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Defenderdawg : 7/22/2015 7:00 am
Giants

Traina B/R: NY Giants: Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for the 2015 Season
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2527404-ny-giants-best-and-worst-case-scenarios-for-the-2015-season

QB

Schwartz NYP: Giants, Eli Manning talk contract; summer resolution likely
http://nypost.com/2015/07/21/giants-eli-manning-talk-contract-summer-resolution-likely/

RV NYDN: Eli Manning and Giants motivated to get a new deal done as training camp approaches
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-giants-motivated-new-deal-article-1.2298924

ESPN: David Cutcliffe says Peyton Manning, Eli Manning visits to Duke help benefit Blue Devils' players
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/13295272/david-cutcliffe-says-peyton-manning-eli-manning-visits-duke-help-benefit-blue-devils-players

NFL.com: Eli Manning, Philip Rivers or Ben Roethlisberger: Most career TD passes? - NFL.com
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000502885/article/eli-manning-philip-rivers-or-ben-roethlisberger-most-career-td-passes

RB

Graziano ESPN: Don't forget Rashad Jennings in Giants running back mix
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/43103/dont-forget-rashad-jennings-in-giants-running-back-mix

WR

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants Position Preview: Wide Receivers
http://insidefootball.com/2015/07/21/new-york-giants-position-preview-wide-receivers/

Samuel NYDN: Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. says hamstring will be fine for opener vs. Cowboys
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-odell-beckham-hamstring-big-blue-opener-article-1.2299946

LT

Schwartz NYP: Warning to Eli Manning, watch the rookie on your blind side
http://nypost.com/2015/07/21/warning-to-eli-manning-watch-the-rookie-on-your-blind-side/

Powell NJ.com: Kevin Gilbride concerned offensive line could hold Eli Manning and Giants back
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/07/kevin_gilbride_concerned_offensive_line_could_hold.html

RDE

Rock Newsday: Current, former Giants teammates expect no drop off when Jason Pierre-Paul returns
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/current-former-giants-teammates-expect-no-drop-off-when-jason-pierre-paul-returns-1.10660120

MLB

Powell NJ.com: Jon Beason might have training camp reps limited, says Giants Nation 'still loves' Jason Pierre-Paul
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/07/jon_beason_says_giants_nation_still_loves_jason_pi.html

OLB,

Giants.com: J.T. Thomas shows respect for Giants LB legends
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/JT-Thomas-shows-respect-for-Giants-LB-legends/244797f7-0d1d-4a41-a913-af0645f0a9b7

S

Giants.com: Giants Insider: Safety Landon Collins
Safety Landon Collins discusses the toughest part of the transition from college to pros
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Giants-Insider-Safety-Landon-Collins/0923d3a4-73b5-4bf7-86cd-a260e0603441

NFL

Prisco CBS Sports: Every NFL team has issues heading to camp. Here are major ones for all 32 teams.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25246608/burning-nfl-training-camp-questions-32-teams-32-pressing-issues

Eckel NJ.com: Ranking the Eagles, Giants, Jets top 50 players (21-30)
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/07/ranking_the_eagles_giants_jets_top_50_players_21-3.html

Gabriel NFP: The NFLs Top 5 Defensive Tackles
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/the-nfls-top-5-defensive-tackles/#st_refDomain=t.co& st_refQuery=/6UrRqEnlj1

Gabriel NFP: The Top 5 Edge Players in the NFL
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/the-top-5-edge-players-in-the-nfl/#st_refDomain=t.co& st_refQuery=/ENlAGTgKnp

Stockwell PFF: Rookie Impact: 2014 Interior OL
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/07/21/rookie-impact-2014-interior-ol/

McGuiness PFF: Specialists Week Kickers
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/07/21/specialists-week-kickers/

Pelissero USA Today: NFL players mull freeing agents from future contract negotiations
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/07/21/nflpa-union-contracts-no-agents-russell-okung-rashad-jennings-eric-winston/30490459/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Atlanta Falcons 2015 countdown to camp: A look at the quarterbacks.
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2015/07/21/countdown-to-camp-a-look-at-the-quarterbacks/

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens expected to place Dennis Pitta on physically unable to perform list, sources say
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-expected-to-place-dennis-pitta-on-physically-unable-perform-list-to-start-camp-season-sources-20150721-story.html

Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens pass rusher Steven Means is 'explosive, young, big, gangly, crazy, almost out of control'
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-pass-rusher-steven-means-is-explosive-young-big-gangly-crazy-almost-out-of-control-20150720-story.html

CHICAGO
Chicago Tribune: Bears' Preview: Outside linebackers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-outside-linebackers-0722-20150721-story.html

CINCINNATI
Cin Enquirer: Who benefits most from Marvin Jones return?
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/07/20/who-benefits-most--marvin-jones-return/30425363/

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: How Cleveland Browns are cultivating a Polynesian brotherhood thousands of miles from home
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/07/how_the_cleveland_browns_are_c.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns linebacker Nate Orchard grew up idolizing LeBron James for more than his basketball prowess.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/07/cleveland_browns_linebacker_na.html

