Thursday Reading

Giants

Raanan NJ.com: What the loss of Jon Beason, Geoff Schwartz and Will Beatty means to the Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/02/what_the_loss_of_jon_beason_geoff_schwartz_and_wil.html

RV NYDN: Giants release Jon Beason, Geoff Schwartz and Will Beatty, clear about $12M in cap space
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-cut-beason-2-clear-12-million-cap-space-article-1.2526911

RV NYDN: How Giants can replace Jon Beason, Will Beatty and Geoff Schwartz
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-replace-beason-beatty-schwartz-article-1.2527590

Schwartz NYP: Giants drop 3 veterans to load up on free-agency cash
http://nypost.com/2016/02/10/giants-cut-3-veterans-to-load-up-on-free-agency-cash/

Rock Newsday: Giants release Will Beatty, Geoff Schwartz, and Jon Beason retires
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-release-will-beatty-geoff-schwartz-and-jon-beason-retires-1.11455980

Jason OTC: Giants cut three and free up over $10M in cap space
http://overthecap.com/giants-cut-beatty-beason-and-schwartz/

WR

Giants.com: 'Inside the Film Room' looks back on Dwayne Harris' first season with the Giants
http://www.giants.com/2015-filmroom/dwayne-harris.html

RG

Kratch NJ.com: After release, ex-Giants guard Geoff Schwartz laments 'bad injury luck'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/02/ex-giants_guard_geoff_schwartz_thanks_team_laments.html

DE

Graziano ESPN:
Giants believe Owa can develop into a starter. Shame of the injuries is that they cost him development time.

MLB

Kratch NJ.com: Giants linebacker Jon Beason announces his retirement
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/02/giants_cut_linebacker_jon_beason.html

Raanan NJ.com: Retiring Giants linebacker Jon Beason receives nothing but respect from teammates
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/02/giants_react_to_jon_beason_retiring_and_geoff_schw.html

NFL

Bob Papa: The PapaCast welcomes NFLonFOX alexmarvez talking SB + NFL

Good discussion of Giants coaching hire, Marvez who is pretty clued in to the Giants says there were those in the Giants hierarchy who wanted Mike Smith the former Falcons coach, also Coughlin's future, his success against the Patriots, his HOF chances
http://www.buzzsprout.com/53279/351248-the-papacast-alex-marvez


Farrar SI: Tracing the story of technology in NFL, from past to present to future
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/02/02/nfl-technology-film-microsoft-surface-drew-brees

Marvez Fox Sports: Just because HC hiring cycle is over doesn't mean everyone should rest easy.My look at the 7 hottest seats
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-coaches-on-the-hot-seat-jason-garrett-marvin-lewis-rex-ryan-jeff-fisher-021016

McGuinness PFF: Top 8 free agent running backs about to hit the market
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/02/10/pro-top-8-running-backs-about-to-hit-the-market/

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: For these 11 Ravens, free agency is now less than a month away
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-a-look-at-the-ravens-11-unrestricted-free-agents-20160210-story.html

BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: Arrest warrants expected soon in McCoy assault case
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/02/10/arrest-warrants-expected-soon-in-mccoy-assault-case/

Skurski Buffalo News: If arrested, LeSean McCoy could face NFL discipline for a violation of the league's personal-conduct policy
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/02/10/if-arrested-lesean-mccoy-could-face-nfl-discipline-for-a-violation-of-the-leagues-personal-conduct-policy/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Super Bowl could have been the last rodeo for Jared Allen and a couple of other Panthers
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article59362133.html

Person Charlotte Observer: With SB50 on the line and a loose ball a few feet away, Superman played it safe.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article59316193.html

Klemko MMQB: Cam Newton has been under fire for not appearing to attempt to recover a fumble late in Super Bowl 50. Rather than pile on, we asked four men who took snaps on the NFL’s biggest stage to see what they’d have done
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/02/10/cam-newton-dive-fumble-super-bowl-50-carolina-panthers-nfl

Jones Charlotte Observer: Panthers OT Michael Oher skates on slick sod, but coach Ron Rivera had no complaints
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article59616641.html

