Monday Reading

Giants

Schwartz NYP: 5 Giants draft takeaways: One 'A' pick; Laremy Tunsil restraint
http://nypost.com/2016/05/01/5-giants-draft-takeaways-one-a-pick-laremy-tunsil-restraint/

Samuel NYDN: Pick-by-pick grades for the Giants' 2016 NFL Draft
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/pick-by-pick-grades-giants-2016-nfl-draft-article-1.2620920

Traina Inside Football: Grading the New York Giants 2016 Draft Class
https://insidefootball.com/2016-draft/grading-york-giants-2016-draft-class/

Traina B/R: 5 New York Giants Whose Roster Spots Could Be in Jeopardy
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2636971-5-new-york-giants-whose-roster-spots-are-in-jeopardy-following-the-draft

RB

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' running back plans still unclear after drafting UCLA's Paul Perkins
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/giants_running_back_plans_still_unclear_after_draf.html

Studzinski WJBC: ISU's Coprich signs with Giants
http://www.wjbc.com/2016/05/01/coprich-getting-chance-with-vikings/

WR

Edelson Asbury Park Press: Long Branch's Shuler gets tryout with Giants
http://www.app.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2016/05/01/miles-shuler-tryout-giants/83792600/

TE

Raanan NJ.com: TE Bryce Williams to sign with Giants as undrafted free agent, per source
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/te_bryce_williams_to_sign_with_giants_as_undrafted.html

OL

RV NYDN: The Giants didn't draft an O-lineman? Why not? And what now?!?
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-don-draft-lineman-time-franchise-history-article-1.2620406

DE

Utica Observer Dispatch: UC's Woodman gets Giants' invitation
http://uticaod.com/article/20160501/NEWS/160509977

CB

Rock Newsday: What's in a name? For Eli Apple and his step-father, everything
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/eli-apple-changes-name-to-honor-stepfather-1.11750303

Rock Newsday: Eli Apple keeping low profile before Giants minicamp
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/eli-apple-keeping-low-profile-before-giants-minicamp-1.11750302

NFL

King MMQB: The Cowboys were elated after picking Ezekiel Elliott and Jaylon Smith, but owner Jerry Jones was left lamenting the one that got away. Plus more on the event in Chicago, including how the Ravens foiled the Pats
"8. I think I am (quietly) rooting for Oklahoma wide receiver Sterling Shepard, the Giants’ second-round pick. What a touching story. His dad, former Oklahoma receiver Derrick Shepard, died of a heart attack when Sterling was 6; Sooners coach Bob Stoops gave one of the eulogies at Derrick Shepard’s funeral, and was recruiting Sterling 11 years later. Stoops is a hero here—he made little Shepard a fixture around the program and on the sidelines during Sooners games, and the players became big brothers as Sterling grew. Now Sterling Shepard will have a chance to join Odell Beckham Jr. and perhaps Victor Cruz to form potentially one of the best receiving groups in football. No receiver has better hands than Beckham, but Shepard’s are really good."
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/05/01/nfl-draft-dallas-cowboys-war-room-jerry-jones-peter-king

D'Amato Mil JS: NFL draft has become a three-ring circus
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/nfl-draft-has-become-a-three-ring-circus-b99715636z1-377760571.html

Prisco CBS Sports: Here you go. Eat them alive. Draft grades.

"Best pick: I love second-round pick Sterling Shepard. The receiver out of Oklahoma comes in and immediately gives them another complement to Odell Beckham Jr.
Questionable move: Taking corner Eli Apple in the first round. He's a good player, but why not a linebacker? Taking a third corner is a luxury. They have Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Janoris Jenkins.

Third-day gem: Fifth-round pick Paul Perkins is a perfect back for the game the way it's played today. He has wiggle, can catch the ball out of the backfield and will help amp up a running game that needs it.

