Friday Reading

Giants

DT

Traina B/R: Breaking Down the New York Giants' Situation at Defensive Tackle
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2642622-breaking-down-new-york-giants-situation-at-defensive-tackle

NFL

Tanier B/R: Rabbit Season. Duck Season. Gold Cam Newton Muscle Car Season. Nonsense Season!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2642284-which-nfl-players-will-generate-the-most-2016-summer-nonsense

ARIZONA
Barkley Cardinals.com: Finally, Matt Barkley Quarterbacks The Cardinals
http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Finally-Matt-Barkley-Quarterbacks-The-Cardinals/9d130ae8-bacf-4b47-8909-56a188755c29

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Quinn pressing all buttons to create pass rush
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/quinn-pressing-all-buttons-to-create-pass-rush/nrTxp/

McClure ESPN Atlanta: Falcons special-teams coach: Kickoffs could be eliminated
http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/20813/falcons-special-teams-coach-kickoffs-could-be-eliminated

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: NFL penalizes Ravens for violating practice rules
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-nfl-penalizes-ravens-for-violating-practice-rules-20160526-story.html

Markus Bal Sun: Ravens' Dennis Pitta and Breshad Perriman are back in action
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-dennis-pitta-and-breshad-perriman-are-back-in-action-20160526-story.html

BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: Bills' Robert Woods (finally healthy) leads group of Watkins-less WR's through OTAS
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/05/26/bills-robert-woods-leads-group-watkins-less-wrs-otas/

Carucci Buffalo News: Bills at coaching: Brotherly love highlights defensive changes
https://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/05/26/bills-coaching-defensive-overhaul-help/

Skurski Buffalo News: Buffalo native Corey Graham determined to make things right with Bills after disappointing 2015 season
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/05/26/corey-graham-determined-make-things-right-disappointing-2015-season/

CAROLINA
Newton ESPN Charlotte: Panthers safety Tre Boston: 'Trust me, I'm not losing it this year'
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/204582/panthers-safety-tre-boston-trust-me-im-not-losing-it-this-year

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears buy some valuable insurance with 'Hoyer the Destroyer'
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-brian-hoyer-biggs-bears-spt-0529-20160526-column.html

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears counting on Jerrell Freeman's smarts, instincts in defensive overhaul
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-jerrell-freeman-bears-defense-ota-spt-0527-20160526-story.html

CINCINNATI
Marston SI: Marvin Lewis is the winningest coach in Bengals history, but his resume is missing one huge win—a playoff win:
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/05/25/marvin-lewis-cincinnati-bengals-playoff-history-nfl-coaches

Dehner Cin Enquirer: Andy Dalton to AJ Green the calm amid Bengals' change
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/05/26/andy-dalton-j-green-calm-amid-change/84971762/

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns' Duke Johnson poised for a breakout year under coach Hue Jackson
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/05/cleveland_browns_duke_johnson.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: What No. 32 pick Emmanuel Ogbah did to shock the Browns
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/05/what_no_32_pick_emmanuel_ogbah.html

DALLAS
Archer ESPN Dallas: Simple math: Tony Romo's health equals Cowboys wins
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4751334/simple-math-tony-romos-health-equals-cowboys-wins

Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys tell Ron Leary they are not interested in trading him for 'little or nothing'
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article80115992.html

Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Jason Garrett sees signs of improvement in suspended DE Randy Gregory
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/05/26/jason-garrett-says-seen-signs-improvement-suspended-de-randy-gregory-calls-work-progress

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys have no interest in Dwight Freeney or any veteran pass rusher
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article80112712.html

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Risk vs. reward: Russell Okung all business in start with Broncos
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/05/26/risk-vs-reward-russell-okung-all-business-in-start-with-broncos/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press:.Lions RB Ameer Abdullah tore his labrum late last year, likely out til training camp
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/26/ameer-abdullah-injury-detroit-lions/84972470/

Sharp Detroit Free Press: Time is running out for Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2016/05/26/eric-ebron-detroit-lions/84987608/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Taylor Decker at left tackle, Riley Reiff at right in Lions OTAs
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/26/detroit-lions-tim-wright/84999194/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions waive tight end Tim Wright with injury
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/26/detroit-lions-taylor-decker-riley-reiff/84982568/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: DeAndre Levy says his hip feels good, will be playing Week 1
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/26/detroit-lions-deandre-levy/84990238/

