Giants
Traina B/R: 5 New York Giants Players to Watch vs. the Dallas Cowboys
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2274727-5-new-york-giants-players-to-watch-vs-the-dallas-cowboy
Woo WSJ: Last Time Giants Faced Dallas, There Was Hope
http://online.wsj.com/articles/last-time-giants-faced-dallas-cowboys-there-was-hope-1416617733
@NYPost_Schwartz: Three more starters out again this week for Giants: LB Jacquian Williams, DT Cullen Jenkins, RT Justin Pugh. This stuff adds up.
Hague AP: Giants: Injury bug plagues Big Blue
http://www.dailyrecord.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2014/11/21/new-york-giants-injuries-plague-big-blue/19366523/
Rock Newsday: Giants now tied for longest streak without a win
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-now-tied-for-longest-streak-without-a-win-1.9641209
Schulz PFF: PFF Preview: Cowboys @ Giants, Week 12
"New York Giants
Jason Pierre-Paul – He won’t be able to get to every run, but Pierre-Paul should make his impact felt Sunday night. His 21 stops in run defense are third most at the position, and that’s contributed to a league-best +15.2run defense grade.
Robert Ayers – An extremely valuable yet under-the-radar signing, Ayers has had a monster year rushing the passer, recording a team-high 38 pressures. If the Giants can’t stop the run, however, Ayers may not see much of the field and his lowest snap count of the season was in the Week 7 trip to Dallas.
Eli Manning – In typical Eli fashion, consistency has not been his strong suit. Manning has a superb +18.7grade on plays without pressure, but a far from ideal -18.0 when defenders hurry him. His passer rating drops more than 40 points with rushers in his face."
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/11/21/pff-preview-cowboys-giants-week-12/
Predictions
Graziano ESPN: Prediction: Giants will beat Cowboys
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/40416/prediction-giants-will-beat-cowboys
Coach
Lariviere Forbes: Giants Will Let Tom Coughlin 'Bow Out Gracefully', Says Former Star George Martin
http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidlariviere/2014/11/21/giants-will-let-tom-coughlin-bow-out-gracefully-says-former-star-george-martin/
QB
Samuel NYDN: Giants Insider: Shift to Eli Manning not a snap
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-shift-eli-manning-snap-article-1.2019820
Knobler ESPN: Tom Coughlin praises Eli Manning, 10 years after promotion
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/40479/tom-coughlin-praises-eli-manning-10-years-after-promotion-to-starter
Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: Good news, Cowboys! Eli Manning is an interception machine
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/tim-cowlishaw/20141121-cowlishaw-good-news-cowboys-eli-manning-is-an-interception-machine.ece
TE
Lewis NYP: Giants' Donnell gets key tip from wife on how to avoid fumbles
http://nypost.com/2014/11/22/giants-donnell-gets-key-tip-from-wife-on-how-to-avoid-fumbles/
Stapleton The Record: Giants' TE Larry Donnell deals with growing pains
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/donnell-s-growing-pains-1.1139482
OL
@NYPost_Lewis: Geoff Schwartz is going to play Sunday for the #Giants; the question is where. Right tackle is overwhelmingly likely instead of guard. #nyg
@NYPost_Lewis: Schwartz: "I played tackle & guard; I've got to be ready to do either one. I think the week went well, I’m confident, ready for Sunday" #nyg
LG
@NYPost_Schwartz: Coaching staff has worried about rookie Weston Richburg's deteriorating play at left guard. Thus, move to veteran Adam Snyder makes sense.
@art_stapleton: I would've kept Richburg in + pulled Jerry out for Snyder. But also could be move to preserve Richburg for future at C, clean up bad habits.
Jahnke PFF: 32 Observations, Week 11
"New York Giants: Guard Weston Richburg has a Pass Blocking Efficiency of 96.9, which is eighth best among left guards. He has allowed two sacks, six hits and seven hurries on his 374 pass blocks."
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/11/20/32-observations-week-11-3/
DE
Samuel NYDN: Jason Pierre-Paul joins the ranks of the big-talking Giants ahead of Cowboys game
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/jason-pierre-paul-joins-ranks-big-talking-giants-article-1.2019340
@ebenezersamuel: Jason Pierre-Paul on Dallas/Philly coming to MetLife: "They gotta come through here. I'm not talking s*** or nothing like that."
