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Defenderdawg : 11/22/2015 7:02 am
Giants

Schwartz NYP: Evaluating Giants' vital rookies: Troubling stats justify concerns
http://nypost.com/2015/11/21/evaluating-giants-vital-rookies-troubling-stats-justify-concerns/

Rock Newsday: Rookies Ereck Flowers and Landon Collins growing with the Giants
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/rookies-ereck-flowers-and-landon-collins-growing-with-the-giants-1.11150744

NFL

Shipgel NYT: Game Management Humbles Even the Best NFL Coaches
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/sports/football/game-management-humbles-even-the-best-nfl-coaches.html?_r=0& referer=https://www.google.com/

Myers NYDN: Sunday Morning QB: Like Willie Mays, Peyton Manning limping to end of stellar career
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/sunday-morning-qb-peyton-manning-limping-career-article-1.2442790

ARIZONA
@AdamSchefter: Cards expect WR John Brown (hamstring-Q) to play vs. Cincy; not as optimistic about WR Michael Floyd (hammy-Q), who at best will be limited.

BALTIMORE
Meoli Bal Sun: Ravens' Brandon Williams a leader of the NFL's new wave of athletic interior lineman
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-brandon-williams-rams-aaron-donald-1122-20151120-story.html

Meoli Bal Sun: Ravens high on praise for Todd Gurley, but up for Sunday's challenge
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-high-on-praise-for-todd-gurley-but-up-for-sundays-challenge-20151121-story.html

BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: The Bills drafted Torell Troup. The Patriots drafted Rob Gronkowski. Here's what happened to Troup
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/11/21/torell-troup-one-pick-ahead-of-gronk/

CAROLINA
Fowler Charlotte Observer: Are Panthers on verge of a miracle?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article45657654.html

CHICAGO
Haugh Chicago Tribune: Former Bears and Broncos backup QB Caleb Hanie has been in his buddy Brock Osweiler's shoes before.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-bears-haugh-spt-1122-20151128-story.html

@RapSheet: The Bears starter at RB will once again be rookie Jeremy Langford, which means it may be another week of waiting for RB Matt Forte (knee).

@AdamSchefter: Despite being listed as questionable with groin/shoulder injuries, Bears WR Alshon Jeffery not expected to play today vs Denver, per source.

DALLAS
Dallas Morning News: Cowboys officially activate Tony Romo, paving way for his return
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/20151121-cowboys-officially-activate-tony-romo-paving-way-for-his-return.ece

@RapSheet: Cowboys RB Darren McFadden was limited this week with a groin injury, but he’s good to go for Dallas vs. #Dolphins.

DENVER
Kiszla Denver Post: Regardless of the quarterback, Broncos might not win many more games
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29149433/no-matter-qb-many-wins-are-not-be

@AdamSchefter: Despite being listed as questionable with ankle/finger injuries, Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders expected to play today vs. Bears, per source.

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Next Lions GM must-have skills: Winning, leadership
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/21/detroit-lions-general-manager-search/76205842/

GREEN BAY
McGinn Mil JS: Vikings' Zimmer poses threat to McCarthy's all-time divisional dominance
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/victorious-fury-of-packers-coach-mike-mccarthy-unsurpassed-in-division-b99619845z1-352802231.html?ipad=y

INDIANAPOLIS
Doyel Ind Star: Matt Hasselbeck hasn't forgotten how to lead
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2015/11/21/doyel-matt-hasselbeck-colts-hero-lied-me/76070620/

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Mike Tannenbaum is King of the Dolphins — but, confidants insist, a benevolent one
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article45787385.html

Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Former Cowboys fan favorite instills Texas work ethic as Dolphins Coach
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article45799705.html

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' revamped defense changes opponents' perspective
http://www.startribune.com/vikings-revamped-defense-changes-opponents-perspective/352780001/

Gonzalez Minn Star Tribune: Danielle Hunter hoping for sack in first shot at Packers' QB
http://www.startribune.com/danielle-hunter-hoping-for-sack-in-first-shot-at-packers-qb/352439301/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts/notes around Patriots & NFL (Jamie Collins/Rufus Johnson/illness; Rex Ryan; Malcolm Butler etc.)
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4787734/patriots-defense-takes-multiple-hits-personnel-wise-with-lingering-illness

