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Defenderdawg : 5/26/2015 6:13 am
Giants

Raanan NJ.com: Giants OTAs, minicamp and other 2015 key dates
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/05/giants_otas_minicamp_and_other_2015_key_dates.html

QB

Traina B/R: New York Giants: Full Position Breakdown and Depth Chart Analysis at Quarterback
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2475245-new-york-giants-full-position-breakdown-and-depth-chart-analysis-at-quarterback

WR

B/R: Video: What Can New York Giants Expect from Victor Cruz in 2015?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2473080-what-can-new-york-giants-expect-from-victor-cruz-in-2015

NFL

Brooks NFL.com: Elite nfl teams typically feature 8-10 "blue chip" players excluding the QB. Here are the 10 most talented rosters:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000493967/article/seahawks-jets-and-eagles-among-nfls-most-talented-teams

Laws SI: How standout rookie wide receivers typically fare in their second year
http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/05/25/rookie-wide-receivers-1000-yards-mike-evans-kelvin-benjamin-odell-beckham-jr

Klemko MMQB: I Think … The Bears Should Have Known Better
Chicago didn't do its due diligence before signing Ray McDonald and is now paying the price. Plus, Cam Newton's head-scratching quote, perspective on Roger Goodell's job difficulty and why the NFL needs a developmental league
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/05/26/ray-mcdonald-arrest-release-chicago-bears-nfl/

Freeman B/R: Make teams more accountable for signing domestic abusers.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2475804-theres-plenty-of-blame-to-go-around-for-ray-mcdonalds-short-stint-in-chicago

Farrar SI: Bears should be held accountable for signing Ray McDonald in first
http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/05/25/bears-catch-and-release-ray-mcdonald-proves-nfls-real-code-conduct

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens CB Rashaan Melvin grieves father's death as he rehabs shoulder injury
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-corner-rashaan-melvin-healthy-after-shoulder-surgery-grieving-loss-of-his-father-20150525-story.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Timing of Ryan Pace's decision for Bears to sign Ray McDonald was nearly as bad as the move itself. Here is why
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-biggs-ray-mcdonald-released-spt-0526-20150525-story.html

Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Secondary needs Tim Jennings to bounce back
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4698613/bears-offseason-roster-breakdown-defensive-back

DALLAS
George Dallas Morning News: Don't buy renewed Adrian Peterson rumors, here's how Cowboys RB competition will shape up at OTAs
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20150525-george-don-t-buy-renewed-adrian-peterson-rumors-here-s-how-running-back-competition-will-shape-up-at-otas.ece

DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Broncos cornerback Tevrin Brandon sustains minor injuries when hit by car
http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2015/05/25/broncos-cornerback-tevrin-brandon-sustains-minor-injuries-when-hit-by-car/34069/

Renck Denver Post: Briefs: Denver Broncos to face decision on Antonio Smith
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28187078/broncos-briefs-antonio-smith-may-sit-out-practice

DETROIT
Allen Detroit Free Press: Film Review: DT Gabe Wright fits Lions' scheme
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/25/gabe-wright-detroit-lions-film-review/27911905/

Rothstein ESPN Detroit: Linebacker Kevin Snyder could be intriguing prospect for Lions
http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17275/linebacker-kevin-snyder-could-be-an-intriguing-prospect-for-the-detroit-lions

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Lions' Martin puts shanked punt in playoffs behind him
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/25/sam-martin-detroit-lions/27930505/

GREEN BAY
Dunno Mil JS: Packers seek big gains from third-round pick Montgomery
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-seek-big-gains-from-third-round-pick-montgomery-b99504932z1-304952781.html

HOUSTON
McClain Hou Chronicle: Texans' position competition could play out on TV
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-position-competition-could-play-out-on-TV-6285610.php

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: No shortage of OTA storylines for Jaguars
http://m.jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-05-25/story/no-shortage-ota-storylines-jaguars

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: Competition for positions brewing on Miami Dolphins
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article22224555.html

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: What makes a successful organized team activity
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4781776/what-makes-a-successful-organized-team-activity

NEW ORLEANS
Terrell Nola.com: New Orleans Saints begin organized team activities Tuesday
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/05/otas_begin_tuesda.html

Erickson New Orleans Advocate: Max Unger, settling into his new life with the Saints, gets back on the field Tuesday as off-season training arrives
http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/sports/saints/12467378-148/max-unger-settling-into-his

Woodberry Nola.com: Saints LB Dannell Ellerbe: "I'm glad I'm getting back to a place with a great fan base and sold-out games."
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/05/dannell_ellerbe_tells_hometown.html

OAKLAND
Williams NBC Bay Area: Raiders linebackers Will Lead the Way Under Demanding Norton
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-linebackers-Will-Lead-the-Way-Under-Demanding-Norton-304906791.html

