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Defenderdawg : 1/27/2015 7:28 am
Giants

Traina B/R: 5 Late-Round Sleepers Perfect for Giants
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2339587-5-late-round-sleepers-who-would-be-perfect-for-the-ny-giants

WR

Eisen Giants.com: 2014 Rookie Recap: WR Odell Beckham Jr.
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/2014-Rookie-Recap-WR-Odell-Beckham-Jr/2e07f829-235b-4b98-9fe7-6ae472e591bc

S

Traina B/R: NY Giants' Top Free-Agency Targets at Safety
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2340716-ny-giants-top-free-agency-targets-at-safety

NFL

King MMQB: A Super Bowl Comeback
Eight years removed from being told he'd never again ref in the NFL, Bill Vinovich is preparing to officiate the sport's biggest game. A look at his remarkable story plus more on the Patriots' Deflategate response and 10 things I think in Phoenix
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/01/26/super-bowl-49-patriots-seahawks-bill-vinovich-ref/

King MMQB: Deflategate Will Be a Complicated Investigation
In the mystery of the inflation levels of footballs, many key pieces of information are missing. The NFL's hired investigators will have to rely on forensic evidence to find the truth, along with getting a buttoned-up organization to be forthcoming
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/01/27/nfl-deflategate-investigation-patriots/

Tanier B/R: Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Caught Up, Pumped Up for Super Bowl XLIX
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2342007-mike-taniers-monday-morning-hangover-caught-up-pumped-up-for-super-bowl-xlix

Kaplan MMQB: When They Were Younger
The men playing in Super Bowl XLIX are remembered by their high school and college coaches, who share stories about their former charges playing a church organ, tricking out a beat-up Cadillac, giving haircuts in the locker room and getting trapped in a locker (ahem, we’re looking at you Tom Brady)
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/01/27/nfl-super-bowl-xlix-new-england-patriots-seattle-seahawks/

Brooks NFL.com: Seahawks & Patriots built through the NFL draft
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000462474/article/new-england-patriots-seattle-seahawks-built-through-nfl-draft?campaign=Twitter_atl

Corry CBS Sports: Agent's Take: How relationships could impact 7 teams' free-agency moves
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24996504/agents-take-how-relationships-could-impact-this-years-free-agency-class

Faller AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals reflect on home-stadium Pro Bowl experience
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2015/01/26/arizona-cardinals-reflect-on-home-stadium-pro-bowl-experience/22335709/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Seahawks DC Dan Quinn to be officially named the Falcons head coach on Monday, Feb. 2 in Atlanta.
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2015/01/25/report-raheem-morris-set-to-join-falcons/

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens' C.J. Mosley concludes successful rookie year in Pro Bowl
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-linebacker-cj-mosley-capping-successful-rookie-year-in-pro-bowl-tonight-20150125-story.html

Wilson Bal Sun: Disappointing season has former Ravens first-round pick Matt Elam looking for improvement
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-disappointing-season-has-former-ravens-firstround-pick-matt-elam-looking-for-improvement-20150127-story.html

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner: Don't call Panthers a rival
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2015/01/26/5473481/carolina-panthers-arent-yet-rivals.html#.VMb4AS4arzE

CHICAGO
Arkush NW Herald: Accorsi had Bears link dating back to college, Piccolo
http://www.nwherald.com/2015/01/24/hub-arkush-accorsi-had-bears-link-dating-back-to-college-piccolo/ascgw1x/

Biggs Chicago Tribune: It's early in process but finding a quarterback in upcoming draft could prove to be challenge for Bears
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-biggs-bears-jay-cutler-options-spt-0127-20150126-story.html

DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Broncos desire to cause more turnovers in 2015 season
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_27399892/broncos-desire-cause-more-turnovers-2015-season

Klis Denver Post: Broncos still hoping to hire Vance Joseph as D coordinator
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_27397761/broncos-still-hoping-hire-vance-joseph-d-coordinator

