-says-2-0-texans-cant-overlook-struggling-0-2-giants/

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' stats show potential to avoid collapse
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-stats-show-potential-to-avoid-collapse-5757789.php

Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans report: Fitzpatrick exceeding expectations
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-report-Fitzpatrick-exceeding-expectations-5757758.php

Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans’ backup running back depends on game situation
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/texans-backup-running-back-depends-on-game-situation/

McClain Houston Chronicle: Kareem Jackson enjoying Texans’ new life on defensive side of ball
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/kareem-jackson-enjoying-texans-new-life-on-defensive-side-of-ball/

NFL

Prisco CBS Sports: Monday Musings: Rivers, Chargers send toughness message vs. Seahawks
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24710668/monday-musings-rivers-chargers-send-toughness-message-vs-seahawks

Kirwan CBS Sports: Six from Sunday: Slinging Spartans; Brees among dome QBs to struggle
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24710712/six-from-sunday-slinging-spartans-brees-among-dome-qbs-to-struggle


ARIZONA
Green AZ Sports: Carson Palmer's health a concern for Arizona Cardinals
http://arizonasports.com/40/1767015/Carson-Palmers-health-a-concern-for-Arizona-Cardinals

Marotta AZ Sports: Arizona Cardinals' Drew Stanton shines in first game action since 2010
http://arizonasports.com/40/1767028/Arizona-Cardinals-Drew-Stanton-shines-in-first-game-action-since-2010

Urban Cardinals.com: John Abraham Decides To Return
http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/John-Abraham-Decides-To-Return/496a425e-022a-4cd5-83bc-e31de06ac036

Urban Cardinals.com: Peterson’s “poorest game” and proper penalties
http://blog.azcardinals.com/2014/09/15/petersons-poorest-game-and-proper-penalties/

Green AZ Sports: Arizona Cardinals GM: Game-winning punt return TD is why we signed Ted Ginn, Jr.
http://arizonasports.com/40/1766904/Arizona-Cardinals-GM-Gamewinning-punt-return-TD-is-why-we-signed-Ted-Ginn-Jr

Odegard Cardinals.com: Cardinals Film Room: Ted Ginn Hits Fifth Gear
http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Film-Room-Ted-Ginn-Hits-Fifth-Gear/e42e7527-1fb5-4091-b728-823a062d708a

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Guarded optimism about Ravens safety Will Hill's status under pending revised drug policy
http://goo.gl/bGf2hF

BUFFALO
Axe SYR.com: Buffalo Bills are 2-0 for first time since 2011: Can this team avoid the doomed fate of that season?
http://www.syracuse.com/axeman/index.ssf/2014/09/buffalo_bills_1.html

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers DE Greg Hardy will practice, but his status still unknown
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/15/5177045/carolina-panthers-de-greg-hardy.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Guenther's smart game plans make defense all his
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2014/09/15/guenthers-smart-game-plans-make-defense/15698663/

King MMQB: ‘Football is Full of Heart’
One minute, Devon Still was at his 4-year-old daughter's dance recital. The next, he was at a hospital learning she had cancer. Here is the Bengals defensive tackle's heart-wrenching story and how others are rallying to help Leah's fight
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/16/devon-still-leah-cancer-cincinnati-bengals/

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns riding a wave of unexpected offense thanks to resilient players
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/cleveland_browns_riding_a_wave.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Meet 'The Baby Backs': Rookies Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell getting job done for Cleveland Browns
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/meet_the_baby_backs_rookies_te.html

DALLAS
Sabin Dallas Morning News: Cowboys are eager to get DeMarco Murray a long-term deal
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140915-cowboys-are-eager-to-get-demarco-murray-a-long-term-deal.ece

Taylor ESPN Dallas: DeMarco Murray ready to carry load
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4733597/murray-ready-to-carry-load

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Anthony Spencer could be back at Cowboys practice this week
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140915-anthony-spencer-could-be-back-at-cowboys-practice-this-week.ece

MacMahon ESPN Dallas: Cowboys' Henry Melton getting back in flow
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4733610/henry-melton-makes-impact

DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Broncos' defense looks to correct "dumb" mistakes from Chiefs game
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26539726/broncos-briefs-defense-looks-correct-dumb-mistakes

