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Defenderdawg : 5/3/2016 7:45 am
Giants

Raanan NJ.com: How much better are the Giants after the 2016 NFL Draft?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/how_much_better_are_the_giants_after_the_2016_nfl.html

Giglio NJ.com: 'Basketball on grass' perfectly summed up Giants' draft
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/basketball_on_grass_perfectly_summed_up_giants_dra.html

Annicchiarico Times Colonist: NFL's Giants take liking to Victoria's Davis, Van Gylswyk
http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/nfl-s-giants-take-liking-to-victoria-s-davis-van-gylswyk-1.2244863

GM

Schwartz NYP: Jerry Reese has an answer for every knock on Giants' draft
http://nypost.com/2016/05/02/jerry-reese-has-an-answer-for-every-knock-on-giants-draft/

Kratch NJ.com: Giants GM Jerry Reese: Draft critics 'don't know what they're talking about'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/giants_gm_jerry_reese_draft_critics_dont_know_what.html

RB

Graziano ESPN: What does the Paul Perkins pick mean for the Giants' other RBs?
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/46578/what-does-the-paul-perkins-pick-mean-for-the-giants-other-rbs

Martin VVNG: 2012 Oak Hills High School Graduate Coprich Signs with New York Giants
http://www.vvng.com/2012-oak-hills-high-school-graduate-signs-with-new-york-giants/

WR

Kratch NJ.com: Redskins' Josh Norman says he and Giants' Odell Beckham 'know the truth'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/redskins_josh_norman_says_he_and_giants_odell_beck.html

Grautski NYDN: Josh Norman talks 'the truth' about Odell Beckham Jr. feud: 'They don't see the beauty in it'
http://m.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/norman-talks-odell-feud-don-beauty-article-1.2621746

Hildebrand Sheboygan Press: Lakeland's Esiobu signs with New York Giants
http://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/sports/college/2016/05/02/lakelands-esiobu-signs-new-york-giants/83836104/

Kingston Whigs Standard: Gaels' Corby to attend Giants tryout camp
http://www.thewhig.com/2016/05/02/gaels-corby-to-attend-giants-tryout-camp

DE

Moshier Utica Observer Dispatch: NFL opportunity knocks for Utica's Nick Woodman
http://m.uticaod.com/article/20160502/SPORTS/160509905

LB

Chrisd Winnipeg News: Bisons' DJ Lalama Invited to NY Giants Mini-Camp
http://www.chrisd.ca/2016/05/02/dj-lalama-manitoba-bisons-new-york-giants-rookie-mini-camp/

CB

Fontana Herald News: Former Summit star Deayon signs with NY Giants in NFL
http://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/sports/former-summit-star-deayon-signs-with-n-y-giants-in/article_b17b15c0-108c-11e6-8432-b7d72433bd5e.html?mode=jqm

S

RV NYDN: Return of Rolle would be a great story, but Giants need to look to their future, not past
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-giants-shouldn-live-antrel-rolle-article-1.2621853

Schwartz NYP: Antrel Rolle makes spirited, profane pitch for Giants return
http://nypost.com/2016/05/02/antrel-rolle-makes-spirited-profane-pitch-for-giants-return/

Raanan NJ.com: Ben McAdoo: "We do have some young guys we’d like to get a ton of reps." Yeah, Antrel Rolle highly unlikely
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/antrel_rolle_wants_to_return_do_giants_want_him_to.html

Rock Newsday: Antrel Rolle says his heart is with the NY Giants. Will his future be as well?
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/antrel-rolle-would-like-to-return-to-giants-after-being-released-by-bears-1.11751859

Holder WTVA: Former ICC football star Xavier Walker inks deal with Giants
http://www.wtva.com/sports/Former_ICC_football_star_inks_deal_with_Giants.html


NFL

Banks SI: DonBanks is uneasy about the Cody Kessler–Browns pairing. More draft QB Snaps within
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/30/nfl-draft-day-3-picks-results-analysis-connor-cook

LaCanfora CBS Sports: The seven risky decisions that will define this NFL Draft in a few years
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/25574778/the-seven-risky-decisions-that-will-define-this-nfl-draft-in-a-few-years

Dooley PFF/Wash Post: The 5 teams that got the most draft value per pick. And the 5 teams that got the least:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2016/05/02/2016-nfl-draft-the-five-teams-that-added-the-most-and-least-value/

Beard AP: Take an inside look at what the final NFL draft day is like for agents of the undrafted
http://pro32.ap.org/article/inside-look-other-draft-free-agents-find-spots

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Jones to play middle linebacker for Falcons
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/jones-to-play-middle-linebacker-for-falcons/nrGDN/

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens will decline fifth-year option on safety Matt Elam
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-will-decline-fifth-year-option-on-safety-matt-elam-20160502-story.html

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Reports: Bills won't pick up Manuel's 5th-year option
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/05/02/reports-bills-wont-pick-manuels-5th-year-option/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Ex-Panthers CB Josh Norman says 'sticks and stones' thrown his way after tag rescinded
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article75140952.html

