Tuesday Reading

Giants

RB

Samuel NYDN: Could Giants be in on free agent running back Reggie Bush?
"ANTONE SMITH
There are rumblings that the Giants are interested in the 5-9, 192-pound Smith, who had three plays of more than 40 yards last year with Atlanta. Smith turns 30 next season, but he’s still fresh, with just 44 career touches."
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-free-agent-running-back-reggie-bush-article-1.2135174

WR

Raanan NJ.com: The crazy life of Odell Beckham Jr.: How the Giants rookie is handling stardom
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/03/the_crazy_life_of_odell_beckham_jr_how_the_giants.html

C

Giants.com: Building Blocks: OL Weston Richburg
Go inside the film room and take a look at Weston Richburg's rookie season
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Building-Blocks-OL-Weston-Richburg/2cfe9899-9cd6-4833-9b15-8a44498f02d0

Schwartz NYP: Giants ax J.D. Walton, saving $3M and shifting Richburg to center
http://nypost.com/2015/03/02/giants-ax-j-d-walton-saving-3m-and-shifting-richburg-to-center/

Raanan NJ.com: J.D. Walton cut by Giants after 1 season
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/03/jd_walton_cut_by_giants_after_one_season.html

Graziano ESPN: Giants release JD Walton, clearing Weston Richburg's path to starting center
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/41851/giants-release-j-d-walton-clearing-weston-richburgs-path-to-starting-center

DE

Schwartz NYP: Giants use $14.8M franchise tag on JPP
http://nypost.com/2015/03/02/giants-use-franchise-tag-on-jpp-which-could-cost-14-8m/

Samuel NYDN: Giants place franchise tag on Jason Pierre-Paul
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-place-franchise-tag-jason-pierre-paul-report-article-1.2134546

Powell NJ.com: Giants place franchise tag on defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/03/giants_place_franchise_tag_on_defensive_end_jason.html

Raanan NJ.com: Why the franchise tag is a 'win-win' for Jason Pierre-Paul, Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/03/why_the_franchise_tag_is_a_win-win_for_jason_pierr.html

Rock Newsday: Jason Pierre-Paul gets franchise tag by Giants
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jason-pierre-paul-gets-franchise-tag-by-giants-1.9999603

Graziano ESPN: Giants tag Jason Pierre-Paul
http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/12409760/new-york-giants-franchise-jason-pierre-paul

S

Powell NJ.com: Giants draft prospect spotlight: Alabama safety Landon Collins
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/03/giants_draft_prospect_spotlight_alabama_safety_lan.html


NFL

Maske Wash Post: As NFL free agency, draft approach, a dire shortage of QBs becomes painfully clear
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2015/03/02/as-nfl-free-agency-draft-approach-a-dire-shortage-of-qbs-becomes-painfully-clear/

Kirwan CBS Sports: Cowboys top list of teams who spend most on their three best players
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/25088651/cowboys-top-list-of-teams-who-spend-most-on-their-three-best-players

Prisco CBS Sports: Musings: Bush, Dockett among 10 'street' free agents worth a look
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25087179/musings-can-veteran-street-free-agants-like-bush-dockett-offer-help

Miller B/R: NFL Free Agency 100: Top 7 Safeties
3. Antrel Rolle, New York Giants.

"A mid-level signing at free safety, Rolle would walk into a locker room and start right away. His production, experience and leadership make him valuable."

7. Stevie Brown, New York Giants

"Brown should realistically be viewed as a third safety who could be a starter. If that’s his value, he’s worth it. With his lack of production outside of one season, teams have to be careful when valuing him."
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2359287-nfl-free-agency-100-top-7-safeties

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Make no mistake, losing Haloti Ngata would be setback for Ravens
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-losing-haloti-ngata-would-be-huge-setback-for-ravens-20150301-story.html

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: How the Browns are counting on Josh McCown to be their bridge QB in 2015
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/03/how_the_browns_are_counting_on.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns' Jordan Cameron doesn't get the franchise or transition tag
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/03/cleveland_browns_jordan_camero_12.html

DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: Cowboys' Dez Bryant, Broncos' Demaryius Thomas tied at financial hip
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20150302-moore-cowboys-dez-bryant-broncos-demaryius-thomas-tied-at-financial-hip-going-forward.ece

DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Broncos put franchise tag on Demaryius Thomas
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_27625033/broncos-put-franchise-tag-demaryius-thomas

Klis Denver Post: Denver Broncos secondary concern based on budget issues, slim pickings
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_27628046/secondary-concern-based-budget-issues-slim-pickings

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions decide not to use franchise tag on Ndamukong Suh
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/03/02/ndamukong-suh-detroit-lions-franchise/24253697/

Sharp Detroit Free Press: Lions made right call, even if it's 'Suh-long'
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/03/02/suh-detroit-lions-mayhew-lewand/24260865/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions re-sign DL Darryl Tapp
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/03/02/lions-sign-darryl-tapp/24267181/

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Randall Cobb, Bryan Bulaga set for market after team passes on tags
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/randall-cobb-bryan-bulaga-set-for-market-after-team-passes-on-tags-b99454002z1-294766221.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
McClain Hou Chronicle: Andre Johnson speaks out, explains decision to leave Texans
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/03/texans-star-andre-johnson-asks-to-be-traded-or-cut/

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts free-agency moves must start in their own house
http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2015/03/02/nfl-free-agency-indianapolis-colts-mike-adams-darius-butler/24261643/

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs place franchise tag on linebacker Justin Houston, long-term contract still in play
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article11909585.html

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Dolphins put transition tag on Charles Clay, release Cortland Finnegan
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article11928752.html

@PriscoCBS: Smart move by Dolphins to put transition tag on Clay. Was going to get a ton of action as a UFA. Everybody looking for a pass-catching TE.

