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Defenderdawg : 7/29/2015 7:57 am
Giants

Schwartz/Hubbuch NYP: Six things for Giants fans to look out for as training camp begins
http://nypost.com/2015/07/29/six-things-for-giants-fans-to-look-out-for-as-training-camp-begins/

Schwartz NYP: Five Giants to watch during training camp
http://nypost.com/2015/07/29/five-giants-to-watch-during-training-camp/

Stapleton The Record: No shortage of questions for Giants
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/no-shortage-of-questions-for-big-blue-1.1382313

Stapleton The Record: Five questions for the Giants
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/five-questions-for-the-giants-1.1382281

Owner

Serby NYP: John Mara on Eli’s contract, Coughlin’s future and all things Giants
http://nypost.com/2015/07/29/john-mara-on-elis-contract-coughlins-future-and-all-things-giants/

WR

Politi NJ.com: Why Odell Beckham Jr. is the most influential person in New Jersey sports
http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/politi/index.ssf/2015/07/juice_list_2015_and_the_most_i.html

Defense

Giants.com: Training Camp Preview: Defense
John Schmeelk and Paul Dottino preview the Giants Defense heading into Training Camp
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Training-Camp-Preview-Defense/e014f8df-0ff4-4aca-9d99-de2d80970d3b

Salomone Giants.com: 5 questions for the defense heading into Training Camp
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/5-questions-for-the-defense-heading-into-Training-Camp/1e78d5ef-eea2-4663-a79c-aafaa2c3ecdc

RDT

Boilard B/R: Why Markus Kuhn Has Everything to Prove in New York Giants Training Camp
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2532701-why-markus-kuhn-has-everything-to-prove-in-new-york-giants-training-camp

RDE

Samuel NYDN: Status of Jason Pierre-Paul remains mystery to Giants
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/status-jason-pierre-paul-remains-mystery-giants-article-1.2307355

Schwartz NYP: John Mara speaks out on JPP: Wrong to shut us out
http://nypost.com/2015/07/28/john-mara-speaks-out-on-jpp-wrong-to-shut-us-out/

Kratch NJ.com: Giants co-owner John Mara says Jason Pierre-Paul not 'receiving very good advice,' per report
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/07/giants_co-owner_john_mara_very_disappointed_with_j.html

OLB

Traina Inside Football: Blog Bits: LB J.T. Thomas
http://insidefootball.com/2015/07/29/blog-bits-lb-j-t-thomas/

CB

Graziano ESPN: Our Giants position series continues today with a look at cornerback:
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/43166/health-of-starters-amukamara-rodgers-cromartie-is-vital-to-giants-at-cornerback

S
Traina Inside Football: New York Giants Position Preview: Safeties
http://insidefootball.com/2015/07/28/new-york-giants-position-preview-safeties/

NFL

King MMQB: New column from PeterKing on Tom Brady, plus a mailbag:
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/07/28/tom-brady-appeal-deflategate-roger-goodell

ARIZONA
King MMQB: The NFL’s First Female Coach
http://mmqb.si.com/Jen-Welter-Arizona-Cardinals-first-NFL-female-coach

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atl: Unclear where Falcons stand with Jake Long
http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/14435/unclear-where-atlanta-falcons-stand-with-jake-long

McClure ESPN Atl: Jake Long to work out for Atlanta Falcons
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/61142/jake-long-to-work-out-for-atlanta-falcons

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens fullback Kyle Juszczyk expects to see more passes thrown his direction this season.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-kyle-juszczyk-offense-0729-20150728-story.html

BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: Bills release former first-round pick, G Chris Williams
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/07/28/bills-release-former-first-round-pick-g-chris-williams/

Fairburn Syracuse.com: Depth the only question surrounding Buffalo Bills defensive line in 2015
http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/07/depth_the_only_question_surrounding_buffalo_bills_defensive_line_in_2015.html

CAROLINA
James Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers DT Kyle Love determined to not let diabetes define him
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article29120842.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Adam Gase a coaching wonderkind
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-adam-gase-bears-spt-0729-20150728-story.html#page=1

Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Chicago Bears position preview: Kyle Long gives team options on offensive line
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4699123/chicago-bears-position-breakdown-kyle-long-gives-team-options-on-offensive-line

Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Chicago Bears position preview: Bears need OLB Pernell McPhee to pressure the QB
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4699131/chicago-bears-position-preview-bears-need-olb-pernell-mcphee-to-pressure-the-quarterback

CINCINNATI
Cin Enquirer: Bengals release WR James Wright, place Burfict on PUP
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/bengals-blog/2015/07/28/bengals-vontaze-burfict-pup-list/30792703/

Daugherty Cin Enquirer: Marvin Lewis vows to 'walk away' with Bengals' Super Bowl win
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/columnists/paul-daugherty/2015/07/28/paul-daugherty-cincinnati-bengals-marvin-lewis-mike-brown/30791341/

@greggrosenthal: Half of the Bengals projected starters are in a contract year. Can’t remember that happening before.

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns laying it on the line as they search for offense.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/07/post_199.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter#0

DALLAS
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: For now, Brady's loss is Cowboys' gain, but Round 3 yet to be fought
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20150728-rick-gosselin-for-now-brady-s-loss-is-cowboys-gain-but-round-3-yet-to-be-fought.ece

Moore Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys DE Jeremy Mincey doesn't report to training camp as he seeks new contract
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/07/cowboys-de-jeremy-mincey-doesnt-report-as-he-seeks-new-contract.html/

DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Antonio Smith to rejoin #Broncos when veterans report to camp:
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28551786/antonio-smith-rejoin-broncos-when-veterans-report-camp

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions won't shy away from Super Bowl talk
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/07/28/detroit-lions-super-bowl/30804831/

GREEN BAY
Reischel Mil JS: Eddie Lacy has helped rebuild Green Bay's rushing offense
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/eddie-lacy-has-helped-rebuild-green-bays-rushing-offense-b99543699z1-319049411.html?ipad=y

McGinn Mil JS: Packers' high picks have disappointed on defensive line
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-high-picks-have-disappointed-on-defensive-line-b99545725z1-319139001.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' battle fronts are QB, WR, SS
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/article/Texans-battle-fronts-are-QB-WR-SS-6411355.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Ind Star: Colts position breakdown: Cole supplements an already deep linebacker unit
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/07/27/colts-position-breakdown-cole-supplements-already-deep-unit/30757453/

Keefer Ind Star: Colts position breakdown: It all starts with Vontae Davis
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/07/28/colts-position-breakdown-starts-vontae-davis/30809093/

JACKSONVILLE
Stellino Fla Times Union: Jaguars rookie guard A.J. Cann can hardly wait for start of training camp
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-07-28/story/jaguars-rookie-guard-aj-cann-can-hardly-wait-start-training

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Safety Eric Berry, coming back from cancer treatment, cleared to practice with Chiefs:
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article29229238.html#storylink=cpy

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs nose tackle Dontari Poe reinjures back, will miss most of preseason:
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article29226976.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald:No biggie: Josh Freeman returns to the Dolphins
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2015/07/no-biggie-josh-freeman-returns-to-the-dolphins.html

MINNESOTA
Craig Minn Star Tribune: Vikings backup QB is no ordinary 'Hank'
http://www.startribune.com/vikings-backup-qb-is-no-ordinary-hank/319172531/

Tomasson Twin Cities Sports: Vikings WR Mike Wallace vows to be a "better person" after turbulent two years with Miami.
http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28545235/wallace-vows-be-better-person

Testfatsion Minn Star Tribune: Harrison Smith won't receive extension this season
http://video.startribune.com/access-vikings-harrison-smith-won-t-receive-extension-this-season/318937031/

NEW ENGLAND
@RapSheet: Tom Brady: “There is no ‘smoking gun’ and this controversy is manufactured to distract from the fact they have zero evidence of wrongdoing.”

