Giants
RV NYDN: The five biggest questions facing Giants entering training camp
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/biggest-questions-facing-giants-entering-training-camp-article-1.2722934
Schwartz NYP: Are Victor Cruz, JPP back? 5 Giants to watch at training camp
http://nypost.com/2016/07/24/are-victor-cruz-jpp-back-5-giants-to-watch-at-training-camp/
NFL
Myers NYDN: The 10 biggest questions heading into NFL training camp
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/10-biggest-questions-heading-nfl-training-camp-article-1.2722892
Hubbuch NYP: NFC East breakdown: Everything to know of Giants' competition
http://nypost.com/2016/07/23/nfc-east-breakdown-everything-to-know-of-giants-competition/
Hubbuch NYP: AFC East breakdown: Is Deflategate Patriots' downfall?
http://nypost.com/2016/07/23/afc-east-breakdown-is-deflategate-patriots-downfall/
ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Is Julio Jones the best player in the NFL?
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/is-julio-jones-the-best-player-in-the-nfl/nr2Ty/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral
BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Five questions Ravens face heading into training camp
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-training-camp-0724-20160723-story.html
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Terrell Suggs, Steve Smith Sr. among six Ravens to start camp on PUP list
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-terrell-suggs-steve-smith-sr-among-six-ravens-to-start-camp-on-pup-list-20160723-story.html
BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: Training camp preview: Bills coach Rex Ryan wraps arms around players others view as too risky
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/07/23/training-camp-preview-bills-coach-wraps-arms-around-players-others-view-as-too-risky/
Skurski Buffalo News: Bills enter camp hoping to avoid injury bug - for a change
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/07/23/bills-enter-camp-hoping-to-avoid-injury-bug-for-a-change/
Marionara Rochester Democrat: If Tyrod Taylor wants mega contract, Bills say prove it
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2016/07/23/if-tyrod-taylor-wants-mega-contract-bills-say-prove/87029534/
Carucci Buffalo News: The bar can't get any higher for Bills running backs
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/07/23/the-bar-cant-get-any-higher-for-bills-running-backs/
Carucci Buffalo News: Increased communication has players optimistic of defensive resurgence
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/07/23/increased-communication-has-players-optimistic-of-defensive-resurgence/
Skurski Buffalo News: Filling Mario's shoes looks like complicated process for Bills
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/07/23/filling-marios-shoes-looks-like-complicated-process-for-bills/
CHICAGO
Chicago Tribune: Bears offensive lineman Nate Chandler retires at 27
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-nate-chandler-retires-20160723-story.html
CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Bengals' 5 camp questions: How does DL break down?
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/07/23/bengals-5-camp-questions-how-does-dl-break-down/87348098/
Cin Enquirer: Bengals release Taylor Mays
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/07/23/bengals-release-taylor-mays/87486516/
DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: Five questions Cowboys must answer: What can Tony Romo, Dez Bryant handle? Where will pressure come from?
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/07/23/five-questions-cowboys-must-answer-can-tony-romo-dez-bryant-handle-will-pressure-come
Lebreton Fort Worth Star Telegram: Ezekiel Elliott being taught his first NFL, Cowboys lessons
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/gil-lebreton/article91550077.html
Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Coming off one of his most productive years, can Sean Lee finally put together a full 16-game campaign in 2016?