CHICAGO
Chicago Tribune: What does Matt Slauson's exit truly say about Bears' direction?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-matt-slauson-real-talk-exit-20160502-story.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Bengals corners react to 1st-rounder's arrival
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/05/02/bengals-corners-react-jacksons-arrival/83836744/

Owaczarski Cin Enquirer: Bengals notes: Boyd set up for success; Bodine turns page
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/05/02/cincinnati-bengals-tyler-boyd-success-russell-bodine-2016/83834726/

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns appear to be betting on status quo in running game
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/05/feed_the_crow_or_eat_it_clevel.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns opt not to pick up Barkevious Mingo's 5th-year club option of $11.925 million
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/05/barkevious_mingos_5th-year_opt.html

DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Broncos' Mark Sanchez looks to turn vote of confidence into starting job
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29840928/broncos-mark-sanchez-looks-turn-vote-confidence-into

Denver Post: Broncos decline to exercise fifth-year option on Sylvester Williams
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29840577/broncos-will-not-exercise-fifth-year-option-nose

DETROIT
Snyder Detroit Free Press: NFL draft: Lions QB Jake Rudock (Michigan) stood out from the start
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2016/05/02/nfl-draft-lions-qb-jake-rudock-michigan-stood-out-start/83858180/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions meet deadline to pick up Ziggy Ansah's 2017 option
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/02/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah-contract/83817526/

Katzenstein Detroit News: New Lions DL Anthony Zettel is just a 'freak athlete'
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/02/new-lions-dt-anthony-zettel-just-freak-athlete/83856158/

GREEN BAY
Mil JS: Bob McGinn Packers / NFL draft chat
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/377704951.html

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Cypress Creek product, Utah State quarterback Chuckie Keeton thrilled to get chance with Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Cypress-Creek-s-Chuckie-Keeton-looking-forward-to-7388825.php?t=69c974600d438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: The ripple effect of the Colts drafting Ryan Kelly is already being felt as Colts release Khaled Holmes
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/05/02/colts-khaled-holmes-release/83835248/

Holder Ind Star: The Colts' efforts to land much-needed pass rushers didn't end when the draft ended:
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/05/01/colts-search-pass-rush-among-undrafted-players/83791500/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars decline fifth-year option on left tackle Luke Joeckel
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2016-05-02/jaguars-decline-fifth-year-option-left-tackle-luke

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: West Alabama coach explains decision to accept Tyreek Hill, says multiple NFL teams were interested
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article75250462.html

Armstrong NYDN: Fordham OL and pre-med student Garrick Mayweather to attend Chiefs minicamp
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/fordham-ol-garrick-mayweather-attend-chiefs-rookie-minicamp-article-1.2621983

LOS ANGELES
Klein LA Times: Rams pick up fifth-year options on receiver Tavon Austin and Alec Ogletree
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-sn-rams-fifth-year-options-tavon-austin-alec-ogletree-20160502-story.html

Klemko MMQB: The unflappable quarterback who stayed cool throughout the draft process, even as the Rams waited until the final moments to officially make him the face of the NFL’s return to L.A.
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/05/03/jared-goff-los-angeles-rams-nfl-draft-night

MIAMI
Vrentas MMQB: The Dolphins had & lt;2 hours to make a decision on the bizarre Tunsil video. Here's what happened in the draft room:
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/05/02/nfl-draft-dolphins-mike-tannenbaum-explains-laremy-tunsil-pick

Habib Palm Beach Post: Dolphins thin at DE but waive enigma Damontre Moore
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/05/02/dolphins-thin-at-de-but-waive-enigma-damontre-moore/

Beasley Miami Herald: Dolphins already have Jordan's rights beyond 2016, assuming he returns
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article75107882.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Kiko Alonso’s impressive first practices surprise even the Dolphins
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article75145792.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Updated story on Moritz Boehringer elated by signing with Vikings. Now wait is to see if gets work visa by minicamp
http://www.twincities.com/2016/05/02/vikings-german-wide-receiver-moritz-boehringer-signs-four-year-contract/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings: Patterson option declined; Floyd and Rhodes picked up
http://www.twincities.com/2016/05/02/vikings-decline-cordarrelle-patterson-5th-year-option-pick-up-on-sharrif-floyd-xavier-rhodes/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Chip off the old block: Steve Belichick following his idol, his dad, as he rises up in coaching ranks with Patriots.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4792657/chip-off-the-old-block-steve-belichick-following-his-idol-as-he-rises-in-coaching-ranks

Guregian Boston Herald: Bill Parcells, Charlie Weis rave about new Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/05/bill_parcells_charlie_weis_rave_about_new_patriots_qb_jacoby_brissett

Whitmer Boston Globe: For Dante Scarnecchia, it was a tough decision to return
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/05/02/for-dante-scarnecchia-was-tough-decision-return/ykNSKjvl2BH25SK7hP91FI/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: With clarity on rookie Joe Thuney's fit on Patriots OL, a closer look at high volume of personnel at center/guard.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4792664/patriots-outlook-at-centerguard-altered-with-joe-thuney-addition?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders draft reflects investment in need as well as potential
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-draft-reflects-investment-in-need-as-7388946.php?t=af1e101f0500af33be& cmpid=twitter-premium

