Thursday Reading

Giants

Traina B/R: NY Giants vs Dallas Cowboys: Breaking down New York's game plan
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2232138-ny-giants-vs-dallas-cowboys-breaking-down-new-yorks-game-plan

Raskin WSJ: Giants must control click to beat Cowboys
http://online.wsj.com/articles/giants-must-control-the-clock-to-beat-cowboys-1413423195

NYP: Cowboys banged up heading into showdown with Giants
http://nypost.com/2014/10/16/cowboys-banged-up-heading-into-showdown-with-giants/

QB

@BartHubbuch: Eli Manning to the Dallas media on the Cowboys’ revamped defense: "When I first watched the film, I didn’t quite know who everybody was."

RB

Graziano ESPN: Giants' Rashad Jennings hopes to return after bye
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/39587/giants-jennings-hopes-to-return-after-bye

WR

Samuel NYDN: NY Giants rookie Odell Beckham Jr. could be the one to step in slot for Victor Cruz
http://m.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/beckham-ready-part-replace-cruz-blog-entry-1.1975762

Howard ESPN: Beckham takes walk in shoes of Cruz
http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/11708011/new-york-giants-odell-beckham-jr-take-walk-shoes-victor-cruz

@art_stapleton: Odell Beckham Jr. told me the plan even before Victor Cruz got hurt was that the Giants WRs would be interchangeable + play every spot.

Raanan NJ.com: Odell Beckham Jr.: Giants sideline looked like 'we saw a ghost' after Victor Cruz injury
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/10/odell_beckham_jr_giants_sideline_looked_like_we_saw_a_ghost_after_victor_cruz_injury.html

RV NYDN: Injured WR Victor Cruz can become NY Giants source of inspiration
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/vacchiano-injured-victor-cruz-giants-source-inspiration-article-1.1976034

Schwartz NYP: Victor Cruz 'in good spirits' during brief stop at Giants facility
http://nypost.com/2014/10/15/victor-cruz-in-good-spirits-during-brief-stop-at-giants-facility/

Samuel NYDN: Tom Coughlin ‘absolutely’ believes that Victor Cruz will return to NY Giants as same, explosive receiver after knee injury
http://m.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/tom-coughlin-absolutely-expects-explosive-victor-cruz-2015-article-1.1975104

Rock Newsday: Victor Cruz visits Giants facility
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/victor-cruz-visits-giants-facility-1.9506923

OL

Schwartz NYP: Pugh & Co. know they must reverse Philly flop
http://nypost.com/2014/10/15/pugh-co-know-they-must-reverse-philly-flop/

Canavan AP: Giants' offensive line focuses on Dallas
http://www.lohud.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2014/10/15/giants-offensive-line-focuses/17336447/

Darcy ESPN: Giants' offensive lineman eager to redeem themselves
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/145136/giants-o-linemen-eager-to-redeem-themselves

RT

Powell NJ.com: Giants' Justin Pugh lost sleep over performance against the Eagles
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/10/giants_justin_pugh_ready_to_move_on_from_his_tough_game_agains_the_eagles.html

Samuel NYDN: NY Giants right tackle Justin Pugh knows he stunk
http://m.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/justin-pugh-eagles-game-worst-blog-entry-1.1975763

Stapleton The Record: Giants: Justin Pugh out to make amends
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/giants/pugh-out-to-make-amends-1.1110608

Rock Newsday: Justin Pugh explains his apology after Eagles game
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/justin-pugh-explains-his-apology-after-eagles-game-1.9507632

Raanan NJ.com: The story behind Giants RT Justin Pugh's elbow brace
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/10/the_story_behind_giants_rt_justin_pughs_elbow_brace.html

LG

@art_stapleton: Giants LG Weston Richburg told me he's already been notified of a fine for his unnecessary roughness penalty Sunday. He says he will appeal.

Powell NJ.com: Giants' Geoff Schwartz nearly ready to hit the practice field
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/10/giants_geoff_schwartz_getting_close_to_returning_to_practice.html

Defense

Rock Newsday: Can Giants' defense contain NFL leading rusher DeMarco Murray?
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/can-giants-defense-contain-nfl-leading-rusher-demarco-murray-1.9508828

CB

Schwartz NYP: Giants turn to their last resort with cornerbacks hurting
http://nypost.com/2014/10/15/giants-turn-to-their-last-resort-with-cornerbacks-hurting/

Samuel NYDN: Thin at nickle corner, NY Giants turning to Jayron Hosley
http://m.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/thin-nickle-corner-ny-giants-turning-jayron-hosley-blog-entry-1.1975124

@TomRock_Newsday: CB Bennett Jackson will have loose cartilage scoped from his knee, but said he might need microfracture surgery if there is not enough left.

