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Defenderdawg : 7/29/2016 9:00 am
Giants

Kratch NJ.com: WATCH: 3 things we're looking for in Giants' 1st training camp practice
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/07/watch_3_things_we_want_to_see_in_giants_1st_traini.html

Eisen Giants.com: Giants report to Training Camp with high goals for 2016
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-report-to-Training-Camp-with-high-goals-for-2016/0963a6f2-1022-4afa-aa4e-28b9419942de

Salomone Giants.com: 5 things we learned at Training Camp (7/28)
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/5-things-we-learned-at-Training-Camp-728/097129b9-fc6c-428a-be0b-4b9c7f803fbd

Canavan AP: Giants optimism is well founded with new coach and changes
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/giants-optimism-is-well-founded-with-new-coach-and-changes-072816

Terranova NYP: Bob Papa on what Giants need for a successful training camp
http://nypost.com/2016/07/28/bob-papa-on-what-giants-need-for-a-successful-training-camp/

Raanan ESPN NY: Camp Copacetic: Things finally appear to be turning in the Giants favor. There is real reason for optimism
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/46987/camp-copacetic-things-appear-to-finally-be-turning-in-the-giants-favor

Raanan ESPN NY: A look at the Giants' training camp setup in East Rutherford
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/46981/a-look-at-the-giants-training-camp-setup-in-east-rutherford

Coach

Pedulla NYT: Giants’ New Coach Maintains Tom Coughlin’s Demand for Punctuality
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/29/sports/football/ny-giants-ben-mcadoo-tom-coughlin.html?_r=0

Raanan ESPN NY: Ben McAdoo eager to make his mark in first camp as head coach
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/46973/ben-mcadoo-eager-to-make-mark-in-his-first-training-camp-as-head-coach

Leonard NYDN: McAdoo Era begins post-Coughlin with a Super Bowl declaration
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/mcadoo-era-begins-post-coughlin-super-bowl-declaration-article-1.2730047

Augustine NYDN: Ben McAdoo remains focused on fifth Super Bowl for Giants
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ben-mcadoo-remains-focused-super-bowl-giants-article-1.2729837

Kussoy NYP: Giants' new coach makes Super Bowl expectations crystal clear
http://nypost.com/2016/07/28/giants-new-coach-makes-super-bowl-expectations-crystal-clear/

Rock Newsday: Ben McAdoo sets Giants' bar Super Bowl-high
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/ben-mcadoo-sets-giants-bar-super-bowl-high-1.12105194

Stapleton The Record: Giants coach Ben McAdoo not shying from Super Bowl talk
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/giants-coach-ben-mcadoo-not-shying-from-super-bowl-talk-1.1636580

Iannaconi Inside Football: Ben McAdoo Sets Bar High for New York Giants
https://insidefootball.com/2016/07/mcadoo-sets-new-york-giants-bar-high/

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' Ben McAdoo wants 'real physical' training camp despite injury woes
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/07/giants_ben_mcadoo_wants_real_physical_training_cam.html

Offense

Schwartz NYP: Giants offense should be scary good this season
http://nypost.com/2016/07/28/giants-offense-should-be-scary-good-this-season/

Salomone Giants.com: Giants won't assume a repeat of 2015's offense
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-wont-assume-a-repeat-of-2015s-offense/c1300594-8f1c-48f0-b580-e1a4dbb6f27f

RB

Traina Inside Football: Rashad Jennings Eyeing Improvement for Giants’ Rushing Game
https://insidefootball.com/2016/07/new-york-giants-rashad-jennings/

Leonard NYDN: Rashad Jennings is eager to carry the Giants into the playoffs
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/rashad-jennings-eager-carry-giants-playoffs-article-1.2729771

Kratch NJ.com: How Rashad Jennings believes Giants will honor ex-coach Tom Coughlin this year
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/07/how_rashad_jennings_believes_giants_will_honor_ex-.html

Rock Newsday: Rashad Jennings confident in Giants' offense
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/rashad-jennings-confident-in-giants-offense-1.12104444

WR

Rock Newsday: Victor Cruz healthy at start of Giants training camp
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/victor-cruz-will-be-on-the-field-for-start-of-giants-training-camp-1.12106715

LDE

Traina Inside Football: Refreshed and Renewed Jason Pierre-Paul Ready to Dominate
https://insidefootball.com/2016/07/refreshed-renewed-jason-pierre-paul-ready-dominate/

Leonard NYDN: Jason Pierre-Paul: 'I was effective last year with a club'
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/jason-pierre-paul-effective-year-club-article-1.2729559

Duggan NJ.com: Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul: 'Club is not going to be an issue'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/07/giants_de_jason_pierre-paul_vows_to_be_more_effect.html

