Sunday Reading

Giants

RV NYDN: With playoffs unlikely, here are 10 questions NY Giants must address
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/10-giant-questions-big-blue-article-1.2012432

Samuel NYDN: NY Giants season and possibly Tom Coughlin era on the line against 49ers
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-season-possibly-coughlin-era-line-49ers-article-1.2012232

Lupica NYDN: No cover for NY Giants to hide behind if they lose to 49ers
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/lupica-place-hide-giants-article-1.2012509

Rock Newsday: One win can only turn a season around if it starts a winning streak. The Giants are in search of that kind of win.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-believe-a-big-win-over-49ers-on-sunday-could-kick-start-their-season-1.9620049

Raanan NJ.com: Second Giants player is believed to have played with concussion in Seattle
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/11/second_giants_player_is_believed_to_have_played_with_concussion_against_seahawks.html

Traina B/R: 5 NY Giants to Watch vs. the San Francisco 49ers
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2267488-5-ny-giants-to-watch-vs-the-san-francisco-49ers

Powell NJ.com: Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers: 3 key matchups that could decide Sunday's game
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/11/giants_vs_san_francisco_49ers_3_key_matchups_that_could_decide_sundays_game.html

Graziano ESPN: Twitter mailbag: Will Pierre-Paul be back? The
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/40286/twitter-mailbag-will-pierre-paul-be-back?ex_cid=espnapi_public

@art_stapleton: When was the last time Giants won a game they were not supposed to win?
I had to go through the schedules. I'd say Oct. 14, 2012 at 49ers.

Predictions

Gola NYDN: Inside the Playbook - San Francisco 49ers at NY Giants: Big Blue tries to stop skid
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/playbook-49ers-5-4-giants-3-6-article-1.2012215

Schwartz NYP: Stopping skid vs. San Fran will be a Giant task
http://nypost.com/2014/11/15/stopping-skid-vs-san-fran-will-be-a-giant-task/

Dottino CBS Sports: 3 Keys To Giants Sunday Matchup With San Francisco
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/11/14/dottino-3-keys-to-giants-sunday-matchup-with-san-francisco/

Coach

Serby NYP: The Disney movie that Tom Coughlin now uses as motivation
http://nypost.com/2014/11/15/coughlin-taps-disney-classic-to-inspire-big-blue/

QB

Rock Newsday: Eli Manning marks 10 year anniversary as Giants starting QB
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-marks-10-year-anniversary-as-giants-starting-qb-1.9621769

RB

Rock Newsday: Andre Williams gained valuable experience starting for Rashad Jennings who returns this week
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/andre-williams-gained-valuable-experience-starting-for-rashad-jennings-who-returns-this-week-1.9621621

Samuel NYDN: NY Giants RB Peyton Hillis out for remainder of season
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/giants-rb-peyton-hillis-remainder-season-blog-entry-1.2012116

Anderson ESPN: Conversation with Peyton Hillis
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sifg36

WR

Stapleton The Record: Giants: Still confident Odell Beckham Jr. can deliver
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/giants/giants-need-beckham-to-deliver-1.1134600

NFL

Myers NYDN: Sunday Morning Quarterback: NY Giants coach Tom Coughlin fights for job vs. rival San Francisco 49ers
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/sunday-morning-qb-giants-coughlin-fights-job-49ers-article-1.2012175

Glauber Newsday: Bob Glauber's NFL hot reads: Will Jay Cutler claim another head coach?
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/bob-glauber-s-nfl-hot-reads-will-jay-cutler-claim-another-head-coach-1.9621397

Volin Boston Globe: On the NFL: Rob Gronkowski's quick return truly remarkable
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/11/16/rob-gronkowski-quick-return-truly-remarkable/qfb6O3KOfKSTBSN2qz1d0N/story.html

@PriscoCBS: The young left tackles in the league continue to struggle. Why? Hand use is a big problem

ARIZONA
Cannizzaro NYP: Stanton aims to be first backup QB to lead team to title since Hostetler
http://nypost.com/2014/11/15/stanton-aims-to-be-first-backup-qb-to-lead-team-to-title-since-hostetler/

@PFTonNBCSN: "He's not reluctant to take chances that the typical coach isn't willing to do" - Kevin Gilbride on Cardinals HC Bruce Arians play-calling