@TomRock_Newsday: Bennett Jackson was a 6th-round pick of the Giants in May. He said his knee started hurting after he came back from an ankle injury in camp.

NFL

Bowen B/R: Matt Bowen's Week 7 NFL Film Study
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2233518-matt-bowens-week-7-nfl-film-study

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Rick Gosselin's NFL rankings: Yes, the Cowboys are the league's best
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20141015-rick-gossselin-s-nfl-rankings-yes-the-cowboys-are-the-league-s-best.ece

NFL.com: Andrew Luck, Aaron Rodgers top list of cornerstones
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000411495/article/andrew-luck-aaron-rodgers-top-list-of-cornerstones?campaign=Twitter_atn

Belson NYT: Microsoft Wins a Spot on the N.F.L. Sideline
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/10/16/sports/football/sideline-tablets-help-microsoft-squeeze-into-the-nfl-picture.html?referrer=

Sharp Grantland: Who’s That Guy? Jarryd Hayne, the Australian Star Chasing NFL Dreams
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/whos-that-guy-jarryd-hayne-the-australian-star-chasing-nfl-dreams/


BUFFALO
Sullivan Buffalo News: Offensive woes testing Bills' morale
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2014/10/15/offensive-woes-testing-bills-morale/

Skurski Buffalo News: Bills' Spiller blocks out trade talk
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/bills-spiller-blocks-out-trade-talk-20141015

Fairburn Syracuse.com: Mike Williams now doesn't want Buffalo Bills to trade him; coach Doug Marrone is annoyed
http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2014/10/mike_williams_no_trade_doug_marrone_annoyed.html

CAROLINA
Jones Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin in NFL concussion protocol after Vontaze Burfict hit
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/10/15/5244486/carolina-panthers-kelvin-benjamin.html

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Willie Young-Stephen Paea an unlikely dynamic duo
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-stephen-paea-willie-young-bears-spt-1016-20141015-story.html

Klemko MMQB: The Reality Is I Am a Commodity’
Injured in his 12th season, Bears cornerback Charles ‘Peanut’ Tillman knows his NFL days are numbered. The MMQB caught up with him to talk about longevity (he wants two more years), the best receiver he’s ever covered (the answer might surprise you) and why he recently stood on a chair and asked people for money
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/10/15/charles-tillman-chicago-bears/

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns' Terrance West admits he was affected by Isaiah Crowell's rise and understands, 'it's not college anymore'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/10/cleveland_browns_terrance_west_1.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Pettine still undecided as to offensive line makeup
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/10/mike_pettine_still_undecided_o.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

DALLAS
Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith needs an MRI on his left ankle
http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/10/15/6203284/injury-report-tyron-smith-getting.html?storylink=addthis#.VD7b5fTW87I.twitter

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Leader of the Cowboys' pack
http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/10/15/6204164/leader-of-the-cowboys-pack.html

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Julius Thomas: “Contrary to my own statements, it's not very easy”
http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2014/10/15/julius-thomas-contrary-statements-easy/30318/

Moeller Burlington County Times: McManus getting his kicks in rookie season
http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/sports/nfl-mcmanus-getting-his-kicks-in-rookie-season/article_ee27b9d6-0f04-514e-aed4-0140d9189369.html

Santoliquito Phil.com: McManus thrilled to be with Super Bowl-contending Broncos
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20141015_McManus_thrilled_to_be_with_Super_Bowl-contending_Broncos.html

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' Golden Tate stepping up in No. 1 receiver spot
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/detroit-lions-golden-tate/17336793/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Saints' Brees has plan to avoid sacks against Lions' D
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/new-orleans-saints-drew-brees/17337023/

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: JC Tretter returns to uncertain future
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/jc-tretter-returns-to-uncertain-future-b99371738z1-279383452.html?ipad=y

Silverstein Mil JS: Matthews says he can play better, but stats don't tell whole story
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/blogs/279351662.html

Dunne Mil JS: Cornerbacks Davon House, Casey Hayward ready to make a statement
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/cornerbacks-davon-house-casey-hayward-ready-to-make-a-statement-b99371736z1-279375072.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
Houston Chronicle: Texans tight ends left empty handed in offense
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-tight-ends-left-empty-handed-in-offense-5825834.php

JACKSONVILLE
Fla Times Union: Quest to jump start ground game continues
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-10-15/story/jaguars-notebook-quest-jump-start-ground-game-continues

MIAMI
Abramson Palm Beach Post: Mike Pouncey’s rude awakening at guard: It’s a lot harder in NFL than college
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2014/10/15/switching-from-center-back-to-guard-isnt-quite-as-easy-as-dolphins-pouncey-expected/

