Giants
Raanan NJ.com: Giants Wednesday walkoffs: Takeaways and 3 top stars (including RB Orleans Darkwa)
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/08/giants_wednesday_walkoffs_top_takeaways_and_3_bigg_1.html
Traina Inside Football: The day at camp August 26, 2015
http://insidefootball.com/2015/08/26/the-day-at-camp-august-26-2015/
QB
Lorenzo NYDN: Eli Manning says Giants-Jets rivalry not same without Rex Ryan
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-jr-giants-ny-jets-nj-article-1.2338012
WR
Schwartz NYP: Is Odell Beckham ready to be a marked man?
http://nypost.com/2015/08/26/is-odell-beckham-ready-to-be-a-marked-man/
Rock Newsday: Odell Beckham Jr. not worried about being targeted by opponents
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-jr-not-worried-about-being-targeted-by-opponents-1.10777570
Martin Newsday: Darrelle Revis is a big fan of Odell Beckham Jr.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/darrelle-revis-is-a-big-fan-of-odell-beckham-jr-1.10779179
DE
Braziller NYP: Young, hungry Giants DE looking to be next Osi Umenyiora
http://nypost.com/2015/08/27/young-hungry-giants-de-looking-to-be-next-osi-umenyiora/
RDE
Braziller NYP: JPP gets vote of confidence after FaceTiming Osi Umenyiora
http://nypost.com/2015/08/26/jpp-gets-vote-of-confidence-after-facetiming-osi-umenyiora/
MLB
Traina B/R: Uani' Unga Using Life Lessons to Make Push for New York Giants' Final Roster
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2553955-uani-unga-using-life-lessons-to-make-push-for-new-york-giants-final-roster
NFL
Prisco CBS Sports: Why the glamour running back isn't coming back in a QB driven NFL
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25281270/why-the-glamour-running-back-isnt-coming-back-in-a-qb-driven-nfl
Vrentas MMQB: A recent quote from Chip Kelly help explains the rationale behind Philadelphia’s turnover. Plus, insight into international scouting, the two running backs who are poised for a big year, and Osi’s retirement
"10. I think Osi Umenyiora, who announced his retirement at Giants headquarters Wednesday, should go down in history as the best strip-sack artist of all time. He just had a knack for pulling them off and energizing the team at big moments& #8206;. Consider his 75-yard scoop-and-score against the 49ers in his first Super Bowl season, or his stripping of Aaron Rodgers in the postseason win at Lambeau in the second championship run. He never would reveal his trick, though, no matter how many times we asked. He'd always reply with something like, "It's what I do." Maybe in retirement he’ll divulge his secret?"
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/08/27/chip-kelly-philadelphia-eagles-deep-roster-10-things-nfl
Freeman B/R: Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Do NFL Players Really Have 'Fall Guys'?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2553821-mike-freemans-10-point-stance-do-nfl-players-really-have-fall-guys
Barnwell Grantland: Wrote about the "hangover effect" that teams experienced after playing the Seahawks in 2014
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/curing-the-seattle-hangover/?ex_cid=story-twitter
ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atl: Vic Beasley, ``Coach Quinn is there for me. I'm very appreciative of that because he's going to get me better."
http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/15304/falcons-rookie-vic-beasley-knows-he-doesnt-have-it-all-figure-out-yet
AJC: Go inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Video)
http://www.ajc.com/videos/news/go-inside-mercedes-benz-stadium/vDY9Pf/?ecmp=ajc_social_twitter_2014_falcons_sfp
BALTIMORE
Bal Sun: Offensive line injuries won't impact Flacco, starters playing time on Saturday
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-offensive-line-injuries-wont-impact-flacco-starters-playing-time-saturday-20150826-story.html
BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: Bills Mario Williams isn't showing any signs of wearing down at 30.