Jones Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers gunner Teddy Williams explains 'freak accident on punt return
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article59687076.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Could the Bears land free agents Malik Jackson and/or Danny Trevanthan?
"Jackson isn’t an elite pass rusher but he’d he’s a very good defensive end and has the ability to flourish in both a 3-4 and a 4-3 scheme. So, I think there will be considerable interest in him on the open market and he indicated at the Super Bowl that he’s very much looking forward to the process when I spoke to him. He’d give the Bears a cornerstone player on the defensive line. Again, he’s not going to be a dynamic pass rusher but he’s tough and physical and he’ll be good vs. the pass and the run. Trevathan was the team’s leading tackler and would be an instant upgrade for the Bears at inside linebacker. He moves real well and will be paid well too. There is no question the Bears need to be better at inside linebacker but I don’t know if spending $7 million (Trevathan might get that much per season) is the best move at that position. We’ve seen players coming off Super Bowl winners get overpaid in free agency and they’re not the same player. Why is that? Well, if the Bears sign Trevathan, he’s not bringing Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware, Wolfe (a defensive end that had his contract extended last month), Jackson and others with him. Plug him into the Bears defense and he makes them better. But he probably doesn’t look quite as good as he does in Denver. Gather what I am saying? Sure, I think the Bears consider both of these players. What the Bears really need to do is draft guys like Jackson and Trevathan. Jackson was a fifth-round pick and Trevathan was a sixth-round pick in 2012. That’s what you call ideal draft and development. It takes time and patience and you’ve got to hit. Bears coach John Fox did just that in Denver."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/blog/ct-bears-broncos-free-agents-malik-jackson-danny-trevathan-20160210-story.html

DENVER
Cosell Yahoo Sports: Super Bowl Review: How the Broncos D shut down Carolina in Super Bowl 50
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/greg-cosell-s-super-bowl-review--how-broncos-d-shut-down-carolina-180303214.html

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions waiting to make decisions on Tulloch, others
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/02/10/stephen-tulloch-detroit-lions/80169990/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Broncos' defensive blueprint could point the way for Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Broncos-point-the-way-for-TexansBroncos-point-the-6822507.php?t=0f398bc607438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Ind Star: Colts offseason: Who stays, who goes
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/02/10/colts-offseason-who-stays-who-goes/80049246/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Offensive skill positions rank as top needs for New England Patriots
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4790475/offensive-skill-positions-rank-as-top-needs-for-new-england-patriots

NEW ORLEANS
Nola.com: All 32 NFL quarterback contracts, from rookies to mega-deals
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/02/nfl_quarterback_contracts.html

Holder Nola.com: In Saints contract talks, Drew Brees is tough adversary
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/02/in_saints_contract_talks_drew.html

Holder Nola.com: How much is Drew Brees worth? Sizing up a potential extension with Saints
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/02/drew_brees_contract_extension_1.html

Holder Nola.com: Keeping Dannell Ellerbe still leaves Saints with questions at linebacker
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/02/keeping_dannell_ellerbe_still.html

PHILADELPHIA
Bowen Phil.com: As Eagles' new wide receivers coach, Greg Lewis a good catch
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/368381221.html

Berman Phil.com: Eagles re-sign linebacker Najee Goode
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Eagles-re-sign-linebacker-Najee-Goode.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Class of few returns: 49ers won't have most of vets they signed in '15
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/Class-of-few-returns-49ers-won-t-have-most-of-6821179.php

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans O-line coach Russ Grimm hasn't immersed himself in video since hiring. Here's why:
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/02/10/new-o-line-coach-russ-grimm-offers-titans-clean-slate/80195330/

WASHINGTON
Testfatsion Wash Post: Offseason questions: Can Chris Culliver make a full recovery?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/02/10/offseason-questions-can-chris-culliver-make-a-full-recovery/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Bullock Wash Post: Free agent fits: Big-name, value and low-key safeties the Redskins could pursue
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/02/10/free-agent-fits-big-name-value-and-low-key-safeties-the-redskins-could-pursue/

Draft

Brooks NFL.com: 2015 Rookie grades: NFC East
http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap3000000635119/article/nfc-east-rookie-grades-redskins-class-rich-with-impact-players

Mayock NFL.com: 2015 NFL Draft positional rankings
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000635418/article/mike-mayocks-2016-nfl-draft-position-rankings

Rang CBS Sports: NFL Draft Big Board: Teams looking for the next Von Miller
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/25479446/nfl-draft-big-board-teams-looking-for-the-next-von-miller

Buday PFF: Defensive stars shine as we take a look at the top NFL draft prospects from the ACC.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/02/10/draft-7-best-nfl-draft-prospects-from-the-acc/

History

Plaschke LA Times: Ben Agajanian, the oldest living Los Angeles Ram at 96, gets a real kick out of their return to L.A.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-rams-agajanian-plaschke-20160117-column.html