Salguero Miami Herald: Marshall trade was bad for Dolphins but wasn't wrong
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2014/10/marshall-trade-was-bad-for-dolphins-but-wasnt-wrong.html

MINNESOTA
Goessling ESPN Minn: Mike Zimmer sees progress in Xavier Rhodes, Josh Robinson
http://espn.go.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/9922/mike-zimmer-sees-progress-in-xavier-rhodes-josh-robinson

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: Replacing Stevan Ridley won't be easy for Patriots
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/10/15/replacing-stevan-ridley-won-easy-for-patriots/PVTkWyyubffbEchFKEuWKJ/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Reggie Bush's promise of hope post-Katrina meant more than any TD for Saints
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/10/reggie_bush_column.html

OAKLAND
@ChrisMcClain: #Raiders DE Justin Tuck (knee) just walked out to the field and is not practicing.

Inman SJ Mercury News: Quarterbacks Derek Carr, Carson Palmer share a past
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_26736267/oakland-raiders-quarterbacks-derek-carr-carson-palmer-share

PHILADELPHIA
Ford Phil.com: For Eagles time is not usually on defense's side
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20141016_For_Eagles__time_s_not_usually_on_defense_s_side.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Why are those little toe injuries such big deals for NFL players?
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Toe-sprains-debilitating-but-Willis-likely-to-5825856.php

Barrows Sac Bee: Chris Borland's gridiron education to be tested by professor Manning on Sunday
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/

SEATTLE
Seattle Times: Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell: I do have to do a better job getting him the ball (Lynch)
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2014/10/15/seahawks-offensive-coordinator-darrell-bevell-i-do-have-to-do-a-better-job-of-getting-him-the-ball/

Stone Seattle Times: Seattle's defense must return to last year's form
http://seattletimes.com/html/larrystone/2024790247_stone16xml.html

WASHINGTON
Larimer Wash Post: Do the Redskins have a pants problem, a Washington Post special investigation ( humor)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/10/15/do-the-redskins-have-a-pants-problem-a-washington-post-special-investigation/

Jones Wash Post: Jay Gruden: Robert Griffin III will reclaim starting job once fully healed
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/10/15/jay-gruden-robert-griffin-iii-will-reclaim-starting-job-once-fully-healed-and-prepared/

Clarke Wash Post: Kirk Cousins vows to address atrocious late game interceptions
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/10/15/kirk-cousins-vows-to-address-atrocious-late-game-interceptions/

Clarke Wash Post: Compton aims to build on first start at ILB
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/10/16/compton-aims-to-build-on-first-start-at-ilb/

Draft

Maske Wash Post: Top of 2015 NFL draft coming into focus as Jaguars, Raiders, Redskins and others struggle early
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2014/10/15/top-of-2015-nfl-draft-coming-into-focus-as-jaguars-raiders-redskins-and-others-struggle-early/

NFL.com: Sources Tell Us: What we're hearing about top NFL prospects
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000411533/article/sources-tell-us-what-were-hearing-about-top-nfl-prospects

TSN: Mideseason All-American Team
http://beta.sportingnews.com/slideshow/4617551-midseason-all-american-team-photos-dak-prescott-todd-gurley-melvin-gordon-amari-cooper-randy-gregory-vic-beasley/slide/271983

QB
Fornelli CBS Sports: Dak Prescott will enter NFL Draft if projected as a first-rounder
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24753512/dak-prescott-will-enter-nfl-draft-if-projected-as-a-first-rounder

RB
@ChipTowersAJC: Richt "clears up" Gurley situation. "Not anticipating" having him for Arkansas.

Gabriel NFP: Is Indiana running back Tevin Coleman ready for the NFL?
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-prospect-focus-Tevin-Coleman.html

Defense
Rang CBS Sports: Big Board: Leonard Williams, Randy Gregory lead pack of pass rushers
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/24753742/big-board-leonard-williams-randy-gregory-lead-pack-of-pass-rushers

History

Rock Newsday: In his new book, Bill Parcells tells story of his feud with Bill Belichick
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/in-his-new-book-bill-parcells-tells-story-of-his-feud-with-bill-belichick-1.9509006

NYDN: Bill Parcells reveals details of split with Bill Belichick in new memoir 'Parcells': SI excerpt
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/bill-parcells-reveals-details-split-bill-belichick-new-memoir-parcells-article-1.1975154

Lehman NYP: The betrayal that stung Parcells even more than Belichick’s
http://nypost.com/2014/10/15/the-betrayal-that-stung-parcells-even-more-than-belichicks/

Myers NYDN: Untold story of Tom Brady nearly drafted by Jets
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/myers-untold-story-tom-brady-drafted-jets-article-1.1975792

Judge Talk of Fame: State your case: Will Shields
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/state-your-case-will-shields/