Tuesday Reading

Giants

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants 2016 Training Camp Preview
https://insidefootball.com/2016/07/test-page/

Traina NFL Spinzone: New York Giants: Key Under-the-Radar Questions
http://nflspinzone.com/2016/07/25/new-york-giants-key-radar-questions/

Duggan NJ.com: Giants training camp: 3 key position battles to watch
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/07/giants_training_camp_3_key_position_battles_to_wat.html

Salomone Giants.com: Storylines to follow at Giants Training Camp
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Storylines-to-follow-at-Giants-Training-Camp/5f2e0270-5d40-4ff2-b5c1-fe4497589eee

Xie Football Outsiders: Looking for a preview of Football Outsiders Almanac 2016? This year's sample chapter is the New York Giants
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/files/FOA2016-NYGSample.pdf

WR

Kratch NJ.com: Can Victor Cruz complete his comeback? | Giants WR preview (VIDEO)
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/07/can_victor_cruz_complete_the_comeback_giants_wide.html

Giants.com: Rookie Confessional: Sterling Shepard
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Rookie-Confessional-Sterling-Shepard/0c15a7fb-12cb-43ea-86a2-8a12475c2e7e

Ross Tucker Podcast: Insane story. WR from France discovered football playing "NFL Quarterback Club '98" ... in 2005. Now he's a Giant. Giants Rookie WR Anthony Dable is today's guest (Audio)
http://www.rosstucker.com/podcasts/ross-tucker-football-podcast/

T

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants: Search for Offensive Tackle Help Continues
https://insidefootball.com/2016/07/new-york-giants-oline-help-search/

Kratch NJ.com: Here's why everyone needs to pump brakes on Anthony Davis-Giants talk
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/07/anthony_davis_and_the_giants_5_key_questions_to_co.html

ST

Schmeelk Giants.com: Training Camp Preview Report: Special Teams
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Training-Camp-Preview-Report-Special-Teams/b9a5240e-eb59-41fd-84a0-e68e824c4193

NFL

Belson NYT: N.F.L. Introduces New Rules to Back Its Concussion Protocol
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/sports/football/nfl-concussion-protocol-new-rules.html?_r=0

Rosenthal NFL.com: Camp cuts? Twenty-five notable names on the bubble
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000676537/article/camp-cuts-twentyfive-notable-names-on-the-bubble

Serby NYP: A plea to Giants and Jets: Stop failing New York
http://nypost.com/2016/07/26/a-plea-to-giants-and-jets-stop-failing-new-york/

Palladino CBS Radio: Critical Camps To Come For Jets’ Smith, Giants’ Cruz
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/07/25/jets-training-camp-giants-training-camp-victor-cruz-geno-smith/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Morris making major transition for Falcons
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/morris-making-major-transition-for-falcons/nr4qR/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

McClure ESPN Atlanta: Julio Jones keeps up to speed thanks to mentor Roy "Jet Stream'' Green.
http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/21286/julio-jones-continues-to-be-up-to-speed-with-help-of-jet-stream-named-roy-green

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens training camp breakdown: running backs
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-training-camp-breakdown-running-backs-20160724-story.html

Preston Bal Sun: Cornerback Jimmy Smith can save the Ravens' defense with a breakout season
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-column-0726-20160725-column.html

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Aussie Rules Football to NFL’s Carolina Panthers? TE Eric Wallace will give it a go
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article91770297.html

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Josh Gordon is ridiculously talented but the Browns must proceed cautiously in putting their trust in him.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/07/with_josh_gordon_re-instated_c.html

Kelly The Ringer: Reminder: Josh Gordon’s 2013 Season Was Incredible
https://theringer.com/josh-gordon-nfl-conditional-reinstatement-9473e2ae39d5#.ya8404d99

DALLAS
Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Jerry Jones' résumé proves he's ready to enter Hall of Fame
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/charean-williams/article91832942.html

