Saturday Reading

Giants

Willis NYP: Ben McAdoo's plan crystallizing: Make Giants offense a juggernaut
http://nypost.com/2016/04/29/ben-mcadoos-plan-crystallizing-make-giants-offense-a-juggernaut/

Schwartz NYP: Giants draft 'a young Victor Cruz' and a ball-hawk safety
http://nypost.com/2016/04/29/giants-draft-wr-sterling-shepard-as-odell-complement/

Rock Newsday: NFL Draft: Giants' picks Eli Apple, Sterling Shepard are proof league is changing
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/nfl-draft-giants-picks-eli-apple-sterling-shepard-are-proof-league-is-changing-1.11746068

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RV NYDN: Giants take Oklahoma WR Sterling Shepard with second round pick
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/nfl-draft-pick-giants-oklahoma-wr-shepard-article-1.2619550

Kratch NJ.com: Giants draft Oklahoma wide receiver Sterling Shepard in 2nd round
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/04/giants_draft_oklahoma_wide_receiver_sterling_shepa.html

Raanan NJ.com: Why new Giants WR Sterling Shepard reminds scouts of Victor Cruz
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/04/why_new_giants_wr_sterling_shepard_reminds_scouts.html

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' Sterling Shepard frequently studied Odell Beckham while at Oklahoma
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/04/giants_sterling_shepard_frequently_studied_odell_b.html

Vorkunov NYT: In Round 2, Giants Snare Receiver With a Familiar Style
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/30/sports/football/in-round-2-giants-snare-receiver-with-a-familiar-style.html?_r=0

Rock Newsday: Sterling Shepard taken by Giants in second round of NFL Draft
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/nfl-draft-sterling-shepard-taken-by-giants-in-second-round-of-nfl-draft-1.11745926

Graziano ESPN: Sterling Shepard gives Giants vital help (and Victor Cruz coverage) at WR
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/46530/sterling-shepard-gives-giants-vital-help-and-victor-cruz-coverage-at-wr

Kersey News Oklahoma: NFL Draft: Former Sooner Sterling Shepard Drafted By Giants
http://newsok.com/article/5495084

Bailey Tulsa World: Sterling Shepard says he's "landed in a perfect spot" with New York Giants
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/ousportsextra/sterling-shepard-says-he-s-landed-in-a-perfect-spot/article_0e6f86bc-f648-54ef-9cab-d8e759ed864a.html

CB

Apple NYP: Hi I'm new Giant Eli Apple, and it’s been a crazy 24 hours
http://nypost.com/2016/04/29/hi-im-new-giant-eli-apple-and-its-been-a-crazy-24-hours/

Schwartz NYP: How Eli Apple can turn top-10 draft doubts into Giants coup
http://nypost.com/2016/04/29/how-eli-apple-can-turn-top-10-draft-doubts-into-giants-coup/

Serby NYP: The ultimate Eli Apple scouting report: ‘Like a black Eli Manning’
http://nypost.com/2016/04/29/the-ultimate-eli-apple-scouting-report-like-a-black-eli-manning/

Cannizzaro NYP: Ex-Ohio St. coach breaks down journeys of Eli Apple and Darron Lee
http://nypost.com/2016/04/30/ex-ohio-st-coach-breaks-down-journeys-of-eli-apple-darron-lee/

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Kratch NJ.com: Giants draft Boise State safety Darian Thompson in 3rd round
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/04/giants_draft_boise_state_safety_darian_thompson_in.html

Rock Newsday: Put me in, Coach! Giants take Boise State safety Thompson as their new centerfielder
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/nfl-draft-giants-think-boise-state-safety-darian-thompson-can-help-them-immediately-1.11746410

Graziano ESPN: Giants just can't stop drafting safeties, take Boise State's Darian Thompson
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/46538/giants-just-cant-stop-drafting-safeties

Rains Idaho Press Tribune: Darian Thompson drafted in third round by New York Giants
http://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/football/darian-thompson-drafted-in-third-round-by-new-york-giants/article_6fd074e0-0e79-11e6-a902-cbf17495eb0c.html

