Saturday Reading

Giants

Traina Inside Football: The day at camp July 31, 2015
http://insidefootball.com/2015/07/31/the-day-at-camp-friday-july-31-2015/

Raanan NJ.com: Giants training camp practice report Day 1: Odell Beckham Jr. and Victor Cruz look sharp
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/08/giants_training_camp_practice_report_day_1_odell_b.html#incart_story_package

@JordanRaanan: 1. Nobody got hurt. That's a win with this team. Also Cruz, Beckham, Berhe, Donnell, etc. were all on field. Good day health-wise

@JordanRaanan: 2. Odell Beckham is off the charts. Even on the first day of camp you can tell he plays at a different speed than everybody else.

@JordanRaanan: 3. TE Jerome Cunningham keeps making plays, and even took some first-team snaps w/Donnell limited. He's going to be in summer TE mix

Owner

Samuel NYDN: EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Giants owner John Mara ‘can’t really react’ to first pics of Jason Pierre-Paul following fireworks accident
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/exclusive-photos-john-mara-react-jpp-pics-article-1.2311344


QB

Serby NYP: How Eli Manning will ensure of Odell Beckham’s superstardom
http://nypost.com/2015/07/31/how-eli-manning-will-ensure-of-odell-beckhams-superstardom/

Braziller NYP: Eli Manning doesn't care how much Russell Wilson's deal is worth
http://nypost.com/2015/07/31/eli-manning-doesnt-care-how-much-russell-wilsons-deal-is-worth/

Lorenzo NYDN: Giants Insider: Eli focused on practice, not contract
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-new-giants-contract-isn-concern-article-1.2310826

Kratch NJ.com: Eli Manning not looking to make contract comparisons after Russell Wilson signs big deal
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/07/eli_manning_not_looking_to_make_contract_compariso.html

Raanan NJ.com: Russell Wilson's contract and how it relates to the Giants and Eli Manning
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/07/russell_wilsons_contract_and_how_it_relates_to_the.html

RB

Schwartz NYP: The Giants have a new secret weapon who fits in everywhere
http://nypost.com/2015/07/31/the-giants-have-a-new-secret-weapon-who-fits-in-everywhere/

Kratch NJ.com: Running back Shane Vereen, an ex-Patriot, focused on Giants, not Deflategate
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/07/running_back_shane_vereen_an_ex-patriot_focused_on.html#incart_story_package

WR

RV NYDN: Odell Beckham eyes more than an encore
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-odell-beckham-eyes-encore-article-1.2311383

Raanan NJ.com: Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. still considers himself a rookie
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/07/giants_wide_receiver_odell_beckham_jr_still_consid.html

Stapleton The Record: Odell Beckham Jr. prepares for season two
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/beckham-ready-for-season-2-1.1384613

Schwartz NYP: Victor Cruz’s first training camp scare — and first relief
http://nypost.com/2015/07/31/victor-cruzs-first-training-camp-scare-and-first-relief/

Pennington NYT: Giants Sign James Jones to Shore Up Receivers
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/01/sports/football/giants-sign-james-jones-to-shore-up-receivers.html

Kratch NJ.com: Giants sign veteran wide receiver James Jones, waive Ben Edwards
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/07/giants_waive_receiver_ben_edwards_to_make_room_on.html

RT

Inabinett Ala.com: Brandon Mosley tries to put injuries behind him, win job in New York Giants training camp
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/07/brandon_mosley_tries_to_put_in.html

LT

Graziano ESPN: Ereck Flowers remains at left tackle on Giants' first team O-line
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/43219/ereck-flowers-remains-at-left-tackle-on-giants-first-team-o-line

DL

Schwartz NYP: 'We're a group without a star': Sobering life without JPP
http://nypost.com/2015/07/31/whats-left-for-giants-d-line-text-jpp-and-keep-fingers-crossed/

RDT

Kratch NJ.com: Giants defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins says Jason Pierre-Paul 'is in good spirits'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/07/giants_defensive_lineman_cullen_jenkins_says_jason.html

S

Braziller NYP: The unheralded safety Giants counting on to fill in for veterans
http://nypost.com/2015/07/31/the-unheralded-safety-giants-counting-on-to-fill-in-for-veterans/


NFL

Mays Grantland: The Shutdown Seven: Rating the Best Cornerbacks in the NFL
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-shutdown-seven-rating-the-best-cornerbacks-in-the-nfl/

BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda hits training camp accompanied by high praise
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-pro-bowl-guard-marshal-yanda-hits-training-camp-accompanied-by-high-praise-20150731-story.html

