Sunday Reading

Giants

Traina Inside Football: Buffalo 21, Giants 0: Hits, Misses and Musings
https://insidefootball.com/2016/08/buffalo-bills-21-new-york-giants-0-hits-misses-musings/

Eisen Giants.com: Mistakes and penalties plague Giants in 21-0 loss
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Mistakes-and-penalties-plague-Giants-in-21-0-loss/195f6267-1560-4f14-9a95-25e289477f70

Duggan NJ.com: Few positives for Giants in ugly preseason loss to Bills
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/giants_vs_bills_takeaways.html

Rock Newsday: Giants suffer ugly preseason loss to Bills, the key word being 'preseason'
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/with-eli-and-obj-giants-still-suffer-ugly-preseason-loss-to-bills-1.12204751

Stapleton The Record: Giants offense sputters in 21-0 loss to Bills
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/giants-offense-sputters-in-21-0-loss-to-bills-1.1648286

Coach

Duggan NJ.com: Ben McAdoo treated Giants players to movie to end training camp
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/ben_mcadoo_treated_giants_players_to_movie_to_end.html

Offense

Duggan NJ.com: Giants submit another offensive preseason performance
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/giants_submit_another_offensive_preseason_performa.html

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' woeful run game reappears vs. Bills | 1st team offense observations
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/giants_offensive_starters_vs_bills.html

QB

Schwartz NYP: Eli Manning's first outing ugly in Giants' offensive disaster
http://nypost.com/2016/08/20/eli-mannings-first-outing-ugly-in-giants-offensive-disaster/

Leonard NYDN: Eli Manning, Giants first-team offense can’t get anything going
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-giants-first-team-offense-article-1.2759211

Sullivan The Record: Giants' Eli Manning ready to get down and dirty
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/sullivan-giants-eli-manning-ready-to-get-down-and-dirty-1.1647767

WR

RV SNY: Victor Cruz: Would be 'terrible move' to count him out
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/cruz-would-be-terrible-move-to-count-him-out/196748068?tcid=tw_article_196748068

Leonard NYDN: Victor Cruz in uniform for warmups, but doesn't play vs. Bills
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/victor-cruz-full-uniform-warmups-won-play-bills-article-1.2759171

TE

Duggan NJ.com: Knowledge is power for Giants rookie tight end Jerell Adams
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/knowledge_is_power_for_giants_rookie_tight_end_jer.html

OL

Raanan ESPN NY: Offensive line revealed as Giants' Achilles' heel in preseason loss to Bills
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/47516/offensive-line-revealed-as-giants-achilles-heel-in-preseason-loss-to-bills

Defense

Duggan NJ.com: Giants defense stumbles after fast start in 1st half vs. Bills
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/giants_defensive_starters_vs_bills.html

DT

Giglio NJ.com: Giants' Damon Harrison contemplated suicide during New Orleans hurricane
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/damon_harrison_giants_players_tribune.html

Serby NYP: Giants rookie carries dreams of an entire university to NFL
http://nypost.com/2016/08/19/giants-rookie-carries-dreams-of-an-entire-university-to-nfl/

MLB

Stapleton The Record: Rookie BJ Goodson not intimated by new level of competition
http://www.northjersey.com/news/rookie-b-j-goodson-not-intimated-by-new-level-of-competition-1.1648276

S

Rock Newsday: Giants cornerback Thompson has INT . . . until Rodgers-Cromartie gets in way
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-cornerback-thompson-has-int-until-rodgers-cromartie-gets-in-way-1.12204745

Duggan NJ.com: Bennett Jackson fighting to make Giants after 2 lost seasons
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/bennett_jackson_fighting_to_make_giants_after_2_lo.html

PK

Schwartz NYP: Giants' messy kicker jam: Execs dodge questions, backup misses
http://nypost.com/2016/08/20/giants-messy-kicker-jam-execs-dodge-questions-backup-misses/

Leonard NYDN: Reese, McAdoo refuse to comment on domestic violence allegations against Josh Brown
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-jerry-reese-ben-mcaddo-refuse-comment-josh-brown-article-1.2759400?

Leonard NYDN: Goodell, NFL again lack in domestic violence enforcement on Brown
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/roger-goodell-fails-tough-domestic-violence-article-1.2758613?