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' Pro Bowl contingent a measure of team's success
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/25/detroit-lions-pro-bowl/22332621/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' Stafford named Offensive MVP in first Pro Bowl
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/25/matthew-stafford-pro-bowl/22330125/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Tate: 'A little envy' of Seahawks' Super Bowl trip
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/26/detroit-lions-golden-tate/22368465/

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Maybe Packers can follow Patriots' road to redemption
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/maybe-packers-can-follow-patriots-road-to-redemption-b99432720z1-289880931.html?ipad=y

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Insider: Colts, Andrew Luck in no rush on new contract
http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2015/01/25/andrew-luck-indianapolis-colts-contract-extension/22312791/

Holder Ind Star: Defensive coordinators will zero in on Colts' Hilton
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/01/26/indianapolis-colts-ty-hilton-new-england-patriots/22328945/

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: An early look at seven free agents who might be good fits for the Chiefs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article8119509.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Salary cap: Dolphins underperforming vs. NFL
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2015/01/salary-cap-dolphins-underperforming-vs-nfl-.html#storylink=addthis

NEW ENGLAND
Barnwell Grantland: Method to the Madness: How Belichick Rules the Draft
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/bill-belichick-nfl-draft-new-england-patriots/

Cannizzaro NYP: The ‘heartbeat’ of the Patriots, a celebrated captain, plays special teams
http://nypost.com/2015/01/25/the-heartbeat-of-the-patriots-a-celebrated-captain-plays-special-teams/

Tucker SOE: DEVELIN HAD ROCKY-ESQUE RISE TO NFL
Would you play football for $200 a week if you had an Engineering degree from an Ivy League institution like Brown University? James Develin did. And now a little over four years later, the journey has taken him to the biggest game of his life.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/107465552/james-develin-underdog-nfl-new-england-patriots-super-bowl

Samuel NYDN: Tom Brady’s backup, Jimmy Garappolo, explains Bill Belichick’s own test of footballs
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/patriots-backup-garappolo-belichick-football-tester-article-1.2091348

Whitmer Boston Globe: Patriots' Darrelle Revis helped defense turn the page
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/01/26/patriots-darrelle-revis-different-from-richard-sherman-but-gets-similar-results/8pDwlC0NVEoSYfRrEH0iGN/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Terrell Nola.com: At 36, Drew Brees' competitive drive is bolstered by his four children
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/01/drew_brees_why_he_still_plays.html

Bedard MMQB: An Aging Star, A Lost Season
It's been more than a month since the Saints were eliminated from playoff contention. Now 36, Drew Brees can only hope the franchise learns from its mistakes and turns things around before it's too late for him
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/01/26/drew-brees-new-orleans-saints/

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders safety Charles Woodson will be back for 18th season
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-safety-Charles-Woodson-will-be-back-for-6041637.php?t=ea9bd705f50a4808f6& cmpid=twitter-premium

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Why can't Eagles have safeties as effective as Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor. Talent matters but so does scheme:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/289864231.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Lynch SF Chronicle: Best guess on the 49ers’ plan
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2015/01/26/best-guess-on-the-49ers-plan/

SEATTLE
Schwartz NYP: How Russell Wilson’s Super Bowl experience can help him
http://nypost.com/2015/01/25/how-russell-wilsons-super-bowl-experience-can-help-him/

Bowen B/R: Russell Wilson's Running Ability a Huge Super Bowl X-Factor
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2341688-russell-wilsons-running-ability-a-huge-super-bowl-x-factor

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks Pete Carroll to speak with Marshawn Lynch about NFL crackdown on gesture
http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2025545460_seahawksnotes26xml.html

Seattle Times: Seahawks rookie Garry Gilliam, mother took long route to Super Bowl
http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2025551215_seahawksgilliam27xml.html

Condotta Seattle Times: Kevin Williams happy he chose Seahawks over Patriots
http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2025551089_seahawkswilliams27xml.html

Myers NYDN: Richard Sherman's mouth is off to a great start at the Super Bowl.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/myers-hot-air-rising-richard-sherman-brings-blitz-article-1.2091662