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/07/23/coming-one-productive-years-can-sean-lee-finally-put-together-full-16-game-campaign-2016?hootPostID=a2c7932332ec082acf0699387488fa67
DENVER
Klis 9 News Denver: Sanchez not concerned about Kubiak endorsement as training camp approaches
http://www.9news.com/sports/sanchez-not-concerned-about-kubiak-endorsement-as-training-camp-approaches/280206374
DETROIT
Monarrez Detroit Free Press: There’s just too many Detroit Lions question marks
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/23/detroit-lions-2016-prediction/87487092/
Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions rookies: 3 instant impacts, 3 on bubble, 3 longshots
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/23/detroit-lions-training-camp-rookies/87475816/
Yingling Detroit Free Press: NFL greats Jerry Rice, Tim Brown confident in Lions WR Golden Tate
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/23/detroit-lions-golden-tate-jerry-rice-tim-brown/87492258/
GREEN BAY
Courtney USA Today: Kuhn: "I'm not done." // Still hoping to play for Packers
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/insidersblog/2016/07/23/kuhn-still-hoping-play-packers/87483302/?hootPostID=662238aed3178d23c3975bcfcafda391
McGinn Mil JS: Fortifying the front line with muscle, grit
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/fortifying-the-front-line-with-muscle-grit-b99764624z1-388044332.html?ipad=y
Mil JS: Packers by Position: Offensive linemen
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-by-position-offensive-linemen-b99764626z1-388044422.html
HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Bill O'Brien eager to atone for Texans' playoff loss
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Bill-O-Brien-on-Year-3-Just-do-your-job-8404989.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' DeAndre Hopkins leans on Cecil Shorts for advice
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-DeAndre-Hopkins-leans-on-Cecil-shorts-for-8404970.php
INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts training camp: 5 players to watch
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/07/23/colts-training-camp-5-players-watch/87438284/
JACKSONVILLE
Frenette Fla Times Union: Hardy interest from Jaguars is puzzling
http://jacksonville.com/sports/columnists/gene-frenette/2016-07-23/story/gene-frenette-hardy-interest-jaguars-puzzling
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Insider: Receivers coach ready for 45th season
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-07-23/story/jaguars-receivers-coach-ready-another-season
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars coordinator Todd Wash ready to get defense rolling
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-07-23/story/jaguars-coordinator-todd-wash-ready-get-defense-rolling
KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs' top position battles heading into training camp
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article91558857.html
Yingling KC Star: Alex Smith cautiously optimistic about Chiefs' chances in coming season
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article91558242.html
LOS ANGELES
Hammond OC Register: Rams' first camp back in Southern California will feature battles at QB, receiver and secondary
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/rams-723448-camp-goff.html
Kartje OC Register: Rams' Fisher adamant he won't rush Goff into a starting role at quarterback
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/goff-723446-fisher-quarterbacks.html
MIAMI
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Countdown to training camp: Will Dolphins' offensive line be better this season?
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-0724-20160723-story.html
MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Battles on the Vikings offensive line
http://www.startribune.com/battles-on-the-vikings-offensive-line/388038912/
Craig Minn Star Tribune: Behind the shades, Tony Sparano gives Vikings' O-line fresh set of eyes
http://www.startribune.com/behind-the-shades-tony-sparano-gives-vikings-o-line-fresh-set-of-eyes/388038942/
NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: JJ Watt's back surgery could ease burden on Jimmy Garoppolo, Patriots
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4794003/j-j-watts-back-surgery-could-ease-burden-on-jimmy-garoppolo-patriots
NEW ORLEANS
Triplett ESPN NO: Drew Brees: No contract talks with Saints in last 3 months
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17130253/drew-brees-new-orleans-saints-not-resumed-contract-talks-last-3-months
Holder Nola.com: Saints will be sunk again without an improved defense
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/07/new_orleans_saints_defense_col.html
Erickson NO Advocate: Saints head to training camp optimistic about Dennis Allen's defense
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_07eb0b6c-5102-11e6-95be-3321640b4b5a.html
Underhill NO Advocate: The key: Saints need to find an improved pass rush to change their fortunes
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_3771b138-4f68-11e6-b30d-dfbf65059dac.html
Erickson NO Advocate: Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis says he's ready for training camp but may be limited
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_f187b612-50f8-11e6-aec3-7b7a4bf15755.html
OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Cooper's 2nd Raiders season has everyone intrigued
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Cooper-s-2nd-Raiders-season-has-everyone-8405297.php
Bair CSN Bay Area: Carrie, Jones will be challenged in Raiders return game
http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/carrie-jones-will-be-challenged-raiders-return-game
PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles 2016 training camp preview: Safeties