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: The Cowboys QBs, WRs need to check their egos at the door if they want to win games this year
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/07/25/gosselin-cowboys-qbs-wrs-need-check-egos-door-want-win-games-year

Archer ESPN Dallas: Cowboys OK taking risk with Kellen Moore as backup QB
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4752027/cowboys-ok-taking-risk-with-kellen-moore-as-backup-qb

Archer ESPN Dallas: Jason Witten's key to success is starting over
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4752020/jason-wittens-key-to-success-starting-over

Sturm Dallas Morning News: Revealing the Cowboys' defensive coverages: Part 1
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/07/25/bob-sturm-covering-cowboys-coverages-part-1-2015-weeks-1-4

DENVER
Wolfe Denver Post: Denver Broncos’ five burning questions heading into training camp
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/25/broncos-training-camp-questions/

Wolfe Denver Post:Connor McGovern leaning on young teammates’ leadership speaks to youth of Broncos O-line
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/25/connor-mcgovern-leaning-on-matt-paradis-ty-sambrailo-max-garcia-for-leadership-speaks-to-youth-of-broncos-offensive-line/

Wolfe Denver Post: Justin Simmons, Will Parks joining Broncos secondary that won’t accept typical rookie play
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/25/justin-simmons-will-parks-joining-broncos-secondary-that-wont-accept-typical-rookie-play/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: 5 position battles to watch at Detroit Lions training camp
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/25/detroit-lions-position-battles/87530906/

GREEN BAY
Wood Mil JS: Roster prediction: Breaking down Packers' 53
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/roster-prediction-breaking-down-packers-53-b99767894z1-388208512.html?ipad=y

Dougherty Mil JS: Ted Thompson needs better results this season to justify his blueprint
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/ted-thompson-needs-better-results-this-season-to-justify-his-blueprint-b99767495z1-388215842.html?ipad=y

Silverstein Mil JS: Mike McCarthy focusing more on fundamentals
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/mike-mccarthy-focusing-more-on-fundamentals-b99767486z1-388213322.html?ipad=y

Cohen Mil JS: Packers hoping injury bug vanishes for start of training camp
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/blogs/388170732.html

Mil JS: Greg Jennings announces retirement from NFL
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/blogs/388164312.html

McGinn Mil JS: Inside linebackers need to make impact
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/inside-linebackers-need-to-make-impact-b99767491z1-388217392.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: J.J. Watt, Duane Brown placed on Texans' PUP list
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/J-J-Watt-Duane-Brown-placed-on-Texans-PUP-list-8411306.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Doyel Ind Star: Colts humbled, hungry, dangerous
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2016/07/25/doyel-colts-humbled-hungry-dangerous/87503244/

Keefer Ind Star: Colts camp storylines no one's talking about
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/07/25/colts-camp-storylines-no-ones-talking/87537968/

JACKSONVILLE
Carlyon Fla Times Union: Jaguars QB Blake Bortles has a specific goal for training camp
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/400642/hays-carlyon/2016-07-25/jaguars-qb-blake-bortles-has-specific-goal-training-camp

DiRocco ESPN Jacksonvile: Jaguars GM says Greg Hardy workout was fact-finding mission
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17139873/jacksonville-jaguars-gm-says-greg-hardy-workout-was-fact-finding-mission

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars may keep Greg Hardy on hold
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-07-26/story/jaguars-may-keep-greg-hardy-hold

LOS ANGELES
Hammond LA Daily News: Rams rookies look to make impact at training camp
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20160725/rams-rookies-look-to-make-impact-at-training-camp

Whicker LA Daily News: William Hayes playing 'real football' for the Rams
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20160725/whicker-william-hayes-playing-real-football-for-the-rams

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Dolphins coaching carousel needs to stop and let Adam Gase have a fair chance to succeed:
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article91773532.html

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Countdown to training camp: Is overhauled Dolphins' secondary any better?
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-0726-20160725-story.html