Myers NYDN: Giants must cut Josh Brown after domestic violence incident
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-cut-josh-brown-domestic-violence-incident-article-1.2757296

Grossman NYDN: Teams that employ alleged abusers end up with bad karma, not wins
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/teams-employ-abusers-bad-karma-not-wins-article-1.2758513

Kratch NJ.com: The Giants had a company line about the Josh Brown situation, in that they had no line.
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/giants_staying_silent_as_josh_brown_controversy_gr.html

Rock Newsday: Giants mum on kicker Josh Brown ... for now -
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-co-owner-john-mara-has-no-comment-on-kicker-josh-brown-1.12204972

Raanan ESPN NY: Josh Brown situation a bad look for the Giants
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/47487/josh-brown-situation-a-bad-look-for-the-giants

Conditioning:

Leonard NYDN: Giants try to curb injuries with new strength coach Aaron Wellman
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-curb-injuries-new-strength-coach-aaron-wellman-article-1.2759502

NFL

Glauber Newsday: Off-field issues continue to dog NFL, Roger Goodell
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/off-field-issues-continue-to-dog-nfl-roger-goodell-1.12205401

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens a mixed bag again, beat Colts, 19-18
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-colts-0821-20160820-story.html

Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens notes: Joe Flacco sits second preseason game
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-joe-flacco-sits-but-several-ravens-set-for-debut-against-colts-20160820-story.html

BUFFALO
Buffalo News: What They Said: Bills-Giants postgame transcripts of Rex Ryan, Tyrod Taylor, Eric Wood, Kyle Williams, Jerry Hughes and Reggie Bush
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/08/20/said-bills-giants-postgame-transcripts-rex-ryan-tyrod-taylor-eric-wood-kyle-williams-jerry-hughes-reggie-bush/

Skurski Buffalo News: Bills release second-year running back Karlos Williams
https://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/08/20/sammy-watkins-kyle-williams-headline-bills-inactive-vs-giants/

Graham Buffalo News: Bills are new reality series for Biermann
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/08/20/bills-are-new-reality-series-for-biermann/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Projecting the Carolina Panthers' 53-man roster
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article96765882.html

Newton ESPN Charlotte: Ron Rivera: Panthers LB Luke Kuechly can take game to 'next level'
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/210829/ron-rivera-panthers-lb-luke-kuechly-can-take-his-game-to-the-next-level

Benoit MMQB: Scouting Carolina: Josh Norman Had to Go
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/08/19/nfl-carolina-panthers-2016-scouting-report

Person Charlotte Observer: Bene' Benwikere reminds Panthers there's more to the secondary than just the 3 rookie corners.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article96957542.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: 10 thoughts on the Bears' 23-22 exhibition loss to the Patriots
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-patriots-10-thoughts-biggs-20160819-story.html

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: How Browns' Danny Shelton fared against Alex Mack and what to do about that horrible tackling
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/08/how_browns_danny_shelton_fared.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns' Corey Coleman and Joe Haden have a 'huge week' coming up vs. Bucs, Hue Jackson says
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/08/corey_coleman_and_joe_haden_ha.html

Hangst SOE: Browns Receivers Are Going Deep
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/196503868/nfl-cleveland-browns-wide-recievers

DALLAS
Taylor ESPN Dallas: Tony Romo must win with bad defense to elevate Cowboys
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4753033/romo-must-win-with-bad-defense-to-elevate-cowboys

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: If Cowboys truly have Super Bowl aspirations, then why risk Tony Romo's health in preseason play?
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/08/19/cowboys-truly-super-bowl-aspirations-risk-tony-romos-health-preseason-play

George Dallas Morning News: Cowboys not saying it, but rookie Dak Prescott looks like the back up man
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/08/20/cowboys-saying-rookie-dak-prescott-looks-like-backup-man

Archer ESPN Dallas: To Dak Prescott, it's not as easy as it looks
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4753118/to-dak-prescott-its-not-as-easy-as-it-looks

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Dak Prescott has earned the hype, but Cowboys' brass tapping brakes
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article96939182.html

Moore Dallas Morning News: Cowboys fans likely to see Elliott at Seattle
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/08/20/cowboys-fans-likely-see-elliott-seattle

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: 49ers 31, Broncos 24: Lynch shines but Denver QB still in flux
http://www.9news.com/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/49ers-31-broncos-24-lynch-shines-but-denver-qb-still-in-flux/303670314

Jhabalva Denver Post: Broncos’ QBs struggle in preseason audition vs. 49ers
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/20/denver-broncos-san-francisco-49ers-preseason-trevor-siemian-mark-sanchez/

Shipgel NYT: “I saw Peyton do it. I saw Brock do it." Can a seventh-round draft pick lead the Broncos?
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/sports/football/an-unusual-quarterback-vacancy-and-unlikely-candidates-for-the-denver-broncos.html?

