Tuesday Reading

Giants

Willis NYP: Giants come together in first win but it's only a start
http://nypost.com/2014/09/22/giants-come-together-in-first-win-but-its-only-a-start/

Raanan's NJ.com: Giants snap counts vs. Texans and what they mean
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_snap_counts_vs_texans_and_what_they_mean.html

Schwartz NYP: Giants have to prep quickly to face hurting Redskins Thursday
http://nypost.com/2014/09/22/giants-have-to-prep-quickly-to-face-hurting-redskins-thursday/

Roberts The Record: Giants tackling short rest
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/big-blue-tackling-short-rest-1.1094153

Traina B/R:5 New York Giants Who Need to Get More Playing Time
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2206768-5-new-york-giants-who-need-to-get-more-playing-time

Schultz PFF: ReFo: Texans @ Giants, Week 3
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/09/22/refo-texans-giants-week-3/

Dottino WFAN: Game Balls And Gassers From Giants’ First Victory
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/09/22/dottino-game-balls-and-gassers-from-giants-first-victory/

Coach

Raanan's NJ.com: How Tom Coughlin plans to handle the Giants short week
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/how_tom_coughlin_plans_to_handle_the_giants_short_week.html

RV NYDN: NY Giants respond to easy-going Tom Coughlin
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-tom-coughlin-tune-players-dance-beat-article-1.1949012

Rock Newsday: Tom Coughlin changed mood of Giants by letting the music play
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/after-first-win-giants-refocus-on-redskins-1.9379843

Offense

Cannizzaro NYP: This is what the Giants had in mind when they hired Ben McAdoo
http://nypost.com/2014/09/22/this-is-what-the-giants-had-in-mind-when-they-hired-ben-mcadoo/

Pennington NYT: Giants’ Ground Game Sharpens Eli Manning’s Aim
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/23/sports/football/giants-ground-game-sharpens-eli-mannings-aim.html?_r=0

Woo WSJ: Giants Move a Step Closer to the West Coast
Team Finally Shows They Are Able to Grasp Ben McAdoo's Offensive Strategy
http://online.wsj.com/articles/giants-move-a-step-closer-to-the-west-coast-1411433329


QB

Raanan NJ.com: Grading Eli Manning: Giants quarterback earns highest grade to date this season
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/grading_eli_manning_giants_quarterback_earns_highest_grade_to_date_this_season.html

RB

Traina B/R: Rashad Jennings Emerging as New York Giants' Bell-Cow Back
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2206482-rashad-jennings-emerging-as-new-york-giants-bell-cow-back

Palladino CBS Radio: Jennings Sparks Giants And Himself Vs. Texans
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/09/22/palladino-jennings-sparks-giants-and-himself-vs-texans/

Serby NYP: What inspired Jennings to run wild vs the Texans
http://nypost.com/2014/09/22/what-inspired-jennings-to-run-wild-against-the-texans/

WR

Schwartz NYP: Some realistic math for Odell Beckham Jr.
http://nypost.com/2014/09/22/some-realistic-math-for-odell-beckham-jr/

TE

Boilard B/R: Why Larry Donnell is New York Giants most pleasant surprise after three weeks
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2207558-why-te-larry-donnell-is-new-york-giants-most-pleasant-surprise-after-3-weeks

OL

O'Gorman The Trentonian: Giant's O-line paved path to victory
http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20140922/giants-o-line-paved-path-to-victory

Defense

Samuel NYDN: Giants' defense thinking big things
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-defense-finally-backs-bark-sunday-performance-article-1.1949001

MLB

Darcy ESPN: Giants may get Beason back vs Redskins
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/38993/giants-may-get-beason-back-vs-redskins

S

WFAN: Antrel Rolle On WFAN: 'We're Gonna Continue To Keep Climbing'
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/09/22/antrel-rolle-on-wfan-were-gonna-continue-to-keep-climbing/

Samuel NYDN: Tom Coughlin's doghouse may have new resident: NY Giants strong safety Stevie Brown
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-tom-coughlin-doghouse-new-resident-article-1.1949098

Schwartz NYP: Giants rewind; rookie breathing down Stevie Brown's neck
http://nypost.com/2014/09/22/giants-rewind-the-rookie-breathing-down-stevie-browns-neck/

WASHINGTON
Clarke Wash Post: With 72 hours to prepare for Giants, Redskins list 17 on injury report
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/22/with-72-hours-to-prepare-for-giants-redskins-list-17-on-injury-report/

Wise Wash Post: Don't count Robert Griffin III out just yet
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/washington-redskins-fans-dont-count-robert-griffin-iii-out-just-yet/2014/09/22/6549b5dc-4282-11e4-b437-1a7368204804_story.html