Analysis: Even though I didn't love the Apple pick, Jerry Reese bounced back with some nice selections later. I liked Perkins and also linebacker B.J. Goodson in the fourth round. It was a nice weekend for the Giants.

Grade: B"

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25573635/priscos-nfl-draft-grades-32-grades-for-32-grades-but-only-one-a

Samuel NYDN: NFL Draft Grades: Breaking down each team's selections
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/nfl-draft-grades-breaking-team-selections-article-1.2620706

Maske Wash Post: Complete 2016 NFL draft grades: Jaguars, Broncos, Rams strike it rich

"New York Giants
The Giants focused initially on defense even after spending huge money in free agency on that side of the football. Considering how bad the defense was last season, especially at the end of games, it’s understandable. But taking CB Eli Apple 10th overall might have been a bit of a stretch. Second-round WR Sterling Shepard could have an impact. Grade: B"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2016/05/01/complete-2016-nfl-draft-grades-jaguars-broncos-rams-strike-it-rich/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Breaking down the Falcons’ draft: Where are the pass rushers?
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/breaking-down-the-falcons-draft-where-are-the-pass/nrFfH/

BALTIMORE
Schmuck Bal Sun: Ravens' past dictated safe draft, and that's OK
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-schmuck-ravens-column-05-02-20160501-column.html

BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: Bills "very comfortable" taking the EJ Manuel gamble again as No. 2 QB
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/04/30/analysis-bills-still-counting-ej-manuel-no-2-whaley-cites-reich-comeback/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Coaches, friends say Vernon Butler won't let 1st-rd draft status change small-values
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article74796922.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Word of Bears top pick Leonard Floyd has spread quickly since 9th grade. How a kid from Chauncey, GA got on the map
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-leonard-floyd-biggs-bears-special-spt-0501-20160430-column.html

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears' draft takeaways: 1st-round moves show faith in Vic Fangio
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-campbell-bears-draft-takeaways-spt-0520-20160501-column.html

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears release veterans Matt Slauson, Antrel Rolle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-release-safety-antrel-rolle-20160501-story.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: In 5 takeaways, Bengals' draft will be defined by Boyd's development:
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/05/01/5-takeaways-bengals-draft/83793716/

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns expected to add insurance for Cameron Erving in form of Texas A& M center Mike Matthews:
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/05/cleveland_browns_expected_to_a.html

DALLAS
Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys RB Alfred Morris welcomes Ezekiel Elliott, knows it’s a business
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article75068252.html

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Cowboys' RB strategy ends up putting pressure on two fourth rounders to make a impact
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/05/01/gosselin-waited-long-address-pressing-needs-cowboys-better

George Dallas Morning News: Cowboys wanted to double dip in the second round and draft Oklahoma State DE Emmanuel Ogbah
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/05/01/cowboys-wanted-double-dip-2nd-round-also-draft-oklahoma-state-de-emmanuel-ogbah

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Sunday profile on Lions' first-round pick Taylor Decker: How he leads, inspires & protects
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/04/30/detroit-lions-taylor-decker/83778010/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: That draft is over, that means more changes coming to the Lions' personnel department
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/01/lions-scouts/83787918/

GREEN BAY
Mil JS: Packers' draft picks will have opportunities to prove their value
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-draft-picks-will-have-opportunities-to-prove-their-value-b99715634z1-377765531.html

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' draft moves made with offense in mind
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-draft-moves-made-with-offense-in-mind-7387058.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans envision multi-dimensional role for Ohio State wide receiver Braxton Miller
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-take-Ohio-State-s-Braxton-Miller-in-3rd-7385101.php?t=b0a959095e438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Thanks to guts and a bit of luck, trade with Eagles a win-win for Dolphins
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article75003822.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Ex-Bills star Eric Moulds sees comparisons, calls WR Laquon Treadwell "steal of the draft' and more
http://www.twincities.com/2016/05/01/vikings-ex-bills-star-eric-moulds-calls-laquon-treadwell-steal-of-the-draft/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots (how other clubs viewed draft class; Belichick; Faulk; Goodell etc.).
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4792622/of-patriots-picks-dt-vincent-valentine-draws-widest-range-of-opinion-among-insiders?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Volin Boston Globe: Draft results won't affect Patriots' AFC East dominance
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/05/01/draft-results-won-affect-patriots-division-dominance/2qxt14q19z4VQlQEv6TxOO/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Dabe Nola.com: Sean Payton's college coaching ties aid Saints' draft decisions
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/05/sean_payton_coaching_relations.html