Klis 9News Denver: Broncos notes: Ware will return to practice next week
http://www.9news.com/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/broncos-notes-ware-will-return-to-practice-next-week/303689452

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions notes: Graham Glasgow in a boot, Golden Tate misses practice
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/08/20/detroit-lions-injuries/89059714/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions RB Ameer Abdullah out of red jersey, ready for contact
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/08/20/detroit-lions-ameer-abdullah/89057656/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions WR Marvin Jones a bright spot amid sloppy outing
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/08/19/detroit-lions-marvin-jones/88985900/

GREEN BAY
Bedard SI.com: Blanket Coverage: Mike McCarthy isn’t backing down from his plan on O
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/08/18/green-bay-packers-preview-mike-mccarthy-offense

Wood Mil JS: Read why those who knew Jared Cook in Tennessee and St. Louis believe Packers perfect team to unlock his potential.
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/08/20/89008064

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler makes strides in second preseason game:
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-QB-Brock-Osweiler-make-strides-in-2nd-9175350.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Turnover on backward pass angers Tom Savage
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Turnover-on-backward-pass-angers-Tom-Savage-9175643.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Will Fuller flashes skills in preseason game against Saints
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Will-Fuller-flashes-skills-in-preseason-9175557.php?cmpid=twitter-premium

Robertson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Jadeveon Clowney has strong preseason debut
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Jadeveon-Clowney-has-strong-preseason-9175385.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans linebacker Brian Cushing shines in preseason debut
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-linebacker-Brian-Cushing-shines-in-9175561.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Tonight was a reminder that Andrew Luck can't do this alone. Offensive miscues marred his impressive return:
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/08/20/insider-colts-better-luck-new-offense/88997208/

JACKSONVILLE
DiRocco ESPN Jack: Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey makes an impact in his NFL debut
http://www.espn.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/18552/jaguars-cb-jalen-ramsey-makes-an-impact-in-his-nfl-debut

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: The Chiefs' first-string passing game looked good vs. L.A., but the No. 1 run D is worth monitoring going forward:
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article96985367.html#storylink=cpy

LOS ANGELES
Klein LA Times: Todd Gurley scores in LA debut as the Rams beat the Chiefs, 21-20
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-chiefs-20160820-snap-story.html

Bonsignore OC Register: Bonsignore: Case Keenum is the clear winner over Jared Goff in battle for Rams starting quarterback
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/rams-726526-goff-keenum.html

MIAMI
Kelly Sun Sentinel: Dolphins' to-do list keeps growing
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-kelly-column-0821-20160820-story.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Dolphins’ Pead was supposed to be a camp body; he didn’t get the memo
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article96929717.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Blog. Mario Williams' Dolphins debut leads to questions:
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2016/08/mario-williams-dolphins-debut-leads-to-questions.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Blog. Tough Miami Dolphins debut for Byron Maxwell:
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2016/08/tough-miami-dolphins-debut-for-byron-maxwell.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Former Vikings Pro Bowl QBs Warren Moon, Tommy Kramer like Teddy Bridgewater but want to see him improve deep ball.
http://www.twincities.com/2016/08/20/warren-moon-tommy-kramer-see-room-to-grow-for-vikings-qb-teddy-bridgewater/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Updated notes. "No concern" on Bridgewater health Xavier Rhodes says injury not serious, Munnerlyn talks Super Bowl
http://www.twincities.com/2016/08/20/vikings-mike-zimmer-says-he-has-no-concern-about-teddy-bridgewaters-health/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts/notes around Patriots & NFL (Dion Lewis/PUP; Karlos Williams, Bill Belichick, Kamu Grugier-Hill).
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4794862/might-bill-belichick-see-more-value-in-rb-dion-lewis-opening-season-on-pup

Reiss ESPN Boston: Cleaning out the Patriots notebook from film review (play-action passing, Butler, Knighton, all 3 phases etc.).
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4794854/play-action-passing-game-helped-make-life-easier-on-jimmy-garoppolo?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Garven Providence Journal: Five Patriots on the bubble and five making a roster push
http://providencejournal.com/sports/20160820/five-patriots-on-bubble-and-five-making-roster-push

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Stage is set for Rolling Meadows Jimmy Garoppolo
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-jimmy-garoppolo-tom-brady-sunday-special-spt-0821-20160819-story.html

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots' offensive line headed in right direction
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/08/howe_patriots_offensive_line_headed_in_right_direction

Guregian Boston Herald: Patriots defense plans to carry load
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/08/guregian_patriots_defense_plans_to_carry_load