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-2016-training-camp-preview-safeties/
Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles 2016 training camp preview: Specialists
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-2016-training-camp-preview-specialists/
PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Unfinished business for Steelers: 'If we don't win it this year ... it's on us'
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/07/24/Steelers-have-unfinished-business-If-we-don-t-win-it-this-year-It-s-on-us/stories/201607240099
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Five questions concerning the Steelers entering training camp
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/07/24/Five-questions-about-the-Steelers-entering-training-camp/stories/201607240033
Cook Pitt Post Gazette: Le'Veon Bell is latest Steelers player to embarrass ownership, teammates
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2016/07/23/La-veon/stories/201607230049
SAN FRANCISCO
CSN Bay Area: With 'support of the group,' ex-49ers OL expects Gabbert to start
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/former-49ers-lineman-expects-gabbert-take-reins
Maiocco CSN Bay Area: Brock, Ward top list of 49ers' cover men entering 2016
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/brock-ward-top-list-49ers-cover-men-entering-2016
SEATTLE
Calkins Seattle Times: Seahawks would be crazy to let Pete Carroll, John Schneider walk
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-would-be-mad-to-let-pete-carroll-john-schneider-walk/
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks need Doug Baldwin to step up again
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-need-doug-baldwin-to-step-up-again/
TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: As Bucs rookies report for training camp in two days, GM Jason Licht has optimism for 2016
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-gm-jason-licht-raring-to-go-as-camp-gets-set-to-start/2286622?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter
Auman TB Times: Bucs waive guard Robertson who was shot last month; claim ex-Eagles receiver Krause
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-waive-guard-robertson-who-was-shot-last-month-claim-ex-eagles/2286602
TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Titans training camp preview: Quarterbacks
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/07/23/titans-training-camp-preview-quarterbacks/87067890/
Draft
DT
Brugler CBS Sports: Top NFL Draft Prospects: Watkins could blossom into top senior defensive tackle
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/top-nfl-draft-prospects-watkins-could-blossom-into-top-senior-defensive-tackle/
History
Giants Birthdays 7-24
Dale Markham T W-KC 1980 NYG 1980 7-25-1957
In December 1980 the Giants were so injury riddled they added 5 players in a week, Markham a tall 6-9 tackle, George Small a NT, Kevin Turner a LB, Don Patterson a CB, and Dennis Johnson TE. While Markham's Giants career was brief, he did return to Giants stadium to play in the 1985 USFL championship game as a member of the Oakland Invaders.
Roscoe Word W-BUF 1976 NYG 1976 7-24-1952
After two seasons with the Jets, Word played for 4 teams in 1976, the Jets, Bills, Giants, and Buccaneers. Those teams combined for a 8-48 record.
TE
Kratch NJ.com: Will Tye aiming for big 2nd season | Giants tight ends preview (VIDEO)
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/07/will_tye_aiming_for_big_2nd_season_giants_tight_en.html
The health of WR Bryant and QB Romo are key, of course, to Dallas and their chances for a winning season. Both have been nicked a lot and Romo has a collarbone that is maybe a hard hit away from landing him on the IR. Seriously, they didn't get a veteran backup this off-season? Jerry Jones is my favorite owner cause he's an idiot. Love it!
No one can predict injuries but they do happen and will happen in camp. The Dallas article points out the obvious when it says that Dallas has lost a key player each camp to injury. Neither team can afford that this year.
As good as the Dallas OL will likely be I still believe our DL plus Kennard, Brinkley, Collins and Robinson will be more than adequate to keep young rookie RB Elliott in check. They may get 100 yards but it will be a hard earned, 3.8 ypc type of day. At least I hope that is the case.
Giants 34-24 or something like that on opening day. Our defense is better; our offense has continuity and experience; and our special teams are better as well.
Last word: TE Witten has always killed us but last year he showed that he isn't the receiver of days past. He is however one of the league's better blocking TE's. I see him having a 40-400-4 type year receving, a far cry from his glory days. Dallas will mass protect Romo because they must and they likely will be quite successful as they have outstanding personnel to do this.
And can LB Sean Lee play 16 games? He is a concussion away from IR if you ask me. His injury history is frightening.
A star will be born in this game. Maybe more than one, even. Mark it down.
Get your popcorn ready. Have a feeling we're in for an exciting season!
A star will be born in this game. Maybe more than one, even. Mark it down.
Get your popcorn ready. Have a feeling we're in for an exciting season!
This of course assumes we are healthy ourselves. This is year #3 of this offense; our offensive players are basically coming back in tact with the only major exception WR Reuben Randle, who isn't a major loss IF WR Victor Cruz replaces his production and then some (and he will...).
We are going to score on Dallas if they can't pressure Eli at all. Dallas could struggle in its first four games with 3 starters out. We MUST win opening day and our next two for a 3-0 start before we go on the road vs tough teams like MN and GB (short week).