Tuesday Reading

Giants

Raanan NJ.com: 5 surprises at OTAs, beginning with no DRC and ending with a completely different feel to practices
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/5_surprises_at_giants_otas_beginning_with_no_domin.html

Schwartz NYP: Damon Harrison's mom 'still crying' after new house surprise; Cruz sits, JPP catches on
http://nypost.com/2016/05/23/damon-harrisons-mom-still-crying-after-new-house-surprise/

Rock Newsday: McAdoo honors Giants greats ... Cruz likely out until camp ... Shepard catches everything, including Eli's eye
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/ben-mcadoo-honors-giants-greats-with-practice-names-1.11832574

CHAIRUSMI WSJ: For Giants, a New Season Comes With Lots of New Faces
http://www.wsj.com/articles/for-giants-a-new-season-comes-with-lots-of-new-faces-1464040910

Traina Inside Football: Takeaways from New York Giants OTA #1
https://insidefootball.com/otas/takeaways-york-giants-ota-1/

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants OTA No. 1 Photo Gallery
https://insidefootball.com/otas/york-giants-ota-no-1-photo-gallery/

Giants.com: Standout players at OTAs (5/23)
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Standout-players-at-OTAs-523/49e46df4-240b-4d00-b93e-c922b235d6f3

Coach

Serby NYP: Belichickian answers, music tweaks: Life with Ben McAdoo
http://nypost.com/2016/05/23/belichickian-answers-music-tweaks-life-with-ben-mcadoo/

Samuel NYDN: New head coach Ben Mcadoo builds old Giants legacies into OTA workouts
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ben-mcadoo-names-ota-drills-giants-greats-article-1.2647563

Graziano ESPN: As he moves Giants into the future, Ben McAdoo nods to the team's past
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/46674/as-he-moves-giants-into-the-future-ben-mcadoo-nods-to-the-teams-past

RB

Schmeelk Giants.com: A new workout regimen and diet has Andre Williams primed for a bounce-back year.
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Andre-Williams-is-shaping-up-for-a-bounce-back-year/882faa36-2d9f-4d2a-92d4-5f60e626003c

WR

Kratch NJ.com: Victor Cruz, Giants have a plan, targeted return date (VIDEO)
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/victor_cruz_giants_have_a_plan_targeted_return_dat.html

DT

Samuel NYDN: Giants DT Damon Harrison uses contract money to buy house for mom
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-dt-damon-harrison-contract-money-buy-house-mom-article-1.2647516

Schwartz NYP: Damon Harrison’s mom ‘still crying’ after new house surprise
http://nypost.com/2016/05/23/damon-harrisons-mom-still-crying-after-new-house-surprise/

Kratch NJ.com: Giants DT Damon Harrison moved to tears after buying his mom a house (VIDEO)
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/homecoming_giants_damon_harrison_makes_good_on_pro.html

Rock Newsday: Giants’ Damon Harrison fulfills his boyhood promise and buys a home for his mother
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-damon-harrison-fulfills-his-boyhood-promise-and-buys-a-home-for-his-mother-1.11831422

Sullivan The Record: Harrison fulfills his mom’s Giant wish
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/sullivan-harrison-fulfills-his-mom-s-giant-wish-1.1604193

Traina Inside Football: The Story Behind this Photo: How Damon Harrison Avoided Having to Run a Penalty Lap
https://insidefootball.com/otas/story-photo-damon-harrison-avoided-run-penalty-lap/

Pro Football Focus (@PFF)
5/23/16, 10:22 PM
Best run-stop percentage among DT/NTs last season:

1. Damon Harrison, NYJ
2. Bennie Logan, PHI
3. Dan Williams, OAK
4. Malcom Brown, NE

LDE

Rock Newsday: Jason Pierre-Paul catches on with new glove, impresses Ben McAdoo
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jason-pierre-paul-catches-on-with-new-glove-impresses-ben-mcadoo-1.11831565