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers season offers mixed bag of hope and despair
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/11/15/5318179/carolina-panthers-season-offers.html

Jones Charlotte Observer: Still Double Trouble: Panthers’ DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart have struggled
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/11/15/5318003/still-double-trouble-panthers.html

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: How Cleveland Browns' receiving corps exceeded expectations in absence of Josh Gordon
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/11/how_the_cleveland_browns_recei.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns know that Texans' J.J. Watt can singlehandely topple them from first-place perch
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/11/cleveland_browns_know_that_tex.html

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys’ Garrett has come a long way, but work remains
http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/11/15/6291450/cowboys-garrett-has-come-a-long.html

Machota Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys hoping potential free agents Dez Bryant, DeMarco Murray will take less to win
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/11/dallas-cowboys-hoping-potential-free-agents-dez-bryant-demarco-murray-will-take-less-to-win.html/

Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: What Cowboys should do with Dez Bryant, DeMarco Murray
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/tim-cowlishaw/20141114-cowlishaw-what-cowboys-should-do-with-dez-bryant-demarco-murray.ece

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Cowboys 10-game review: Scott Linehan has fixed Dallas offense's two biggest problems
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20141115-cowboys-10-game-review-scott-linehan-has-fixed-dallas-offense-s-two-biggest-problems.ece

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Cowboys game 10 review: Unlikely contributors help defense; special teams deteriorating
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20141115-cowboys-10-game-review-unlikely-contributors-help-defense-special-teams-deteriorating.ece

DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Broncos face unseen opponent in in-season contract talks
http://www.denverpost.com/klis/ci_26946845/klis-broncos-face-unseen-opponent-season-contract-talks

Klis Denver Post: Broncos star Demaryius Thomas looks capable of becoming the NFL's No. 1 wideout
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26946559/broncos-star-demaryius-thomas-capable-becoming-nfl-no-1-wideout

Renck Denver Post: Broncos Q& A: Mitch Unrein found dream job in Denver
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26946566/broncos-q-mitch-unrein-found-dream-job-denver

DETROIT
Meinke Mich Live: Golden Tate opens up about the Seahawks lowballing him in free agency
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_golden_tate_on_t.html

GREEN BAY
McGinn Mil JS: Rodgers has excelled at limiting interceptions since 2008
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/rodgers-has-excelled-at-limiting-interceptions-since-2008-b99390708z1-282841631.html#packers

Mil JS: Packers rookie Richard Rodgers comes from baseball, football families
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-rookie-richard-rodgers-comes-from-baseball-football-families-b99390625z1-282782521.html#packers

McGinn Mil JS: Missed tackles on rise, but Packers coaches downplay numbers
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/missed-tackles-on-the-rise-but-packers-coaches-downplay-the-numbers-b99390621z1-282795801.html?ipad=y

McGinn Mil JS: Nick Perry playing a more prominent role in Packers defense
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/nick-perry-playing-a-more-prominent-role-in-packers-defense-b99390623z1-282796491.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
Harvey Houston Chronicle: Maybe root cause of Texans' woes is line rather than QB
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/harvey/article/Maybe-root-cause-of-Texans-woes-is-line-rather-5896074.php

Smith Houston Chronicle: The path that led Ryan Mallett to be the Texans' starting quarterbackMallett grew up with abundance of size, arm, talent and support
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/The-path-that-led-Ryan-Mallett-to-be-the-Texans-5893478.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Foster won't play against Browns
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Foster-won-t-play-against-Browns-5895863.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Powers Boston Globe: Former Patriot Adam Vinatieri still splitting the uprights at 41
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/11/14/vinatieri/65yD3pJHLQ9x1wuxjGrvLM/story.html

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs' defenders preparing for a collision with Beast Mode
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article3953259.html

@ProFootballTalk: Per league source, Chiefs sign DE Allen Bailey to four-year extension. Base value is $25 million. $10 million to sign.

