Some Saturday bye week reading

Giants

Traina B/R: New York Giants Twitter Mailbag: The 'Bye Week' Edition
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2591199-new-york-giants-twitter-mailbag-the-bye-week-edition

WR

Glauber Newsday: Odell Beckham Jr. confident that Giants will bounce back after bye week
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/odell-beckham-jr-confident-giants-will-bounce-back-after-bye-week-1.11149261

Defense

Cosell Yahoo Sports: Greg Cosell's Film Review: Giants D played well, Tom Brady made plays
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/greg-cosell-s-film-review--giants-d-played-well--tom-brady-made-plays-224530423.html

NFL

Farmer LA Times: As for an NFL return to Los Angeles, here's where we stand
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-nfl-la-stadiums-20151120-story.html

Goldich SI: What 23 QBs would need to break Peyton's new record. Even Mariota/Bortles!
http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/16/nfl-week-10-on-the-numbers-peyton-manning-passing-record

Kirwan CBS Sports: Six for Sunday: Teams relying on backup QB's, how Pats replace Edelman
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/25382840/six-for-sunday-teams-relying-backup-qbs-how-pats-replace-edelman

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: The Full Shanny! (Full Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan transcript.
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/qa-with-shanahan-whos-not-a-big-fan-of-the-no-hudd/npRWN/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

Ledbetter AJC: Falcons FS Ricardo Allen to match wits with savvy Hasselbeck
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/ricardo-allen-to-match-wits-with-savvy-hasselbeck/npRSx/

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Givens feels at home with Ravens as he gets ready to face his former team Sunday
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-chris-givens-1121-20151120-story.html

Zrebiec Bal Sun: During time off, Cassius Vaughn found love of game back at high school level
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-humbled-cassius-vaughn-back-in-nfl-20151120-story.html

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Bills coach Rex Ryan sidesteps questions on what went wrong with his New England conference call
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/11/20/rex-ryan-sidesteps-questions-on-what-went-wrong-with-his-new-england-conference-call/

Skurski Buffalo News: Bills TE Matthew Mulligan says Rex Ryan, Bill Belichick have more in common than one might believe
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/11/20/matthew-mulligan-says-rex-ryan-bill-belichick-have-more-in-common-than-one-might-believe/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: 8th Year Vet and 1st Team All-Pro & Pro Bowl FB Mike Tolbert of the Panthers
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article45532278.html

CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: The John Fox-Broncos reunion: What it really means. "This will definitely be personal for him."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-john-fox-broncos-bears-special-spt-1122-20151121-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Adam Gase's influence will be apparent in both QBs Sunday in Bears-Broncos.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-football/7/71/1119147/adam-gase-never-thought-hed-get-broncos-job

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Is Brock Osweiler an upgrade over Peyton Manning for Broncos?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-brock-osweiler-broncos-bears-spt-1119-20151118-story.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: The quiet rise of the NFL's no 1 defense
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/11/20/quiet-rise-nfls-no-1-defense/76113424/

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: 5 Browns with the most to lose after the bye
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/11/5_cleveland_browns_with_the_mo_1.html

DALLAS
George Dallas Morning News: Dolphins coach Dan Campbell, Cowboys' Garret share something more than being friends, ex-teammates
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20151120-george-dolphins-coach-dan-campbell-cowboys-garrett-share-something-more-than-being-friends-ex-teammates.ece

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Major headache awaits Cowboy's Tony Romo
http://www.sportsdaydfw.com/dallas-cowboys/rickgosselin/2015/11/18/gosselin-major-headache-awaits-cowboys-tony-romo-miami

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Route to Hall of Fame for Jason Witten could see interference
http://www.sportsdaydfw.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboysheadlines/2015/11/20/gosselin-route-hall-fame-jason-witten-see-interference

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Brock Osweiler's work as team's starting quarterback begins in earnest
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29135668/brock-osweilers-work-teams-starting-quarterback-begins-earnest

Kiszla Denver Post: Will Brock Osweiler play better than Peyton Manning has been playing?
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_29145672/will-brock-osweiler-play-better-than-peyton-manning

Maske Wash Post: How much good football does Peyton Manning have left in him? Any? Opinions vary widely
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2015/11/19/the-end-is-getting-near-for-peyton-manning-how-near-that-remains-up-for-debate/

Renck Denver Post: Jay Cutler never realized his potential with Denver Broncos:
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29141353/jay-cutler-never-realized-his-potential-denver-broncos

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: New president Rod Wood is an outsider to the NFL who comes to the Lions after a long career in banking
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/19/who-is-rod-wood/76084078/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Lions' Wood plans to leave football decisions to GM
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/20/detroit-lions-rod-wood/76124846/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: After beating the Packers, Lions 'fully expect' interim GM Sheldon White to be a candidate for the permanent job
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/21/sheldon-white-gm/76155060/

