Thursday Reading

Giants

Traina B/R: Giants vs. Rams: Breaking Down New York's Game Plan
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2303720-giants-vs-rams-breaking-down-new-yorks-game-plan

Macsysyn CBS Radio: Mulling The Giants Potential 2015 Draft Targets
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/12/17/mulling-the-giants-potential-2015-draft-targets/

Coach

Schwartz NYP: What an astonishing stat shows about two NFL opposite coaches
http://nypost.com/2014/12/17/what-an-astonishing-stat-shows-about-two-nfl-opposite-coaches/

Woo WSJ: Few Tricks Up Giants’ Sleeve
Coughlin Rarely Calls Trick Plays, While Rams Coach Fisher Is a Gadget-Play Guru
http://www.wsj.com/articles/few-tricks-up-giants-sleeve-1418868931

Rock Newsday: Jeff Fisher has called 28 fake punts; Tom Coughlin has called none
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jeff-fisher-has-called-28-fake-punts-tom-coughlin-has-called-none-1.9725548

QB

Samuel NYDN: Eli Manning admits there’s ‘room for improvement’ in learning Ben McAdoo’s offense with Giants
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-room-improvement-mcadoo-system-article-1.2049018

WR

Schwartz NYP: Tom Coughlin refuses to clear up his beef with Rueben Randle
http://nypost.com/2014/12/17/tom-coughlin-refuses-to-clear-up-his-beef-with-rueben-randle/

Graziano ESPN: Why Corey Washington doesn't play more
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/41078/why-corey-washington-doesnt-play-more

RV NYDN: Just hand rookie award to Odell Beckham Jr. now!http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-hand-rookie-award-odell-beckham-jr-article-1.2049391

O'Gorman The Trentonian: Beckham, Giants face physical test vs. St. Louis
http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20141217/beckham-giants-face-physical-test-vs-st-louis

S

Samuel NYDN: Antrel Rolle wants to stay with NY Giants
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/antrel-rolle-stay-giants-article-1.2049366

Cannizzaro NYP: The case for Giants giving Antrel Rolle the new deal he wants
http://nypost.com/2014/12/17/the-case-for-giants-giving-antrel-rolle-the-new-deal-he-wants/

Rock Newsday: Antrel Rolle says he wants to remain a Giant
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/antrel-rolle-says-he-wants-to-remain-a-giant-1.9725778

Stapleton The Record: Giants the team for Antrel Rolle
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/big-blue-the-team-for-rolle-1.1163824

Canavan AP: Giants safety Rolle not listening to the critics
http://www.dailyrecord.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2014/12/17/giants-safety-rolle-listening-critics/20565643/

P

Stapleton The Record: Giants notes: Steve Weatherford not waiting on another fake punt.
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/weatherford-not-waiting-on-fake-punt-1.1163791

Gottlieb Show CBS Radio: Steve Weatherford: ‘Coughlin Is Best Man I’ve Ever Played For’
http://gottlieb.radio.cbssports.com/2014/12/17/steve-weatherford-coughlin-is-best-man-ive-ever-played-for/

NFL

Bowen B/R: Matt Bowen's Week 16 NFL Film Study
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2302945-matt-bowens-week-16-nfl-film-study

Maske Wash Post: Odell Beckham, Aaron Donald lead NFL’s top 12 rookies of 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2014/12/17/odell-beckham-aaron-donald-lead-nfls-top-12-rookies-of-2014/

Campbell AP: Pump fake still an old standby tool in QB's belt
http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Pump-fake-still-an-old-standby-tool-in-QB-s-belt-5963938.php

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Q& A Saints MLB Curtis Lofton: Saints have healthy respect for Falcons’ offens
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/12/17/qa-lofton-saints-have-healthy-respect-for-falcons-offense/?ecmp=ajc_social_twitter_2014_falcons_sfp

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers backup QB Derek Anderson eager to play against Browns
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/12/17/5391458/panthers-backup-qb-derek-anderson.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Benching Jay Cutler hardly solves Bears dilemma with 'uncoachable' QB
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-biggs-bears-spt-1218-20141217-story.html

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: As losses mount, Mike Pettine says team needs to carry positive momentum into offseson:
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/12/coach_mike_pettine_says_team_n.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Johnny Manziel calls report that some teammates snubbed him 'ridiculous' and video backs him up
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/12/video_of_pregame_shows_clevela.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

DALLAS
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Why Cowboys could use a few more guys like Orlando Scandrick against Colts
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20141216-gosselin-why-cowboys-could-use-a-few-more-guys-like-orlando-scandrick-against-colts.ece

Sabin Dallas Morning News: I Good sign? Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray practices two days after having surgery on left hand
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/12/dallas-cowboys-rb-demarco-practices-two-days-after-having-surgery-on-left-hand.html/

DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Possible departure of Pot Roast could leave fans stewing
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_27159124/possible-departure-pot-roast-could-leave-fans-stewing