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots LB Jon Bostic follows in footsteps of father into NFL
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4787717/patriots-lb-jon-bostic-follows-in-the-footsteps-of-his-father-into-the-nfl

NEW YORK JETS
Lupica NYDN: Jets will never be Super threat while lacking star quarterback like Giants' Eli Manning
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/lupica-jets-lack-star-qb-giants-eli-manning-article-1.2442978

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders back on the road against the Detroit Lions
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-back-on-the-road-against-the-Detroit-Lions-6649277.php?t=354db12b240a4808f6& cmpid=twitter-premium

Jenkins SF Chronicle: Lamonica, the ‘Mad Bomber,’ feels kinship with today’s Raiders
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/jenkins/article/Lamonica-the-Mad-Bomber-feels-kinship-6649301.php?t=a83ed585ef0a4808f6& cmpid=twitter-premium

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Charles Woodson still on quest to be best after 18 seasons
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/22/charles-woodson-michigan-wolverines-detroit-lions-oakland-raiders/76210864/

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Unheralded Steelers secondary spearheads turnover turnaround
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/11/22/Unheralded-Steelers-secondary-spearheads-turnover-turnaround/stories/201511220077

SAN DIEGO
Krasovic UTSD: Andy Reid poses test for Mike McCoy
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/nov/21/andy-reid-poses-test-for-mike-mccoy-chargers/

@RapSheet: Chargers TE Ladarius Green (ankle) is not expected to make his return today, while SD’s star DT Corey Liuget (foot) will play.

SAN FRANCISCO
Kawakami SJ Mercury News: 49ers brass cooks up another messy breakup
http://www.mercurynews.com/tim-kawakami/ci_29149228/kawakami-49ers-brass-cooks-up-another-messy-breakup

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers' Kaepernick placed on IR, set for shoulder surgery
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Kaepernick-on-IR-season-and-possible-SF-career-6648648.php

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: San Francisco 49ers’ roster upheaval serves as a cautionary tale for other NFL teams
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/san-francisco-49ers-roster-upheaval-serves-as-a-cautionary-tale-for-other-nfl-teams/

TAMPA BAY
Cummings Tampa Tribune: Bucs give newcomers opportunity to calm down once-chaotic corner position
http://www.tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-give-newcomers-opportunity-to-calm-down-once-chaotic-corner-positions-20151121/

@AdamSchefter: Despite speculation he wouldn’t play, Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson is expected to play today vs. Eagles, per sources.

@AdamSchefter: Buccaneers TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins will miss another game today vs. Eagles due to lingering shoulder injury, per source.

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans' second-round picks lacking impact
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/11/21/titans-second-round-picks-lacking-impact/76175778/

Draft

Rang CBS Sports: ICYMI, following Ohio State's loss to MSU today, Cardale Jones & Ezekiel Elliott indicated they're heading to NFL
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25384900/buckeyes-cardale-jones-ezekiel-elliott-indicate-theyre-heading-to-nfl

Rang CBS Sports: Behind future NFL linemen, Michigan State stuns the Buckeyes
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25384405/behind-future-nfl-linemen-michigan-state-stuns-the-buckeyes

Rang CBS Sports: NFL scouts thankful d-linemen Andrew Billings & Emmanuel Ogbah turned BaylorvsOSU track meet into a football game:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25384784/nfl-wise-to-ignore-score-focus-on-dl-billings-ogbah-in-big-12-showdown

History

Houma Courier: Former Assumption star Brandon Jacobs returns home for playoff game
http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20151121/PREPS/151129938
History: The day Y.A. Tittle intercepted a pass from Charlie Conerly  
Defenderdawg : 11/22/2015 7:40 am : link
Mayfield Oxford Mississippi Eagle: Help me get my pants up!’
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Defenderdawg : 11/22/2015 8:30 am : link
NFL

DALLAS
Pompei B/R: Vilified, Vindicated, Victorious: La'el Collins Is a Man on a Mission
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2590774-villified-vindicated-victorious-lael-collins-is-a-man-on-a-mission

@RapSheet: The Cowboys support for DE Greg Hardy is waning, I'm told. He was late last Thursday, late to a night-before game meeting last Saturday.

