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Defenderdawg : 9/25/2014 9:07 am
Giants

Samuel NYDN: NY Giants' belief could go long way vs. Washington after short week
The Giants brought an edge to last week’s game against the Texans, and Coughlin said they prepared with renewed vigor. The coach exhorted the team to bring that same energy to all its preparations this week.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-belief-long-short-week-washington-article-1.1952062

RV NYDN: Could NY Giants actually be facing a must-win in Washington in Week 4?
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-sound-silly-giants-facing-must-win-washington-article-1.1952055

RV NYDN: Giants hoping to get into NFC East chase, but face dangerous trip to Washington
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/giants-hoping-nfc-east-chase-face-dangerous-trip-washington-blog-entry-1.1951350

RV NYDN: Inside the Playbook: NY Giants at Washington - Big Blue defense needs to slow big play makers
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/playbook-giants-washington-article-1.1952057

Schwartz NYP: After three week wait NFC East showdown looms
http://nypost.com/2014/09/24/after-a-three-week-wait-nfc-east-showdown-looms/

Serby NYP: Eli’s growing comfort in offense will help Giants turn the corner
http://nypost.com/2014/09/24/elis-growing-comfort-in-offense-will-help-giants-turn-the-corner/

Orr Star Ledger: Giants vs. Redskins: 3 matchups that could change the game
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_vs_redskins_3_matchups_that_could_change_the_game.html

Traina B/R: NY Giants vs. Washington: Breaking Down New York's Game Plan
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2207752-ny-giants-vs-washington-breaking-down-new-yorks-game-plan

Traina B/R: 5 New York Giants to Watch in Week 4 vs. Washington
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2210302-5-new-york-giants-to-watch-in-week-4-vs-washington

Woo WSJ: Giants Look to Lay Down the Law in Washington
Three Things to Watch for During New York's Game Thursday
http://online.wsj.com/articles/giants-look-to-lay-down-the-law-in-washington-1411606849

Maske Wash Post: Eli Manning, Giants’ retooled offense hopes to keep rolling against Redskins
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/eli-manning-giants-retooled-offense-hopes-to-keep-rolling-against-redskins/2014/09/24/f8cfa09e-441e-11e4-8042-aaff1640082e_story.html

Jones Wash Post: Redskins vs. Giants: Five story lines to monitor Thursday night
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/24/redskins-vs-giants-five-story-lines-to-monitor-thursday-night/

CBS Sports Radio: CBS Sports Dan Fouts Talks Giants vs. Redskins On Thursday Night
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/09/24/cbs-sports-dan-fouts-talks-giants-vs-redskins-on-thursday-night-football/

QB

Jenkins Wash Post: Eli Manning learning a new dance, and it’s music to the New York Giants’ ears
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/eli-manning-learning-a-new-dance-and-its-music-to-the-new-york-giants-ears/2014/09/24/3ec2df6c-4415-11e4-9a15-137aa0153527_story.html

Graziano ESPN: Eli Manning getting his feet right
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/39037/eli-manning-is-getting-his-feet-right?ex_cid=espnapi_public

RB

Graziano ESPN: Giants' Jennings might need a little help
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/39020/giants-jennings-might-need-a-little-help

NFL.com: Rashad’s regimen: Tips to stay ready for game time
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000400081/article/rashads-regimen-tips-to-stay-ready-for-game-time

MLB

Schwartz NYP: Lingering foot injury could keep Giants' Beason out vs. Redskins
http://nypost.com/2014/09/25/lingering-foot-injury-could-keep-giants-beason-out-vs-redskins/

Samuel NYDN: Jon Beason doubtful for Thursday's matchup between NY Giants and Washington
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-jon-beason-doubtful-matchup-washington-article-1.1951924

S

Stapleton The Record: Giants' Rolle still feels Taylor's loss
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/rolle-still-feels-taylor-s-loss-1.1095994

WASHINGTON

Clarke Wash Post: Redskins aim to recuperate quickly for Thursday’s game against the Giants
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-aim-to-recuperate-quickly-for-thursdays-game-against-the-giants/2014/09/24/dd8ea18a-4410-11e4-9a15-137aa0153527_story.html

Redskins.com: Coordinator Roundup: Redskins-Giants
Offensive Coordinator Sean McVay and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett give their thoughts heading into Thursday's Week 4 matchup against the New York Giants.
http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Coordinator-Roundup-Redskins-Giants/356ce077-8feb-4060-a9cf-fc1559965e8b

Greenberg/Bullock Wash Post: The Test: How Washington, without DeAngelo Hall, and the Giants’ short passing attack match up
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/25/the-test-how-washington-without-deangelo-hall-and-the-giants-short-passing-attack-match-up/

NFL

Brandt NFL.com: Tom Brady, Cam Newton among Pro Bowlers to worry about
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000400090/article/tom-brady-cam-newton-among-pro-bowlers-to-worry-about?campaign=Twitter_writers_brandt