Meoli Bal Sun: Interceptions are high on Jimmy Smith's agenda this season for the Ravens
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-training-camp-jimmy-smith-0801-20150731-story.html

Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens safety Matt Elam 'very excited' about this season, in better shape
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-safety-matt-elam-very-excited-about-this-season-has-lost-eight-pounds-down-to-eightpercent-bo-20150731-story.html

BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: Cast aside by Eagles, Bills’ McCoy has plenty to prove
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/07/25/cast-aside-by-eagles-bills-mccoy-has-plenty-to-prove/

Dunne Buffalo News: McCoy's new challenge? Running behind a fullback
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/07/31/mccoys-new-challenge-running-behind-a-fullback/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers' Michael Oher didn't look for fame but it found him. Now he wants to silence critics.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article29693635.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Bengals Walkthrough: Camp battles to watch
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/07/31/bengals-walkthrough-camp-battles--watch/30927311/

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns' Tashaun Gipson believes he can be NFL's best safety by season's end
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/07/cleveland_browns_tashaun_gipso_8.html

DALLAS
George Dallas Morning News: When talking Super Bowl, TE Jason Witten takes different approach than Cowboys owner, coach
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/07/when-talking-super-bowl-te-jason-witten-takes-different-approach-than-cowboys-owner-coach.html/

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Why a year of tragedy, scrutiny and skepticism hasn't soured Cowboys' CB Brandon Carr
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20150731-sabin-why-a-year-of-tragedy-scrutiny-and-skepticism-hasn-t-soured-cowboys-cb-brandon-carr.ece

George Dallas Morning News: Cowboys’ Morris Claiborne won’t take spot for granted: ‘I’m trying to make the team’
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/07/cowboys-cb-morris-claiborne-simplifies-expectations-from-1st-round-pick-to-im-trying-to-make-the-team.html/

DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Peyton Manning, Broncos players back to training camp grind:
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28569439/broncos-training-camp-horsepower-comes-from-campground

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions 'majorly concerned' with getting RB Bell healthy
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/07/31/joique-bell-injury-detroit-lions/30951473/

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Clay Matthews, Same Barrington refine roles at inside linebacker
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/clay-matthews-same-barrington-refine-roles-at-inside-linebacker-b99548152z1-320359611.html?ipad=y

McGinn Mil JS: Special Teams: Mike McCarthy wants fans to be confident in new unit
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/mike-mccarthy-wants-fans-to-be-confident-in-new-unit-b99548162z1-320366241.html?ipad=y

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Arrelious Benn, Nick Marshall shine as Jaguars open first day of training camp
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-07-31/story/jaguars-day-1-camp-report

Carlyon Fla Times Union: Jaguars receiver Marqise Lee inconsistent during first camp workout
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-07-31/story/jaguars-receiver-marqise-lee-inconsistent-during-first-camp

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars DT Sen'Derrick Marks confident he'll be ready for opener
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2015-07-31/jaguars-dt-senderrick-marks-confident-hell-be-ready

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars' Josh Scobee focused on kicking, not new contract
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2015-07-31/jaguars-josh-scobee-focused-kicking-not-new-contract

KANSAS CITY
Mellinger KC Star: Chiefs S Eric Berry is cancer-free, but he won’t forget those who have it worse:
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article29710882.html#storylink=cpy

MIAMI
Abramson Palm Beach Post: Former draft bust LaMichael James has a real shot with Dolphins
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/07/31/former-draft-bust-lamichael-james-has-a-real-shot-with-dolphins/

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Deep Vikings linebackers corps is loaded with possibilities
http://www.startribune.com/deep-vikings-linebackers-corps-is-loaded-with-possibilities/320359301/

NEW ENGLAND
Wetzel Yahoo Sports: Patriots' fight with NFL gets nastier with release of emails
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/patriots--fight-with-nfl-gets-nastier-with-release-of-emails-005610492.html?soc_src=mail& soc_trk=ma

Young Boston Globe: Julian Edelman doesn't miss a beat at Patriots' camp
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/07/31/julian-edeleman-doesn-miss-beat-patriots-camp/7jAJgsPiHcStrsqk1iiVtJ/story.html

Whitmer Boston Globe: Stephen Gostkowski is happy to still be with Patriots
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/07/31/stephen-gostkowski-happy-still-with-patriots/jBb23JVOLyiyJ4LJ9zctUO/story.html

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Lively atmosphere as Raiders’ training camp opens in Napa
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Lively-atmosphere-as-Raiders-training-camp-6418893.php?t=e488d1ec260a4808f6& cmpid=twitter-premium