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Mike McCarthy taking a closer look at offense
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/mike-mccarthy-taking-a-closer-look-at-offense-b99619509z1-352033501.html

Cohen Mil JS: Ankle continues to bother rookie receiver Ty Montgomery
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/ankle-continues-to-bother-rookie-receiver-ty-montgomery-b99619511z1-352033981.html

McGinn Mil JS: Davante Adams' 22 targets (counting 2-pt'er) vs. Lions most by Packer receiver in generation
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-receiver-davante-adams-hopes-to-hit-on-more-targets-b99620012z1-352476261.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans quarterback T.J. Yates making final preparations tor first start since playing Ravens in rookie season:
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/11/texans-quarterback-t-j-yates-making-final-preparations-to-start-sunday/

Wilson Houston Chronicle: New Texans QB Brandon Weeden on playbook crash course: 'It's a whirlwind'
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/11/new-texans-qb-brandon-weeden-on-playbook-crash-course-its-a-whirlwind/[

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' defense increasing involvement of young players
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/11/texans-defense-increasing-involvement-of-young-players/

INDIANAPOLIS
Ledbetter AJC: Mathis long journey from McNair HS to NFL stardom
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/mathis-long-journey-from-mcnair-to-nfl-stardom/npR3X/

JACKSONVILLE
Carlyon Fla Times Union: Free-agent acquisitions deliver for Jaguars in win over Titans
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-11-20/story/free-agent-acquisitions-deliver-jaguars-win-over-titans

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs have begun talks with Jaye Howard on long-term deal, sources tell The Star:
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article45675840.html

Kerkhoff KC Star: Chiefs’ season turned when turnovers stopped
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article45421782.html

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: Fifteen Friday Dolphins notes: LB predicament, Parker, personnel items and more:
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2015/11/friday-night-dolphins-tidbits.html

Salguero Miami Herald: A pup that has bite: Bobby McCain
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2015/11/bill-parcells-when-discussing-the-evaluation-of-young-players-once-famously-said-if-they-dont-bite-when-theyre-puppies-they.html

MINNESOTA
McGinn Mil JS: Vikings bring speedy transformation into Sunday clash vs. Packers
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/vikings-have-made-a-speedy-transformation-b99620010z1-352473661.html?ipad=y

Twin Cities.com: Vikings Adrian Peterson chasing OJ Simpson's rushing record
http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_29124977/vikings-adrian-peterson-closing-o-j-simpsons-rushing

NEW ENGLAND
Howe Boston Herald: Patriots notebook: Aaron Dobson steps up at wide receiver
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2015/11/patriots_notebook_aaron_dobson_steps_up_at_wide_receiver

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots need Rob Gronkowski to pick up slack
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2015/11/patriots_need_rob_gronkowski_to_pick_up_slack_in_offense

McBride Boston Globe: Patriots DT Malcom Brown has shown improvement throughout his rookie season
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/21/pats/KAUglgiqTSXGWo4eX92lPO/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Vrentas MMQB: Benjamin Watson Goes Deep
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/11/20/nfl-ben-watson-new-orleans-saints-book-under-our-skin

OAKLAND
Kroichick SF Chronicle: Raiders Pro Bowl FB Reece sees role diminishing
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-Pro-Bowl-fullback-Marcel-Reece-sees-role-6645370.php?t=25cf80d9ea0a4808f6& cmpid=twitter-premium

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: "It's not about getting the flame as hot as you can; it's about keeping the flame lit." Story on Sanchez's INTs:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20151122_Why_does_Eagles__Sanchez_have_penchant_for_turnovers_.html#SsDchJ583GxiDJaU.99

Eckel NJ.com: Why the Eagles play Miles Austin ahead of other receivers
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/11/why_the_eagles_play_miles_austin_ahead_of_other_re.html

ST. LOUIS
Lyons STL Post Dispatch: Rams notebook: Austin, Gurley return home for game in Baltimore:
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/article_e0b51a46-e731-5521-922b-cb25ccf402a7.html#.VlAAgb4Rv3w.twitter

Lyons STL Post Dispatch: Known for defense, Baltimore has struggled in close games this season:
http://m.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/article_e42462aa-fa0b-5222-8331-c114b2424d82.html?mobile_touch=true

Thomas STL Post Dispatch: Hekker-Koch punting matchup is no joke:
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/article_b3134ab5-016e-56bd-9e86-e021b0dea3d7.html#.VlAAtdIn7pM.twitter

SAN DIEGO
Acee UTSD: Rivers is too good for Chargers to be so bad
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/nov/19/philip-rivers-is-too-good-for-chargers-to-be-this/

