Giants
FB
Kratch NJ.com: Underrated Will Johnson could provide Giants offense with world of options
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/will_johnson_giants_film_study.html
WR
Raanan NJ.com: New Giants WR Sterling Shepard was born to run and catch
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/new_giants_wr_sterling_shepard_was_born_to_run_and.html
OL
Traina B/R: Breaking Down New York Giants' Situation at Offensive Line
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2641210-breaking-down-new-york-giants-situation-at-offensive-line
Graziano ESPN: A possible internal solution for the Giants' offensive line
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/46660/a-possible-internal-solution-for-the-giants-offensive-line
LDE
Pro Football Focus (@PFF)
5/19/16, 4:22 PM
Last season, New York Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul recorded the most batted passes of any NFL edge defender, with six.
S
Salamone Giants.com: Safety corps has something to prove
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Safety-corps-has-something-to-prove/4e41d632-051d-4dc9-a1d7-24ca3b7b0982
NFL
Tanner B/R: Prevent Defense? Short Field Goals? Dumb tactics. Get the facts:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2640891-which-of-the-nfls-dumbest-strategies-are-smarter-than-you-think
Klemko MMQB: As Raiders owner Mark Davis flirts with Sin City, the question has been whether the NFL would ever allow such a move. But anecdotal evidence suggests Vegas’ largest moneymaker—casinos—may be the real hurdle
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/05/19/las-vegas-nfl-raiders-sports-gambling
Post SI Kids: Legendary Coach Tom Coughlin is a Champion for Kids with Cancer
http://www.sikids.com/si-kids/2016/05/19/legendary-coach-tom-coughlin-champion-kids-cancer
ARIZONA
Weinfuss ESPN Arizona: CFL sack king Tristan Okpalaugo readjusting to NFL with Cardinals
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/122554/former-cfl-sack-king-tristan-okpalaugo-readjusting-to-the-nfl
ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons WR Mohamed Sanu ready to prove his worth
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2016/05/18/cover-99-2/
Ledbetter AJC: Vic Beasley embracing the move to strongside linebacker
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2016/05/18/vic-beasley-embracing-the-move-to-strongside-linebacker/
Ledbetter AJC: Matured Weatherspoon wants to maximize second stint with Falcons
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/matured-weatherspoon-wants-to-maximize-second-stin/nrQF2/
Ledbetter AJC: Brandon Boykin to visit Falcons on Monday
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2016/05/18/brandon-boykin-set-to-visit-the-falcons-on-monday/
BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Still a lot of questions about Ravens' possible CBA violation
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-there-s-still-a-lot-of-questions-about-ravens-possible-cba-violation-20160518-story.html
Mink ESPN Bal: WR Chris Moore Once Penalized For Giving Young Fan A Ball
http://espn.go.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/27726/ravens-chris-moore-cant-wait-to-give-away-a-football-without-being-penalized
BUFFALO
Buffalo News: Doug Whaley, Rex Ryan share the blame for Bills' gamble on Shaq Lawson:
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/05/18/whaley-ryan-share-the-blame-for-gamble-on-lawson/
Bedard SI: GM Doug Whaley defends his aggressive optimism about the Bills’ top rookies
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/05/19/doug-whaley-bills-draft-picks-shaq-lawson
Farrar SI: Why Tyrod Taylor can deliver a fitting encore to ’15 and why that means everything to the Bills:
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/05/18/tyrod-taylor-buffalo-bills-quarterbacks-under-pressure
CAROLINA
Newton ESPN Charlotte: Panthers' Ron Rivera on Cam Newton: 'An awful lot of room to grow'
http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/20883/panthers-ron-rivera-on-cam-newton-an-awful-lot-of-room-to-grow
Person Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers out of chairs in TEs meeting room – literally
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article78428937.html
CHICAGO
Chicago Tribune: How serious are Bears about keeping Willie Young around long term?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-willie-young-contract-extension-20160519-story.html
CINCINNATI
Owaczarski Cin Enquirer: Bengals' Boyd taking first steps in learning slot
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/05/19/cincinnati-bengals-tyler-boyd-taking-first-steps-learning-slot-position/84587090/
CLEVELAND
Martin the Undefeated: The puzzling plummet of RGIII
http://theundefeated.com/features/the-puzzling-plummet-of-rgiii/
Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns running backs hope to reward Hue Jackson's willingness to 'bet it all' on them
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/05/cleveland_browns_running_backs_8.html
