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Defenderdawg : 5/28/2015 7:29 am
Giants

Traina Inside Football: Giants OTA No. 1: Practice Report
http://insidefootball.com/2015/05/27/giants-ota-no-1-practice-report/

Traina B/R: New York Giants: Early Rookie Progress Reports
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2475246-new-york-giants-early-rookie-progress-reports

QB

Serby NYP: Reserved Eli Manning surprises with bold proclamation
http://nypost.com/2015/05/28/reserved-eli-manning-surprises-with-bold-proclamation/

RB

Fierro Allentown Morning Call: Parkland product, Giants running back Andre Williams expanding his field of vision
http://www.mcall.com/sports/varsity/mc-giants-williams-0527-20150527-story.html

Myers NYDN: Shane Vereen says footballs felt no different playing with Tom Brady and Patriots
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/myers-shane-vereen-won-air-tom-brady-article-1.2238145

WR

Schwartz NYP: Giants’ Victor Cruz gives latest update on his recovery process
http://nypost.com/2015/05/27/giants-victor-cruz-gives-latest-update-on-his-recovery-process/

Rock Newsday: Giants' Victor Cruz says he's at 80 percent in recovery from knee surgery
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-victor-cruz-says-he-s-at-80-percent-in-recovery-from-knee-surgery-1.10480831

Graziano ESPN: Giants' Victor Cruz says rehab from knee injury is still on track
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/42722/giants-victor-cruz-says-rehab-from-knee-injury-is-still-on-track

Raanan NJ.com: Giants' Odell Beckham Jr.: Double coverage from defenses 'not going to work'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/05/giants_odell_beckham_jr_double_coverage_from_defen.html

Buday PFF: What’s next for Odell Beckham Jr.?
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/05/27/whats-next-for-odell-beckham-jr/

OL

Samuel NYDN: Giants begin remaking offensive line during first OTA session
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-remaking-offensive-line-ota-session-article-1.2237794

Woo WSJ: Giants Forced to Test Makeshift Offensive Line
http://www.wsj.com/articles/giants-forced-to-test-makeshift-offensive-line-1432774796

LG

Schwartz NYP: Why Justin Pugh is now embracing the switch to guard
http://nypost.com/2015/05/28/why-giants-justin-pugh-is-now-embracing-the-switch-to-guard/

Rock Newsday: Giants' line shuffle leaves Justin Pugh at left guard
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-line-shuffle-leaves-justin-pugh-at-left-guard-1.10481080

Stapleton The Record: Giants' Justin Pugh fine shifting to left guard
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/pugh-fine-shifting-to-left-guard-1.1344110

LT

Pennington NYT: Giants Shift Things Up as Ereck Flowers Gets Nod at Left Tackle
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/28/sports/giants-shift-things-up-as-ereck-flowers-gets-nod-at-left-tackle.html

Rock Newsday: Giants rookie Ereck Flowers thrown into the fire at left tackle for first OTA
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-rookie-ereck-flowers-thrown-into-the-fire-at-left-tackle-for-first-ota-1.10480896

Defense

Schneier Fox Sports: Four defensive players with the most to gain during Giants' OTAs
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/four-defensive-players-with-the-most-to-gain-during-giants-otas-052715

DE

Raanan NJ.com: Giants, Robert Ayers receive good news following injury scare
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/05/giants_robert_ayers_receive_good_news_following_in.html

Raanan NJ.com: Giants expect Jason Pierre-Paul to be at team's minicamp in June
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/05/giants_expect_jason_pierre-paul_to_be_at_teams_min.html

NFL

Brandt MMQB: The Appeal of Greg Hardy
The NFL responded to its domestic violence problem with new hires and a new conduct policy. But as Greg Hardy seeks to have his 10-game suspension reduced, the same old decisions are being made by general managers. Just look at the signings of Frank Clark in Seattle and Ray McDonald in Chicago
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/05/28/nfl-greg-hardy-appeals-10-game-suspension/

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens undrafted rookie WR DeAndre Carter plays with 'chip on my shoulder'
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-undrafted-rookie-wr-deandre-carter-plays-with-chip-on-my-shoulder-20150527-story.html

CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Contract issues won't keep Matt Forte away from Bears training camp
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-matt-forte-bears-spt-0528-20150527-story.html

Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Martellus Bennett skips Bears' OTA in contract dispute
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/70776/martellus-bennett-skips-bears-ota-in-contract-dispute

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: For Bengals' Shawn Williams, time is now
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/05/27/time-is-now-for-bengals-shawn-williams/28034109/

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns quick hits: team waives offensive lineman Nick McDonald, avoids appearance on HBO's Hard Knocks
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/05/cleveland_browns_waive_offensi.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Safety Donte Whitner considers Cleveland Browns' secondary among NFL's best
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/05/donte_whitner_tauts_browns_sec.html

Rang CBS Sports: Finding the Fits: Edge rusher Nate Orchard to blossom for Browns
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25197001/finding-the-fits-edge-rusher-nate-orchard-to-blossom-for-browns

DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo ‘enjoying the grind’ after missing OTAs the past two years
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/05/cowboys-qb-tony-romo-enjoying-the-grind-after-missing-otas-the-past-two-years.html/

Moore Dallas Morning News: Cowboys rookie La’el Collins works at RT in OTAs
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/05/cowboys-rookie-lael-collins-works-at-rt-in-otas.html/

DETROIT
Sharp Detroit Free Press: Lions' Ebron seems to have learned from immaturity
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/05/27/detroit-lions-eric-ebron-drew-sharp/28051647/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions notes: Stephen Tulloch's back and 'ready to roll'
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/28/detroit-lions-stephen-tulloch-acl-otas/28055305/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: What’s next for Odell Beckham Jr.?
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/27/james-ihedigbo-contract/28021165/

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: Hoyer, Mallett take first Texans OTA in stride as QB battle begins
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/05/hoyer-mallett-take-first-texans-ota-in-stride-as-qb-battle-begins/

Smith Houston Chronicle: Ben Jones willing to do whatever Texans need — even eat a coackroach on TV
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/05/ben-jones-willing-to-do-whatever-texans-need-even-eat-a-coackroach-on-tv/

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Ind Star: Colts 1st-round pick impresses with speed
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/05/27/indianapolis-colts-officially-sign-wide-receiver-phillip-dorsett/28021833/

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Vikings unveil new-look offensive line at OTAs
http://www.startribune.com/vikings-unveil-new-look-offensive-line-at-otas/305199971/

NEW ENGLAND
Gasper Boston Globe: Patriots hated because they can't be trusted
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/05/27/gasper/INk6qcVvp5bkWGanVbaN1K/story.html

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Eagles drills don't include Sam Bradford
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150528_Eagles_drills_don_t_include_Sam_Bradford.html

Eckel NJ.com: Riley Cooper vs. Josh Huff and other position battles facing the Eagles
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/05/riley_cooper_vs_josh_huff_and_other_position_battl.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Bettis believes Bell can develop into Steelers all-time best running back
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/05/28/Bettis-believes-Bell-can-develop-into-Steelers-all-time-best-running-back/stories/201505280057

Kaboly Pitt Tribune: Healthy defensive back Mitchell eager for 2nd season with Steelers
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/8448675-74/mitchell-healthy-safety

WASHINGTON
Clarke Wash Post: Add Jay Gruden to list of Redskins needing to show improvement in 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2015/05/27/add-jay-gruden-to-list-of-redskins-needing-to-show-improvement-in-2015/

Bieler Wash Post:
DeSean Jackson watched the Cavs get to the NBA Finals — on the first day of Redskins OTAs
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/05/27/desean-jackson-watched-the-cavs-get-to-the-nba-finals-on-the-first-day-of-redskins-otas/

Jones Wash Post: Redskins release guard Chris Chester and cornerback Tracy Porter
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2015/05/27/redskins-release-guard-chris-chester-and-cornerback-tracy-porter/

Jones Wash Post: Why Jason Hatcher thinks this season will be different
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2015/05/27/improved-health-new-faces-new-scheme-excite-hatcher/
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Giants

Samuel NYDN: Tom Coughlin concedes Jason Pierre-Paul may skip Giants' mandatory minicamp, other Giants notes
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-coughlin-expects-jpp-mandatory-minicamp-article-1.2237846