Volin Boston Globe: Hard to defend Brady's phone-destroying. But does Goodell have a right to even ask for Brady's phone?
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/07/28/tom-brady-with-nothing-lose-should-take-nfl-court/Xti1APTZjHeshDxI7uhtDJ/story.html

Shaughnessy Boston Globe: Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is tarnished forever
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/07/28/shaughnessy/T32IKjU6IVYjEWml2YfrMI/story.html

Burke SI: Where does the upheld 4-game suspension leave Tom Brady and the Pats?
http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/07/28/tom-brady-suspension-upheld-patriots-jimmy-garoppolo-roger-goodell

Brooks NFL.com: How will the Patriots offense look with JimmyG_10 at QB? Here's my breakdown on the young QB
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000492623/article/jimmy-garoppolo-scouting-report-pats-life-without-tom-brady

Reiss ESPN Boston: Depth at offensive tackle looks strong for Patriots
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4782873/checking-the-locks-depth-at-offensive-tackle-looks-strong-for-patriots

Connaghan PFF: Rex Ryan isn’t going to be very nice to Jimmy Garoppolo
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/07/28/rex-ryan-isnt-going-to-be-very-nice-to-jimmy-garoppolo/

NEW ORLEANS
Woodberry Nola.com: After Brodrick Bunkley release, Saints turn to John Jenkins, young players
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/07/after_releasing_brodrick_bunkl.html

Duncan Nola.com: Saints' release of Junior Galette was necessary but costly
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/07/saints_release_of_junior_galet.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

OAKLAND
Stockwell PFF: Warning signs for Derek Carr
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/07/28/warning-signs-for-derek-carr/

PHILADELPHIA
Sielski Phil.com: "What Kelly is tapping into is the 125-year connection between athletics ... and the U.S. military."
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20150729_Kelly_s_admiration_of_SEALs_offers_insight_into_his_coaching.html

Berman Phil.com: Early Birds: Chip Kelly on RB rotation; origins of sports science program; more on a "Chip Kelly" player
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-eagles/Early-Birds-Chip-Kelly-on-RB-rotation-origins-of-sports-science-program-more-on-a-Chip-Kelly-player.html

Kapadia Phil mag: “You catch your breath when [we] take DeMarco out...but then here comes Ryan.” On Murray, Mathews & the stretch play:
http://www.phillymag.com/birds247/2015/07/28/on-murray-mathews-and-the-stretch/

Schorr-Parks NJ.com: Why Josh Huff is set for a breakout year with Eagles
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/07/why_josh_huff_is_set_for_a_breakout_year_with_eagl.html

McLane Phil.com: New Eagle Alonso embraces his Hispanic heritage
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150729_New_Eagle_Alonso_embraces_his_Hispanic_heritage.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers running back Bell gets suspension cut to two games
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/07/28/Pittsburgh-Steelers-running-back-Le-Veon-Bell-s-suspension-reduced/stories/201507280187

Breer NFL.com: Todd Haley has Big Ben, Steelers offense on upward trajectory
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000504476/article/todd-haley-has-big-ben-steelers-offense-on-upward-trajectory

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers linebacker Moats says starting job is his to lose
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/07/29/Steelers-linebacker-Arthur-Moats-says-job-is-his-to-lose/stories/201507290077

SAN FRANCISCO
SF Chronicle: 49ers place five on injury list; CB Ward, DT Dockett ready for camp
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2015/07/28/49ers-place-five-on-injury-lists-cb-ward-dt-dockett-ready-for-camp/

Williams NBC Bay Area: Bethea Should Again Be Smart, Solid Element of 49ers' Defense
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Bethea-Should-Again-be-Smart-Solid-Element-of-49ers-Defense-318878101.html

TENNESSEE
Climer The Tennessean: Jurell Casey anchors Titans' solid defensive front
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/07/28/jurell-casey-anchors-titans-solid-defensive-front/30751905/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Redskins mailbag: More RGIII criticism, Perry Riley’s job security and Sean Taylor
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/07/28/redskins-mailbag-more-rgiii-criticism-perry-rileys-job-security-and-sean-taylor/