Raanan ESPN NY: Jason Pierre-Paul: I don't need a club to protect right hand this season
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/46952/jason-pierre-paul-i-dont-need-a-club-to-protect-right-hand-this-season

Kussoy NYP: JPP either a bit delusional or he's going to be amazing
http://nypost.com/2016/07/28/jpp-blown-up-hand-now-feels-same-as-my-other-hand/

Rock Newsday: Jason Pierre-Paul says new Giants are fitting in well already
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jason-pierre-paul-says-new-giants-are-fitting-in-well-already-1.12104396

RDT

Kussoy NYP: Giants' big offseason signing not ready to go for Day 1
http://nypost.com/2016/07/28/giants-big-offseason-signing-not-ready-to-go-on-day-1/

RV NYDN: What landed Damon 'Snacks' Harrison on PUP list at Giants camp
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/landed-damon-snacks-harrison-pup-list-giants-camp-article-1.2729891

Rock Newsday: Damon Harrison one of three Giants placed on PUP to start training camp
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/damon-harrison-one-of-three-giants-placed-on-pup-to-start-training-camp-1.12105035

Raskin WSJ: Swollen Knee Leaves Harrison Inactive Before First Giants Practice
http://www.wsj.com/articles/damon-harrison-skips-giants-first-practice-with-sore-knee-1469737988

SS

Rock Newsday: Giants defense 'didn't trust the system' in 2015, Landon Collins says
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-defense-didn-t-trust-the-system-in-2015-landon-collins-says-1.12104255

Iannaconi Inside Football: Landon Collins Eyes Improvement for Self, Giants Defense
https://insidefootball.com/2016/07/new-york-giants-landon-collins-improvement/


NFL

Freeman B/R: Steelers player: locker room resigned to fact Le'Veon Bell will lose drug test appeal.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2654495-excuses-excuses-leveon-bell-others-need-to-take-nfl-drug-testing-seriously

Davenport B/R: How to judge a NFL quarterback competition
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2654123-how-to-judge-an-nfl-quarterback-competition

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atl: ICYMI: Ex-teammate Kelvin Benjamin praises Devonta Freeman's vision and drive. Freeman just trying to get better.
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/207985/panthers-kelvin-benjamin-says-devonta-freeman-has-stupid-vision

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Optimism, excitement in full supply at Day 1 of Ravens training camp
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-training-camp-day-1-0729-20160728-story.html

Preston Bal Sun: Ravens coach John Harbaugh might evolve, but he won't change at his core
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-column-0729-20160728-column.html

Karpovich UPI: Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco impresses coming off injury
http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2016/07/29/Baltimore-Ravens-QB-Joe-Flacco-impresses-coming-off-injury/3061469766720/?spt=su& or=btn_tw

Markus Bal Sun: Injuries leave Ravens thin at running back position
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-injuries-thin-ravens-running-back-position-20160728-story.html

Pompei B/R: My story on the improbable comeback attempt of 37-year old NFL badass Steve Smith.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2653374-cant-quit-football-for-steve-smith-sr-comeback-is-life-and-death

Markus Bal Sun: Ravens' Benjamin Watson feels like a rookie again on fourth NFL team
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-ravens-benjamin-watson-feels-like-a-rookie-again-on-fourth-nfl-team-20160728-story.html

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Gettleman's not a flashy guy. But he broke out his NFC ring for start of camp.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article92313872.html

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: It wasn't all illnesses & calf injuries at Bears camp. 3 other things we learned include Alshon and Kevin White:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-3-things-we-learned-bits-spt-0729-20160728-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Health issues for Kyle Long, Leonard Floyd leave Bears anxious
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-kyle-long-leonard-floyd-anxiety-spt-0729-20160728-story.html

CINCINNATI
Owaczarski USA Today: Being Andy Dalton: The Bengals QB loosens up on his life and development
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/07/28/andy-dalton-bengals-quarterback-preseason-feature/87616566/

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Isaiah Crowell still faces a long road to forgiveness for some, says that's 'not who I am.'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/07/isaiah_crowell_still_faces_lon.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns Josh Gordon on his year out of football: 'It's not a place you want to go back to'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/07/josh_gordon_in_his_year_out_of.html

Patsko Cleve Plain Dealer: Josh Gordon's return to the Browns doesn't change Corey Coleman's goals
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/07/even_with_josh_gordons_return.html

Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Desmond Bryant officially out for the season.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/07/cleveland_browns_place_desmond.html

DALLAS
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: After 20 years of excuses, Cowboys don't deserve preseason rubber stamp for playoff contention
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/07/28/gosselin-20-years-excuses-cowboys-longer-deserve-preseason-rubber-stamp-playoff-contention