NFL

Banks SI: Adding Jack to Jacksonville, not to mention Ramsey, brings Jaguars long-awaited turnaround that much closer. Draft Snaps:
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/30/nfl-draft-jacksonville-jaguars-picks-myles-jack-jalen-ramsey

Freeman B/R: The huge risks, and major possible rewards of drafting Jaylon Smith and Myles Jack:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2636801-jaylon-smith-and-myles-jack-present-huge-risks-but-major-potential-rewards

Farrar SI: Second round grades
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/29/nfl-draft-grades-second-round-picks-results

Burke SI: Third round grades
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/29/nfl-draft-grades-third-round-picks-results

ATLANTA
Hummer AJC: Falcons bank on big hitter from little town
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-bank-on-big-hitter-from-little-town/nrFDp/

McClure ESPN Atlanta: Falcons find red zone threat with tight end Austin Hooper in third round
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/203100/falcons-find-red-zone-threat-with-tight-end-austin-hooper-in-third-round

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens trade down twice, select Boise State linebacker Kamalei Correa
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-ravens-trade-down-twice-select-boise-state-linebacker-kamalei-correa-20160429-story.html

Shaffer Baltimore Sun: Meet Bronson Kaufusi, the Ravens' third-round defensive end
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-meet-bronson-kaufusi-the-ravens-third-round-defensive-end-20160429-story.html

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Bills make loud statement about defensive improvement
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/04/29/bills-make-loud-statement-defensive-improvement/

Carucci Buffalo News: Lawson's history with Ryan makes joining Bills feel natural
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/04/29/lawsons-history-ryan-makes-joining-bills-feel-natural/

CAROLINA
Jones Charlotte Observer: Panthers get the replacement(s) for Josh Norman on Day 2 of the draft
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article74831922.html#navlink=Lead

Jones Charlotte Observer: Panthers 2nd round CB James Bradberry was fixing his mom's toilet when he got the phone call from Carolina
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article74812062.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers say they vetted WVU CB Daryl Worley, charged in '14 after allegedly shoving woman to ground in nightclub.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article74835177.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: How was guard a need for Bears? Well, they have been preaching best player available & staying true to the board
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-biggs-bears-nfl-draft-spt-0430-20160429-column.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears will surround Leonard Floyd to maximize his potential
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-leonard-floyd-nfl-draft-spt-0430-20160429-story.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Undrafted free-agent scramble important for Bengals
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/04/30/undrafted-free-agent-scramble-important-bengals/83725984/

Owaczarski Cin Enquirer: Why do Bengals love first-round cornerbacks?
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/04/29/why-cincinnati-bengals-love-drafting-first-round-cornerbacks/83727702/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns Hue Jackson defends his pick of QB Cody Kessler 'You have to trust me on this one' '
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/04/usc_quarterback_cody_kessler_d_1.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Latest Oklahoma State product Emmanuel Ogbah looks to justify high Browns' draft status:
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/04/latest_oklahoma_state_product.html

DALLAS
Hansen Notre Dame Insider: The emotions, the Cowboys' hopes & Sean Spence's support behind Jaylon Smirh's comeback:
http://www.ndinsider.com/football/dallas-cowboys-provide-emotional-rescue-for-nd-s-jaylon-smith/article_1cf1a5d4-0e63-11e6-ba8e-b389e17353cb.html?mode=jqm

George Dallas Morning News: Why Cowboys took big risk in Round 2 on Jaylon Smith, who is likely unable to play in 2016
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/04/29/breaking-cowboys-select-lb-jaylon-smith-nfl-drafts-second-round

Mosley Dallas Morning News: For now, Cowboys' 'luxury' pick with Jaylon Smith makes them look foolish
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/04/30/mosley-now-cowboys-luxury-pick-jaylon-smith-makes-look-foolish

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Cowboys' Round 2 pick doesn't solve their biggest need
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/04/29/gosselin-cowboys-round-2-pick-solve-biggest-need

