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Defenderdawg : 3/2/2015 6:38 am
Giants

Samuel NYDN: How Giants should handle their top 5 potential free agents
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-handle-top-5-potential-free-agents-article-1.2133600

Traina B/R: New York Giants Blueprint for Winning Free Agency
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2379537-new-york-giants-blueprint-for-winning-free-agency

WR

Powell NJ.com: Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. thinks he could have made it as a professional soccer player
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/03/odell_beckham_jr_thinks_he_could_have_made_it_as_a.html

DE

Stapleton The Record: Giants likely to tag Jason Pierre-Paul
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/giants-to-tag-pierre-paul-1.1280738

MLB

Raanan NJ.com: Decision time: What will Giants do with linebacker Jon Beason?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/03/decision_time_what_will_giants_do_with_linebacker.html

NFL

King MMQB: On Los Angeles, St. Louis and How It All Shakes Out
As momentum for an NFL team in Southern California grows, a new riverfront stadium rendering shows St. Louis also has options—possibly beyond the Rams. Plus a Patriots sneak peek, where cut players might land and 10 Things I Think
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/03/02/st-louis-stadium-rams-raiders-chargers-los-angeles-nfl/

Brinson CBS Sports: Sorting the Sunday Pile: Jaguars plethora of options in 2015 NFL Draft
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25086785/sorting-the-sunday-pile-jaguars-plethora-of-options-in-2015-nfl-draft

Clayton ESPN: Why Raiders, Jags must spend big
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12404543/oakland-raiders-jacksonville-jaguars-big-free-agency-spenders-clayton-mailbag

ARIZONA
@PFF_Pete: Darnell Dockett's name still carries weight, but his best fit is as a situational pass rusher. Can't rely on him vs the run.

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Hoping for new contract from Ravens, Justin Forsett aiming for bigger season this year
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-hoping-for-new-contract-from-ravens-justin-forsett-aiming-for-bigger-season-this-year-20150301-story.html

CAROLINA
Fahey B/R: Greg Hardy's Phenomenal Talent Will Create Tough Decisions for NFL Teams
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2378547-greg-hardys-phenomenal-talent-will-create-tough-decisions-for-nfl-teams

DALLAS
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: History says Cowboys should be wary to sign DeMarco Murray beyond 2017
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20150301-gosselin-history-says-cowboys-should-be-wary-to-sign-demarco-murray-beyond-2017.ece

DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Broncos expected to use franchise tag on Demaryius Thomas
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_27621122/broncos-expected-use-franchise-tag-demaryius-thomas

Paige Denver Post: Peyton Manning deal will be done this week
http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_27618159/paige-broncos-quarterback-peyton-manning-will-be-back

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' Tulloch 'way ahead of schedule' with knee; cap casualty?
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/03/01/detroit-lions-stephen-tulloch-knee/24224803/

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: With free agency looming for Rodney Hudson, Chiefs backup center Kush will stay ready
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article11878061.html

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: Besides their desire to upgrade at middle linebacker, the Dolphins also have made cornerback and defensive tackle priorities. What we’re hearing as teams approach the March 10 start of free agency:
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2015/02/dolphins-looking-closely-at-cornerbacks-d-tackles-dolphins-canes-marlins-chatter-heat-captax-change.html

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Notable day for Patriots players Devin McCourty, Stephen Gostkowski
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4778567/notable-day-for-patriots-players-devin-mccourty-stephen-gostkowski?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Howie Roseman on trading up in the draft, free agency, the combine, analytics, and more
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-eagles/Howie-Roseman-on-draft-day-trades-free-agency-the-combine-and-more.html#cDq6BaCw6fgty4dd.99

Berman Phil.com: Eagles face decision on franchise player tag for Maclin
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150302_Eagles_face_decision_on_franchise_player_tag_for_Maclin.html

SAN FRANCISCO
@PFF_Steve: Free agent guard Mike Iupati will be interesting case. One of best run blockers in lg, but never posted positive pass block grade in career

@PFF_Steve: Iupati was perfect fit for 49ers' power scheme, likely needs to find similar system to thrive. Colts, Chargers, Panthers possible fits

SEATTLE
Cohen Seattle PI: Seahawks’ Marshawn Lynch: I expected the ball in Super Bowl’s final drive
http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/2015/03/01/seahawks-marshawn-lynch-i-expected-the-ball-in-super-bowl/

Draft

Rang CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Mock Draft: UCLA's Eric Kendricks the answer in Green Bay?
9. New York Giants - Shane Ray, DE/OLB, Missouri: There is plenty of blame to go around in Gotham as the Giants struggled in 2014 despite an overhaul of the roster last offseason. GM Jerry Reese has won before gambling on the upside of talented pass rushers and given the exciting talent at the position this year he could roll the dice again, especially if free agent Jason Pierre-Paul leaves. Playing behind 2014 second-round pick Kony Ealy and Co-SEC Defensive Player of the Year Michael Sam, Ealy did not emerge as a starter for the Tigers until the 2014 season, but he may possess the most explosive first step in the country. He led the SEC with 14.5 sacks this season.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25086807/nfl-mock-draft-uclas-eric-kendricks-the-answer-in-green-bay

Brugler CBS Sports: 2015 NFL Mock Draft: Ravens roll the dice on Dorial Green-Beckham
9. New York Giants -- Missouri DE Shane Ray: Consistent pass rush was the bread and butter of the Giants' Super Bowl-winning clubs and Ray, who has the best first step in this draft class, would be a much needed boost to the current roster.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25086799/nfl-mock-draft-ravens-roll-the-dice-on-dorial-green-beckham

T
Hope B/R: How Ali Marpet Went from D3 Football to Flying Up NFL Draft Boards
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2381069-how-ali-marpet-went-from-d3-football-to-flying-up-nfl-draft-boards

DE
Waldman RSP: Futures: Kentucky Edge Men Bud Dupree and Za’Darius Smith
http://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2015/02/25/futures-kentucky-edge-men-bud-dupree-and-zadarius-smith/

Gabriel NFP: Yesterday I wrote up Eli Harold. Today it's Max Valles also from Virginia.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/nfp-prospect-focus-max-valles-virginia/


LB
Pelissero USA Today: NFL draft diary: Huskies' Shaq Thompson tells teams he's LB, not RB
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2015/03/01/diary-shaq-thompson-washington-scouting-combine-linebacker-running-back/24152553/

History

RIP Ed Modzelewski brother of the Giants Dick Modzelewski; Ed Modzelewski, fullback on Terps' undefeated team, dies at 86

"One thing about Ed, he hated to lose," Dick (Little Mo) Modzelewski said. "Once, in the pros, when I was with the New York Giants, he took a handoff on our 2-yard line and I stopped him for a yard loss. When I got up, he took the football and hit me in the head. But afterward, all was forgiven."
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-obit-modzelewski-20150301-story.html
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