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Phil Loadholt plans to retire from the NFL
http://startribune.com/phil-loadholt-plans-to-retire-from-the-nfl/388121092/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: As Patriots prepare for first training camp practice Thursday, here are some things on defense I'll be watching for.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4794035/shea-mcclellins-position-among-areas-to-watch-on-patriots-defense-in-camp?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

NEW YORK JETS
Cimini ESPN: Will injury, age shut down Revis island? Jets better hope not
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/61366/will-injury-age-shut-down-revis-island-jets-better-hope-not

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Eagles practice observations: Wentz wobble no more; Seumalo catching up; Undrafted dark horses
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Eagles-Practice-Observations-Wentz-wobble-no-more-Seumalo-catching-up-Undrafted-dark-horses.html?mobi=true

Tanier B/R: Some Major Endorsements Happened in South Philly on Monday:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2653967-eagles-training-camp-meets-the-dnc-practice-protestors-and-pokemon

Berman Phil.com: No problems for Eagles QBs on Day 1 of camp
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160726_No_problems_for_Eagles_quarterback_on_Day_1_of_camp.html

Bowen Phil.com: Pederson: Sam still the man
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Pederson-Sam-Still-The-Man.html?mobi=true

Hermann Phil.com: Education of Eagles' Carson Wentz resumes
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160726_Education_of_Eagles__Carson_Wentz_resumes.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Eagles rookie Seumalo making up for lost time
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160726_Eagles_rookie_Seumalo_making_up_for_lost_time.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles corners ready for hot competition
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160726_Eagles_corners_ready_for_hot_competition.html

Bowen Phil.com: His free agency dream deferred, Eagles’ Carroll out to show he can still tackle the job
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/388191472.html

Lombardo NJ.com: Eagles' coaches don't seem overly confident in Eric Rowe
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/07/eagles_coaches_dont_seem_overly_confident_in_eric.html

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UTSD: Woodhead back from scare, feels great
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/jul/25/chargers-danny-woodhead-healthy/

SAN FRANCISCO
Lynch SF Chronicle: How did it get this bad? 10 reasons for the 49ers' talent purge
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2016/07/25/how-did-it-get-this-bad-10-reasons-for-the-49ers-talent-purge/

Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo)
7/25/16, 8:23 PM
Regarding OT Anthony Davis' possible reinstatement, I get the sense the 49ers are interested in keeping him, not trading him.

Branch SF Chronicle: Ex-49ers tackle Anthony Davis says he's applied to return to NFL
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-RT-Anthony-Davis-says-he-s-applied-for-8410479.php

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: With John Schneider deal done, expect a contract for Pete Carroll soon too
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/with-john-schneider-deal-done-expect-a-contract-for-pete-carroll-soon-too/

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks to meet with Michael Bennett about new contract this week
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-to-meet-with-michael-bennett-about-new-contract-this-week/

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks' Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor enter 2016 season healthy and happy
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-earl-thomas-and-kam-chancellor-enter-2016-season-healthy-and-happy/

TENNESSEE
The Tennessean: Titans look to work talented Kevin Dodd into the linebacker mix
http://www.tennessean.com/videos/sports/nfl/titans/2016/07/25/87473900/

Glennon The Tennessean: Titans training camp preview: Cornerbacks
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/07/25/titans-training-camp-preview-cornerbacks/87286908/

WASHINGTON
Brewer Wash Post: The Redskins face challenges in building on last year's success
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/the-challenges-facing-the-redskins-in-building-on-last-years-success/2016/07/25/aa02a430-4ec5-11e6-aa14-e0c1087f7583_story.html?postshare=621469466122981& tid=ss_tw

Keim ESPN Wash: With Junior Galette done, Preston Smith must prosper for Redskins
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/207629/with-junior-galette-done-preston-smith-must-prosper-for-redskins

Gillooly Providence Journal: Will Blackmon shows the importance of perseverance
http://providencejournal.com/sports/20160725/gillooly-will-blackmon-shows-importance-of-perseverance