Dallas Morning News: Cowboys use Round 3 pick on DT Maliek Collins, who regressed in 2015
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/04/29/breaking-cowboys-select-dt-maliek-collins-nfl-drafts-third-round

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Big and intimidating, A'Shawn Robinson is now a Detroit Lion z cbvc
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/04/29/detroit-lions-ashawn-robinson/83735346/

Monnarez Detroit Free Press: Resilient Graham Glasgow open to playing anywhere with Detroit Lions
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/04/29/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-graham-glasgow/83721322/

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Packers GM Ted Thompson plays 'Let's Make a Deal'
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-gm-ted-thompson-plays-lets-make-a-deal-b99714890z1-377669801.html

McGinn Mil JS: Packers' plans line up on Day 2 of draft
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-plans-line-up-on-day-2-of-draft-b99714839z1-377670321.html

Cohen Mil JS: Packers could address running back, linebacker needs on Day 3
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-could-address-running-back-linebacker-needs-on-day-3-b99714884z1-377667771.html

HOUSTON
McCain Houston Chronicle: Owner Bob McNair pleased with Texans getting up to speed
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Owner-Bob-McNair-pleased-with-Texans-getting-up-7383992.php?t=ef092a6ff0438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Solomon Houston Chronicle: Offense broken, so Texans fixing it in the draft
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/solomon/article/Offense-broken-so-Texans-fixing-it-in-the-draft-7384994.php?t=84e61b3c15& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans take Ohio State's Braxton Miller in 3rd round
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-take-Ohio-State-s-Braxton-Miller-in-3rd-7385101.php?t=b0a959095e& cmpid=twitter-premium

McCain Houston Chronicle: Texans go back to Irish roots in 2nd round for Nick Martin
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-go-back-to-Irish-roots-in-2nd-round-for-7384993.php?t=299111be53438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Ind Star: With Clark, Colts invest more in offensive line
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/04/30/clark-colts-invest-more-offensive-line/83739574/

Holder Ind Star: Colts take safety with 'unique athletic traits' with second pick
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/04/29/colts-take-speedy-defensive-back-second-pick/83610120/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey wants college success to be matched by NFL success
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2016-04-29/jaguars-cb-jalen-ramsey-wants-college-success-be

Carlyon Fla Times Union: Jaguars trade up for LB Myles Jack
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-04-30/story/jaguars-trade-lb-myles-jack

KANSAS CITY
Palmer KC Star: Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt weighs in on the first-round trade, NFL Draft in KC and Laremy Tunsil:
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article74785752.html

Paylor KC Star: New Chiefs DT Chris Jones provides insurance on the defensive line
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article74778212.html

Gregorian KC Star: Chiefs landed a real character in hulking defensive lineman Chris Jones
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article74831812.html

Paylor KC Star: A glimpse into the trials and tribulations of new Chiefs CB KeiVarae Russell
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article74829872.html

LOS ANGELES
Plaschke LA Times: The No. 1 hype is great, but now Jared Goff wants to get down to business
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-goff-plaschke-20160430-column.html

Klein LA Times: Rams' Jared Goff looking forward to time to decompress before training camp
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-goff-20160430-story.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Dolphins tried to gamble by trading up for talented, injured Myles Jack
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article74835262.html

NYT: Laremy Tunsil was looking at $25 million at the NFL draft. Then the video appeared
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/30/sports/football/laremy-tunsil-at-nfl-draft-combustion-when-a-bong-a-gas-mask-and-social-media-mix.html?smid=tw-nytimes& smtyp=cur

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings draft notebook. They trade out of 3rd round, Treadwell gets No. 11 after Wallace, Munnerlyn on CB battles:
http://www.twincities.com/2016/04/29/vikings-trade-out-of-third-round-getting-three-picks-from-miami/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Final story on Vikings taking Clemson cornerback Mackensie Alexander in second round & creating more competition.
http://www.twincities.com/2016/04/29/vikings-select-cornerback-mackensie-alexander-in-second-round-of-nfl-draft/

NEW ENGLAND
Howe Boston Herald: Patriots set with eight picks during final day of draft
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2016/04/patriots_set_with_eight_picks_during_final_day_of_draft