CB

Raanan NJ.com: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was attending to personal matter, per source. Plan is for him to be at OTAs on Tuesday
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/dominique_rodgers-cromartie_expected_at_giants_ota.html

Samuel NYDN: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie a no-show at Giants first OTA workout
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/dominique-rodgers-cromartie-no-show-giants-ota-workout-article-1.2647580

Schwartz NYP: DRC’s absence works out just splendidly for Eli Apple
http://nypost.com/2016/05/23/drcs-absence-works-out-just-splendidly-for-eli-apple/

Rock Newsday: Eli Apple thrown into the deep end in first OTA
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/eli-apple-thrown-into-the-deep-end-in-first-ota-1.11831621

Stapleton The Record: Apple aces major test with big blue
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/apple-aces-major-test-with-big-blue-1.1604279

Giants.com: Eli Manning's first impressions of Eli Apple
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Eli-Mannings-first-impressions-of-Eli-Apple/8e9f004a-396a-42b1-9c45-270edd12745b

S

Raanan NJ.com: Giants safety Cooper Taylor has surgery, out until training camp
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/05/giants_safety_cooper_taylor_has_surgery_out_until.html


NFL

Branch NYT: N.F.L. Tried to Influence Concussion Research, Congressional Study Finds
http://nytimes.com/2016/05/24/sports/football/nfl-tried-to-influence-concussion-research-congressional-study-finds.html

Myers NYDN: The NFL should forget about Deflategate and focus all that time and money on concussion crisis.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/myers-goodell-nfl-forget-deflategate-focus-concussions-article-1.2647523

Farrar SI.com: A day owned by the NFL’s two least favorite stories
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/05/23/roger-goodell-deflategate-nfl-concussion-research

Brooks NFL.com: Top 10 Most Talented Teams in '16
9. Giants
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000664439/article/seahawks-steelers-panthers-headline-10-most-talented-teams?campaign=tw-nf-sf26805817-sf26805817

Kaplan MMQB: The MMQB went behind the scenes at the NFLPA’s Rookie Premiere, where newly minted pros play Dance Dance Revolution, sing along with Justin Bieber and become action figures. The fun and games are all part of a master business plan
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/05/24/themmqb-rookie-premiere-paxton-lynch-connor-cook-moritz-boehringer

ARIZONA
Cardinals.com: The Influence Of Deone Bucannon
http://azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/The-Influence-Of-Deone-Bucannon/fb037d79-62aa-472f-9fc1-8f1a0520c64a

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: 7 quick takes from the first day of Falcons' OTAs
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2016/05/23/7-quick-takes-from-the-first-day-of-falcons-otas/

BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Bal: Joe Flacco only starting QB in NFL expected to miss all of OTAs
http://espn.go.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/27758/joe-flacco-only-starting-qb-in-nfl-expected-to-miss-all-of-otas

Zrebiec Bal Sun: Justin Forsett remains the best bet to lead the Ravens' backfield
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-justin-forsett-remains-the-best-bet-to-lead-the-ravens-backfield-20160522-story.html

Ravens.com: Inside Dennis Pitta's Decision To Play Football Again
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Inside-Dennis-Pittas-Decision-To-Play-Football-Again/f7607d16-d91a-4e37-97a6-90643bdfc641

BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: Buffalo-native Corey Knox wants a 2nd chance with #Bills, says 'I am not afraid to die for it'
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/05/23/buffalo-native-corey-knox-wants-2nd-chance-bills-not-afraid-die/

Carucci Buffalo News: Bills at LB: Despite Lawson glitch, upgrade is likely
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/05/23/bills-lb-despite-lawson-glitch-upgrade-apparent/

CAROLINA
Charlotte Observer: Panthers linebacker involved in head-on crash with former Duke QB
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article79304377.html