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phi Inquirer: Brian Mihalik looms large at 6-9 as Eagles begin OTAs
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150526_Brian_Mihalik_looms_large_at_6-9_as_Eagles_begin_OTAs.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers begin OTAs with questions surrounding defense
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/05/26/Steelers-begin-OTAs-with-questions-surrounding-defense/stories/201505260019

SAN DIEGO
Krasovic UT SD: Chargers look at several young ILBs
http://m.utsandiego.com/news/2015/may/25/chargers-perryman-ohio-state-northwestern-telesco/

Gehlken UT SD: Melvin Ingram 2.0: Chargers LB sheds 20 pounds, is a "whole different Melvin."
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/may/25/chargers-melvin-ingram-weight-loss/

Krasovic UT SD: Chargers, Weddle have much to gain
http://m.utsandiego.com/news/2015/may/25/chargers-weddle-nfl-mccoy-addae-krasovic/

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Effort issue? #49ers Arik Armstead addresses his much-discussed motor:
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2015/05/25/effort-issue-arik-armstead-addresses-his-much-discussed-motor/

SEATTLE
Cohen Seattle PI: 12 with something to prove as Seahawks kick off OTAs
http://m.seattlepi.com/sports/football/slideshow/12-to-watch-at-Seahawks-OTAs-110419.php

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks ready to get back on the field, answer questions about upcoming season
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-ready-to-get-back-on-the-field-answer-questions-about-upcoming-season/

Blount ESPN Seattle: Legion of Boom looks at some new faces
http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/13106/a-closer-look-at-the-seahawks-defensive-back

TAMPA BAY
Cosell Yahoo.com: Jameis Winston landed with a good coordinator
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/greg-cosell-s-nfl-analysis--jameis-winston-landed-with-a-good-coordinator-202109983.html

WASHINGTON
Keim ESPM Wash: Joe Barry: Dashon Goldson 'exactly what you want'
http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/17604/joe-barry-dashon-goldson-exactly-what-you-want


History

Huguenin NFL.com: MikeHuguenin counts down the 10 best NFL players in history who went to a service academy
http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000493195/top-10-alltime-nfl-players-from-service-academies

Jones Observer-Reporter: Rocky Bleier brings inspirational message to Carmichaels students
http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20150525/NEWS02/150529674
A couple more notes  
Defenderdawg : 5/26/2015 7:29 am : link
Giants

Powell NJ.com: Phase 3 of Giants' offseason program: What to expect, what they can do, and more
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/05/phase_3_of_giants_otas_what_to_expect_what_they_ca.html

OL

Salamone Giants.com: OL Brett Jones continues transition from CFL to NFL
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/OL-Brett-Jones-continues-transition-from-CFL-to-NFL/2c26fe59-d990-4e20-95d7-aff4db31efff
Our non-QB blue chip players:  
Big Blue '56 : 5/26/2015 8:47 am : link
1-DRC

2-Prince

3-Hankins

4-JPP

5-OBJ

6-Cruz(I know, I know, but my opinion is known on this)

Probably blanking on possible others, but we're not in the top 10 according to this article above(near top)



RE: Our non-QB blue chip players:  
gidiefor : Mod : 5/26/2015 8:56 am : link
In comment 12300323 Big Blue '56 said:
Quote:
1-DRC

2-Prince

3-Hankins

4-JPP

5-OBJ

6-Cruz(I know, I know, but my opinion is known on this)

Probably blanking on possible others, but we're not in the top 10 according to this article above(near top)



Doc
Add

7 -Flowers

8 -Collins

9 -Oh-diggy-zu-wa

10 -Harris

possibly even Jennigs
Weatherford  
gidiefor : Mod : 5/26/2015 9:00 am : link
!
Gidie,  
Big Blue '56 : 5/26/2015 10:04 am : link
I purposely left out the draft choices..Good call on Harris, one of, if not, the best in the business at what he does.,
RE: Gidie,  
gidiefor : Mod : 5/26/2015 2:38 pm : link
In comment 12300403 Big Blue '56 said:
Quote:
I purposely left out the draft choices..Good call on Harris, one of, if not, the best in the business at what he does.,


Yeah yeah - I know -- but those three are going to be like the 3 Amigos baby -- this is talent that will push us up those rankings
RE: Gidie,  
gidiefor : Mod : 5/26/2015 2:38 pm : link
In comment 12300403 Big Blue '56 said:
Quote:
I purposely left out the draft choices..Good call on Harris, one of, if not, the best in the business at what he does.,


Yeah yeah - I know -- but those three are going to be like the 3 Amigos baby -- this is talent that will push us up those rankings
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