GREEN BAY
Nickel Mil JS: Packers receiver Ty Montgomery eager to get off sideline
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-receiver-ty-montgomery-eager-to-get-off-sideline-b99732188z1-381062041.html

Wilde ESPN GB: After season he 'wasn't proud of,' Packers WR Davante Adams plans to reward Aaron Rodgers' faith
http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/30357/after-season-he-wasnt-proud-of-green-bay-packers-davante-adams-plans-to-reward-aaron-rodgers-faith

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' defense hoping for faster start this season
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-defense-hoping-for-faster-start-this-7947036.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Can Joe Philbin fix Colts' OL woes? Undoubtedly, yes. This is hardly the biggest challenge he's faced. A profile:
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/05/25/master-teacher-joe-philbin-returns-his-roots-colts/84877632/

JACKSONVILLE
DiRocco ESPN Jack: Jaguars receiver Lee is healthy, can he stay that way?
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/204664/jaguars-wr-marqise-lee-is-healthy-but-can-he-stay-that-way

Carlyon Fla Times Union: DT Malik Jackson embracing role with Jaguars
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/400642/hays-carlyon/2016-05-26/jaguars-defensive-tackle-malik-jackson-making-strong

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs' Knile Davis still believes he can be a No. 1 back in the NFL
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article80078337.html

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins expect teams to 'fear' a now-healthy DeVante Parker
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article80134197.html

Abramson Palm Beach Post: Dolphins rookie WR Jakeem Grant earns nickname Mighty Mouse
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/05/26/dolphins-rookie-wr-jakeem-grant-earns-nickname-mighty-mouse/

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Dolphins top pick Laremy Tunsil learning left guard position at OTAs
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-notes-0527-20160526-story.html

MINNESOTA
Rang CBS Sports: Finding the Fits: Vikings look ready to conquer with Laquon Treadwell
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/finding-the-fits-vikings-look-ready-to-conquer-with-laquon-treadwell/

Gonzalez Minn Star Tribune: New safety Michael Griffin impressed by Vikings' young studs
http://www.startribune.com/new-safety-michael-griffin-impressed-by-vikings-young-studs-veteran-presence/380997601/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: One way to draw Bill Belichick's wrath? End a practice drill too early
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4793153/one-way-to-draw-bill-belichicks-wrath-end-a-practice-drill-too-early

Howe Boston Herald: With OTAs underway, Patriots poised to test out how ready Jimmy Garoppolo is
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/05/patriots_poised_to_test_out_how_ready_jimmy_garoppolo_is

Kyed Boston Herald: Patriots observations: Martellus Bennett shines in Rob Gronkowski's OTA absence
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2016/05/patriots_observations_martellus_bennett_shines_in_rob_gronkowskis

Guregian Boston Herald: Martellus Bennett previews how much punch he might add to Patriots' offense
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/05/guregian_martellus_bennett_previews_how_much_punch_he_might_add_to_patriots

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Add a bunch more observations from Saints' OTA session in this post outside of the Peat as a starter tidbit
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/05/saints_ota_observations_sean_p.html

Holder Nola.com: Drew Brees ready for new deal, but ready to play without one in 2016
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/05/drew_brees_new_orleans_saints_26.html

Dabe Nola.com: Luke McCown healthy, 'back to normal' with New Orleans Saints
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/05/new_orleans_saints_luke_mccown_6.html

Woodberry Nola.com: Kaleb Eulls' move to Saints offensive line was in works for months
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/05/kaleb_eulls_move_to_saints_off.html

Woodberry Nola.com: Hau'oli Kikaha now officially at 'edge' for New Orleans Saints
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/05/hauoli_kikaha_new_orleans_sain.html

Woodberry Nola.com: Saints' Stephone Anthony OK with move to strong-side LB
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/05/stephone_anthony_strong-side_l.html

Dabe Nola.com: New Orleans Saints' Erik Harris another Delvin Breaux? 'I'm just trying to make the team'
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/05/new_orleans_saints_erik_harris.html