@ebenezersamuel: Asked Mathias Kiwanuka to assess his play this season. "Not up to my potential. And I look forward to changing that." Hoping for big finish.
@ebenezersamuel: When I mentioned to Mathias Kiwanuka how ugly his stats are, he did not argue: "It's fair criticism." He knows he's not playing well.
NFL
Tanier B/R: NFL Week 12 Picks: The Incredible Shrinking Seahawks
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2275010-nfl-week-12-picks-the-incredible-shrinking-seahawks
Maske Wash Post: Many NFL teams finding one reliable QB not enough
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2014/11/20/many-nfl-teams-finding-one-reliable-qb-not-enough/
Barron Houston Chronicle: NFL's changing culture of playing in pain
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/NFL-s-changing-culture-of-playing-in-pain-5909480.php
ARIZONA
King MMQB: ‘The Opportunity To Do Something Special’
Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson on becoming the surprise team of 2014 and wanting Arizona to be the first franchise to play in a Super Bowl at home. But first, what it was like to sever the top of his finger on a freak play last year (Audio)
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/11/21/nfl-rashad-johnson-arizona-cardinals/
CAROLINA
Cooper Football Outsiders: Under Pressure: Carolina's Sorry Season
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/under-pressure/2014/under-pressure-carolinas-sorry-season
CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: As retirement beckons, Jim Leonhard compiles dream team and makes playoff push with Browns
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/11/jim_leonhard_cleveland_browns.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Jordan Cameron never considered quitting because of his 3 concussions: 'Definitely not; not once'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/11/jordan_cameron_on_if_he_consid.html#incart_story_package
DALLAS
Dallas Morning News: Cowboys supporting cast remains engaged despite limited opportunities
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/11/cowboys-supporting-cast-remains-engaged-despite-limited-opportunities.html/
George Dallas Morning News: Here's proof that Cowboys have bought into Jason Garrett's message
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20141121-george-here-s-proof-that-cowboys-have-bought-into-jason-garrett-s-message.ece
Sabin Dallas Morning News: How far Cowboys have come, only 11 left from 2010 squad
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20141121-sabin-how-far-cowboys-have-come-only-11-left-from-2010-squad.ece
Broaddus Cowboys.com: Scout’s Eye: Don’t Forget About The Giants’ Injuries In The Secondary; Stopping Jennings
http://goo.gl/dauFXs
GREEN BAY
Dunne Mil JS: Julius Peppers...Packers 'make up defenses we haven’t even run yet'
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/283530921.html?ipad=y
HOUSTON
Robertson Houston Chronicle: Bill O'Brien pleased with Texans' recent practices
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/11/bill-obrien-pleased-with-texans-recent-practices/
INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts' Art Jones on injury: 'It's frustrating as hell'
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/11/21/colts-art-jones-return-from-ankle-injury/19354323/
KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs sign Jason Avant to boost receiving corps
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article4057395.html
MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Dallas Thomas wants to 'improve on everything'
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2014/11/dallas-thomas-wants-to-improve-on-everything.html
Salguero Miami Herald: Injury report has bad news for the Miami Dolphins
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2014/11/injury-report-has-bad-news-for-the-miami-dolphins.html
MINNESOTA
Craig Minn Star Tribune: NFL Insider: Vikings' Smith knows picking off Packers next to impossible
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/283556721.html
NEW ENGLAND
Schecter ESPN Boston: Patriots football journey: Akeem Ayers
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4772714/patriots-football-journey-akeem-ayers?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter
Volin Boston Globe: LeGarrette Blount adds thunder to Patriots’ running game
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/11/20/legarrette-blount-gives-patriots-depth-for-season-stretch-run/wLEjmuk2ByOY2xw2BnZs5L/story.html
NEW ORLEANS
Woodberry Nola.com: New Orleans Saints trying to end frustrating scoring drought on defense, special teams
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/11/new_orleans_saints_trying_to_e.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter
Duncan Nola.com: Curtis Lofton is the New Orleans Saints' rock of reliability on defense:
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/11/curtis_lofton_new_orleans_sain.html
Terrell Nola.com: New Orleans Saints safety Pierre Warren: Happy to be 'home'
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/11/pierre_warren.html
OAKLAND
Vaccaro NYP: A reminder of the Giants Way in the last place you’d expect
http://nypost.com/2014/11/21/a-reminder-of-the-giants-way-in-the-last-place-youd-expect/
@ebenezersamuel: More JPP on Tuck: "He did a great job, and that's Tuck." Said he hasn't talked to Justin Tuck in awhile but may reach out today.