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/08/25/bills-notebook-williams-showing-few-signs-of-wear-and-tear/
Benoit MMQB: For now, Revis remains in a class of his own. But our prediction for the 2015 season: Stephon Gilmore will prove to be one of the NFL’s elite cornerbacks and the cornerstone of the Bills’ defense
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/08/25/nfl-rex-ryan-stephon-gilmore-buffalo-bills
CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears quarterback Jay Cutler facing unexpected challenges in preseason
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-biggs-jay-cutler-bears-spt-0827-20150826-story.html
CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: For the Browns, it's the return of Johnny Drama and this time it's not of Manziel's making:
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/08/for_the_cleveland_browns_its_t.html
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns to bring QB Pat Devlin in Thursday for a physical. If he passes, it probably spells r-e-l-i-e-f for Manziel
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/08/browns_to_bring_in_free_agent.html
DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Peyton Manning looks for progress in Broncos' offense
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28708574/peyton-manning-looks-progress-broncos-offense
Jhabalva Denver Post: Evan Mathis on joining Broncos: 'I had to be here'
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28708156/evan-mathis-joining-broncos-i-had-be-here
Denver Post: Joint practices a family reunion for Von Miller and 49ers' Jerod-Eddie
http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2015/08/26/von-miller-reunites-with-little-brother-in-tony-jerod-eddie/35159/
Wolfe Denver Post: Brandon McManus' technique change leads to winning Broncos' kicking job
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28709008/brandon-mcmanus-technique-change-leads-winning-broncos-kicking
DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' WR battle shaping up to be a tight one
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/08/26/training-camp-cuts-2015/32431639/
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' Williams trade could open spot for Robinson
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/08/26/detroit-lions-michael-williams/32413143/
Birkett Detroit Free Press: The Lions can't count on DE Larry Webster yet this season
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/08/26/larry-webster-detroit-lions/32388235/
GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Rookie Kennard Backman has another sharp skill set
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/rookie-kennard-backman-has-another-sharp-skill-set-b99564586z1-323043741.html?ipad=y
McGinn Mil JS: Mike Daniels, Packers far apart on new contract
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/mike-daniels-packers-far-apart-on-new-contract-b99564584z1-323042781.html?ipad=y
HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans rookie WR Mumphery truly a student of the game
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Persistent-resilient-Mike-Mohamed-making-name-6467681.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: A long, arduous road led Kourtnei Brown to the Texans
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/08/a-long-arduous-road-led-kourtnei-brown-to-the-texans/
INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts want to see nose tackle that will 'stand out this week' against Rams
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/08/26/parry-kerr-providing-competition-chapman-colts-nose-tackle/32433861/
JACKSONVILLE
Carlyon Fla Times Union: Sergio Brown passes first test with Jaguars in matchup with Giants' Odell Beckham Jr.
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-08-25/story/sergio-brown-passes-first-test-jaguars-matchup-giants-odell
OAKLAND
Corkran Raiderbeat: Del Rio not playing favorites sends stern message to players
http://raiderbeat.com/2015/08/del-rio-not-playing-favorites-sends-stern-message-to-players/
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders’ Sio Moore, Roy Helu back, must compete for playing time
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-Sio-Moore-Roy-Helu-forced-to-compete-6467808.php?t=19525ecb750a4808f6& cmpid=twitter-premium
PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Zone-read puts pressure on defense, and quarterbacks
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150826_Zone-read_puts_pressure_on_defense__and_quarterbacks.html
Domowitch Phil.com: Jordan Matthews still Eagles' Mr. Inside
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150827_Jordan_Matthews_still_Eagles__Mr__Inside.html
Bowen Phil.com: Eagles rookie Nelson Agholor a work in progress
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150827_Eagles_rookie_Nelson_Agholor_a_work_in_progress.html
Brookover Phil.com: Perseverance paying off for Eagles' Gardner
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20150827_Perseverance_paying_off_for_Eagles__Gardner.html
Berman Phil.com: Thurmond seizes Eagles' second safety spot
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150827_Thurmond_seizes_Eagles__second_safety_spot.html
PITTSBURGH
Benoit MMQB: With the defense in a transition state, the Steelers are relying heavily on an offense that's transformed into the league's best. At the helm is QB Ben Roethlisberger, who guides a unit teeming with young, rising stars
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/08/26/pittsburgh-steelers-offense-ben-roethlisberger-nfl
Ryan Pitt Post Gazette: Dogfighting stigma still sticks with QB Vick
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/08/27/Dogfighting-stigma-still-sticks-with-QB-Vick/stories/201508270141