Salamone Giants.com: Giants OTA Practice Report; Things we learned
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-OTA-Practice-Report-Things-we-learned/1330682c-5d5c-40ce-b07f-f4af2f19a8a0

NFL

Prisco CBS Sports: NFL's breakout players for 2015? Here are 20 on stardom's doorstep
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25196847/nfls-breakout-players-for-2015-here-are-20-on-stardoms-doorstep

Bedard MMQB: Michael Sam in Montreal: It’s All About Football
In opting to sign with the CFL's Alouettes, Michael Sam said his focus is on football and not breaking barriers as an openly gay player. Will it lead him back to the NFL? Plus, answering your questions on Deflategate and workout injuries
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/05/27/michael-sam-cfl-montreal-first-gay-player-nfl/

Schein NFL.com: 9 Players/Coaches Who MUST Produce in '15
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000494101/article/darren-mcfadden-jay-cutler-joe-philbin-head-guys-on-the-spot?campaign=Twitter_writers_schein

Schottey B/R: Highlighting the Best Offseason Move at Every Position So Far
"New York Giants Striking to Get Landon Collins
Collins fell out of favor a little bit during the draft process because his range, athleticism and ball skills aren't where they should be for an elite free safety. Also, he might actually be better off losing weight, as he's so jacked up that he might always be weighing the balance between the fluidity that can help him run with the NFL's best tight ends and the bulk he needs to continue to be a hard hitter and thumper against the run. For the Giants, though, it will be important for them to focus on what he can do rather than what he can't. Collins was a perfect fit at the top of the second round, where the Giants pounced to get him, as a great in-the-box safety. Last season, New York had some of the worst run defense in the league, and Collins is an immediate improvement there."
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2461928-highlighting-the-best-offseason-move-at-every-position-so-far

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Bengals' Vontaze Burfict still has 'long ways to go'
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/05/26/burfict-still-has-long-ways-to-go/27972157/

Rang CBS Sports: Finding the fits: Is Paul Dawson the next Vontaze Burfict for Bengals
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25195799/finding-the-fits-is-paul-dawson-the-next-vontaze-burfict-for-bengals

DENVER
Kensler Denver Post: Peyton Manning on new Broncos staff: "I love being coached"
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28199970/peyton-manning-new-broncos-staff-i-love-being

Jhabalva Denver Post: Ben Garland good with going on the offensive.
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28187949/ben-garland-good-going-offensive

Jhabalva Denver Post: Antonio Smith will sit out of Broncos' voluntary OTAs this week
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28197185/antonio-smith-will-sit-out-broncos-voluntary-otas

DETROIT
Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora
Lions are meeting with DL Mike Patterson, one option to beef up the line as I mentioned recently. Would be a reunion with Jim Washburn

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis catches the spirit in new role
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-05-26/story/marcedes-catches-spirit-new-role

MIAMI
Abramson Palm Beach Post: Suh, defensive line expose Dolphins’ offensive line woes
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/sports/football/suh-defensive-line-expose-dolphins-offensive-line-/nmPDt/

MINNESOTA
Pelissero USA Today: Adrian Peterson will be a Viking in 2015, but plenty of problems loom
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/vikings/2015/05/27/adrian-peterson-analysis-outlook-mike-zimmer-minnesota/28036785/

ST. LOUIS
King MMQB: Rams' Todd Gurley is a running back to build around
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/05/26/todd-gurley-2015-nfl-draft-st-louis-rams/

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers WR Jerome Simpson: ‘It’s no secret about my past’
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2015/05/27/49ers-wr-jerome-simpson-its-no-secret-about-my-past/

SEATTLE
Jenks Seattle Times: Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor has spring in step thanks to injury-free offseason
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-safety-kam-chancellor-has-spring-in-step-thanks-to-injury-free-offseason/

TENNESSEE
Pompei B/R: Aloha y'all; How the Titans are preparing Marcus Mariota for NFL stardom
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2475884-aloha-yall-how-the-titans-are-preparing-marcus-mariota-for-nfl-stardom

Glennon The Tennessean: Titans' Perrish Cox learns from past, hungry for future
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/05/27/titans-perrish-cox-learns-past-hungry-future/28041791/
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