Clarke Wash Post: Despite sore shoulder, wide receiver DeSean Jackson girds for Giants
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/22/despite-sore-shoulder-wide-receiver-desean-jackson-girds-for-giants/

Jones Wash Post: Redskins preparing to move ahead without DeAngelo Hall after veteran defensive back suffers ruptured Achilles’ tendon
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-preparing-to-move-ahead-without-deangelo-hall-after-veteran-defensive-back-suffers-ruptured-achilles-tendon/2014/09/22/f91fc8f0-42a0-11e4-b47c-f5889e061e5f_story.html

NFL

Bowen B/R: Tale of the Tape for NFL Week 3
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2206553-tale-of-the-tape-for-nfl-week-3

Arthur SOE: NFL PAIN INDEX: WEEK 3
Even though they easily beat the Carolina Panthers, the Pittsburgh Steelers may need to put their "return to the playoffs" plan on hold after this Sunday's injuries. Finding replacements for three key defensive starters is a difficult task for any team.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/95886418/pittsburgh-steelers-injuries-ryan-shazier-jarvis-jones

ARIZONA
King MMQB: Safety In Numbers
Arizona lost nearly all its standout defensive players in the offseason, for varied reasons. Inventive coordinator Todd Bowles is using it as a chance to get more safeties on the field, and the result—the Cardinals' 3-0 start—speaks for itself
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/23/arizona-cardinals-defense-todd-bowles/

Leitch SOE: MIXED EMOTIONS
When the Larry Fitzgerald got a first down to help secure the Cardinals win over the 49ers, this Arizona fan leapt up and cheered him. Then, he was reminded of an incident in the not-too-distant past about Fitzgerald that may have been swept under the rug.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/95846100/arizona-cardinals-larry-fitzgerald-domestic-violence-accusation-tmz

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta had season-ending surgery on dislocated right hip
http://goo.gl/O2gRba

BUFFALO
Axe Syracuse.com: When will EJ Manuel give Buffalo Bills fans a reason to believe?
http://www.syracuse.com/axeman/index.ssf/2014/09/ej_manuel_needs_to_give_buffalo_bills_fans_a_reason_to_believe.html

Skurski Buffalo News: Bills ease up on the gas
No-huddle attack being used less to take advantage of best talent
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/bills-ease-up-on-the-gas-20140922

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer:Carolina Panthers running game hurt by injuries
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/22/5192878/carolina-panthers-running-game.html

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Martellus Bennett becoming go-to guy for Bears
http://goo.gl/inqQbc

LeGere Chicago Daily Herald: Lights not too bright for Sutton, Ferguson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20140922/sports/140929551/

Campbell Chicago Tribune: More on how Eric LeGrand's example helped Khaseem Greene heal
http://goo.gl/LUtgIx

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Josh Gordon returns to Browns facility and Mike Pettine stresses that his well-being is primary
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/josh_gordon_returns_to_browns.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Mike Pettine on Joe Haden's struggles: 'The great ones make plays when it's needed
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/mike_pettine_on_joe_hadens_str.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Reed Cleveland Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns contemplating changes to special teams
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/cleveland_browns_contemplating.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

DALLAS
Sabin Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys, Demarco Murray aim to correct running backs' recent fumbling problem
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/dallas-cowboys-demarco-murray-aim-to-correct-running-backs-recent-fumbling-problem.html/

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Could Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne be benched in favor of former undrafted player?
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/could-dallas-cowboys-cornerback-morris-claiborne-be-benched-in-favor-of-former-undrafted-player.html/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lack of rookie production not a concern for Caldwell
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/23/detroit-lions-rookies-jim-caldwell/16086923/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' Caldwell likes new kicker Henery's decisiveness
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/23/alex-henery-lions-kicker/16086995/

GREEN BAY
Dunne Mil JS: Eddie Lacy needs to play better, Mike McCarthy says
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/eddie-lacy-needs-to-play-better-mike-mccarthy-says-b99356260z1-276414381.html?utm_medium=twitter& utm_source=twitterfeed& ipad=y

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Don't worry about a sequel to 2-14 horror show
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/harvey/article/Don-t-worry-about-sequel-to-2-14-horror-show-5773562.php

Houston Chronicle: Texans must wait to nail down Foster's status
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-must-wait-to-nail-down-Foster-s-status-5773596.php

Houston Chronicle: Duane Brown says Texans have plenty to learn from in loss
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/duane-brown-says-texans-have-plenty-to-learn-from-in-loss/