Paulk Pitt Tribune: Steelers rookie center Coates learning on the fly
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/8981830-74/coates-steelers-catches#axzz3k0c9zVzi
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers notebook: Aussie punters dueling for one roster spot
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/08/27/Aussie-punters-dueling-for-one-roster-spot/stories/201508270093
SAN FRANCISCO
Williams SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Brooks charged, ex-teammate McDonald indicted in assault
http://sfgate.com/crime/article/49ers-Brooks-charged-ex-49er-McDonald-6467901.php
SJ Mercury News: Healthy Hunter getting his shot in 49ers backfield
http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_28708647/healthy-hunter-getting-his-shot-49ers-backfield
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers Eric Mangini has had success against
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-Eric-Mangini-has-had-success-against-6467761.php?t=202a5baed3f3689a9f& cmpid=twitter-premium
SJ Mercury News: Ahmad Brooks returning to California to face sexual battery charge
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2015/08/26/ahmad-brooks-returning-to-california-to-face-sexual-battery-charge/
SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seattle safety Dion Bailey excited for challenge of Philip Rivers on Saturday:
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/dion-bailey-excited-to-show-pass-coverage-abilities-as-chances-he-takes-over-for-chancellor-increase/
TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans, Marcus Mariota focus on finishing drives
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/titansinsider/2015/08/26/titans-marcus-mariota-look-improve-two-areas/32425405/
Wolf The Tennessean: Titans' Chase Coffman hoping to stick around this time
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/08/26/tennessee-titans-chase-coffman/32454071/
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans' Chance Warmack rebounds from toe problems
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/titansinsider/2015/08/26/titans-chance-warmack-rebounds-toe-meat-issues/32420897/
Wiedmer Chatt. Free Press: Derrick Lott showing flashes of potential with Titans
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/columns/story/2015/aug/26/wiedmer-lott-showing-flashes-potential-titans/321694/
WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Wash: Redskins LT Trent Williams not worried about contract (yet)
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/69362/redskins-lt-trent-williams-not-worried-about-contract-yet
Jones Wash Post: Redskins linebacker Junior Galette tears an Achilles’ tendon in practice
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/junior-galette-eager-to-validate-the-chance-redskins-took-is-out-for-season/2015/08/26/812e8a62-4c35-11e5-902f-39e9219e574b_story.html
Bullock Wash Post: Redskins and Joe Barry making good use of the cover-three defense
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/08/26/redskins-joe-barry-appear-to-favor-cover-three-defense/
Draft
CBS Sports.com: Ole Miss trio dominate SEC's top 10 NFL prospects
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25280740/nfl-draft-ole-miss-trio-dominate-secs-top-10-nfl-prospects
CBS Sports.com: NFL Draft: Top 10 prospects among non power five conferences
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25281145/nfl-draft-top-10-prospects-among-non-power-five-conferences
CBS Sports.com: On the field wins translating to NFL prospects for Mississippi State
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25281373/on-field-wins-translating-to-nfl-prospects-for-mississippi-state
History
Raanan NJ.com: Why Osi Umenyiora called it quits and a return to Giantswasn't an option
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/08/why_osi_umenyiora_called_it_quits_and_a_return_to.html
Cosentino NJ.com: Jets reached out to Giants' Osi Umenyiora, who retired anyway
http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/08/jets_reached_out_to_giants_osi_umenyiora_who_retir.html
Samuel NYDN: Osi Umenyiora has fans on Giants current defensive line
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-umenyiora-fans-current-defensive-line-article-1.2338157
RV NYDN: Osi Umenyiora and Giants clashed heads at times, but made it work for best
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/vacchiano-giant-back-osi-umenyiora-article-1.2338715
Stapleton The Record: Osi Umenyiora retires as a Giant
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/giants/osi-retires-as-a-giant-1.1399304
From Pat Traina: "Offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse, who went to execute a downfield block, suddenly crumpled to the ground in pain, grabbing his lower calf. Newhouse limped off the field, unable to bend his ankle, but refused the aid of a cart.
After being examined by both the trainers and the team doctors, Newhouse’s ankle was wrapped in an ice pack and he stood there, weight off his injured foot, watching the rest of practice before slowly limping off the field with a trainer by his side."
If no one contacted him (we heard someone stepped on the back of his foot) and he went down in a heap clutching his calf, that sounds very bad to me. Combined with not being able to bend or put weight on his foot. Sounds very much like an Achilles to me. I sure hope not.
I'm sure Schwartz will get first crack at RT against the Jets, but no doubt he is a better RG. Hart will get reps too. I didn't think Jerry was any worse than Schwartz at RT and would rather see Schwartz at RG and Jerry at RT for a bit.
Howard Cross said last night if the RT spot doesn't look good after Saturday night, Reese should get on the phone. I'm sure he's on the wire already. If Newhouse is gone, you'd have to call Jake Long again, wouldn't you?