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Thunder-loving Alvin Bailey cherishes fresh start with Cleveland offensive line
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/05/thunder-loving_alvin_bailey_ch.html
Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah hopes to get drop on opponents in new role
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/05/cleveland_browns_rookie_lineba_2.html
Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns' CB Joe Haden 'if the Browns were winning like the Cavaliers, it'd be a whole different vibe'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/05/joe_haden_if_the_browns_were_w.html
DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Ezekiel Elliott gets $16.3 million signing bonus in $24.9 million deal
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article78432597.html
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Former NFL QB Gus Frerotte coached Ezekiel Elliott in HS and knew he'd be special:
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/05/18/gosselin-gus-frerotte-ezekiel-elliotts-high-school-coach-knows-just-valuable-rb-can-cowboys?f=r
Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Safety JJ Wilcox ready for competition, hoping to find role with Cowboys
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article78448732.html
DENVER
Wolfe Denver Post: Darian Stewart sees the Broncos' defense improving this season
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29908822/darian-stewart-sees-broncos-defense-improving-this-season
Wolfe Denver Post: Bralon Addison, the Broncos' next dynamic punt returner and offensive weapon
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29913621/bralon-addison-broncos-next-dynamic-punt-returner-and-offensive-weapon
DETROIT
Sharp Detroit Free Press: Rudock wise to cling to his humility
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2016/05/19/drew-sharp-jake-rudock/84628914/
Monnarez Detroit Free Press: Lions' big-bodied Zettel also brings big personality
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/19/detroit-lions-anthony-zettel/84626918/
HOUSTON
Vrentas MMQB: ‘There is no grudge,’ insists Brock Osweiler, as he puts four years with the Broncos in the rearview and embraces the open road in Houston. The Texans’ new quarterback opens up on his leap of faith and what to expect'
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/05/19/brock-osweiler-houston-texans-nfl-quarterback
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Christian Covington looking forward to second NFL season
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Christian-Covington-looking-forward-to-7680980.php
INDIANAPOLIS
Corry CBS Sports: Agents' take: How to make Andrew Luck the highest paid player in NFL history
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-how-to-make-andrew-luck-the-highest-paid-player-in-nfl-history/
Holder Ind Star: Charting Colts injuries: Updates on Art Jones, Donte Moncrief, others
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/colts-insider/2016/05/18/charting-colts-injuries-updates-art-jones-donte-moncrief-others/84539222/
JACKSONVILLE
Fla Times Union: Injury bug bites another Jaguars number one pick: Jalen Ramsey
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-05-19/story/injury-bug-bites-another-jaguars-no-1-pick-jalen-ramsey
MIAMI
Sun Sentinel: Dolphins' coach claims Jay Ajayi leads the tailback pack
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-dolphins-coach-claims-jay-ajayi-leads-the-tailback-pack-20160519-story.html
Abramson Palm Beach Post: Dolphins rookie Thomas Duarte trying to make move from WR to TE
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/05/18/dolphins-rookie-thomas-duarte-ready-to-make-move-from-wr-to-te/
Salguero Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins: 'Zero' concerns with Laremy Tunsil's ankle
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2016/05/miami-dolphins-zero-concerns-about-laremy-tunsils-ankles.html
MINNESOTA
Hartman Minn Star Tribune: Vikings will have big decisions coming up regarding 2017
http://www.startribune.com/vikings-will-have-big-decisions-coming-up-regarding-2017/380206621/
Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' crowded linebacker group should create interesting competition
http://www.startribune.com/vikings-crowded-linebacker-group-should-make-for-interesting-competition/380138151/
NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: How Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich shaves three years off his NFL career.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4793043/fuzzy-math-how-rob-ninkovich-shaved-three-years-off-his-career?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter
Rang CBS Sports: Finding the fits: At corner or returner Patriots' Cyrus Jones is a playmaker
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/finding-the-fits-at-corner-or-returner-patriots-cyrus-jones-is-a-playmaker/
NEW YORK JETS
Hughes Jetswire: Jets David Harris on rookie Darron Lee: "He can run like a deer"
