Friday Reading

Giants

Raanan NJ.com: Giants training camp: When it begins, ends and practice times
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/06/giants_training_camp_when_it_begins_ends_and_pract.html

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants Mailbag: Independence Day Edition
https://insidefootball.com/2016/06/new-york-giants-july-4-mailbag/2/

QB

Giants.com: Check out Eli Manning at this year's Manning Passing Academy!
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/LifeStyleFitnessNews/article-1/Eli-back-at-annual-Manning-Passing-Academy/07b209f4-fa18-4874-bd54-8d9da62f2084

LDE

Kratch NJ.com: WATCH: Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul's fireworks safety PSA
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/06/watch_giants_jason_pierre-paul_releases_fireworks.html

NFL

Corry CBS Sports: Here's my look at how Andrew Luck's mega-deal impacts the QB market
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-how-andrew-lucks-mega-deal-sets-the-table-for-these-7-qbs/

Monson PFF: Does a shutdown corner exist in today’s NFL?
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-daily-focus-is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-shutdown-cb-in-todays-nfl/

BALTIMORE
Markus Bal Sun: After rough first season, Marc Trestman tries to jumpstart Ravens offense
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-trestman-0629-20160628-story.html

Mink Ravens.com: Finally Healthy, Brent Urban Takes Aim At Starting Spot
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Finally-Healthy-Brent-Urban-Takes-Aim-At-Starting-Spot/48c6a8b8-6ba5-4630-bed1-d1f4fa03393b

BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: From homeless and heartbroken to a shot with the Bills
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/06/30/from-homeless-and-heartbroken-to-a-shot-with-the-bills/

Dunne Buffalo News: Analysis: Like father, like son, expect Bills HC Rex Ryan to blitz a lot in 2016
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/06/30/analysis-like-father-like-son-expect-bills-hc-rex-ryan-blitz-lot-2016/

Carucci Buffalo News: Colt Anderson looks to overcome odds (again) to make Bills' roster
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/06/30/colt-anderson-looks-overcome-odds-make-bills-roster/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Quarterback Connor Shaw waived by Cleveland Browns
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/06/quarterback_connor_shaw_waived.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Johnny Manziel suspended 4 games for violating NFL's substance abuse policy; faces more games for personal conduct
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/06/johnny_manziel_suspended_4_gam.html

DALLAS
Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: What lies in store for Dez Bryant after most maddening season of his career?
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/06/30/lies-store-cowboys-wr-dez-bryant-maddening-season-career?hootPostID=ce072fbf5e3fcdf705c970bed6f65757

Machota Dallas Morning News: Rolando McClain suspended 10 games. DeMarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory each suspended 4. Who will fill their roles?
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/06/30/rolando-mcclain-reportedly-suspended-10-games-violating-nfl-substance-abuse-policy

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Gosselin: Cowboys suspensions further show Jerry Jones can drive a bargain but he can't judge character
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/06/30/gosselin-cowboys-suspensions-show-jerry-jones-can-drive-bargain-judge-character

Archer ESPN Dallas: Time for Cowboys to move on from Rolando McClain
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4751901/time-for-cowboys-to-move-on-from-rolando-mcclain

Dallas Morning News: With Rolando McClain out, here's who the Cowboys have left at linebacker
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/06/30/rolando-mcclain-cowboys-left-linebacker

DETROIT
Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions just fine with flying under the radar in 2016
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/06/30/detroit-lions-2016-predictions/86573404/

GREEN BAY
Reischel Mil JS: Eddie Lacy hopes to return to promising form
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/eddie-lacy-hopes-to-return-to-promising-form-b99751299z1-385134991.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Whitney Mercilus imparts 'beautiful' knowledge at football camp
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Whitney-Mercilus-imparts-beautiful-8335229.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

INDIANAPOLIS
Burke SI.com: Andrew Luck got paid, what it means:
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/06/29/andrew-luck-contract-indianapolis-colts-quarterback-salary

Tully Ind Star: Andrew Luck, Prince’s guitar and your wallet
http://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/matthew-tully/2016/06/30/tully-andrew-luck-princes-guitar-wallet/86554232/

Holder Ind Star: Colts' cap just fine after Andrew Luck's big deal
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/06/30/insider-colts-cap-just-fine-after-andrew-lucks-big-deal/86559798/

MIAMI
Poupart Dolphins.com: Dolphins Like Duarte's Receiving Skill Set
http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Like-Duartes-Receiving-Skill-Set/5fed8c66-6d68-47a7-b335-be1ca4df5f94

NEW ENGLAND
Renner PFF: Why the Patriots have the best short-pass game in the NFL
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-why-the-patriots-have-the-best-short-pass-game-in-the-nfl-brady-gronkowski-amendola/