Triplett ESPN NO: Another summer of rehab for Saints safety Jairus Byrd
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/64562/another-summer-of-rehab-for-saints-safety-jairus-byrd

PHILADELPHIA
Eckel NJ.com: These are now Howie Roseman's Eagles
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/05/these_are_now_howie_rosemans_eagles.html

Berman Phil.com: Marcus Smith welcomes the changes as Eagles defensive end
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160527_Marcus_Smith_welcomes_the_changes_as_Eagles_defensive_end.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Antonio Brown's days as Steelers punt returner might be over
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Steelers-Blog/2016/05/26/Despite-Tomlin-s-post-draft-comments-the-Steelers-are-looking-to-replace-him-on-punt-returns/stories/201605260186

Zeise Pitt Post Gazette: It's Sammie Coates' time to shine, and he knows it
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/zeise-is-right/2016/05/26/Paul-Zeise-It-s-Steelers-receiver-Sammie-Coates-time-to-shine-and-he-knows-it/stories/201605260198

Mueller Beaver County Times Online: Steelers tight ends Jesse James, Xavier Grimble benefit from more opportunity
http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/steelers-tight-ends-jesse-james-xavier-grimble-benefit-from-more/article_469b7ca0-2364-11e6-9b1f-1ba9a31d0943.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: Chip Kelly pushing players, who frankly could use a shove
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article80122297.html

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers notes: Reid addresses lack of contract extension
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-notes-Reid-addresses-lack-of-contract-7948094.php

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: A six-pack of observations from Seahawks' OTAs: Justin Britt, Alex Collins, Tharold Simon, and more
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/a-six-pack-of-observations-from-seahawks-otas-justin-britt-alex-collins-tharold-simon-and-more/

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: "We're kind of counting on that." Pete Carroll optimistic that Graham and Rawls will be ready for Week 1:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15752140/seattle-seahawks-counting-returns-thomas-rawls-jimmy-graham-week-1

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawk Brandon Browner happy to be back in Seattle with a new role
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawk-brandon-browner-happy-to-be-back-in-seattle-with-a-new-role/

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean:.Titans' Lewan praises Conklin's progress. His alma mater? Not so much:
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/05/26/titans-taylor-lewan-praises-jack-conklin-but-not-his-alma-mater-michigan-state/84998900/

Glennon The Tennessean: Titans, Dick LeBeau eager for just one defensive voice
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/05/26/titans-dick-lebeau-eager-just-one-defensive-voice/84924566/

Wolf The Tennessean: Titans second-round pick Kevin Dodd has foot surgery
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/05/26/titans-second-round-pick-kevin-dodd-has-foot-surgery/84984824/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Fully recovered Niles Paul declares himself better, and more intense than ever
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/05/26/fully-recovered-niles-paul-declares-himself-better-and-more-intense-than-ever/

History

Freeman B/R: The NFL will miss Steve Weatherford, one of the most charitable--and bad ass--punters of all time. Yeah, bad ass.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2642458-nfl-will-miss-steve-weatherford-one-of-the-most-badass-punters-of-all-time

Troup Pro Football Journal: We finally meet: George Saimes and Carl Lockhart
http://nflfootballjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/we-finally-meet-george-saimes-carl.html

Edholm Yahoo Sports: The story of how the Patriots found themselves in a fourth-and-63
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/the-story-of-how-the-patriots-found-themsevles-in-a-4th-and-63-151316057.html

Carter Behind the Steel Curtain: Steelers Film Room Throwback Thursday: Linebacker Jack Ham was always in position
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/steelers-film-room/2016/5/26/11783190/steelers-film-room-throwback-thursday-linebacker-jack-ham-steel-curtain-highlights

Hendricks Mil JS: Two-way player Bob Forte served in two wars
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/two-way-player-bob-forte-served-in-two-wars-b99729631z1-381054391.html?ipad=y

Talk of Fame: USFL folded 30 yrs ago, but former exec Carl Peterson remembers w/ all-USFL choices:
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/carl-peterson-all-usfl-team/

Giants Birthdays 5-27

Izell Jenkins CB W-MIN 1993 NYG 1993 5-27-1964
Andy Nelson SS TR-BAL 1964 NYG 1964 5-27-1933