PHILADELPHIA
Hayes Phil.com: What Cox and Bradford are missing
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pattisonave/What-Fletcher-Cox-and-Sam-Bradford-are-missing.html

Lombardo NJ.com: Howie Roseman explains Eagles' move up in draft to select Carson Wentz
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/05/howie_roseman_explains_eagles_move_up_in_draft_to.html

Phil.com: Eagles release safety Couplin, receiver Martino
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20160503_Eagles_release_safety_Couplin.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers bringing back QB Gradkowski on one-year deal
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/05/02/Steelers-bring-back-Bruce-Gradkowski-will-compete-with-Landry-Jones-to-back-up-Ben-Roethlisberger/stories/201605020124

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers decline to exercise 2017 option on Jarvis Jones
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/05/02/Steelers-decline-to-exercise-2017-option-on-Jarvis-Jones/stories/201605020188

Narducci Phil.com: Owls' Matakevich caught 'off-guard' by Steelers' call
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/temple/20160503_Nine_Temple_football_players_have_shots_in_the_NFL.html

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UTSD: Chargers DE Corey Liuget wants to make sure he's ready to run with Joey Bosa. "I expect him to be a badass."
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/02/chargers-corey-liuget-joey-bosa/

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: Kudos and critiques: Deep thoughts about the 49ers’ draft
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article75158477.html

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers 2016 draft mantra: The board is the board.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-hope-draft-class-starts-and-stops-the-run-7388910.php

Branch SF Chronicle: Chip Kelly wants to run ... so why wait so long to draft a RB?
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-hope-draft-class-starts-and-stops-the-run-7388910.php

Maiocco CSN Bay Area: Ex-LSU CB Rashard Robinson spent more time with the 49ers' team chaplain than the coaches or GM before the draft.
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/team-chaplain-played-role-49ers-controversial-draft-pick/

Branch SF Chronicle: #49ers pick up option on Eric Reid’s contract
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-pick-up-option-on-Eric-Reid-s-contract-7387932.php?t=5daee6ed7a7d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Details on Seahawks coach Pete Carroll saying Germain Ifedi will start out at guard instead of tackle:
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-coach-pete-carroll-says-first-round-pick-germain-ifedi-is-a-guard-for-now/

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: "He never backed down." How a private workout helped sell the Seahawks on Germain Ifedi:
http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/19729/how-a-private-workout-helped-sell-seahawks-on-first-round-pick-germain-ifedi

TAMPA BAY
Whitley Orlando Sentinel: Bucs aren't boneheads for drafting Aguayo
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/tampa-bay-buccaneers/os-bucs-roberto-aguayo-david-whitley-0503-20160502-column.html

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans' Robinson says "we are not closing the door" on Warmack's long-term future here:
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/05/02/titans-decline-warmacks-fifth-year-option/83822346/

WASHINGTON
Allen Wash Post: Kirk Cousins wants to ‘go out and earn’ a long-term deal
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/05/02/kirk-cousins-wants-to-go-out-and-earn-a-long-term-deal/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Clarke Wash Post: Scot McCloughan calls Josh Doctson 'a slam dunk'
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/05/02/scot-mccloughan-calls-josh-doctson-a-slam-dunk/?postshare=4851462224067457& tid=ss_tw-bottom

Jones Wash Post: Redskins release cornerback Chris Culliver on Monday
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/05/02/redskins-release-cornerback-chris-culliver-on-monday/?postshare=2261462213796161& tid=ss_tw

Jones Wash Post: McCloughan unsure of Kendall Fuller recovery timetable, but confident in rookie
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/05/02/mccloughan-unsure-of-kendall-fuller-recovery-timetable-but-confident-in-rookie/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Draft

Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Texas A& M’s Myles Garrett of Arlington Martin tops 2017 NFL Draft class
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/nfl-insider/article75163587.html

Burke SI: Never too early: ChrisBurke SI looks ahead to 2017’s first 32 picks
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/05/02/nfl-mock-draft-2017-top-prospects

History

Talk of America: Celebrating Johnny U. through literature:
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/celebrating-johnny-u-books-written/

Talk of Anerica: Clint Jones recalls the famous 1966 10-10 tie and the 1967 NFL draft for the Talk of Fame Network:
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/clint-jones-interview/

Giants Birthdays 5-3

Lawrence Tynes PK TR-KC 2007 NYG 2007-2012 5-03-1978
Yeah, in a way I agree with Norman re "truth about their feud."  
Big Blue '56 : 5/3/2016 8:51 am : link
As long as it doesn't hurt us on the field, it's no biggie, imo..Has been going on since I first became a fan..For all we know, they could be friends off the field and getting a good laugh out of it..

I recall reading years ago how many so-called "feuds" in Hollywood were bogus and set up by their Agents given tge public fascination with them
Nice Giants draft review by Eagles site...  
joeinct : 5/3/2016 11:22 am : link
"The Giants' draft will immediately impact the NFC East"
The Giants' draft will immediately impact the NFC East - ( New Window )
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