Monday Reading

Giants

Schwartz NYP: There’s absolutely nothing good to say about Giants’ preseason
http://nypost.com/2015/08/30/theres-absolutely-nothing-good-to-say-about-giants-preseason/

Coach

Pennington NYT: Tom Coughlin Has Sober Appraisal of Giants' Readiness
http://nytimes.com/2015/08/31/sports/football/tom-coughlin-has-sober-appraisal-of-giants-readiness.html

Rock Newsday; Tom Coughlin frustrated by Giants lack of deep pass completions
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/tom-coughlin-frustrated-by-giants-lack-of-deep-pass-completions-1.10791347

WR

Schwartz NYP:The long wait for Victor Cruz's return to the field continues
http://nypost.com/2015/08/30/the-long-wait-for-victor-cruzs-return-to-the-field-goes-on/

Davis NYP: Giants rookie trying to not ‘over-think’ the camp process
http://nypost.com/2015/08/31/giants-rookie-trying-to-not-over-think-the-camp-process/

NFL

King MMQB: Is a compromise on the horizon as the Deflategate drama returns to an NYC courtroom Monday? Don't hold your breath. Plus, Hollywood tackles the 'Concussion' problem and one man's notes on all 16 weekend games
"NEW YORK JETS 28, NEW YORK GIANTS 18
The headline: Ryan Fitzpatrick looks competent enough to beat the NFL’s huddled masses. The Giants are not good. At least not now, not with Eli Manning struggling for consistency and for time to throw. Fitzpatrick looked in unison with Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall and showed when he’s not under pressure he can make the throws he needs to make to win. He was just nine of 14 for 127 yards, with two touchdowns and no picks, but don’t let the small volume say much. The Jets are going to be a running team first and second this year, and Zac Stacy and Chris Ivory combined for 98 yards on the ground.
Notes: A superb night for the Jets' offensive line, while so many offensive fronts struggled this weekend. The line kept Fitzpatrick clean (zero sacks) while clearing the way for the runners to gain 4.5 yards per carry ...& #8203; Why’d the Giants sign Shane Vereen? Perfect example: On a third-and-three in the middle of the second quarter, with the Giants struggling to get anything going on offense, Vereen wheeled out of the backfield to the left, caught a flip from Eli Manning, and slithered for 19 … Henry Hynoski, classic fullback, waylaid a very good linebacker, David Harris, on the Giants’ first-half touchdown run ... Darrelle Revis-Odell Beckham Jr. was fun to watch for 20 or so snaps. It’ll be more fun when they meet for real Dec. 6.
Stat of the day: Fresno State free agent punter Robert Malone (two punts, 59.5-yard average) has a shot of beating out 32-year-old incumbent Steve Weatherford.
Injuries: The lingering calf issue that has prevented Victor Cruz from playing in preseason games isn’t going away. Asked Sunday if Cruz will practice this week, coach Tom Coughlin said, “Not as far as I know.”
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/08/30/deflategate-concussion-movie-preseason-week-3-nfl

La Canfora CBS Sports: Inside Football: Why NFL needs more bodies, why Eli won't hit market
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/25285150/inside-football-why-nfl-needs-more-bodies-why-eli-wont-hit-market

BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: The decision looms: Cassel? Taylor? Manuel?
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/08/30/the-decision-looms-cassel-taylor-or-manuel/

Dunne Buffalo News: Corbin Bryant has made as many plays as anyone on the Bills defense this summer, ready to step in at DT when needed:
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/08/30/bills-bryant-makes-noise-as-he-adds-depth/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Kony Ealy rises from a crowd to grab Panthers' starting DE spot. Can he keep it?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article32830542.html

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Early returns encouraging for revamped Browns' defensive line
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/08/early_returns_encouraging_for.html

DALLAS
Robinson Yahoo Sports: Cowboys aren't bluffing about running back by committee plan to replace workhorse DeMarco Murray
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cowboys-aren-t-bluffing-about-running-back-by-committee-plan-to-replace-workhorse-demarco-murray-203754992.html

Dallas Morning News: Cowboys rookie DE Randy Gregory already proving he ‘gets it’ in NFL with 3 sacks, gift for owner Jerry Jones
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/08/cowboys-rookie-de-randy-gregory-already-proving-he-gets-it-in-nfl-with-3-sacks-gift-for-owner-jerry-jones.html/

GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Mistakes remain, but Barclay shows improvement against Eagles
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/323378351.html?ipad=y