MMQB: NFL’s M*A*S*H Units
The league seems to be in the throes of an injury epidemic. Here’s how each team has been affected, ranked in order of who has been hit the hardest
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/24/nfl-injuries/

Deitsch MMQB: R-Rated Football
Phil Simms vowed not to say Washington’s team nickname during broadcasts, though a few mentions have already slipped in. How he handles Thursday’s primetime game has more implications than you might expect
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/24/phil-simms-washington-redskins-nickname-controversy/

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Rick Gosselin's NFL Rankings: Cowboys move up considerably
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140925-rick-gosselin-s-nfl-rankings-cowboys-move-up-considerably.ece

Jason OTC: Winless NFL teams salary cap space - rosters Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders
http://beta.sportingnews.com/article/4612129-winless-nfl-teams-salary-cap-space-rosters-tampa-bay-buccaneers-jacksonville-jaguars-oakland-raiders


ARIZONA
Arizona Sports: Rookie Chandler Catanzaro off to perfect start for Arizona Cardinals
http://arizonasports.com/40/1769449/Rookie-Chandler-Catanzaro-off-to-perfect-start-for-Arizona-Cardinals

ATLANTA
Bowen B/R: Breaking down Devin Hester's second wind career resurgence
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2208027-breaking-down-devin-hesters-second-wind-career-resurgence

BUFFALO
Buffalo News: Bills to greet old friend in Fitzpatrick
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/bills-to-greet-an-old-friend-in-fitzpatrick-20140924

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Brian Hoyer's short leash is becoming more retractable for the Cleveland Browns: a
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/brian_hoyers_short_leash_is_be.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns' Dowell Loggains still just as excited about Johnny Manziel: 'There's a reason why he's a 1st-round pick'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/browns_dowell_loggains_on_john.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

DALLAS
Sherrington Dallas Morning News: Sherrington tackles Claiborne conundrum, says he 'has been a stand-up guy ever since he was drafted'
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140924-sherrington-tackles-claiborne-conundrum-says-he-has-been-a-stand-up-guy-ever-since-he-was-drafted.ece

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys Morris Claiborne participates as Tony Romo sits out practice
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/dallas-cowboys-morris-claiborne-participates-as-tony-romo-sits-out-practice.html/

HOUSTON
Robertson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Hopkins, Bills' Watkins looking forward to Sunday reunion
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Hopkins-Bills-Watkins-looking-forward-5779125.php

Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans’ Arian Foster, Shane Lechler likely to be worked out pregame Sunday
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/texans-arian-foster-shane-lechler-likely-worked-out-pregame-sunday/

Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans report: Rookie Nix to sit out rest of season
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-report-Rookie-Nix-to-sit-out-rest-of-5779110.php

INDIANAPOLIS
AP: Colts' Bradshaw thrives on comeback trail
http://www.bradenton.com/2014/09/24/5377718/colts-bradshaw-thrives-on-comeback.html

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Vikings notes: Zimmer comes to Kalil's defense
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/277021021.html

NEW ENGLAND
Tanier B/R: Brady's Inability to Throw Deep Reveals Deeper Patriots Problems
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2209440-bradys-inability-to-throw-deep-reveals-deeper-patriots-problems

NEW ORLEANS
Terrell Nola.com: New Orleans Saints echo cautious message despite recent success against Dallas Cowboys
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/new_orleans_saints_ready_for_p.html

Woodberry Nola.com: Junior Galette, New Orleans Saints focused on Cowboys' thriving run game
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/junior_galette_new_orleans_sai.html

Holder Nola.com: Curtis Lofton using words, actions to help revitalize New Orleans Saints defense: Larry Holder
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/curtis_lofton_using_words_and.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

PHILADELPHIA
Sielski Phil.com: Kelly and Harbaugh, two football guys, square off
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140925_Kelly_and_Harbaugh__two_football_guys__square_off.html

Berman Phil.com: LeSean McCoy struggling behind patchwork Eagles line
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140925_LeSean_McCoy_struggling_behind_patchwork_Eagles_line.html#MUKfTofrk4R5bYbD.99

Maske Wash Post: Darren Sproles trade is paying early dividends for the Eagles
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2014/09/24/darren-sproles-trade-is-paying-early-dividends-for-the-eagles/

PITTSBURGH
William Gay MMQB:
Looking Through Bulletproof Windows
Steelers cornerback William Gay volunteers at a Pittsburgh shelter for battered and abused women, but he’s more than a football player just stopping by. His mother was fatally shot by his step-father, and he wants the NFL to fully understand the gravity of domestic violence
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/24/william-gay-pittsburgh-steelers-domestic-violence/

SAN FRANCISCO
Barnwell Grantland: A Tale of Two Halves: What Is Going On With the Niners?
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/a-tale-of-two-halves-what-is-going-on-with-the-niners/

SEATTLE
Jenks Seattle Times: How Percy Harvin makes Seahawks’ offense go without ever touching the ball
http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2024620801_seahawksharvin25xml.html