Kacsmar at Football Outsiders: Clutch Encounters: Chiefs at Raiders
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/clutch-encounters/2014/clutch-encounters-chiefs-raiders
@TerezPaylor: Latavius Murray is 6-3, 225. The Raiders have something special with that guy. Difference between Murray and McFadden is startling
PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Marcus Smith may never be ready for the NFL.
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20141123_Eagles__Marcus_Smith_may_never_be_ready_for_NFL.html
Bowen Phil.com: Chip high on Sanchez, even if Mark isn't
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20141121_Chip_high_on_Sanchez__even_if_Mark_isn_t.html
McLane Phil Inquirer: Eagles' guard Gardner building case to start
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20141122_Eagles_guard_Gardner_building_case_to_start.html
SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Steve Young and the art of molding a mobile QB.
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/11/21/steve-young-and-the-art-of-molding-a-mobile-quarterback/
Maiccoco CSN Bay Area: Time is running out for 49ers RT Anthony Davis to be cleared to play. Don’t expect Brock or Ellington to play.
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-anthony-davis-ruled-out-sundays-game
Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers veterans Frank Gore, Anquan Boldin and Justin Smith deserve kudos, too
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article4047006.html
Newman Niners Nation: All-22: Aldon Smith's return revitalizes 49ers pass rush
http://www.ninersnation.com/2014/11/21/7254981/all-22-aldon-smiths-return-revitalizes-49ers-pass-rush
Branch SF Chronicle: In 2nd week back, Aldon Smith rounding into form
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-In-2nd-week-back-Aldon-Smith-rounding-5910201.php
SEATTLE
Rang Seattle Scout.com: SEAHAWKS-CARDINALS: THREE KEY MATCHUPS
http://sea.scout.com/story/1483605-seahawks-cardinals-three-key-matchups?s=114
TENNESSEE
Wyatt The Tennessean: Titans need answers to these questions down the stretch
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/11/20/titans-need-answers-stretch/70024882/
WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Redskins-49ers: Five story lines to follow in Washington’s Week 12 matchup
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/11/21/redskins-49ers-five-story-lines-to-follow-in-washingtons-week-12-matchup/
Draft
Brooks NFL.com: Scout's Take: Jamison Crowder like Steelers' Antonio Brown
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000431897/article/scouts-take-jamison-crowder-like-steelers-antonio-brown?campaign=Twitter_nfl_cfb
Mayock NFL.com: Mayock likens Brandon Scherff to Zack Martin, Joel Bitonio
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000431995/article/mayock-brandon-scherff-reminds-me-of-zack-martin-joel-bitonio?campaign=Twitter_nfl_cfb
Benbow Boston Globe: For Zack Hodges, road to NFL goes through Harvard
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/11/21/harvardfoot/yqdehQIbjKtPlDSPoc42RK/story.html
History
Giant Birthdays 11-22 to 11-28
11-22
Steve DeOssie ILB NYG 1989-1993 11-22-1962
Bill Windauer DT NYG 1975 11-22-1949
11-23
Johnie Cooks ILB NYG 1988-1990 11-23-1958
Albert Gursky LB D12 1962 NYG 1963 11-23-1940
Dwayne Jiles LB NYG 1989 11-23-1961
Scott Peters C NYG 2003 11-23-1978
11-24
Terry Kinard FS D1 1983 NYG 1983-1989 11-24-1959
Kenny Phillips SS D1 1988NYG 2008-2012 11-24-1986
11-25
Brad Benson LT NYG 1978-1987 11-25-1955
11-26
Harry Carson MLB/ILB D4 1976 NYG 1976-1988 11-26-1953
Brian Johnston C D3 1985 NYG 1986-1987 11-26-1962
Joel Wells HB NYG 1961 11-26-1935
11-27
Brian Carpenter DB NYG 1982 11-27-1960
Henry Carr SS/FS/RCB D4 1965 NYG 1965-1967 11-27-1942
Ken Johnson FB D11 1979 NYG 1979 11-27-1956
11-28
Keith Eck C NYG 1979 11-28-1955
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