Gehlken UTSD: Time is now for Chargers WRs Stevie Johnson, Dontrelle Inman. "Expect the best game out of both of us."
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/nov/21/chargers-stevie-johnson-dontrelle-inman/

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: What a Beast: Lynch saves his best for 49ers
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Seahawks-Marshawn-Lynch-will-be-ready-to-6647406.php?t=a6a724510f7d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

Maiocco CSN Bay Area: 49ers LB NaVorro Bowman on his return to Seattle
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-bowman-seahawks-fans-showed-no-respect-after-injury

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers Tim Lewis didn't look back after spinal injury ended his NFL career at 24.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-secondary-coach-Tim-Lewis-turned-injury-6644951.php?t=9a2400240a7d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers notes: Smith, Sherman ready for rematch
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-notes-Smith-Sherman-ready-for-rematch-6645175.php?t=60f09ac9357d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

SEATTLE
Stone Seattle Times: Can Seattle Seahawks summon a stretch run for the ages? Here's how it could happen
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/can-seattle-seahawks-summon-a-stretch-run-for-the-ages-heres-how-it-could-happen/

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: With Seahawks at 4-5, Russell Wilson under the microscope. Separating fair criticism from the noise:
http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/16016/with-seahawks-reeling-russell-wilson-under-the-microscope

Seattle Times: Ex-husky Kevin Smith won't be held back in Seattle Seahawks debut
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/ex-husky-kevin-smith-wont-be-held-back-in-seattle-seahawks-debut/

Jason OTC: Seahawks' use of Jimmy Graham, and what it means in the big picture
http://overthecap.com/can-jimmy-graham-be-fixed/

TENNESSEE
Wolfe The Tennessean: Mularkey: Titans "by no means believe this is over."
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/11/20/mike-mularkey-titans-no-means-believe-season-over/76135480/

WASHINGTON
Testfatsion Wash Post: Christine Michael thankful to receive another shot on the Redskins practice squad
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/11/20/christine-michael-thankful-to-receive-another-shot-on-the-redskins-practice-squad/

Draft

Miller B/R: 2016 NFL scouting notebook for week 11
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2590669-2016-nfl-draft-scouting-notebook-for-week-11

Brugler CBS Sports: Breaking down the top NFL prospect match-ups in today's games, starting w/ the NFL Scouting Convention in Columbus:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25381164/nfl-draft-scouts-flock-to-columbus-for-ohio-state-michigan-state

History

Uribarri NYDN: Remembering Joe Theismann’s leg injury, 30 years later
http://m.nydailynews.com/sports/football/remembering-joe-theismann-leg-injury-30-years-article-1.2441238

Dunne Buffalo News: How to beat Belichick: Gilbride had the formula
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/11/19/gilbride-had-belichicks-number/

Dunne Buffalo News: In Buffalo, Gilbride still wonders what could've been
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/11/20/in-buffalo-gilbride-still-wonders-what-couldve-been/

Bohn Centre Daily Times: Bears' Red Grange saved the NFL 90 years ago
http://www.centredaily.com/sports/nfl/article45593847.html

Borges Boston Herald: Fenway Park the first real home for the Patriots
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/columnists/ron_borges/2015/11/borges_fenway_park_the_first_real_home_for_the_patriots

Giants Birthdays 11-21-11-27

11-21
Keith Crawford WR/DB NYG 1993 11-21-1970
Honor Jackson CB NYG 1973-1974 11-21-1948
Danny Kanell QB D4 1996 NYG 1996-1998 11-21-1973
Adrien Robinson TE D4 2012 NYG 2012-2014 11-21-1989
Michael Strahan LDE D2 1993 NYG 1993-2007 11-21-1971

11-22
Steve DeOssie LILB/RILB NYG 1989-1993 11-22-1962
Bill Windauer DT NYG 1975 11-22-1949

11-23
Johnie Cooks RILB NYG 1988-1990 11-23-1958
Albert Gursky LB D12 1962 NYG 1963 11-23-1940
Dwayne Jiles ILB NYG 1989 11-23-1961
Scott Peters C/G NYG 2003 11-23-1978

11-24
Terry Kinard FS D1 1983 NYG 1983-1989 11-24-1959
Kenny Phillips SS/FS D1 2008 NYG 2008-2012 11-24-1986

11-25
Brad Benson LT/RT/RG NYG 1978-1987 11-25-1955

11-26
Harry Carson MLB/RILB D4 1976 NYG 1976-1988 11-26-1953
Brian Johnston C D3 1985 NYG 1986-1987 11-26-1962
Joel Wells HB NYG 1961 11-26-1935

11-27
Brian Carpenter DB NYG 1982 11-27-1960
Ken Johnson FB D11 1979 NYG 1979 11-27-1956