@PFTonNBCSN: Kevin Gilbride says Andy Reid's adjustments to Chiefs offensive play selection have enabled their offense to have success in recent weeks

NEW ENGLAND
Donaldson Providence Journal: Lucas Oil Stadium brings unpleasant memories for Tom Brady
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/patriots/content/20141115-jim-donaldson-lucas-oil-stadium-brings-unpleasant-memories-for-brady.ece

Daniels Providence Journal: Pats, Colts matchup has Gronkowski written all over it
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/patriots/content/20141115-pats-colts-matchup-has-gronkowski-written-all-over-it.ece

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots Notebook: Efficient Tim Wright stays optimistic
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/11/patriots_notebook_efficient_tim_wright_stays

Young Boston Globe: Patriots' Kyle Arrington stays sharp in reduced role
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/11/15/patriots-kyle-arrington-stays-sharp-reduced-role/6nhlm9y3Z5Y9dOhT3GbWjK/story.html

Guregian Boston Herald: Adam Vinatieri a big fan of Patriots successor
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/nfl_coverage/2014/11/adam_vinatieri_a_big_fan_of_patriots_successor

Daniels Providence Journal: Vinatieri: New England where I learned what it takes to be great
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/patriots/content/20141115-vinatieri-new-england-where-i-learned-what-it-takes-to-be-great.ece

Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts around Patriots, NFL
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4772165/quick-hit-thoughts-around-patriots-nfl-5

NEW ORLEANS
Terrell Nola.com: qNew Orleans Saints have had issues this season, but blowout losses haven't been one of them
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/11/finishing_story.html

Triplett ESPN NO: Saints' Kenny Vaccaro tackles criticism head-on
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/149681/saints-kenny-vaccaro-tackles-criticism-head-on

OAKLAND
AP Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Raiders' defensive end Justin Tuck practices but may not play Sunday (w/video)
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/sports/3110660-181/raiders-defensive-end-justin-tuck

Tafur SF Chronicle: Pressure mounting on GM Reggie McKenzie as Raiders keep losing
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Pressure-mounting-on-GM-Reggie-McKenzie-as-5896056.php

McDonald SJ Mercury News: Oakland Raiders not feeling sorry for themselves
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_26944872/oakland-raiders-not-feeling-sorry-themselves

Corkran SJ Mercury News: Raiders' losses do have an upside: Possible No. 1 pick
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_26939709/raiders-losses-do-have-an-upside-possible-no

Tafur SF Chronicle: Glimmers of hope for Raiders’ beleaguered defense
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Glimmers-of-hope-for-Raiders-beleaguered-5894631.php

PHILADELPHIA
Phil.com: Sanchez trying to rewrite history for the Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20141116_Sanchez_trying_to_rewrite_history_for_the_Eagles.html

Bowen B/R: Mark Sanchez more than just a product of Chip Kelly's system
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2266657-mark-sanchez-more-than-just-product-of-chip-kellys-system

McLane Phil.com: Eagles work out quarterbacks Pryor and Lewis
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20141116_Eagles_work_out_quarterbacks_Pryor_and_Lewis.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles' Cox quietly having a standout season
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20141115_Eagles__Cox_quietly_having_standout_season.html

Berman Phil.com: Casey Matthews a survivor with the Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20141115_Eagles__Cox_quietly_having_standout_season.html

PITTSBURGH
Paulk Pitt Tribune: Steelers' Pouncey puts missteps behind him
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/7154903-74/pouncey-steelers-past

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: On the Steelers: James Harrison call was a short circuit of the human variety
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/11/16/On-the-Steelers-James-Harrison-call-was-a-short-circuit-of-the-human-variety/stories/201411160150

Robinson Pitt Tribune: Injuries derail success of Steelers' young defensive players
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/7123273-74/jones-round-steelers

SAN FRANCISCO
Killion SF Chronicle: 49ers need to take measure — contender or pretender
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Killion-49ers-need-to-take-measure-contender-5896069.php

Samuel NYDN: When 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick moves with his legs, his arm is now the weapon of choice
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/49ers-qb-run-arm-weapon-choice-article-1.2012193

Inman SJ Mercury News: 49ers hope to heed Boldin's words as they visit New York Giants
http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_26945041/49ers-hope-heed-boldins-words-they-visit-new

Maiocco CSN Bay Area:49ers rookie center Marcus Martin bounced back from NFL debut to perform well in a tough environment in Game 2.
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/rookie-martin-makes-big-strides-second-nfl-game

Schwartz NYP: Giants have to deal with the return of this 49ers sackmaster
http://nypost.com/2014/11/15/giants-have-to-deal-with-the-return-of-this-49ers-sackmaster/