McClain Houston Chronicle: Cushing & Co. far from ‘worried’ after being unable to stop the run in loss
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/cushing-co-far-from-worried-after-being-unable-to-stop-the-run-in-loss/

Texans.com: Shane Lechler day to day; O'Brien discusses options
http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Shane-Lechler-day-to-day-OBrien-discusses-options/514eda0c-5733-483f-923f-80c9fe363d66

INDIANAPOLIS
Buckner Ind Star: Colts' offensive line overcoming injuries, instability to shine
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/09/22/colts-offensive-line-jack-mewhort-gosder-cherilus/16071693/

MINNESOTA
Souhan Minn Star Tribune: Suddenly, Bridgewater is the face of Vikings' franchise
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/275953971.html

Miller Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' Rudolph facing surgery, likely out six weeks
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/276409681.html

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: Patriots' offense wasn't all that bad
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/09/22/review-patriots-offense-wasn-all-that-bad/CiUEG5AgWtqu4dy7eF36PK/story.html

Gasper Boston Globe: Patriots' offense has too many holes for Tom Brady to smooth over
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/09/21/patriots-offense-has-too-many-holes-for-tom-brady-smooth-over/O65ApdzgAsT8eOaulN9VDL/story.html

Volin Boston Globe: Patriots' have major gap to fill on offensive line
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/09/21/patriots-offensive-line-can-block-criticism/SmaUO0Nqi4nAJJElYhMwCL/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Terrell Nola.com: New Orleans Saints center Jonathan Goodwin has high ankle sprain, NFL Network reports
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/new_orleans_saints_center_jona_4.html

Woodberry Nola.com: Saints center Tim Lelito says he's preparing to play on Sunday, just as he does every week
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/saints_center_tim_lelito_says.html

PHILADELPHIA
Phil.com: Eagles Nitebook: Hit on Eagles' Foles not without precedent
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140922_Eagles_Notebook__Hit_on_Eagles__Foles_not_without_precedent.html

McLane Phil.com: Amid DeSean's return, Maclin shows his mettle
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140922_Amid_DeSean_s_return__Maclin_shows_his_mettle.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles center Jason Kelce needs surgery for sports hernia
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Sources-Surgery-for-hernia-likely-for-Jason-Kelce.html

Phil.com: Kelce injured as O-line does complete reshuffle
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140922_Kelce_injured_as_O-line_does_complete_reshuffle.html

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' Molk gets hike in play
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140923_Eagles__Molk_gets_hike_in_play.html

Phil.com: Cary Williams rant might have some truth
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140923_Cary_Williams__rant_might_have_some_truth.html

PITTSBURGH
PItt Post Gazette: James Harrison to return to Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/09/22/James-Harrison-to-return-to-Steelers/stories/201409220222

PItt Post Gazette: Backs hit century mark for first time since 1986
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/09/22/Backs-hit-century-mark-for-first-time-since-1986/stories/201409220162

ST. LOUIS
Burwell STL Post Dispatch: Penalties are killing the Rams
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/bryan-burwell/burwell-penalties-are-killing-the-rams/article_ab26e5cf-1507-5206-a93b-bfc65678aada.html

Lyons STL Post Dispatch: Communication problems costly on both sides of ball
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-notes-communication-problems-costly-on-both-sides-of-ball/article_6c0f7596-d410-5436-97d3-ae66cc714891.html

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UT SD: Chargers' Manti Te'o out with foot fracture
http://m.utsandiego.com/news/2014/sep/22/chargers-manti-teo-foot-fracture/

SAN FRANCISCO
Bedard MMQB: A Season Slipping Away? A Team Slipping Away?
Having suffered two ugly second-half collapses in the past two weeks, Jim Harbaugh‘s 49ers suddenly look like a team that lacks discipline and focus. Can they turn it around, and—more importantly—are they even Jim Harbaugh’s 49ers anymore?
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/22/san-francisco-49ers-loss-arizona-cardinals-week-3-trouble-ahead/

Draft

Miller B/R: 2015 NFL Draft: Biggest Red Flags in Early Scouting Process
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2206787-2015-nfl-draft-biggest-red-flags-in-early-scouting-process

Pells AP: NFL: Player profiles are an inexact science
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/an-inexact-science-1.1094106

Brugler CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Draft: Week Four Stock Report
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24721530/nfl-draft-week-four-stock-report

History

Daly Pro Football Daily: The Browns try to pull a fast one
Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan couldn’t possibly have known this, but he ran an illegal Hideout Play against the Ravens on practically the 60th anniversary of the last legal Hideout Play. Even better, the victim both times was a Baltimore team — the Colts in 1954 and the Ravens on Sunday.
http://profootballdaly.com/the-browns-try-to-pull-a-fast-one/