Tuesday Reading

Giants

RV NYDN: 'No more excuses' for the Giants and their GM as they head into a critical second half
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-disappointing-spotlight-giants-gm-article-1.1989537

Raanan NJ.com: Contracts of Giants' Eli Manning, Jason Pierre-Paul put on back burner
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/10/contract_of_giants_eli_manning_jason_pierre-paul_put_on_backburner.html

Raanan NJ.com: Giants post-bye injury updates: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie still struggling?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/10/giants_post-bye_injury_updates_dominique_rodgers-cromartie_still_struggling.html

Traina B/R: 7 New York Giants who need to have a big second half of the season
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2243972-7-new-york-giants-who-need-to-have-a-big-second-half-of-the-season

GM

Pennington NYT: Jerry Reese Wants Tom Coughlin and Giants to Be More Aggressive on Offense
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/28/sports/giants-jon-beason-to-have-season-ending-foot-surgery.html

Rock Newsday: Giants GM Jerry Reese thinks offense is too cautious
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-gm-jerry-reese-thinks-offense-plays-cautious-at-times-1.9552160

Rock Newsday: Giants Jerry Reese won't make excuses
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jerry-reese-won-t-make-excuses-1.9553119

Schwartz NYP: Giants GM Jerry Reese says Eli’s offense is ‘too cautious’
http://nypost.com/2014/10/27/giants-gm-knocks-elis-offense-for-being-too-cautious/

@ebenezersamuel: Maybe Jerry Reese is just jealous. Colts have NFL-high 40 pass plays of 20+ yds. Giants have 18, good for 26th in league.

Coach

Willis NYP: Coach to Giants: The time is now
http://nypost.com/2014/10/27/coach-to-giants-the-time-is-now/

RB

Raanan NJ.com: Giants RB Rashad Jennings still far from being ready for Colts Monday night http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/10/rashad_jennings_giants_colts_monday_night.html

OL

@PFF_Pete: Much-needed reinforcement coming for Giants. RT @geoffschwartz: Loved being back on the practice field today. Felt part of the team again.

@PFF_Pete: I've been saying Richburg to bench, Schwartz at LG (the original plan). Rookie too inconsistent right now.

DT

@ebenezersamuel: Cullen Jenkins is off crutches/out of the walking boot. More optimistic about return, but added he started walking normally very recently

MLB

Raanan NJ.com: Jon Beason is out for the season. What now for the linebacker and the Giants?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/10/jon_beason_out_for_the_season_what_now_for_the_linebacker_and_the_giants.html

Traina B/R: What's Next for the NY Giants After Losing LB Jon Beason for the Season?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2246574-whats-next-for-the-ny-giants-after-losing-lb-jon-beason-for-the-season


NFL

Bowen B/R: Tale of the tape for NFL week 8
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2245677-tale-of-the-tape-for-nfl-week-8

King MMQB: Here are @SI_PeterKing's five takeaways from WasvsDAL, including thoughts on Tony Romo and Colt McCoy:
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/10/28/dallas-cowboys-washington-redskins-tony-romo-back-injury-nfl/

Maske Wash Post: A memorably productive weekend for NFL quarterbacks
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2014/10/27/nfl-1st-and-10-ben-roethlisberger-tom-brady-lead-way-as-nfl-qbs-post-more-huge-passing-numbers/

ARIZONA
McManahan AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals' O-line of cast-offs finds a common ground
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2014/10/27/arizona-cardinals-offensive-line-lyle-sendlein-nfl/18031583/

ATLANTA
Bradley AJC: ‘This team is broken’ -- Past the point of no return
http://m.ajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-coach-smith-says-hes-not-concerned-about-j/nhsfs/

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: John Harbaugh defends Ravens' failed fourth-down attempt vs. Bengals
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-harbaugh-defends-ravens-failed-attempt-on-fourthandgoal-in-loss-to-bengals-20141027-story.html

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Breakdowns in the red zone cost Carolina Panthers in Sunday's loss to Seattle
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/10/27/5271401/carolina-panthers-have-no-shortage.html#.VE7SWRYedBM

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Bengals secondary the rock amid unstable waters and allowing zilch over the top.
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2014/10/27/bengals-secondary-affected-win-ravens-offensive-pass-interference-call/18031639/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns' Brian Hoyer won ugly, but Mike Pettine says 'we're not looking for style points'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/10/cleveland_browns_brian_hoyer_w.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns' Jordan Cameron's status uncertain after suffering 3rd concussion in less than two years
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/10/cleveland_browns_jordan_camero_5.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: On a career day, Browns' Paul Kruger let his play do the talking:
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/10/cleveland_browns_paul_kruger_l.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Meisel Cleve Plain Dealer: The life of an NFL kicker: 13 teams and 13 seasons later, Cleveland Browns' Billy Cundiff is somehow still kicking:
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/10/the_life_of_an_nfl_kicker_clev.html

DALLAS
Sabin Dallas Morning News: With or without Tony Romo, RB DeMarco Murray will carry Cowboys
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20141028-sabin-with-or-without-tony-romo-rb-demarco-murray-will-carry-cowboys.ece

George Dallas Morning News: Jerry Jones oversees Romo's health, says there wasn't any risk in QB's return
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20141028-george-jerry-jones-oversees-romo-s-health-says-there-wasn-t-any-risk-in-qb-s-return.ece

@RickGosselinDMN: Redskins DC Jim Haslett has beaten the Cowboys seven times in his career, generally with lesser teams at the Saints, Rams and Redskins.