Testfatsion Wash Post: Redskins waive injured defensive back Kyshoen Jarrett
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/07/25/redskins-waive-injured-defensive-back-kyshoen-jarrett/

Draft

QB
Degnan Miami Herald: Hurricanes’ QB Brad Kaaya says he and Deshaun Watson ignoring hype
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article91788712.html

RB
Rang CBS Sports: Top NFL Draft Prospects: Underrated running back Jalen Hurd's the word for Vols
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/top-nfl-draft-prospects-underrated-running-back-jalen-hurds-the-word-for-vols/

T
Skoda East Valley Tribune: Dielman passes on NFL Draft, returns for senior year with Utah
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/the_valley/ahwatukee/article_fc840b4f-a317-5fa1-a6b1-90482f7f3149.html?mode=jqm

CB
Goodbread NFL.com: Harbaugh: Nickelback could be Jabrill Peppers' future position
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000676593/article/harbaugh-nickelback-could-be-jabrill-peppers-future-position

History

Jones Charlotte Observer: Former Panthers LB Jon Beason says he knew when it was time to go
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article91762547.html

Turney PFJ: Uniform Oddity: 1973 and 1974 New York Giants
http://nflfootballjournal.blogspot.com/2016/07/uniform-oddity-1973-new-york-giants.html?m=1[

Khalid The Undefeated.com: The long history of the Canadian Football League and inclusion.
http://theundefeated.com/features/canadian-football-league-is-way-ahead-of-nfl-on-diversity-issues/?ex_cid=tutwitter

Giants Birthdays 7-26

Chris Claiborne LB FA-STL 2006 NYG 2006 7-26-1978
With LaVar Arrington lost for the year and Brandon Short injured the Giants brought in Claiborne in late October 2006. He played in 4 games recording a tackle and a assist.

Eddie Hicks RB D6-East Carolina 1979 NYG 1979-1980 7-26-1955
With injuries to Doug Kotar and Billy Taylor, Hicks became a starter in his second season. He rushed for a team high 39 yards in a wild 41-35 win at St. Louis to open the 1980 season. However injuries in turn then plagued him. He had shown promise with his speed in training camp in 1979 but a broken hand suffered in college limited him. In 1980 after winning the starting job he was injured again and his season ended after three games.

Bjorn Nittmo PK UDFA-Appalachian State 1989 NYG 1989 7-26-1966
Spent the early part of 1989 on the Giants developmental squad, was actually dropped when he was told the Giants could no longer keep him, but was signed to the active roster a few hours later when Raul Allegre the Giants' kicker was hurt. In his first game against Seattle later that week he made 2 out of 3 field goals, after being flattened by Seahawks outside rusher Dwayne Harper after making his first extra point. He made 9 out of 12 field goals during the season and earned an appearance on the David Letterman show. He would later become an actor "Any Given Sunday" and in 2015 would appear in a documentary as part of an effort to encourage more Swedish students to enroll in US colleges...
http://lbbonline.com/news/nfl-legend-bjorn-nittmo-kicks-us-study-in-to-the-path-of-swedish-students/

Dick Woodard LB D21-Iowa 1948 FA-LA Dons AAFC folded 1949, TR-WAS 1953 NYG 1950-1951, 1953 7-26-1926

After a year in the defunct AAFC, Woodard joined the Giants in 1950 and made key plays at linebacker, no greater than when the Giants held the Browns scoreless in 1950...
"Once, the Browns got as far as the 10 in that last period but lost the ball on a third-down effort when Marion Motley collided with Graham as he was about to take a handoff on the oldest play in the Cleveland book, the trap play. The ball was knocked from Graham's hands and center Dick Woodard recovered for the Giants on the 9-yard line."
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/1950/10/browns_held_scoreless_first_ti.html

He also is related to Kirk Cousins as his grandfather's brother and great uncle and remained a Giants fan after returning to Iowa
http://qctimes.com/sports/former-giants-players-living-in-q-c-fondly-remember-playing/article_49006d09-2a81-57fe-95b4-53eb159aa2c8.html