Condotta Seattle Times: Ailing shoulder may force #Seahawks Earl Thomas to rely on teammates more in SuperBowlXLIX
http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2025545355_seahawksthomas26xml.html

Volin Boston Globe: Seahawks only too happy to let Patriots deal with Deflategate
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/01/26/seahawks-only-too-happy-let-patriots-deal-with-deflategate/CYbhJ0AKBIk0WqAjg6dmaK/story.html

Hirschorn SOE: SEATTLE'S CAP WINDOW IS CLOSING
The path the Seahawks took to championship contention is remarkable, but they have extra incentive to win another one this Sunday, as their window narrows considerably over the next few seasons when an avalanche of expensive contract extensions will begin to kick in.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/107453138/seattle-seahawks-salary-cap-nfl-super-bowl

TENNESSEE
Wyatt The Tennessean: McCourty twins committed to mom, football, each other
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2015/01/26/jason-mccourty-devin-mccourty-tennessee-titans-new-england-patriots/22376083/

WASHINGTON
Bulluck Wash Post: Reviewing the play of the Redskins’ outside linebackers
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2015/01/26/reviewing-the-play-of-the-redskins-outside-linebackers/

Draft

Brugler CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Mock Draft: Buccaneers should keep Winston in Florida
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24994850/nfl-mock-draft-buccaneers-should-keep-winston-in-florida

Rang CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Mock Draft: Jameis Winston too talented for Bucs to pass up
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24994493/nfl-mock-draft-jameis-winston-too-talented-for-bucs-to-pass-up

Elsayed PFF: 2015 Senior Bowl: North vs. South
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/01/25/refocused-2015-senior-bowl/

NFL.com: A D-III guard is among the under-the-radar prospects who created most buzz at Senior Bowl
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000463559/article/which-undertheradar-player-created-most-buzz-at-senior-bowl

DE
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Draft prospect Trail credits mom, football for saving his life
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/01/26/lynden-trail-nfl-draft/22334637/

History

Jan27th
Super Bowl XXV: SUPER TROOPERS MARCH TO CROWN
Ball control leaves Bills gasping - Giants breathe easy when Norwood boots it (Originally published in the Daily News on Monday, Jan. 28, 1991)
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/super-bowl-xxv-super-troopers-march-crown-article-1.1571248

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Ditka: Lions helped mold '85 Bears' Super Bowl run
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/25/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-mike-ditka/22317307/

Watson Talk of Fame: Hall-of-Fame quarterback Dan Fouts makes passionate case for putting Don Coryell in Canton:
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/fouts-coryell-belongs-in-hall/

Former Giants News

@NYGsalomone: Congrats to former Giants Super Bowl XLVI champion JimCordle63 on his new post as O-Line GA at The Ohio State University. Go Bucks.





Izenberg who has covered them all  
Defenderdawg : 1/27/2015 11:30 am : link
How the Super Bowl was born out of a war between millionaires
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Graziano on OBJ and his hamstring  
Defenderdawg : 1/27/2015 11:32 am : link
Urges calm...
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RE: Izenberg who has covered them all  
KeoweeFan : 1/27/2015 12:59 pm : link
In comment 12111127 Defenderdawg said:
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How the Super Bowl was born out of a war between millionaires Link - ( New Window )

Izenberg has to be older than dirt. I loved reading his excellent writing as a teenager when he wrote for the Star Ledger; then battling with the much larger Newark Evening News (most every one in my neighborhood got two papers, Ledger in the morning and the News at night. Come to think if it, I was a paperboy for the News in the late 50's.)
Jerry wrote in the style of the old time literate and witty sports writers such as Ring Lardner or Damon Runion.
I like RB David Johnson and OL Ali Marpet.....  
Simms11 : 1/27/2015 3:37 pm : link
they would be very nice targets in the 4th and possibly 5th rounds.
Izenberg's a gem  
Optimus-NY : 1/27/2015 11:37 pm : link
I admire the hell out of him. Truly great Sports writer.
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