CHICAGO
Potash Chicago Sun Times: Player to Watch: Rookie CB Kevin Peterson could be ‘a steal’
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/player-to-watch-rookie-cb-kevin-peterson-could-be-a-steal/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Brian Hartline released by Cleveland Browns after 4 receivers drafted
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/05/brian_hartline_released_by_cle.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: On Browns' linebacker Demario Davis and the weight of unreasonable comparisons
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/05/on_cleveland_browns_linebacker.html

DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: If Scott Linehan isn't the Cowboys' offensive coordinator I don't think Kellen Moore is still in Dallas
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/05/22/machota-scott-linehan-cowboys-offensive-coordinator-think-kellen-moore-still

DENVER
Miller RFN: The Broncos offense was made to exploit Elway’s arm strength & athleticism, and they believe Lynch is very similar
http://realfootballnetwork.com/2016/05/20/paxton-lynch-in-the-denver-offense/

Klis 9News Denver: Broncos' offense could benefit from Von Miller's OTAs absence
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/broncos-offense-could-benefit-from-von-millers-absence-from-otas/212131053

DETROIT
Katzenstein Detroit News: Levy, Riddick among Lions to watch at OTAs
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/23/levy-riddick-among-lions-watch-otas/84803138/

GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: 10 things to watch as the Packersbegin OTA workouts
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/10-things-to-watch-as-the-packers-begin-ota-workouts-b99730293z1-380529071.html

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: Brock Osweiler's presence gives Texans feeling of optimism
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/smith/article/Brock-Osweiler-s-presence-gives-Texans-feeling-of-7941141.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' new-look receiving corp attacking learning curve
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-new-look-receiving-corp-attacking-7941112.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' Jadeveon Clowney healthy as bid to turn potential into production begins
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/Texans-Jadeveon-Clowney-healthy-as-bid-to-turn-7941136.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: College roommates Whitney Mercilus, Jeff Allen reunited with Texans
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/College-roommates-Whitney-Mercilus-Jeff-Allen-7940990.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' new special teams coach Larry Izzo brings high energy
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-new-special-teams-coach-Larry-Izzo-brings-7940513.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

JACKSONVILLE
Orr NFL.com: That new look D? The case for the Jaguars as 2016's cinderella team:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000664173/article/2016-cinderella-candidates-jaguars-poised-to-pounce?campaign=tw-nf-sf26809099-sf26809099

Carlyon Fla Times Union: Jaguars DE Fowler off to a quick start in OTAs
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-05-23/story/jaguars-de-fowler-quick-start-otas

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Five things to watch as the Chiefsbegin offseason practices
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article79330542.html

MIAMI
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Adam Gase's youth, energy and enthusiasm scoring points with Dolphins players
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-0524-20160523-story.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities Press: Vikings' Adrian Peterson to attend OTAs this week
http://www.twincities.com/2016/05/23/vikings-adrian-peterson-to-attend-otas-this-week/

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: Tom Brady's Deflategate fight is not over yet
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/05/23/tom-brady-legal-team-files-deflategate-appeal/WU7Pyrd9TBcOuowHDGvDEP/story.html

McBride Boston Globe: Patriots draft pick Malcolm Mitchell is open to the written word
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/05/23/mitchell/eIJI9bANsUwhjGiAZCvjcP/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Triplett ESPN NO: Drew Brees will participate in Saints' OTAs despite lingering contract talks
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/204425/drew-brees-will-participate-in-saints-otas-despite-lingering-contract-talks

Boudwin Nola.com: Ex-Saints practice squad TE Chris Manhertz studies film on Jimmy Graham, Gronk, others
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/05/practice_squad_te_chris_manher.html

Dabe Nola.com: Long-ago slight rankles New Orleans Saints' Tim Lelito: 'It kind of stuck with me'
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/05/tim_lelito_new_orleans_saints_3.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Tackling the learning curve: Saints rookie David Onyemata has welcomed the growing pains as he adjusts to life in the NFL
http://theadvocate.com/sports/saints/15876872-171/tackling-the-learning-curve-saints-rookie-david-onyemata-has-welcomed-the-growing-pains-as-he-adjust