McGinn Mil JS: Packers' Casey Hayward fails to impress at cornerback
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-casey-hayward-fails-to-impress-at-cornerback-b99565722z1-323393111.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: With Hoyer leading the way, Texans QBs click on all cylinders
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/smith/article/With-Hoyer-leading-the-way-Texans-QBs-click-on-6475194.php?t=5d24309518438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans running back Alfred Blue scores touchdown in Louisiana homecoming
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/08/texans-running-back-alfred-blue-scores-touchdown-in-louisiana-homecoming/

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Despite touchdown run not counting, Texans' Charles James keeping football
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/08/despite-touchdown-run-not-counting-texans-charles-james-keeping-football/

INDIANAPOLIS

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Colts GM Ryan Grigson, a Highland, Ind., native, isn't afraid to swing for the fences in pursuit of Super Bowl
"We've hit on our 90th man," he said. "We've made trades for our 90th man. We've gotten picks for our 90th man. We've gone outside the box a little bit and brought in guys from unique playing backgrounds and some leagues people have never heard of."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-biggs-colts-ryan-grigson-spt-0831-20150830-story.html

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: The evolution of the West Coast offense includes Kansas City:
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article32803647.html

KC Star: Entering year three, Chiefs coach Andy Reid has his quarterbacks’ trust
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article32806491.html

Paylor KC Star: J-Mac is KC’s new ‘Z’ man, but is he is ready to shine at the position Jerry Rice made famous?
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article32804931.html

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Saints err on the side of caution with starters in preseason
"Outside of C.J. Spiller's absence and Marques Colston being eased back in to practice, the Saints' first-team offense was basically healthy and available, taking snaps in every training camp practice. This included the mountains of work the unit received against the New England Patriots."
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/08/saints_drastically_alter_third.html

Duncan Nola.com: Saints missing Jimmy Graham where it matters most:
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/08/new_orleans_saints_missing_jim.html

Woodberry Nola.com: Delvin Breaux enjoys hearing cheers from hometown crowd at Superdome
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/08/delvin_breaux_new_orleans_sain.html?utm_content=buffere8f96& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=buffer

Terrell Nola.com: Sean Payton says kick returner Marcus Murphy is 'making this team'
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/08/new_orleans_saints_coach_sean_250.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders dominate 1st half, but lose to Cardinals 30-23
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-dominate-1st-half-but-lose-to-Cardinals-6475192.php?t=c1bd6a9a7a0a4808f6& cmpid=twitter-premium

Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders tackle Menelik Watson out for year with ruptured Achilles
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-tackle-Menelik-Watson-out-for-year-with-6475256.php?t=1443bd62c60a4808f6& cmpid=twitter-premium

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Eagles juggernaut generates optimism
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/323379091.html

Brookover Phil.com: Eagles look primed to go all the way
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150831_Eagles_look_primed_to_go_all_the_way.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Hayne’s role smaller, but he’s ‘in the conversations’
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Hayne-s-role-smaller-but-he-s-in-the-6474242.php?t=548354aa9ef3689a9f& cmpid=twitter-premium

Killion SF Chronicle: Offensive line a top concern for Tomsula
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Offensive-line-a-top-concern-for-49ers-Jim-6475188.php?t=f1c3bc867ff3689a9f& cmpid=twitter-premium

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: What we've learned about the Seahawks so far in the preseason
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/what-weve-learned-about-the-seahawks-so-far/

TENNESSEE
The Tennessean: Continuing trend: Titans find little success when targeting Justin Hunter:
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/08/30/titans-find-little-success-when-targeting-justin-hunter/71424670/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Five observations from the Redskins win over the Ravens
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/08/30/five-observations-from-the-redskins-win-over-the-ravens-2/?postshare=3321440949364959

Keim ESPN Wash: Washington Redskins consider moving Robert Griffin III
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13546500/washington-redskins-consider-moving-robert-griffin-iii

Jones Wash Post: Daniel Snyder isn’t blocking a trade, but Robert Griffin III might not bring much in return
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/08/31/daniel-snyder-isnt-blocking-a-trade-but-robert-griffin-iiis-value-has-greatly-diminished/

Clarke Wash Post: Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy continue to show resilience
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/kirk-cousins-and-colt-mccoy-continue-to-show-resilience/2015/08/30/9a4d18d0-4f53-11e5-9812-92d5948a40f8_story.html

Draft

Campbell Walter Football: Sources say they prefer #FloridaState defensive back Jalen Ramsey at safety rather than corner.
http://www.walterfootball.com/nfldraftrumormill.php

History

Stuart Football Perspective: What are the most memorable plays in franchise history for each NFL team?
http://www.footballperspective.com/most-memorable-plays-for-each-nfc-team/