Renck Denver Post: Broncos defense passing chemistry test with flying colors
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_27156978/broncos-defense-passing-chemistry-test-flying-colors

DETROIT
Monarrez Detroit Free Press: 'Irreplaceable' Suh still mum on future, focuses on season
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/17/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-future/20573153/

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Mike McCarthy warns team against overconfidence against Bucs
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/mike-mccarthy-warns-team-against-overconfidence-against-bucs-b99410776z1-286185081.html?ipad=y

Dunne Mil JS: Tampa Bay's Lovie Smith has familiarity with Packers
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/286185941.html?ipad=y

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Can Colts' Hakeem Nicks salvage a lost season?
"The Colts have been surprised by Nicks' ineffectiveness this season. He's got just 26 catches for 287 yards. Even during the past several seasons, while battling nagging injuries and playing on a dead-end New York Giants offense, Nicks never experienced a season like this. His 47 catches in 2013 were a career low. He's currently on pace for just 30 receptions."
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/12/17/hakeem-nicks-indianapolis-colts/20531497/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Insider: Team leads NFL in starts by rookies by large margin
"The top 10: Jaguars 70, Oakland 53, Cleveland 50, Buffalo 44, St. Louis 43, Carolina 38, Chicago 36, Green Bay 36, the Giants 32 and Minnesota 31."
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-12-17/story/jaguars-insider-team-leads-nfl-starts-rookies-large-margin

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Vikings defense among NFL's most improved
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/286177021.html

Craig Minn Star Tribune: Sullivan another in long line of quality Vikings centers
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/286177111.html

NEW ENGLAND
Whitmer Boston Globe: Patriots place DL Dominique Easley on injured reserve
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/12/18/patriots-place-dominique-easley-injured-reserve/QfBEtkGQtarBKveD6OL0zO/story.html

Howe Boston Herald: Chandler Jones provides options
https://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/12/chandler_jones_provides_options

PHILADELPHIA
Donnellon Phil.com: So, what about Billy Davis?
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/So-What-About-Billy-Davis.html

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles Notebook: Graham in line for start; new pact, too?
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20141218_Eagles_Notebook__Graham_in_line_for_start__new_pact__too_.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: On the Steelers: No-huddle offense could return
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/12/18/On-the-Steelers-No-huddle-offense-could-return/stories/201412180204

ST. LOUIS
Lyons STL Post Gazette: Rams' special teams make their mark
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-special-teams-make-their-mark/article_86eb7eba-b974-5e37-899d-7dd40071bdc2.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Ostler SF Chronicle: 49ers grow up, release McDonald.
http://www.sfgate.com/sports/ostler/article/49ers-finally-step-up-with-ousting-of-Ray-McDonald-5964210.php

Kawakami SJ Mercury News: You bet it's a pattern of poor decision-making. By Ray McDonald and by 49ers management, too.
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2014/12/17/49ers-ray-mcdonald-hypocrisy/

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks must shore up sacks against Cardinals
http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2025258414_seahawks18xml.html

Stone Seattle Times: Seahawks adept at creating calm out of chaos
http://seattletimes.com/html/larrystone/2025258492_stone18xml.html

WASHINGTON
Steinberg Wash Post: Jay Gruden on Robert Griffin III and the final two minutes of the Giants game
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/12/17/jay-gruden-on-robert-griffin-iii-and-the-final-two-minutes-of-the-giants-game/

Jones Wash Post: Redskins don’t see pile of penalties as an indication of a discipline problem
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/antrel-rolle-talks-future-contract-extension-staying-f-blog-entry-1.2049332

Allen Wash Post: Mayock says Redskins don’t have a franchise QB on their roster
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/12/17/mike-mayock-says-redskins-dont-have-a-franchise-qb-on-their-roster/

Giannotto Wash Post: No extra motivation for DeSean Jackson facing former team again
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/12/17/no-extra-motivation-for-redskins-wr-desean-jackson-facing-former-team-again/

Hazard SB Nation: Hazard's Huddle: Blame Game vs. New York Giants
An All-22 film look at who is at fault for the sacks produced by the NY Giants
http://www.hogshaven.com/2014/12/18/7413521/hazards-huddle-blame-game-vs-new-york-giants

Draft

Brugler CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Draft: Oregon CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu sidelined by knee injury
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24898443/nfl-draft-oregon-cb-ifo-ekpre-olomu-sidelined-by-knee-injury

GBN: First Round Projection 12-18
8. New York Giants DeVante Parker WR Louisville
http://www.gbnreport.com/2015projection.html

History

Wright Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns 1964 championship season: RB Jim Brown (video, slideshow)
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/12/cleveland_browns_1964_champion_14.html

Perlman NJ.com: Throwback Thursday: Giants against the Rams through the years
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/12/throwback_thursday_giants_against_the_rams_through_the_years.html