Monday Reading

Giants

Traina B/R: 5 New York Giants Players Poised for a Breakout Campaign in 2015
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2467990-5-new-york-giants-players-poised-for-a-breakout-campaign-in-2015

Raanan NJ.com: How big a loss is Will Beatty and Brett Jones realistic at guard? | Giants mailbag
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/05/how_big_a_loss_is_will_beatty_and_brett_jones_real.html

NFL

Bedard MMQB: Memorial Day and Football
The NFL and veterans have been intertwined since World War II. Here's our own moment of remembrance, plus notes on Tom Brady's next steps, another lawsuit pitting ex-players against the league and much more from our guest columnist

"I think the Giants are fooling themselves if they think the pectoral muscle injury suffered by left tackle Will Beatty, which reportedly could keep him out until at least October, won’t have huge ramifications. Beatty had developed himself into a very capable left tackle, and now the Giants are left with either Justin Pugh (who underwhelmed so much at right tackle he had been penciled in at guard ) or Ereck Flowers, the ninth overall pick out of Miami earlier this month. I recently spent the weekend at the Coaches of Offensive Line (COOL) Clinic in Cincinnati, and the reviews on Flowers were not good. “Some of the worst technique I’ve ever seen in a player drafted that high,” said one veteran NFL line coach. “He played for one of the best coaches, Art Kehoe, and his technique was terrible,” said another coach. “That tells me he doesn’t take coaching well. That’s a big problem because all of the recent tackles have struggled making the transition. It now takes them until Year 3. You can thank the spread and the [collective bargaining agreement] for that.”

http://mmqb.si.com/2015/05/24/memorial-day-nfl-veterans-tom-brady-deflategate/

Pearce NFP: All remaining free agent team ( Offense)
"Offensive Tackle: Jake Long: A former first overall pick, talent isn’t the question with Long––it is his health. The 30-year old hasn’t played a full 16-game schedule since 2010 and is currently rehabbing a torn ACL, which was suffered in week eight. This is the second year in a row that he has torn his ACL, causing teams to stay away. Once healthy, Long should sign a contract with playing time incentives and little guaranteed money.
Offensive Tackle: Anthony Collins: One of the prized free agents in Tampa Bay’s 2014 haul, the 29-year old Collins lasted just one season with the Buccaneers, in what was his first season as a full-time starter. He fell from Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) 23rd rated offensive tackle in 2013 to 63rd in 2014. With the ability to play either tackle position, most teams would love to have him on their roster, but he is likely holding out for a starting position.

Guard: Justin Blalock: Since entering the league in 2007, Blalock has started 125 out of a possible 128 games for Atlanta, the only team he has ever played for. Released in a salary cap move, the 31-year old has been a top 30 guard the last two seasons according to PFF. He isn’t a top guard, but he could be a quality starter for a team.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/all-free-agent-team-offense/

Bowen B/R: For 2nd-Year Pros, NFL OTAs Are Opportunity to Make Big Strides in Development
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2474986-for-2nd-year-pros-nfl-otas-are-opportunity-to-make-big-strides-in-development

Stuart Football Perspective: Steven Jackson and Running Back Records When Carrying 20+ Times
http://www.footballperspective.com/steven-jackson-and-running-back-records-when-carrying-20-times/


ARIZONA
Grialou Arizona Sports: Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu healthy again, practicing with 'a gleam in his eye'
http://arizonasports.com/40/1836758/Arizona-Cardinals-safety-Tyrann-Mathieu-healthy-again-practicing-with-a-gleam-in-his-eye

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atl: Five Falcons to watch at OTAs
http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/13576/five-falcons-to-watch-at-otas

McClure ESPN Atl: Collin Mooney on the true meaning of Memorial Day
http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/13585/the-true-meaning-of-memorial-day-by-collin-mooney

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens guard, math scholar John Urschel analyzes extra-point rule change
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-guard-math-scholar-john-urschel-analyzes-extrapoint-rule-change-20150524-story.html

Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens facing questions heading into OTAs
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-ota-primer-0524-20150523-story.html

CHICAGO
Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Can Jared Allen, Shea McClellin emerge at linebacker?
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4698607/bears-offseason-roster-breakdown-linebacker

DALLAS
Sabin Dallas Morning News: Why Cowboys' offseason plan of stocking up on linebackers defies conventional wisdom
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20150524-sabin-why-cowboys-offseason-plan-of-stocking-up-on-linebackers-defies-conventional-wisdom.ece

DETROIT
O'Hara Lions.com: Jason Jones becomes defensive line's new 'answer man'
http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Jason-Jones-becomes-defensive-lines-new-answer-man/b0a6a66e-4023-40e9-88fd-d534a3010d78

Rothstein ESPN Detroit: Darius Slay working on 'attacking the ball'
http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17225/darius-slays-new-goal-for-the-detroit-lions-intercept-more-passes

MIAMI
Poupart Dolphins.com: Memorial Day Has Special Meaning For Bowman
http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Memorial-Day-Has-Special-Meaning-For-Bowman/d199adc5-f54d-45d9-817b-c87004e23f8b

MINNESOTA
Minn Star Tribune: Peterson not expected to participate in Vikings' voluntary OTAs this week
http://www.startribune.com/peterson-not-expected-to-participate-in-vikings-voluntary-workouts-this-week/304870671/

Robinson Yahoo Sports: Despite Vikings overtures, Adrian Peterson is adamant about wanting out of Minnesota. So he's skipping OTAs.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/source--adrian-peterson-still-presses-for-trade-from-vikings-with-decision-to-skip-otas-021650386.html?soc_src=mail& soc_trk=ma

NEW ENGLAND
Guregian Boston Herald: Jimmy Garoppolo's audition a rare positive in Deflategate
https://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2015/05/jimmy_garoppolos_audition_a_rare_positive_in

NEW ORLEANS
Erickson New Orleans Advocate: Zach Strief not bothered by Saints picking Andrus Peat
http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/books/12452576-171/zach-strief-not-bothered-by

PHILADELPHIA
Sheridan ESPN Phil: Q& A: Nelson Agholor trying to get better
http://espn.go.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/12109/qa-nelson-agholor-trying-to-get-better

TENNESSEE
Cosello Yahoo Sports: The Titans' long-term plan with Mariota
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/greg-cosell-s-nfl-analysis--the-titans--long-term-plan-with-mariota-181751090.html

Glennon The Tennessean: Titans rookie marks deep military ties on Memorial Day
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/05/24/titans-rookie-marks-deep-military-ties-memorial-day/27871849/

Glennon The Tennessean: Titans rookie cherishes father's safety on Memorial Day
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/05/24/cobb-thankful-fathers-safety-memorial-day/27844801/

WASHINGTON
Czarda Redskins.com: Arie Kouandjio Has Toughness To Succeed In NFL
http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Arie-Kouandjio-Has-Toughness-To-Succeed-In-NFL/43e3a851-f904-4b38-a870-86940be5c3cf

Czarda Redskins.com: Jason Hatcher: 'We Are The Attacker Now'
http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Jason-Hatcher-We-Are-The-Attacker-Now/a85e401c-2e70-424f-825c-d8e480aefded

History

Stuart Football Perspective: Memorial Day 2015
http://www.footballperspective.com/memorial-day-2015/

Youngblood and LaVaque Minn Star Tribune: A time to serve, not play
At the end of World War II 70 years ago, America finally got back to baseball, boxing and all the games we love.
http://www.startribune.com/a-time-to-serve-not-play/304876281/