Branch SF Chronicle: When Borland’s faults are IDd, he fills in the cracks
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/11/15/quick-study-borland-has-already-tackled-perceived-deficiency/

Kroichick SF Chronicle: Sherman gives 49ers warning: Watch out for Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr.
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/11/14/sherman-gives-49ers-warning-watch-out-for-giants-wr-odell-beckham-jr/

Branch SF Chronicle: Jimmie Ward becomes #49ers second CB in less than a month to be placed on IR.
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/11/15/foot-finishes-season-of-49ers-first-round-pick-smith-activated/

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks rookie receivers look to join the top of their class
http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2025033819_condottanflcolumn16xml.html

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans plan to blitz Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger lots
http://www.tennessean.com/story/titansinsider/2014/11/15/titans-plan-big-ben-blitzing-monday/19084585/

Glennon The Tennessean: Titans targeting Justin Hunter unsuccessfully
http://www.tennessean.com/story/titansinsider/2014/11/15/titans-targeting-justin-hunter-unsuccessfully/19093527/

WASHINGTON
Clarke Wash Post: After three major leg injuries, Robert Griffin III may have to let other Redskins fill the role of superhero
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/after-three-major-leg-injuries-robert-griffin-iii-may-have-to-let-other-redskins-fill-the-role-of-superhero/2014/11/15/c8644c78-6ce8-11e4-9fb4-a622dae742a2_story.html

Schad Wash Times: Leonard Hankerson returns to uncertain role with Redskins
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/15/leonard-hankerson-returns-uncertain-role-redskins/

Jones Wash Post: Guard Chris Chester and the Redskins are bracing for Bucs’ Gerald McCoy
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/11/15/guard-chris-chester-and-the-redskins-bracing-for-bucs-gerald-mccoy/

Draft

Rang CBS Sports: New center Cameron Erving helps Florida State top Miami
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24812671/nfl-draft-new-center-cameron-erving-helps-florida-st-top-miami

@ChaseGoodbread: Won't say he'll necessarily make a better pro, but Amari Cooper's a better college player than Julio Jones was. Both super, but edge Cooper.

History

Best Newsday: Michael Strahan still enjoys talking football
http://www.newsday.com/sports/media/michael-strahan-still-enjoys-talking-football-1.9617419

Sargaent NJ.com: Shaun O'Hara appreciates his journey from walk-on out of Rutgers to NFL's Giants to Hall of Fame
http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2014/11/shaun_ohara_appreciates_his_journey_from_walk-on_out_of_rutgers_to_nfls_giants_to_hall_of_fame.html

Dallas Morning News: Former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson on the Charles Haley trade and the lengths he went to in making sure it was the right fit
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20141115-former-cowboys-coach-jimmy-johnson-on-the-charles-haley-trade-and-the-lengths-he-went-to-in-making-sure-it-was-the-right-fit.ece

Giants Birthdays 11-15 to 11-2

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11-15 Jimmy Kennedy DT NYG 2011 11-15-1979 Greg Larson C D6 1961 NYG 1961-1973 11-15-1939 Bo Matthews FB NYG 1980-1981 11-15-1951 Harland Svare RLB NYG 1955-1960 11-15-1930 11-16 Lawrence Dawsey WR NYG 1996 11-16-1967 Osi Umenyiora RDE D2 2003 NYG 2003-2012 11-16-1981 11-17 Tyrone Davis CB D3 1985 NYG 1985 11-17-1961 Tony Ugoh T NYG 2011 11-17-1983 11-18 Robert Giblin S D4 1975 NYG 1975 11-18-1952 Jim Norton DE NYG 1970 11-18-1942 George Small NT NYG 1980 11-18-1956 Coleman Zeno WR D17 1971 NYG 1971 11-18-1946 11-19 Jim Krahl DT D5 1978 NYG 1978 11-19-1955 11-21 Keith Crawford WR NYG 1994 11-21-1993 Honor Jackson DB NYG 1973-1974 11-21-1948 Danny Kanell QB D4 1996 NYG 1996-1998 11-21-1973 Adrien Robinson TE D4 2012 NYG 2012-2014 11-21-1989 Michael Strahan LDE D2 1993 NYG 1993-2007 11-21-1971