NEW YORK JETS
Walder NYDN: Sheldon Richardson suspended for Jets' season opener by NFL
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/sheldon-richardson-suspended-jets-season-opener-nfl-article-1.2694382

OAKLAND
Williams NBC Bay Area: McKenzie's Work Reflected in Strength of Raiders' Defensive Line
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/McKenzies-Work-Reflected-in-Strength-of-Raiders-Defensive-Line-385043461.html

PHILADELPHIA
Lombardo NJ.com: Howie Roseman explains Eagles' high priced mistakes
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/06/howie_roseman_explains_eagles_high_priced_mistakes.html

SAN DIEGO
Krasovic UTSD: Chargers training camp preview: RBs
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/jun/30/woodhead-chargers-melvin-gordon/

Rang CBS Sports: Finding the Fits: Rookie Max Tuerk the center of attention for Chargers
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/finding-the-fits-rookie-max-tuerk-the-center-of-attention-for-chargers/

Elwood Chargers.com: An Older & Wiser Denzel Perryman in year two
http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/06/30/expect-older-wiser-denzel-perryman-year-two

SAN FRANCISCO
Lynch SF Chronicle: Top 10 things were learned during the 49ers offseason
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2016/06/30/top-10-things-were-learned-during-the-49ers-offseason/

Williams NBC Bay Area: For 49ers' Patton, It's Time to Take a Big Step Forward
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/For-49ers-Patton-Its-Time-to-Take-a-Big-Step-Forward-385047911.html

SEATTLE
Kapadia ESPN Seattle: After 4 NFL seasons, Russell Wilson is the better player than Andrew Luck, and it's not even close
http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/20605/russell-wilson-has-edge-over-andrew-luck-through-first-four-seasons

Condotta Seattle Times: Should Seahawks break from precedent and give Michael Bennett a new contract?
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/should-seahawks-break-from-precedent-and-give-michael-bennett-a-new-contract/

TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: Titans DL Angelo Blackson Wants to Play Faster in Second NFL season
http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-DL-Angelo-Blackson-Wants-to-Play-Faster-in-Second-NFL-Season/734a6932-7bb2-4cdb-bd46-c224b9ee452a

WASHINGTON
Czarda Redskins.com: Redskins Running Backs Are Young, But Ready To Make Impact
http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Running-Backs-Are-Young-But-Ready-To-Make-Impact/ec03a3b4-f9a2-406b-81f6-e4e639f7fa7b

Greenberg Wash Post: It doesn't matter if Redskins lack talent at running back
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2016/06/30/it-doesnt-matter-if-redskins-lack-talent-at-running-back/

Bullock Wash Post: A closer look at the development of Preston Smith
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/06/30/a-closer-look-at-the-development-of-preston-smith-2/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Allen Wash Post: Josh Norman doesn't buy the argument that NFL lacks a shutdown corner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/06/30/josh-norman-doesnt-buy-the-argument-that-nfl-lacks-a-shutdown-corner/

Draft

QB
Burke SI.com: 2017 NFL draft first impressions: Greg Ward Jr. is the latest spread quarterback puzzle
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/06/30/greg-ward-jr-nfl-draft-2017-houston

OLB
Jeremiah NFL.com: "Has all of the tools to be a top-tier pass rusher" Alabama OLB Tim Williams:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000671481/article/first-look-scouting-alabama-olb-tim-williams?campaign=tw-cf-sf30049084-sf30049084

DB
Zierlein NFL.com: Florida's Jalen Tabor leads top CFB DBs to watch in 2016
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000672369/article/floridas-jalen-tabor-leads-top-cfb-dbs-to-watch-in-2016

CB
Rang CBS Sports: Continuing our 100 NFL Prospects of the Summer series with Auburn nickel corner/safety Johnathan "Rudy" Ford:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/top-nfl-draft-prospects-auburns-johnathan-ford-shines-at-nickel/

History

Zimmerman MMQB: Over more than six decades, sportswriting legend Paul Zimmerman saw ’em all—well, except for one. In this excerpt from his unpublished memoirs, pro football’s journalistic voice of authority unveils his all-time offense, from Hutson to Hannah to Joe Montana
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/06/24/dr-z-paul-zimmerman-memoirs-alltime-team-offense

Zimmerman MMQB: In this excerpt from Paul Zimmerman’s unpublished memoirs, special skills on the defensive side swell the rolls of the all-timers far beyond the standard 11. Dig in for more on speed tackles, coverage linebackers and killer-style safeties
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/06/26/dr-z-paul-zimmerman-memoirs-alltime-team-defense-special-teams

Giants Birthdays 7-01

Gary Brown RB FA-SD 1998 NYG 1998-1999 7-01-1969
Mike Cloud RB W-NE 2004 NYG 2004-2005 7-01-1975
Joe McLaughlin LILB W-GB 1980 NYG 1980-1984 7-01-1957