George Dallas Morning News: Sources: Dallas Cowboys aren't actively seeking to trade LG Ron Leary
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/07/28/sources-dallas-cowboys-actively-pursuing-trade-lg-ron-leary

Archer ESPN Dallas: Cowboys defensive line operating on a wing and prayer
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4752127/cowboys-defensive-line-a-hope-and-prayer-at-moment

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys’ maturing Scandrick determined to return better than ever
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article92502802.html

DENVER
Prisco CBS Sports: The Broncos have confidence on defense, but now it's time to find a quarterback
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/the-broncos-have-confidence-on-defense-but-now-its-time-to-find-a-quarterback/

Jhabalva Denver Post: With trio of QBs, Broncos begin hunt for next title, identity
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/28/with-trio-of-qbs-broncos-begin-hunt-for-next-title-identity/

Kiszla Denver Post: CJ Anderson invents word to answer doubts about defending Super Bowl champs: "Can'ting"
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/28/c-j-anderson-canting-denver-broncos/

Jhabalva Denver Post: Emmanuel Sanders: “I’m not trying to break the bank. I want to be here.”
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/28/emmanuel-sanders-contract-broncos/

Groke Denver Post: Remember pass-catching tight ends? The Broncos do:
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/28/denver-broncos-tight-ends/

DETROIT
Burke SI.com: Lions camp primer: Megatron-less offense's reasons for optimism
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/07/28/lions-training-camp-preseason-storylines-schedule-depth-chart

Windsor Detroit Free Press: It’s tempting to buy into Lions’ rebirth as new season nears
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/29/detroit-lions-training-camp/87692766/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Hot seat or not, Jim Caldwell 'appreciative' of chance to lead Lions again
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/28/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell/87670826/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Matthew Stafford: Andrew Luck's new deal is "good for the position;" Stafford's mega extension might be a year away
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/28/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-contract/87679438/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Golden Tate: I want to return punts for the Detroit Lions again this year
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/28/detroit-lions-golden-tate/87674860/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Lions find Anquan Boldin's winning experience valuable
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/28/detroit-lions-anquan-boldin-reaction/87682522/

GREEN BAY
King MMQB: How the leader of the Pack is doing everything in his power—from reworking mechanics to diet to making sure teammates are on top of every detail—to make sure the struggles of 2015 never happen again
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/07/29/nfl-aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-training-camp

Wood Mil JS: Richard Rodgers hopes lighter means faster
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/richard-rodgers-hopes-lighter-means-faster-b99769604z1-388617421.html

McGinn Mil JS: Corey Linsley still fighting through hamstring injury
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/corey-linsley-still-fighting-through-hamstring-injury-b99769606z1-388615701.html

Silverstein Mil JS: Packers trusting Nick Perry to give Julius Peppers a break
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-trusting-nick-perry-to-give-julius-peppers-a-break-b99769599z1-388614181.html

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Chris Clark is the Texans' $6 million insurance policy at tackle
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Chris-Clark-is-the-Texans-6-million-insurance-8479671.php?t=529a7a9765438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Brandon Dunn primed for big opportunity on defensive line
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Brandon-Dunn-primed-for-opportunity-on-8457896.php?t=1e2d8a6409438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Quintin Demps uses mom's lessons to forge NFL career
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Quintin-Demps-uses-mom-s-lessons-to-forge-8545953.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Free-agent safety James Ihedigbo 'would love to play' for Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Free-agent-safety-James-Ihedigbo-would-love-to-8472899.php?t=f63f64d496438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

INDIANAPOLIS
Kaplan MMQB: The Colts brain trust was at odds last year, but they’ve mended fences—so they say—and are working together to take Andrew Luck and Co. back to the postseason
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/07/28/nfl-colts-ryan-grigson-chuck-pagano-training-camp-2016

Holder Ind Star: Offense takes on a different look
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/07/28/colts-observations-offense-takes-different-look/87530114/

KANSAS CITY
Hardy KC Star: Chiefs’ third-round pick KeiVarae Russell a ‘sponge’ early in training camp
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article92392997.html

LOS ANGELES
Klein LA Times: Case Keenum and other Rams veterans report to training camp
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-20160728-snap-story.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Gase, Tannehill are tied at the hip as training camp begins
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article92464307.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Blog. Dion Jordan owes Dolphins more than they would owe him
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2016/07/dion-jordan-owes-dolphins-more-than-they-would-owe-him.html

MINNESOTA
Goessling ESPN Minn: Taylor Heinicke could miss 2-3 months after severing a tendon in his foot while trying to help a locked out friend:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17168539/taylor-heinicke-minnesota-vikings-severed-tendon-helping-friend-break-back-apartment