http://jetswire.usatoday.com/2016/05/19/jets-david-harris-on-rookie-darron-lee-he-can-run-like-a-deer/
PHILADELPHIA
Sielski Phil.com: Doug Pederson a QB guru? Let's wait & see Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/380143561.html
Lombardo NJ.com: Eagles' Marcus Smith second on depth chart, eager to silence critics
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/05/eagles_marcus_smith_second_on_depth_chart_eager_to.html
Lombardo NJ.com: Eagles' Ron Brooks eager to be reunited with Jim Schwartz
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/05/eagles_ron_brooks_eager_to_be_reunited_with_jim_sc.html
SAN DIEGO
Krasovic UTSD: Mebane's pot-stirring good for Chargers
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/18/brandon-mebane-seahawks-chargers-pagano/
SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: The new guy: 49ers' Eric Rogers making good first impression
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article78481057.html
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers' Rogers, Smelter among intriguing wideout options
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-Rogers-Smelter-among-intriguing-wideout-7685423.php
Branch SF Chronicle: They now call Bruce tight end
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Moving-to-tight-end-a-challenge-to-49ers-Bruce-7749818.php?t=f3d1bb1d1b7d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium
Maiocco CSN Bay Area: The 49ers are investigating the possibility of making ’14 first-round pick Jimmie Ward a man for all downs
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-look-way-make-ward-every-down-player/
SEATTLE
Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Seahawks bring in Harvard psychiatry instructor to school rookies on surviving success and trasitioning to the NFL:
http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/20022/seahawks-bring-in-harvard-trained-psychiatrist-to-school-rookies-about-surviving-success
Condotta Seattle Times: New Twitter mailbag. Assessing potential impact of Seahawks rookies & more:
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-mailbag-assessing-the-potential-impact-of-seattles-rookies-and-more/?utm_content=buffer7447c& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=owned_buffer_sports
Calkins Seattle Times: Seahawks must give Michael Bennett tough love, not more money
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-must-give-michael-bennett-tough-love-not-more-money/
TAMPA BAY
Stroud Tampa Times: Bucs OC Todd Monken says he was "dead wrong" about what he first thought about Jameis Winston
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/bucs-offensive-coordinator-todd-monken-says-he-was-dead-wrong-about-jameis/2278094
Stroud Tampa Times: Bucs' offensive line was 'just average' last year, coach says
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/bucs-offensive-line-was-just-average-last-year-coach-says/2278096
TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Robinson: Titans tried trading Mettenberger during draft
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/05/18/robinson-titans-tried-trading-mettenberger-during-draft/84544632/
Kuharsky ESPN Nash: Titans' Jack Conklin: Time at both tackle spots keeping focus broader
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/204192/titans-jack-conklin-time-at-both-tackle-spots-keeping-focus-broader
Wyatt Titans.com: New Titans LB Nate Palmer Adjusting to New Team
http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/New-Titans-LB-Nate-Palmer-Adjusting-to-New-Team/b671a150-94f5-43af-8036-10f6e07868b2
WASHINGTON
Freeman B/R: Washington owner Dan Snyder ruined his own quarterback star.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2640916-washington-owner-dan-snyder-ruined-his-own-quarterback-star
Harmon Wash Post: Once a glaring weakness, the Redskins receiving corps is now a strength
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2016/05/19/once-a-glaring-weakness-the-redskins-receiving-corp-is-now-a-strength/
Testfatsion Wash Post: Redskins remain cautious with Kendall Fuller during his first week
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/05/18/redskins-remain-cautious-with-kendall-fuller-during-his-first-week/
Cole Redskjns.com: Will Blackmon "Excited" To Have Josh Norman In The Secondary
http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/blog/article-1/Will-Blackmon-Excited-To-Have-Josh-Norman-In-The-Secondary/95e8254e-efff-4c94-a7d8-f5a3f0c311ae
Draft
Dooley PFF: Here's why Leonard Fournette edges out Dalvin Cook as the nation's top runner heading into 2016:
https://www.profootballfocus.com/college-why-leonard-fournette-edges-out-dalvin-cook-as-the-nations-best-pure-runner/
History
Giants Birthdays 5-19
Leon Bright RB/KR FA-CFL 1981 NYG 1981-1983 5-19-1955
Odis McKinney SS D2 1978 NYG 1978-1979 5-19-1957
Dave Tollefson DE Oak-PSQ 2007 NYG 2007-2011 5-19-1981
Giants Birthdays 5-20
Chris Ogbonnaya RB W-Car 2014 NYG 2014 5-20-1986
Tramain Jacobs CB W-Bal 2015 NYG 2015 5-20-1992