NEW ENGLAND
Gasper Boston Globe: Patriots have their way of operating, track record to back it up
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/03/03/patriots-have-their-way-operating-track-record-back/zBD6DVyQVNGl3cKclSy45I/story.html

Volin Boston Globe: Patriots still have time to do deals with Darrelle Revis, Devin McCourty
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/03/03/patriots-still-have-time-deals-with-darrelle-revis-devin-mccourty/FEseSFyEjxZS6en0e8eVwN/story.html

Reiss ESPN: Devin McCourty speaks with Josina Anderson on not getting franchise tag, approaching free agency, and more:
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4778612/checking-in-with-new-england-patriots-safety-devin-mccourty?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Guregian Boston Herald: Patriots place franchise tag on K Stephen Gostkowski
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/the_blitz/2015/03/patriots_place_franchise_tag_on_k_stephen_gostkowski

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: New Orleans Saints 2015 free agency outlook: quarterbacks
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/03/new_orleans_saints_2015_free_a_2.html

Woodberry Nola.com: New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton says he spoke to Mark Ingram Monday
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/03/new_orleans_saints_coach_sean_249.html

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Eagles Offseason Overview: Defensive line
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-eagles/Eagles-Offseason-Overview-Defensive-line.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles do not use franchise tag on Maclin
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150303_Eagles_do_not_use_franchise_tag_on_Maclin.html

Lombardo NJ.com: Todd Herremans surprised he was released by Eagles, would trade up for Marcus Mariota
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/03/todd_herremans_surprised_he_was_released_by_eagles.html

Berman Phil.com: Eagles sign Brad Jones to add depth at linebacker
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150303_Eagles_sign_Brad_Jones_to_add_depth_at_linebacker.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles Notes: Roseman moved out of football office
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150303_Eagles_Notes___Roseman_is_given_another_office_space.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers pass on tags for Worilds
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/03/02/Pittsburgh-Steelers-won-t-tag-Jason-Worilds-or-anyone-else/stories/201503020140

SAN DIEGO
Krasovic UT SD: Bolts seek Jarret Johnson-Ravens model
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/mar/02/chargers-ravens-nfl-jarret-johnson-krasovic/

SAN FRANCISCO
Killion SF Chronicle: To get Super Bowl ring, Frank Gore might need to leave 49ers.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Killion-To-get-Super-Bowl-ring-Gore-might-need-6111076.php?t=ce1f2a6bacda9fb8e6& cmpid=twitter-premium

Barrows Sac Bee: Veteran DL in the news: Justin Smith nearing decision, Darnell Dockett to visit 49ers; Ray McDonald waits
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article11931593.html

Branch SF Chronicle: Report: Former Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett will visit 49ers
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Report-Former-Cardinals-DT-Darnell-Dockett-will-6110466.php?t=80412502aef3689a9f& cmpid=twitter-premium

TENNESSEE
Wyatt The Tennessean: WR Jacoby Jones scheduled to visit Titans
http://www.tennessean.com/story/titansinsider/2015/03/02/titans-jacoby-jones-ravens-bengals/24259645/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Redskins free agency: What Washington could and should do at safety and cornerback
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2015/03/02/redskins-free-agency-what-washington-could-and-should-do-at-safety-and-cornerback/

Draft

Mayock NFL.com: @NFL_CFB: ICYMI: Mike Mayock unveiled his post-NFLCombine top 5 by position prospect rankings
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000475721/article/mike-mayocks-2015-nfl-draft-position-rankings-20

WR
Rankin Montgomery Advertiser: Worthy lets NFL know he's fast - and drama free
"scouts from the Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans , New York Giants, St. Louis Rams, Seattle Seahawks and Jacksonville Jaguars present, Worthy seemed to improve his NFL future with Monday's effort."
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/rankinfile/2015/03/02/wr-chandler-worthy-rips-40-yard-dash-at-troy-pro-day/24284973/

TE
Huguenin NFL.com: Maxx Williams: Pro day proved my combine 'wasn't a fluke'
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000475854/article/maxx-williams-pro-day-proved-my-combine-wasnt-a-fluke

@PFTonNBCSN: Kevin Gilbride says Maxx Williams is a great pass-catching tight end, but "fails miserably as a blocker."

LT
NFL.com: Jeremiah: DJ Humphries can be starting left tackle from Day 1
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000475938/article/jeremiah-dj-humphries-can-be-starting-left-tackle-from-day-1

DE
Phillips Richmond Times Dispatch: Eli Harold wows at Virginia's pro day
http://www.richmond.com/sports/college/football/article_9c82d3ec-b187-5021-a7f7-5b5a6fa478f2.html

CB
Jones Charlotte Observer: Wake Forest’s Kevin Johnson making big impact on NFL draft
http://www.newsobserver.com/welcome_page/?shf=/2015/03/02/4594665_wake-forests-kevin-johnson-making.html

History

Palladino CBS Radio: Palladino: Hey, Simeon Rice — Lay Off Strahan!
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/03/02/palladino-hey-simeon-rice-lay-off-strahan/

Wright Cleve Plain Dealer: Ed Modzelewski, fullback on Cleveland Browns 1955 championship team, dies at 86
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/03/ed_modzelewski_fullback_on_195.html