Friday Reading

Giants

Rock Newsday: Giants have to deal with not being in postseason -- again
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-have-to-deal-with-not-being-in-postseason-again-1.9659604

Gay WSJ: The Giants Are Thankful for Beckham’s Catch...and That’s It
http://online.wsj.com/articles/the-giants-are-thankful-for-beckhams-catch-and-thats-it-1417119260

Raanan NJ.com: Who are the Giants players thankful to have in the locker room?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/11/who_are_the_giants_players_thankful_to_have_in_the_locker_room.html

Previews

Traina B/R: NY Giants vs Jacksonville Jaguars breaking down New York's game plan
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2281021-ny-giants-vs-jacksonville-jaguars-breaking-down-new-yorks-game-plan

Dottino WFAN: Giants Have To Straighten Out For Meetup With Jaguars
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/11/27/dottino-giants-have-to-straighten-out-for-meetup-with-jaguars/

Coach

Raanan NJ.com: Giants' Tom Coughlin by the numbers at career game No. 300 as NFL coach
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/11/giants_tom_coughlin_by_the_numbers_at_career_game_no_300_as_nfl_coach.html

WR

Powell NJ.com: What are the odds Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. makes another one-handed catch?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/11/what_are_the_odds_odell_beckham_jr_makes_another_one-handed_catch.html

TE

Roberts The Record: Giants: Daniel Fells grateful to be part of the team
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/big-blue-tight-end-grateful-1.1143032

WR

Schwartz NYP: The non-catch reasons the Giants love Odell Beckham
http://nypost.com/2014/11/27/the-non-catch-reasons-the-giants-love-odell-beckham/

LG

Rock Newsday: Giants' Weston Richburg could be starting again this week
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-weston-richburg-could-be-starting-again-this-week-1.9659558

DE

Schwartz NYP: Terrifying: Jason Pierre-Paul’s days at tight end
http://nypost.com/2014/11/27/terrifying-jason-pierre-pauls-days-at-tight-end/

NFL

King MMQB: James Harrison is Back
How did the menacing defender go from being a retired linebacker to one of the most impactful Pittsburgh players this season? The answer, plus thoughts on the turkey day results, the Week 13 spotlight player and 10 things to watch Sunday
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/11/28/james-harrison-pittsburgh-steelers-week-13-preview/

MMQB: Best Rookie Receiver Class Ever?
From Beckham to Evans to Benjamin, this year's class of first-year receivers has made play after play after play. Has there ever been a better group come into the NFL?
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/11/27/best-rookie-receiver-class-ever/

Maske Wash Post: Thanksgiving NFL leftovers: Seahawks are back
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2014/11/28/thanksgiving-nfl-leftovers-seahawks-are-back/

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens players' union rep Chris Canty saddened by NFL-NFLPA discord
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-player-union-rep-chris-canty-saddened-by-nflnflpa-discord-20141127-story.html

Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs returns to practice on Thanksgiving
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-linebacker-terrell-suggs-returns-to-practice-on-thanksgiving-20141127-story.html

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Josh Gordon got 'careless and reckless' after All-Pro celebrity hoopla, he admits in TV interview
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/11/josh_gordon_got_careless_and_r.html

DALLAS
Sabin Dallas Morning News: Tony Romo: 'I should have been better;' I promise you I will be
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20141127-tony-romo-i-should-have-been-better-i-promise-you-i-will-be.ece

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Blame the Cowboys' offense, Tony Romo for huge loss to Eagles
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20141127-gosselin-blame-the-cowboys-offense-tony-romo-for-huge-loss-to-eagles.ece

Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: Cowboys' defense shredded; playoffs in doubt
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/tim-cowlishaw/20141127-cowlishaw-cowboys-defense-shredded-playoffs-in-doubt.ece

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions 34, Bears 17: How the offense got on track on Thanksgiving
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving/19586283/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions notes: Calvin Johnson in decline? Don't tell that to the Bears
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-milestone/19605265/

GREEN BAY
Dunne Mil JS: Sunday's showdown a tale of two quarterbacks. Kurt Warner, Lynn Dickey, Troy Brown break down Rodgers/Brady
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-patriots-showdown-a-tale-of-two-quarterbacks-b99398500z1-284121271.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
Houston Chronicle: Titans defense faces challenge in Texans potent run game
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Titans-defense-faces-challenge-in-Texans-potent-5921972.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Cavin Ind Star: Colts recently blue offensively in red zone
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/11/27/colts-recently-blue-in-red-zone-offense/19551481/

Holder Ind Star: Colts waive rookie cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy
The Colts waived rookie cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy in a surprise decision on Thursday, parting ways with a player they once had high hopes for.
http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2014/11/27/loucheiz-purifoy-waived-by-colts/19580491/

Holder Ind Star: Colts will look to LB Shaun Phillips on third downs
http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2014/11/27/colts-claim-linebacker-shaun-phillips/19582871/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Notebook: Another game, another role as underdog
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-11-27/story/jaguars-notebook-another-game-another-role-underdog

Carlyon Fla Times Union: Andre Branch set to return for Jaguars, boosting their pass rush
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-11-27/story/andre-branch-set-return-jaguars-boosting-their-pass-rush

MIAMI
Walder NYDN: While Geno Smith has been a bust at QB for Jets, Ryan Tannehill thriving with Dolphins
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/tannehill-qb-jets-thought-geno-article-1.2026063