Howe Boston Herald: Saturday draft board: 26 players who could interest Patriots
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2016/04/saturday_draft_board_26_players_who_could_interest_patriots

McBride Boston Globe: Patriots fill three immediate needs on Day 2 of NFL Draft
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/04/29/pats/RVcFqsbj1znHsJGqvBu5TJ/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Picking Jacoby Brissett in 3rd round (91) ensures Patriots will keep 3 QBs on roster for 1st time since '11.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4792524/patriots-pick-nc-state-qb-jacoby-brissett-in-third-round

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Cost' applies in multiple ways in Saints' move to draft safety Vonn Bell
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/04/new_orleans_saints_vonn_bell_c.html

Holder Nola.com: Sheldon Rankins right pick at right time for New Orleans Saints
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/04/new_orleans_saints_sheldon_ran_2.html

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders take defensive linemen in 2nd, 3rd rounds
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-take-defensive-lineman-in-second-round-7384764.php

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Carson Wentz found a role model in his brother, Zach, who will follow the new Eagles QB to Philly
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/377659241.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Wentz ready 'to dive right in' and learn Eagles' system
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/paul_domowitch/20160501_Wentz_ready__to_dive_right_in__and_learn_Eagles__system.html

Berman Phil.com: Eagles select Isaac Seumalo, a versatile lineman who will compete for starting job. More here:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160430_Eagles_pick_offensive_lineman_Seumalo_in_third_round.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers add S Davis, DT Hargrave on NFL draft's second day
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/04/29/Pittsburgh-Steelers-NFL-draft-Maryland-safety-Sean-Davis-in-second-round/stories/201604290229

SAN DIEGO
Acee UTSD: Chargers do right to lend Gates a hand, challenge Watt
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/apr/29/chargers-do-right-to-lend-gates-a-hand-challenge/

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Another draft, another ACL pick for Trent Baalke
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-3rd-round-pick-Will-Redmond-coming-off-7385089.php?t=fbd3fd68dd7d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

McDonald SJ Mercury News: New 49ers teammates Garnett, Buckner were Pac-12 rivals
http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_29832086/new-49ers-teammates-garnett-buckner-were-pac-12

Barrows Sac Bee: After supersizing their roster, 49ers add a cornerback in the third round
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article74807302.html

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks pick of Jarran Reed gets rave reviews, others in second day a little more mixed:
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-get-high-grades-for-drafting-of-jarran-reed-while-reaction-to-other-picks-a-little-more-varied/

Calkins Seattle Times: Seahawks need this year’s NFLDraft picks to deliver
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-need-this-years-nfl-draft-picks-to-deliver/

WASHINGTON
Greenberg Wash Post: Josh Doctson is an upgrade for the Redskins' receiving corp
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2016/04/29/josh-doctson-is-an-upgrade-for-the-redskins-recieving-corp/

Jones Wash Post: Washington Redskins bolster their defense on second day of NFL draft
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/washington-redskins-bolster-their-defense-on-second-day-of-nfl-draft/2016/04/29/9ceaae1a-0e37-11e6-8ab8-9ad050f76d7d_story.html

Wash Post: Virginia Tech’s Kendall Fuller stayed patient and is now staying close to home
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/04/30/virginia-techs-kendall-fuller-stayed-patient-and-is-now-staying-close-to-home/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Draft

Burke SI: Even after three rounds, there's tons of talent available
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/30/nfl-draft-best-available-prospects-connor-cook-andrew-billings

Brandt NFL.com: 9 players to target early on Day 3
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000658345/article/2016-nfl-draft-9-players-to-target-early-on-day-3?campaign=twitter_nfl_cfb

QB
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Connor Cook hasn't been drafted after 3 rounds, but Lions GM Bob Quinn insists he has "no issues" with the MSU QB
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/04/29/connor-cook-draft-stock/83739412/

Pelissero USA Today: A few days ago, criticism was "comical" to Connor Cook, who may want to stop laughing and start listening:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2016/04/30/connor-cook-nfl-draft-michigan-state-spartans/83740594/