Renck Denver Post: Marvin Austin excused by Broncos after father involved in serious car crash in N.C.
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26538381/marvin-austin-excused-by-broncos-after-father-involved

JACKSONVILLE
Carlyon Jacksonville Sun: Lewis out six to eight weeks
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-09-15/story/jaguars-notebook-tight-end-marcedes-lewis-miss-6-8-weeks

KANSAS CITY
McDowell KC Star: Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has high ankle sprain
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article2114403.html

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star: Vikings say they will let legal process play out with Peterson
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/275137391.html

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: one word describes Patriots' offense - dysfunctional
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/09/15/one-word-describes-patriots-offense-dysfunctional/FxqUqlz8toWv9Dxw6sELNM/story.html

Gulizia Boston Globe: Patriots' offensive lineman Cameron Fleming proving versatile
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/09/15/patriots-offensive-lineman-cameron-fleming-proving-versatile/3EjmY1HxcEYG3cEq0cLy3L/story.html

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
Duncan Nola.com: New Orleans Saints' 0-2 start brings bad news -- and good news
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/the_good_news_and_bad_news_of.html

TrIplett ESPN NO: Saints can survive, but Ingram was thriving
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/9608/saints-can-survive-but-ingram-was-thriving

Harris Nola.com: New Orleans Saints' Keenan Lewis defends struggling cornerback Patrick Robinson
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/new_orleans_saints_star_corner.html

OAKLAND
Corkran SJ Mercury News: Raiders need to stop the run
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_26539188/raiders-need-stop-run

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Parkey's FG lifts Eagles over Colts, 30-27
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140916_Parkey_s_FG_lifts_Eagles_over_Colts__30-27.html

Berman Phil.com: Chip Kelly on comebacks, Cody Parkey, Nick Foles, and more
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-eagles/Chip-Kelly-on-comebacks-Cody-Parkey-Nick-Foles-and-more.html#b046vHks49ZWKv1c.99

Berman Phil.com: LeSean McCoy praises Darren Sproles, says "I need to get my thing together"
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-eagles/LeSean-McCoy-praises-Darren-Sproles-says-I-need-to-get-my-thing-together.html#Wo8BjI29xt6lOypR.99

ST. LOUIS
Lyons STL Post Dispatch: Rams notes: Austin, Harkey have mild knee strains
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-notes-austin-harkey-have-mild-knee-strains/article_8aa26a59-14ce-55a3-9223-895c000bc710.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers sign practice-squad TE with Davis, McDonald hobbled; waive Skov
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/09/15/49ers-sign-practice-squad-te-with-davis-mcdonald-hobbled-waive-skov/

Branch SF Chronicle: Harbaugh: 49ers won’t ‘flinch’ amid calls to bench McDonald
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/09/15/harbaugh-49ers-wont-flinch-amid-calls-to-bench-mcdonald/

Branch SF Chronicle: Plenty of problems for 49ers to fix
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Plenty-of-problems-for-49ers-to-fix-5757456.php

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Justin Hunter off to surprisingly quiet start for Titans
http://www.tennessean.com/story/titansinsider/2014/09/15/hunter-titans-locker-start-quiet/15664015/

WASHINGTON
Reid Wash Post: Kirk Cousins might have profile to fit West Coast look for Coach Jay Gruden
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/kirk-cousins-might-have-profile-to-fit-west-coast-look-for-coach-jay-gruden/2014/09/15/97a167da-3d20-11e4-b0ea-8141703bbf6f_story.html

Jones Wash Post: Gruden: Griffin will not need surgery, could return this season (updated)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/15/gruden-griffin-has-a-chance-to-return-this-season/

Clarke Wash Post: DeSean Jackson could play Sunday against Philadelphia despite injury
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/15/desean-jackson-could-play-sunday-against-philadelphia-despite-injury/

Jones Wash Post: Clark: Redskins must shoulder the load without Griffin
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/15/clark-redskins-must-shoulder-the-load-without-griffin/

Former Giants news:

CBS Radio Baltimore: George Martin Weighs In on Roger Goodell And The State Of The NFL
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2014/09/15/george-martin-weighs-in-on-roger-goodell-and-the-state-of-the-nfl/