AP USA Today: Dolphins C Satele has anchored Miami OL
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/11/27/dolphins-c-satele-has-anchored-miami-ol/19581909/

Beasley Miami Herald: Dolphins’ inept pass-rush vs. Broncos must improve against Jets
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article4174536.html

NEW ENGLAND
Young Boston Globe: PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK
Patriots are thrilled about playing in Lambeau Field
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/11/27/patriots-are-thrilled-about-playing-lambeau-field/nxlaVgsrWPwxQpNgTe56gN/story.html

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots' backs ready to rumble
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/11/patriots_backs_ready_to_rumble

Whitmer Boston Globe: Brandon LaFell has found his niche with Patriots
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/11/27/brandon-lafell-has-found-his-niche-with-patriots/1c1nkorcbaMBQAA8jqDp6N/story.html

Daniels Prov Journal: Midseason signings Ayers, Casillas, Branch making most of time with Patriots
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/patriots/content/20141127-midseason-signings-ayers-casillas-branch-making-most-of-time-with-patriots.ece

NEW ORLEANS
Woodberry Nola.com: Saints players defend Rob Ryan
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/11/saints_players_defend_rob_ryan.html

Woodberry Nola.com: Saints lineman Lawrence Virgil: 'Closer to my dreams' after earning roster spot
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/11/saints_lineman_lawrence_virgil.html

PHILADELPHIA
Sielski Phil.com: In Eagles big win over #Cowboys, Mark Sanchez exorcises his 'butt' off
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/284116791.html

Hofman Phil.com: The Eagles defensive front dominates the Cowboys
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/The-Eagles-defensive-front-dominates-the-Cowboys.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers notebook: Adams likely to start with Gilbert hurt
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/11/28/Steelers-notebook-Adams-likely-to-start-with-Gilbert-hurt/stories/201411280064

Cook Pitt Post Gazette: Win won't come easy against Saints
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2014/11/28/Ron-Cook-Win-won-t-come-easy-against-Saints/stories/201411280058

SAN FRANCISCO
VicTafur San Jose Mercury News: “@JedYork: Thank you #49ersfaithful for coming out strong tonight. This performance wasn't acceptable. I apologize for that” & gt;& gt; Bye Jim

Branch SF Chronicle: Game story: 49ers offer "unacceptable" performance in 19-3 loss to Seahawks.
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/11/27/ouch-seahawks-pound-49ers-in-19-3-victory/

Kawakami San Jose Mercury News: 49ers shaken to their core by Seahawks
http://www.mercurynews.com/tim-kawakami/ci_27026555/kawakami-49ers-shaken-their-core-by-seahawks?source=pkg

Thompson San Jose Mercury News: Seahawks expose Colin Kaepernick's flaws
http://www.mercurynews.com/marcus-thompson/ci_27026764/thompson-seahawks-expose-colin-kaepernicks-flaws?source=pkg

Inman San Jose Mercury News: 49ers' Crabtree downplays feud with Sherman
http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_27026813/49ers-receiver-crabtree-downplays-shermans-role-loss-seahawks

SEATTLE
Freeman B/R: The Seahawks are back and that should scare the hell out of the NFC.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2282507-seattle-seahawks-are-back-big-hits-trash-talk-and-all

Rang Seattle Scout.com: Instant Analysis of Seattle's 19-3 win over San Francisco
http://sea.scout.com/story/1485841-seahawks-thump-49ers-19-3?s=114

@AdamSchefter: Since Seahawks CB Richard Sherman entered the NFL in 2011, he has 23 interceptions -- 8 more than any other player.

TENNESSEE
Wyatt The Tennessean: Worst Titans season ever? Sure looks like it
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/11/27/titans-zach-mettenbeger-tennessee-ken-whisenhunt/19593583/

WASHINGTON
Wise Wash Post: Bruce Allen, absentee leadership charting course to nowhere for Washington
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/bruce-allen-absentee-leadership-charting-course-to-nowhere-for-washington/2014/11/26/0505f776-7577-11e4-9d9b-86d397daad27_story.html

Schad Wash Times: Still No. 3, Kirk Cousins says he has not lost confidence
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/27/kirk-cousins-still-redskins-no-3-quarterback-maint/

Clarke Wash Post: Left tackle Trent Williams eyeing return against Colts
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/11/27/lt-trent-williams-eyeing-return-against-colts/

Draft

Miller B/R: 2015 NFL Draft: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook for Week 13
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2281065-2015-nfl-draft-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-for-week-13

Rexrode Detroit Free Press: Michigan State Spartans Tony Lippett opens on both sides of the ball
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2014/11/27/michigan-state-spartans-tony-lippett/19596573/

Rang CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Draft: Suspended Ohio State DE Noah Spence turns to NFL
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24844532/nfl-draft-suspended-ohio-state-de-noah-spence-turns-to-nfl

Goodbread NFL.com: Fournette, Tigers top TAMU as Ogbuehi returns to left side for Aggies
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000435394/article/leonard-fournette-bulls-way-to-146-yards-in-lsu-win

History

Talk of Fame: Don Shula talks dynasties, QBs and Paul Brown
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/don-shula-talks-great-coaching-great-quarterbacks-and-great-teams/