OAKLAND
Gutierrez ESPN Oak: Former Spartans Shilique Calhoun, Connor Cook reveling in Raiders connection
http://espn.go.com/blog/oakland-raiders/post/_/id/14662/former-spartans-shilique-calhoun-connor-cook-reveling-in-raiders-connection

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: The Eagles on Tuesday will begin their second week of organized team activities
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20160524_Wentz_and_Eagles_to_resume_workouts.html

Sheridan ESPN Phil: Eagles' Wendell Smallwood finds an opening at running back
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/204401/eagles-wendell-smallwood-finds-an-opening-at-running-back

Bowen Phil.com: New Eagles' safety McLeod comfortable in Wide 9
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/les_bowen/20160524_New_Eagles_safety_McLeod_comfortable_in_Wide_9.html

PITTSBURGH
Kaboly Pitt Tribune: Steelers LB Moats: Butler's simplified schemes 'let your ability take over'
http://triblive.com/mobile/10503460-96/steelers-moats-butler

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UTSD: Chargers rookie Joshua Perry is journaling for us as he begins his pro career:
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/23/chargers-joshua-perry-rookie-linebacker-ohio-state/

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: Spring metamorphosis: Several 49ers learning new positions as OTAs begin
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article79355202.html

Branch SF Chronicle: Spoke to Earl Cooper, who moved from FB to TE 33 years before Bruce Miller
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Earl-Cooper-on-Bruce-Miller-s-switch-to-TE-7941032.php?t=a50328a2a47d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

SEATTLE
Cohen Seattle PI: Seahawks, Marshawn Lynch have moved on
http://seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Richard-Sherman-Marshawn-Lynch-retirement-7940171.php

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks’ Michael Bennett credits healthy eating with rise in his career
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawk-michael-bennett-credits-healthy-eating-with-rise-in-his-career/

TAMPA BAY
Baker Tampa Bay Times: Jimbo Fisher on Bucs' Roberto Aguayo trade: 'To me, it was genius'
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/jimbo-fisher-on-bucs-roberto-aguayo-trade-to-me-it-was-genius/2278547

WASHINGTON
Testfatsion Wash Post: Redskins rookie quarterback Nate Sudfeld will receive time to grow
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/05/23/redskins-rookie-qb-nate-sudfeld-will-receive-time-to-grow/

Keim ESPN Wash: Trent Murphy's move to end can help the Redskins
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/72510/trent-murphys-move-to-end-can-help-the-redskins

Allen Wash Post: Junior Galette calls himself out for that time he flopped like LeBron James
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/05/23/junior-galette-calls-himself-out-for-that-time-he-flopped-like-lebron-james/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Steinberg Wash Post: This Redskins cornerback just promised to become the next Darrell Green — ‘or better’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/05/23/this-redskins-cornerback-just-promised-to-become-the-next-darrell-green-or-better/

Draft

Goodbread NFL.com: 16 CFB defenders who will be NFL stars
http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000664209?campaign=tw-cf-sf26790562-sf26790562

History

Brandt NFL.com: Top 30 undrafted players ever
http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000663921?campaign=tw-nf-sf26799887-sf26799887

Talk of Fame: Tom Brady, through the eyes of one of his arch nemeses, Ed Reed
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/ed-reed-interview/

Talk of Fame: Mel Blount on how Black College HOF found permanent home in Canton:
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/mel-blount-on-canton-move/

Talk of Fame: The reinvention of former WR Willie Gault continues:
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/keeps-willie-gault-running-running-running/

Turney Pro Football Journal: NFL's Fastest Man Competition
http://nflfootballjournal.blogspot.com/2015/02/nfls-fastest-man-competition.html?m=1

Giants Birthdays 5-24

Zak DeOssie LS D4 2007 NYG 2007-2015 5-24-1984
Kareem McKenzie RT FA-NYJ 2005 NYG 2005-2011 5-24-1979