Draft

Brown SOE: THE TOP 100 COLLEGE PLAYERS OF 2015
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/139306430/college-football-top-100-player-rankings-2015

Connaghan PFF: Oregon offense is still loaded, even without Mariota
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/07/28/oregon-offense-is-still-loaded-even-without-mariota/

Rang CBS Sports: Three Colorado Buffaloes to keep an eye on for the 2016 NFL Draft
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25252259/nfl-draft-colorado-preview

Goodbread NFL.com: Jimbo Fisher: Jalen Ramsey is an NFL CB, faster version of '13 1st-rounder Xavier Rhodes.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000504215/article/fsus-jimbo-fisher-jalen-ramsey-should-play-cb-in-nfl?campaign=Twitter_nfl_cfb

History

Stuart Football Perspective: Which Wide Receivers Played For The Most Pass-Happy Teams?
http://www.footballperspective.com/which-wide-receivers-played-for-the-most-pass-happy-teams/

Hendricks Mil JS: These Packers defenses excelled at flipping turnovers into points
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/these-packers-defenses-excelled-at-flipping-turnovers-into-points-b99543861z1-319038071.html?ipad=y
Sheesh,  
Big Blue '56 : 7/29/2015 8:54 am : link
why do many writers put forth this "5 question" thing? Doesn't matter what they are,mit's always 5...:)
Really. This countdown garbage is so stale.  
Victor in CT : 7/29/2015 9:04 am : link
The ESPN-ization of everything just sucks.
...  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 7/29/2015 9:04 am : link
LaCosse, Edwards, Wynn, Donnelly, Jackson...
Underdogs with a chance to surprise at Giants training camp - ( New Window )
Few others  
Defenderdawg : 7/29/2015 9:26 am : link
Giants

WR

@TeamVic: As camp approaches, I just want to thank my brother @antrelrolle26 for being a great teammate.

As camp approaches, I just want to thank my brother @skilled_31 for being a great teammate and teaching me how to lead by example. Not just with my actions all the time but teaching me that sometimes you have to talk to certain individuals to get your point across. Love you brother and wish great health and success in Chicago.

NFL

Jake Long
@RapSheet: Preliminary. No offer RT @NFL: Former No. 1 overall pick to work out for NFC South team:

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Even w/ Martin retiring, #Panthers have depth at tackle. But biggest question still is Oher.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article29220151.html

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns searching for a surprise and touchdowns from pass-catching group.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/07/cleveland_browns_searching_for.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#0

HOUSTON
Serrano Grantland: A Day With J.J. Watt
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/a-day-with-j-j-watt/?ex_cid=story-twitter

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Some great news for the Dolphins: LT Branden Albert will NOT begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article29271796.html

NEW ENGLAND
Barnwell Grantland: Wrote about Tom Brady and how much his absence will cost the Patriots:
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-value-of-tom-brady/?ex_cid=story-twitter
RE: Sheesh,  
ZogZerg : 7/29/2015 12:11 pm : link
In comment 12390736 Big Blue '56 said:
Quote:
why do many writers put forth this "5 question" thing? Doesn't matter what they are,mit's always 5...:)


I guess writers can only count to 5;).
Curses!!!!!!  
Blackbeard : 7/29/2015 3:05 pm : link
Zog Zerg has discovered our secret!
RE: RE: Sheesh,  
gidiefor : Mod : 7/29/2015 3:11 pm : link
In comment 12391341 ZogZerg said:
Quote:
In comment 12390736 Big Blue '56 said:

Quote:

why do many writers put forth this "5 question" thing? Doesn't matter what they are,mit's always 5...:)

I guess writers can only count to 5;).


Unless they can count to 6, 7, or 10
RE: RE: Sheesh,  
Big Blue '56 : 7/29/2015 3:14 pm : link
In comment 12391341 ZogZerg said:
Quote:
In comment 12390736 Big Blue '56 said:


Quote:


why do many writers put forth this "5 question" thing? Doesn't matter what they are,mit's always 5...:)



I guess writers can only count to 5;).


:)
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