GREEN BAY
Reischel Mil JS: All Aaron Rodgers needs is championships
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/all-aaron-rodgers-needs-is-championships-b99539627z1-318073121.html?ipad=y

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Ind Star: Colts position breakdown: How much better can Luck get?
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/07/21/indianapolis-colts-position-breakdown-quarterback-andrew-luck-matthew-hasselbeck/30471097/?from=global& sessionKey=& autologin=

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Adrian Peterson, Vikings agree to restructured contract
http://www.startribune.com/adrian-peterson-vikings-agree-to-restructured-contract/317929221/

Souhan Minn Star Tribune: Rewarding Peterson makes sense, but on,y in the NFL's world
http://www.startribune.com/rewarding-peterson-makes-sense-but-only-in-the-nfl-s-world/318071181/

NEW ORLEANS
Woodberry Nola.com: Saints target Jermaine Gresham visits Cardinals, but no deal seems imminent
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/07/free_agent_jermaine_gresham_vi.html

PHILADELPHIA
Hofmann Phil.com: Without long-term deal, Bradford is a gamble for the Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150722_Without_long-term_deal__Bradford_is_a_gamble.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Kaplan MMQB: Dont Bludgeon the Man
Jim Tomsula hardly made a good first impression as the 49ers head coach. But itd be a mistake to write-off someone who once lived in his car (with a dog, cat and litterbox) just so he could be a volunteer college coach
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/07/22/nfl-jim-tomsula-san-francisco-49ers/

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks camp countdown: Will linebacker Bobby Wagner be signed to a contract extension?
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-camp-countdown-will-linebacker-bobby-wagner-be-signed-to-a-contract-extension/?utm_content=buffer2ea19& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=buffer

TENNESSEE
Walker AP The Tennessean: Titans sign QB Marcus Mariota
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/07/21/titans-sign-marcus-mariota/30491073/

Ammenheuser The Tennessean: Titans' Justin Hunter released from jail on $25K bond
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/07/21/titans-justin-hunter-expected-released-jail/30467127/

Glennon The Tennessean: Titans trade experience for youth at safety
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/07/21/tennessee-titans-trade-experience-youth-safety/30498859/

WASHINGTON
Yates Wash Post: Redskins upgrades at FedEx Field don't feel like upgrades
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/07/21/redskins-upgrades-at-fedex-field-dont-feel-like-upgrades/

Jones Wash Post: Redskins mailbag; A look at the safety competition, Scot McCloughan's potential impact, and more
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/07/21/redskins-mailbag-a-look-at-the-safety-competition-scot-mccloughans-potential-impact-and-more/

Snider Wash Post: RGIIIs not alone this is a make-or-break season for Alfred Morris, too
http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2015/07/22/rgiiis-not-alone-this-is-a-make-or-break-season-for-alfred-morris-too/

Keim ESPN: Redskins line should be strength of the defense
http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/18281/redskins-line-should-be-strength-of-the-defense

Steinberg Wash Post: Could Chris Cooley go from the radio booth to the field? Hes thinking about it
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/07/21/could-chris-cooley-go-from-the-radio-booth-to-the-field-hes-thinking-about-it/

Draft

Brugler CBS Sports: 2016 NFL Draft: Wisconsin Preview
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25246543/nfl-draft-wisconsin-preview

History

Reischel Mil JS: Brett Favre received with open arms
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/brett-favre-received-with-open-arms-b99539615z1-318072421.html?ipad=y

Tanier B/R: NFL Urban Legends: Ray Guy and the Helium Punt
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2520297-nfl-urban-legends-ray-guy-and-the-helium-puntk
Part 2  
Defenderdawg : 7/22/2015 8:02 am : link
Giants

QB

Pro Football Focus ‏@PFF
Best PFF Grades on 3-Step Dropbacks in 2014: 1. Eli Manning 2. Matt Ryan 3. Tom Brady

TE

Traina B/R: Blog Bits: TE Daniel Fells
http://insidefootball.com/2015/07/22/blog-bits-te-daniel-fells/

NFL

King MMQB: The MMQB Mailbag
The stage officially is set for Mariota-Winston in Week 1. Plus, Adrian Peterson-Vikings news, more on L.A. relocation possibilities and answering reader emails
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/07/22/peter-king-nfl-mailbag/

Freeman B/R: Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Why the NFL Loves and Hates Nick Saban
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2525998-mike-freemans-10-point-stance-why-the-nfl-loves-and-hates-nick-saban

Alper NBC Sports: Dwight Freeney looking for right situation to continue career
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/22/dwight-freeney-looking-for-right-situation-to-continue-career/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: "Checking the locks" with Patriots safety position, which has an infusion of youth.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4782740/checking-the-locks-new-england-patriots-safeties-add-infusion-of-youth
Gilbride's comments  
SwirlingEddie : 7/22/2015 10:18 am : link
seem to validate the general concerns and observations of most of BBI. That's both good and bad I guess.
A few screen plays  
old man : 7/22/2015 12:32 pm : link
to the left, early, on 3rd and long, might negate some mad dog rush by the DE over Flowers.
Sort of an defensive play on offense.
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