Kratch NJ.com: Receiver Preston Parker impresses, tackle Bobby Hart moves up for a moment | Giants practice report
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/08/receiver_preston_parker_impresses_tackle_bobby_har.html#incart_river
NFL
Tanier B/R: How to reduce NFL ACL tears by 50-70% withOUT cancelling the preseason:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2555624-preseason-acl-injures-can-be-drastically-reduced-heres-how
ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atl: Real Deal: Dan Quinn's positive attitude a plus for energized Falcons
http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/15329/real-take-dan-quinns-positive-motivational-tactics-a-plus-for-energized-falcons
CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Shaq Thompson showing why Panthers didn't consider him a reach at 25.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article32453859.html
DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: Breaking down the Cowboys' options to deal with loss of CB Orlando Scandrick
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20150826-moore-breaking-down-the-cowboys-options-to-deal-with-loss-of-cb-orlando-scandrick.ece
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Cowboys' focus on depth makes loss of Scandrick a punch they can take
"The Cowboys have 27 draft picks in camp from the previous five drafts (2010-14). Ten of them start and five have been to the Pro Bowl. And that doesn’t even count the NFL rushing champion who left this offseason in free agency.
The Cowboys supplemented their drafting since 2010 by signing two other starters (Barry Church and Ronald Leary) and three other major contributors (Dan Bailey, Cole Beasley and Lance Dunbar) as undrafted college free agents. The Cowboys were adding youth and playing that youth. They fielded the second-youngest lineup in the NFL last season on the way to a 12-4 record and an NFC East title.
And all those glowing numbers don’t even factor in the 2015 draft class, which top to bottom might be the best class of all. Six of the eight draft picks should make the roster with the other two finding shelter on injury lists.
Cornerback Byron Jones, defensive end Randy Gregory and linebacker Damien Wilson all have a chance to start as rookies, and pass rusher Ryan Russell and blocking tight end Geoff Swaim could become contributors off the bench. Undrafted college free agent La’el Collins also has a future as a starter, and Lucky Whitehead will get a long look in the return game.
Stephen Jones said this is the deepest team the Cowboys have taken to training camp in recent memory. My own memory tells me this might be the most quality depth the Cowboys have assembled since their Super Bowl era, especially on defense.
And that’s the side of the ball that needed to be fixed. Specifically, the pass rush.
Last year, the Cowboys didn’t have enough quality defensive linemen when they finished 28th in the league with 28 sacks. But this summer the Cowboys may have too many quality defensive linemen.
Recent draft picks DeMarcus Lawrence, Randy Gregory, Ryan Russell, Ken Bishop and Ben Gardner are all in the mix. So are veteran holdovers Jeremy Mincey, Nick Hayden, Terrell McClain, Jack Crawford, Davon Coleman and Kenneth Boatright. Then factor in Pro Bowl pass rusher Greg Hardy, who was signed in free agency.
That’s 12. The Cowboys can’t keep them all.
“We’re going to cut people in the line who were a big part of our defense last year,” Stephen Jones said. “We weren’t dominant, but we weren’t bad. We’re going to cut guys who were on our 53, who played in games, in playoff games, for us.”
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20150826-gosselin-cowboys-focus-on-depth-makes-loss-of-scandrick-a-punch-they-can-take.ece
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: OT Darrion Weems still a concern but getting better
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article32488332.html
HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans DE J.J. Watt "I wasn't very good my rookie year"
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/08/texans-defensive-end-j-j-watt-i-wasnt-very-good-my-rookie-year/
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Clowney on track to play in opener
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-report-Clowney-on-track-to-play-in-opener-6467807.php?t=48896a7758&cmpid=twitter-premium
NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Saints linebacker corps filled with unknowns for Joe Vitt
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/08/joe_vitt_linebacker_column.html
SEATTLE
Brandt MMQB: In the spring of 2013 Pro Bowl safety Kam Chancellor and the Seahawks agreed to a deal that made both sides happy. A little more than two years later, a changing market and Seattle’s willingness to spend money elsewhere on the roster has led to the summer’s most bitter contract dispute
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/08/27/kam-chancellor-holdout-contract-extension-seattle-seahawks-nfl
WASHINGTON
Steinberg Wash Post: You can get hurt during preseason and not blame the preseason
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/08/26/you-can-get-hurt-during-preseason-and-not-blame-the-preseason/
You sent that 1 into the seats.
I know many of us have bashed Newhouse, myself included, but he is getting better and I would rather have him at RT than Schwartz. And Hart is not ready for a starting job yet.