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Gassed and overmatched Cowboys defense exposed in loss
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20141027-gosselin-gassed-and-overmatched-cowboys-defense-exposed-in-loss.ece

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: The Lions are 6-2 & atop the NFC North but if they're gonna do anything in January, they need more from Matt Stafford
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/27/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/18040961/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: After Matt Prater's GW FG, Lions hope their kicking problems are a thing of the past
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/27/detroit-lions-matt-prater-kicking/18036577/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Nick Fairley out 4-5 weeks with knee sprain
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/27/nick-fairley-knee/18032071/

@RapSheet: #Lions DT Nick Fairley has a sprained MCL and PCL, source says. He could be back after a month out (as @mikecwright said). No firm timetable

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Aaron Rodgers' injury doesn't look serious
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/aaron-rodgers-injury-doesnt-look-serious-b99378544z1-280608362.html?ipad=y

Silverstein Mil JS: Improved health and self-scouting Packers' bye week goal
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/280582912.html?ipad=y

Silverstein Mil JS: Packers can't stop the run
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-cant-stop-the-run-b99378542z1-280608092.html#packers

INDIANAPOLIS
Bedard MMQB: Andrew Luck struggles to be great
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/10/27/andrew-luck-struggles-to-be-great/

Holder Ind Star: Don't know if it happens this week, but you should count on suspended #Colts S LaRon Landry getting his job back:
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/10/27/colts-laron-landry-back-from-suspension/18027077/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Blake Bortles replay not pretty, rookie QB vows to learn
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-10-27/story/blake-bortles-replay-not-pretty-rookie-qb-vows-learn

MIAMI
Wallace Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin preaches consistent message: play well
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article3409765.html

NEW ENGLAND
Young Boston Globe: Brandon LaFell moe one of Patriots top targets
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/10/27/brandon-lafell-now-one-patriots-top-targets/v07V2QRaE0olFNG26dtGLJ/story.html

Volin Boston Globe: With #Bears defense, #Patriots had a tough problem — where to start?
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/10/27/patriots-found-many-holes-bears-defense/HYJ8r52npaW0LMBWpsc0HM/story.html

Maske Wash Post: Brady, Gronkowski have Patriots back in Super Bowl-contending mix
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2014/10/26/tom-brady-rob-gronkowski-combo-fueling-patriots-surge-super-bowl-hopes/

@shalisemyoung: NFL transactions for today posted, still nothing official on #patriots & Alan Branch. we saw him, he has a locker, he has a number #soweird

NEW ORLEANS
Woodberry Nola.com: After win and quick rest, #Saints hurry to work for showdown at Carolina
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/10/after_win_and_quick_rest_new_o.html?utm_content=bufferbc71c& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=buffer

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders commitment to running game wavered
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-commitment-to-running-game-wavered-5851739.php?cmpid=twitter-mobile

PHILADELPHIA
Phil.com: Turnovers, penalties, bedevil Kelly and Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20141028_Turnovers__penalties_bedevil_Kelly_and_Eagles.html

Berman Phil.com: Chip Kelly says Eagles not actively looking into upgrading safety, pledges support for Nate Allen
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-eagles/Chip-Kelly-says-Eagles-not-actively-looking-into-upgrading-safety-pledges-support-for-Nate-Allen.html

Sielski Phil.com: Foles has regressed this season
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20141028_Foles_clearly_has_regressed_this_season.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Welcome to the new NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers. What took you so long?
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/10/28/Steelers-off-and-passing/stories/201410280085

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Compared to Ditka, 49ers McDonald just trying
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Compared-to-Ditka-49ers-McDonald-just-trying-5851809.php

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks coach Pete Carroll indicates Marshawn Lynch isn't going anywhere
http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2024888132_seahawks28xml.html

WASHINGTON
Reid Wash Post: McCoy finishes strong to beat Dallas
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/reid-colt-mccoy-finishes-strong-to-lead-redskins-to-surprising-win-against-cowboys/2014/10/28/c1924b36-5e1d-11e4-91f7-5d89b5e8c251_story.html

Jones Wash Post: Breeland, Meriweather surprise in win over Cowboys
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/bashaud-breeland-brandon-meriweather-shine-in-redskins-overtime-win-in-dallas/2014/10/28/5e7ee3c6-59a2-11e4-8264-deed989ae9a2_story.html

Jones Wash Post: Gruden: Griffin remains the starter despite promise from McCoy
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/10/28/gruden-griffin-remains-the-starter-despite-promise-from-mccoy/

Jenkins Wash Post: A flip of the script for Washington
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/washington-redskins-finally-get-a-big-victory-over-dallas-cowboys/2014/10/28/d5e994ea-5e1d-11e4-91f7-5d89b5e8c251_story.html

History

Gosselin Talk of Fame: State Your Case: Alex Karras
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/state-your-case-alex-karras/