Woodberry Nola.com: Sheldon Rankins' DL coach says he's "one of the smartest football players I've ever been around."
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/05/sheldon_rankins_saints_feature.html#incart_river_index

Martin Winnipeg Free Press: The Onyemata effect
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/the-onyemata-effect-377763701.html

NEW YORK JETS
Vokurnov NYT: The Jets may be judged on Christian Hackenberg and the players they couldn't land
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/01/sports/football/new-york-jets-may-be-judged-on-christian-hackenberg.html

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Draft grade for the Eagles? It all depends on Carson Wentz
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160502_Eagles__draft_grade__That_will_depend_heavily_on_Wentz.html

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles took chances in later rounds of draft
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160502_Eagles_took_chances_later_rounds_of_draft.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Wentz pick can conceal untimely personnel shuffle
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160502_If_Eagles_win_with_Wentz__this_was_a_good_draft.html

Berman Phil.com: The week that changed Carson Wentz's life:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160501_The_week_that_changed_Carson_Wentz_s_life.html

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles: Wendell Smallwood's 'a good kid'
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160502_Eagles__Wendell_Smallwood_s__a_good_kid_.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers hope Feeney, Matakevich continue team's history with late round linebackers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/05/02/Steelers-hope-Matakevich-Feeney-follow-team-s-history-with-late-round-linebackers/stories/201605020052

SEATTLE
Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Analyzing all 10 Seahawks selections: Why they were picked and how they fit.
http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/19594/2016-seattle-seahawks-draft-picks-analysis-for-every-pick

Condotta Seattle Times: From best picks to the puzzlers, the Seahawks’ draft selections
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/from-best-picks-to-the-puzzlers-reviewing-the-seahawks-draft-selections/?utm_content=buffer9c315& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=owned_buffer_sports

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Titans called DeMarco Murray after Derrick Henry pick
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/05/01/titans-called-demarco-murray-after-derrick-henry-pick/83805206/

Glennon The Tennessean: Titans' "Mr. Irrelevant" pick -- CB Kalan Reed -- lands with his dream team:
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/04/30/titans-pick-learns-what-means-mr-irrelevant/83774184/

WASHINGTON
Brewer Wash Post: After 1st scratching your head, the wisdom in Skins GM McClougan's approach to roster-building.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/scot-mccloughans-picks-make-you-shake-your-head-then-tip-your-hat/2016/04/30/40bba3fc-0e18-11e6-a6b6-2e6de3695b0e_story.html

Jones Wash Post: Jay Gruden on how each of the Redskins' draft picks fit into the puzzle
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/05/01/jay-gruden-on-how-each-of-the-redskins-draft-picks-fit-into-the-puzzle/

Draft

Rang CBS Sports: One day past the draft and already looking ahead to next year. Here are 20 prospects for 2017 you'll want to watch:
http://mweb.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25574125/heres-a-super-early-peek-at-the-top-20-nfl-prospects-for-the-2017-nfldraft

History

Giants Birthdays 5-02

Greg Bishop LG/LT D4 1993 NYG 1993-1998 5-02-1971
Dee Hardison RDE W-BUF 1981 NYG 1981-1985 5-02-1956
Da' Rel Scott RB D7 2011 NYG 2011–2013 5-02-1988
Dave Simonson T W-BAL 1975 NYG 1975 5-02-1952