Craig Minn Star Tribune: Linval Joseph says defensive line 'can be as good as we want to be'
http://www.startribune.com/linval-joseph-says-defensive-line-can-be-as-good-as-we-want-to-be/388616911/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Some things that caught my eye at Patriots' opening practice: 12,393 fans, no Collins, Thuney/Cooper at guard etc.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4794129/football-excitement-in-region-as-12393-fans-show-at-patriots-opening-practice

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Saints defense opens training camp with early takeaways, plus other practice observations
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/07/saints_defense_opens_training.html

Holder Nola.com: Saints searching In-house Cam Jordan's pass-rushing running mate
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/07/new_orleans_saints_edge_defend.html

Morale Nola.com: Saints linebacker James Laurinaitis inspired by Jonathan Vilma comparisons
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/07/saints_linebacker_james_laurin.html

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Nelson Agholor: "I put myself in a poor situation":
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Nelson-Agholor-I-put-myself-in-a-poor-situation.html?mobi=true

Domowitch Phil Daily News: Peters gives Chip shots, praises Pederson
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160729_Peters_gives_Chip_shots_while_praising_Pederson.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: David Shaw: Carlos Hyde "perfect” fit with Chip Kelly
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/David-Shaw-Carlos-Hyde-perfect-fit-with-8537804.php?t=03fa0b101d7d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers DT Ramsey, 27, retires from NFL
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-DT-Ramsey-27-retires-from-NFL-8520550.php

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times:Notes on Michael Bennett, Jimmy Graham, Thomas Rawls and more from John Schneider's presser today
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-gm-john-schneider-expects-michael-bennett-to-report-to-training-camp/

Rawls B/R: Undrafted but Undeterred: What I Learned from My First Year in the NFL
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2649197-undrafted-but-undeterred-what-i-learned-from-my-first-year-in-the-nfl

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Dad's lung condition drives Seahawks rookie Zac Brooks
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/207867/dads-lung-condition-drives-seahawks-rookie-zac-brooks

Condotta Seattle Times: And here are some details on the reported retirement of Chris Clemons:
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/report-seahawks-veteran-de-chris-clemons-retiring/

TAMPA BAY
Auman Tampa Bay Times: Jameis Winston to Gerald McCoy: Let your voice be heard
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/winston-to-mccoy-let-your-voice-be-heard/2287274

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Observations from Day 1 at Redskins training camp
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/07/28/observations-from-day-1-at-redskins-training-camp/

Testfatsion Wash Post: Redskins place Josh Doctson and Shawn Lauvao on the PUP list
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/07/28/redskins-place-josh-doctson-shawn-lauavo-on-the-pup-list/

Brewer Wash Post: It’s time for Kirk Cousins to prove his play is as steady as his character
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/its-time-for-kirk-cousins-to-prove-his-play-is-as-steady-as-his-character/2016/07/28/acdeeaac-54f0-11e6-88eb-7dda4e2f2aec_story.html?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Jones Wash Post: Jay Gruden says consistency is key to Kirk Cousins earning a big contract from Redskins
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/07/28/jay-gruden-says-consistency-is-key-to-kirk-cousins-earning-a-big-contract-from-redskins/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Testfatsion Wash Post: Preston Smith eager to assume Redskins’ pass-rush burden after Junior Galette injury
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/preston-smith-eager-to-assume-redskins-pass-rush-burden-after-junior-galette-injury/2016/07/28/a6c419c6-54f0-11e6-88eb-7dda4e2f2aec_story.html?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Draft

Zierlein NFL.com: The top 15 seniors in college football.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000676056/article/top-15-seniors-in-college-football

Brugler CBS Sports: Top 25 NFL Draft Rankings: Brad Kaaya gives No. 23 Miami a rare elite quarterback
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/top-25-nfl-draft-rankings-brad-kaaya-gives-no-23-miami-a-rare-elite-quarterback/

S
Jeremiah NFL.com: First Look: Scouting LSU safety Jamal Adams
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000677391/article/first-look-scouting-lsu-safety-jamal-adams

Rang CBS Sports: Top NFL Draft Prospects: Scouts hope Irish safety can 'max' his potential
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/top-nfl-draft-prospects-scouts-hope-irish-safety-can-max-his-potential/

History

Giants Birthdays 7-29

Greg Comella FB UDFA-Stanford 1998 NYG 1998-2001 7-29-1975
Pepper Johnson LILB/RILB D2-Ohio State 1986 NYG 1986-1992 7-29-1964
Wow,  
Big Blue '56 : 7/29/2016 4:13 pm : link
has it been 15 years since Comella last played for us?
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