@RapSheet: Everyone close to Greg Hardy has talked to him and advised him, from veteran teammates, to his agent to coach Jason Garrett. Will it work?

@RapSheet: Jason Garrett could set an example as he did with Corey White & Christine Micheal -only players to not wear suits on the road trip. Both cut

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: Bronco notes: Marshall, Trevathan vie for top tackler
http://www.9news.com/story/sports/2015/11/21/brandon-marshall-denny-trevathan-denver-broncos/76171624/

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe:Patriots fans should forget about 19-0, and just pray that the team stays healthy
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/20/injuries-represent-cracks-patriots-armor/u0LfhfgYuVmxBlhDi7NV2H/story.html

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Change on offense has been too much for Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20151122_Change_on_offense_has_been_too_much_for_Eagles.html

Ford Phil.com: Chip Kelly and QBs -- and a situation in which the identity of the QB is irrelevant:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20151122_Who_s_the_QB__It_doesn_t_matter_for_Eagles.html#pYCAFeu2somvkvzX.99?&betaPreview=redesign

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UTSD: Chargers RB Melvin Gordon yet to capture success in NFL. But he craves it:
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/nov/22/tp-gordon-craves-success-so-badly-it-hurts/

TAMPA BAY
Kaufman Tampa Tribune: Bucs MLB Kwon Alexander is facing a 4-game suspension for violation of NFL PED policy but WILL play today
http://www.tbo.com/sports/bucs/source-bucs-lb-kwon-alexander-faces-4-game-ped-suspension-20151122/
Last round  
Defenderdawg : 11/22/2015 11:31 am : link
Giants

RB

Raanan NJ.com: Why Giants running back Orleans Darkwa's role could (and should) continue to grow
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/11/why_giants_running_back_orleans_darkwas_role_could.html

NFL

La Canfora CBS Sports: NFL teams hoping to lure Nick Saban back to the league facing very steep odds:
http://cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/25384029/nick-saban-very-unlikely-to-leave-alabama-for-the-nfl

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Michael Oher happy to be out of spotlight. Why that's a good thing for Panthers, Cam Newton.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article45670065.html

CINCINNATI
Daugherty Cin Enquirer: Giovani Bernard knows why, and how far, he has run
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/columnists/paul-daugherty/2015/11/22/giovani-bernard-knows-why-and-how-far-he-has-run/76049432/

DALLAS
@Edwerderespn: If Cowboys have to finish 7-0 with Tony Romo, consider this: They've done it 5 times: Staubach (71 , 77), White (83), Aikman (93), Romo (07)

GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Tough start weighs on Packers RB Eddie Lacy and his family
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers22-b99619847z1-352790091.html

ST. LOUIS
Thomas STL Post Dispatch: Learning curve steep for Rams' young O-line:
http://stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/article_3df7a50e-7518-5bf6-828f-35be42899903.html?mobile_touch=true

Draft

Campbell Walter Football: Updated 2016 DE Rankings. No.1 OhioState Joey Bosa and No.5 MichiganState Shilique Calhoun in action on ABC.
http://www.walterfootball.com/draft2016DE.php
Very dismal readings in the Schwartz and Rock articles about  
Steve Filipowicz : 11/22/2015 1:00 pm : link
Flowers and Collins.
While PFF is not the be-all and end-all for evaluation, Flowers and Collins are at the bottom ranking for the positions they play. Wish Schwartz had gone one step further and compared Flowers and Collins to other rookies performance, who are starting.
Not a good sign for Collins when he is benched in favor of Dahl.
As we already knew both Collins and Meriweather have been playing badly- among the leaders in missed tackles and Collins cannot cover.
Many on BBI see a bright future for Collins. I don't know what the basis for this optimism is because his play thus far doesn't lead to that conclusion. I have much greater hope and expectation for Flowers, who as a rookie is playing the most difficult position on the OL, next to LG (Pugh) who has never played OG before.
Why did Reese draft a Safety in the SECOND round who cannot cover plus paying up to draft him so high?
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