Corkran Raiderbeat: Derek Carr raves about Crabtree, Mack, Harper and just about everything Raiders
http://raiderbeat.com/2015/07/qb-carr-raves-about-crabtree-mack-harper-just-about-everything/

Corkran Raiderbeat: Far more expected of CB @tj_carrie in second season
http://raiderbeat.com/2015/07/far-more-expected-of-cb-carrie-in-second-season/

PHILADELPHIA
Kapadia Phil.mag: Eagles DL Training Camp Preview
http://www.phillymag.com/birds247/2015/07/30/eagles-dl-training-camp-preview/

McManus Phil.com: Behind the legend of Kiko Alonso
http://www.phillymag.com/birds247/2015/07/30/behind-the-legend-of-kiko-alonso/

Berman Phil.com: Eagles counting on Thurmond to switch from cornerback to safety
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150801_Eagles_counting_on_Thurmond_to_switch_from_cornerback_to_safety.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Kickoff return unit a point of emphasis for Steelers in training camp
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/08/01/Awful-kickoff-return-unit-a-point-of-emphasis-in-training-camp/stories/201508010034

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UTSD: Chargers camp about to get faster, and Melvin Gordon knows it:
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/jul/31/melvin-gordon-chargers-training-camp-pads/

SAN FRANCISCO
Maiocco CSN Bay Area: Alex Boone shifts to left guard to replace Mike Iupati and make for easier transition if he’s need at left tackle.
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/boone-shifts-sides-replace-iupati-49ers-o-line

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Impressions from the first day of Seahawks’ training camp
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/impressions-from-the-first-day-of-seahawks-training-camp/

TAMPA BAY
Ausman Tampa Bay Times: Bucs defense eager to prepare Winston for NFL
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/bucs-defense-eager-to-prepare-winston-for-nfl/2239486

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans' Zach Mettenberger needs to buy consonant
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/titansinsider/2015/07/31/mettenberger-needs-buy-consonant-first-practice/30950813/

Glennon The Tennessean: Titans' Casey putting on pounds with a purpose
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/titansinsider/2015/07/30/titans-casey-putting-pounds-purpose/30920245/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Observations from Day 2 of Redskins training camp
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/07/31/observations-from-day-2-of-redskins-training-camp/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Brewer Wash Post: Robert Griffin III still evokes hope, even as reality makes it harder to believe
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/robert-griffin-iii-still-evokes-hope-even-as-reality-makes-it-harder-to-believe/2015/07/30/82d88272-3665-11e5-9d0f-7865a67390ee_story.html?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Jones Wash Post: Jay Gruden: Redskins decision-makers deemed Junior Galette worthy of a second chance
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/07/31/jay-gruden-redskins-decision-makers-deemed-junior-galette-worthy-of-a-second-chance/

Brewer Wash Post: A linebacker whose track record requires a question mark
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/a-linebacker-whose-track-record-requires-a-question-mark/2015/07/31/cf6f5638-37cd-11e5-9739-170df8af8eb9_story.html

Jones Wash Post: DeAngelo Hall returns to action, ready to prove he has plenty left in the tank
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/07/31/deangelo-hall-returns-to-action-ready-to-prove-he-has-plenty-left-in-the-tank/?postshare=4141438349608139

Draft

History

Stuart Football Perspective: Checkdowns: Top Receiving Seasons By Age
http://www.footballperspective.com/checkdowns-top-receiving-seasons-by-age/

Giants Birthdays 8-1 to 8-7

8-2
Eldridge Small RCB D1 1972 NYG 1972-1974 8-2-1949

8-3
Kory Blackwell CB NYG 1998 8-3-1972
George Hunt PK NYG 1975 8-3-1949

8-4
Vince Costello MLB NYG 1967-1968 8-4-1932
Kevin Walter WR NYG D7 Training Camp 2003 8-4-1981

8-5
Will Allen LCB D1 2001 NYG 2091-2005 8-5-1978
Eric Dorsey LDE D1 1986 NYG 1986-1992 8-5-1964
Mike Fox LDE/RDE/LDT D2 1990 NYG 1990-1994 8-5-1967
Kevin Ogletree WR NYG 2014 8-5-1987
William Roberts LT/LG/RT D1 1984 NYG 1984-1994 8-5-1962

8-6
Jerry Golsteyn QB D12 1976 NYG 1977-1978 8-6-1954
Frank Walker LCB/RCB D6 2003 NYG 2003-2006 8-6-1981
Andre Weathers CB D6 1999 NYG 1999-2000 8-6-1976

8-7
Bob Thomas PK NYG 1986 8-7-1952