Farrar SI: The All-22: What happened to Seattle's D on Denver's last drive?
http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/09/23/all-22-seattle-seahawks-denver-broncos-final-drive

Draft

Gabriel NFP: NFP prospect focus: Alabama defense
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-prospect-focus-Alabama-defense.html

Christensen Minn Star Tribune: Less of Gophers' linebacker Wilson turns out to be more
The Big Ten’s leading tackler is a lighter and faster force in the middle.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/277016101.html

History

Katzowitz CBS Sports: Remember When: Redskins, Giants score record 113 points in 1966
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24722854/remember-when-redskins-giants-score-record-113-points-in-1966

Today in Pro Football History 9-24
1994: Marino & Dolphins Rally but Moon & Vikings Prevail
http://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2014/09/1994-marino-dolphins-rally-but-moon.html
Correction: Today in FB history  
Defenderdawg : 9/25/2014 9:10 am : link
Should be for 9-25
Part 2: Behre, Bowen great film study, King with Freeney  
Defenderdawg : 9/25/2014 9:36 am : link
Giants

Giamts.com: Strategy with Carl Banks (Video)
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Strategy-with-Carl-Banks-Scouting-Washington/4153b45c-2cbf-407d-bb73-67a5ec1318c8

Salamone Giants.com: Giants vs. Washington: 8 things to watch for
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-vs-Washington-8-things-to-watch-for/0ad1dc3a-b3dd-4d7d-b3e9-adef4d26ae40

Raanan NJ.com: Bold predictions for Giants vs. Redskins: Game-winning TD comes from unlikely source
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/bold_predictions_for_giants_vs_redskins_game-winning_td_comes_from_unlikely_source.html

Coach

Eisen Giants.com: The Coughlin Corner: Challenge of a short week
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/The-Coughlin-Corner-Challenge-of-a-short-week/34724e1b-c081-4e52-a395-1e8cd6917225

RT

Raanan NJ.com: J.J. Watt on Giants right tackle Justin Pugh: Who is that?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/jj_watt_on_giants_right_tackle_justin_pugh_who_is_that.html

S

Orr Star Ledger: Giants vs. Redskins: 4 downs with safety Nat Berhe, who could see some playing time after replacing Stevie Brown
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_vs_redskins_4_downs_with_safety_nat_berhe_who_could_see_some_playing_time_after_replacing_ste.html

Shea Hogs Haven: Giants @ Redskins Week 4 Enemy Player Profile: Quintin Demps
http://www.hogshaven.com/2014/9/25/6842339/giants-redskins-week-4-enemy-player-profile-quintin-demps

NFL

Bowen B/R: Matt Bowen's Week 4 NFL Film Study
7. Redskins Explosive Play Capability
"With the deep-ball speed of DeSean Jackson and the ability of Pierre Garcon to produce after the catch, the Redskins have some big-play capability in Jay Gruden’s offense.
Against the Eagles, Cousins hit Jackson on the deep "Yankee" route (Dino Post-Deep Over combo) versus a single high safety..."
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2209293-matt-bowens-week-4-nfl-film-study

GREEN BAY
Hirschorn SOE: PACKERS OFFENSE STUCK IN NEUTRAL
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/96135830/packers-offense-struggling-aaron-rogers-mike-mccarthy

SAN DIEGO
King MMQB: Watching Tape With … the Chargers’ Dwight Freeney
Every week in the NFL, we see how players perform on the field. But what goes into their mental preparation to play? To find out, Dwight Freeney—one of the great pass-rushers of this generation—invites The MMQB and its readers to the film room. Grab a chair
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/25/san-diego-chargers-dwight-freeney-film-study/
Twitter conversation between G Schwartz, Farrar SI  
Defenderdawg : 9/25/2014 10:29 am : link
@SI_DougFarrar: Check @geoffschwartz's timeline for great insight into the importance of confidence in pass-blocking. Great stuff.

@SI_DougFarrar: @geoffschwartz Yeah, that's what it seems like. Pass pro may be tougher because you have to balance being reactive with being aggressive?

@geoffschwartz: @SI_DougFarrar the best PP blockers typically take a great set and throw their punch no matter what the DL is doing. They trust themselves

@geoffschwartz: @SI_DougFarrar if you take a good set, you can be aggressive.



@ScottCarasik: @geoffschwartz @SI_DougFarrar interesting. Could a good line coach help with that kind of confidence?

@geoffschwartz: @ScottCarasik @SI_DougFarrar of course. But in the end, you need to use the technique taught. PP is tough. The DL are quick/athletic.


@ScottCarasik: @geoffschwartz @SI_DougFarrar how come some players are so much better at PP than at run blocking? Is it easier conceptually?

@geoffschwartz: @ScottCarasik @SI_DougFarrar yes. Maybe one reason. PP is often 1on1. No other variables. Run blocking, so much can go wrong. lol
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