Kurkjian Boston Herald: Often-overlooked Markus Kuhn makes push to crack Patriots' roster
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/08/often_overlooked_markus_kuhn_makes_push_to_crack_patriots_roster

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: 10 Saints who helped or hurt their case vs. Texans
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/10_saints_who_helped_or_hurt_t.html#0

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints' blocking woes lead to ugly offensive performance vs. Texans
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/saints_blocking_woes_lead_to_u.html

Morale Nola.com: Sean Payton: Brandon Coleman's been 'pedestrian' throughout camp
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/sean_payton_brandon_colemans_b.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Sean Payton after Marcus Murphy's fumble: "It just can't happen. We'll find another returner."
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/after_another_marcus_murphy_fu.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Sean Payton says he didn't see tension between Dennis Allen and CB Keenan Lewis
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/sean_payton_says_he_didnt_see.html

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Is Doug Pederson sending right messages on problem players? Does he need to establish foundation first? My column:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/390814571.html

Berman Phil.com: He discovered MVP Joe Flacco, now works for the Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20160821_He_discovered_MVP_Joe_Flacco__now_works_for_the_Eagles.html

Bowen Phil.com: Wentz will try light throwing, and Pederson says Birds need LB help
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Ertz-will-try-light-throwing-today-Pederson--says-Birds-need-LB-help.html

Berman Phil.com: Green-Beckham eager to start over with Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160820_Green-Beckham_anxious_to_start_over_with_Eagles.html

Bowen Phil.com: Boy, do the Eagles need Green-Beckham to come through
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160821_Bowen__Eagles_could_use_a_good_wideout_like_DGB_-_if_he_delivers.html

Shorr-Parks NJ.com: Lane Johnson says he will appeal a potential suspension
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/08/lane_johnson_says_he_will_appeal_a_potential_suspe.html

Eckel NJ.com: Doug Pederson confirms Eagles looking for a linebacker
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/08/doug_pederson_confirms_eagles_looking_for_a_lineba.html

Bowen Phil.com: Source: Eagles LB Joe Walker to miss season
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/Source-Eagles-LB-Joe-Walker-to-miss-season.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Nolan Carroll could be pleasant surprise for Eagles for second straight year
http://www.phillyvoice.com/nolan-carroll-could-be-pleasant-surprise-eagles-second-straight-year/

PITTSBURGH
Zeise Pitt Post Gazette: Backup QB concerns shouldn't hinder Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/zeise-is-right/2016/08/19/Paul-Zeise-Backup-QB-concerns-shouldn-t-hinder-Steelers/stories/201608190242

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers backup QB Jones throws four interceptions in defeat
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/08/18/Steelers-lose-17-0-to-Philadelphia-Eagles/stories/201608180207

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers notebook: Le'Veon Bell: 'I didn't do everything right; I didn't do everything wrong.'
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/08/21/Steelers-notebook-Le-Veon-Bell-I-didn-t-do-everything-right-I-didn-t-do-everything-wrong/stories/201608210165

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Ladarius Green: 'I'm on PUP because of my ankle'
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/08/20/Ladarius-Green-I-m-on-PUP-because-of-my-ankle/stories/201608200138

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Game story -- Chip Kelly: "I thought Blaine did a nice job ..."
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Shaky-to-solid-Gabbert-better-in-49ers-9175550.php?t=eab5ee4eb47d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

Maiocco CSN Bay Area: 49ers Blaine Gabbert was 0-for-2 on third downs. His decisions on those plays were exactly what Chip Kelly wanted
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/kelly-gabbert-has-good-understanding-49ers-offense/

Barrows Sac Bee: Some things to Ponder from 49ers’ 31-24 win in Denver
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article96987467.html

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Despite win, another iffy start is notable for Bucs
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/slow-starts-nothing-new-to-bucs/2290415

Mark Dominik (@MarkdominikESPN)
8/20/16, 9:36 PM
Def.Backs can be "ball aware" able 2 locate ball & knock it down but better is "ball skills" pick it off.Bucs Vernon Hargreaves III has both

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans, Mariota, Sharpe, already looking like old pros together
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/08/20/titans-marcus-mariota-tajae-sharpe-look-like-old-pros/89046636/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Five observations from the Redskins' preseason win over the Jets
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/08/20/five-observations-from-the-redskins-preseason-win-over-the-jets/

Jones Wash Post: Matt Jones and Redskins hoping shoulder sprain doesn’t sideline him for long
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/08/20/matt-jones-and-redskins-hoping-shoulder-sprain-doesnt-sideline-him-for-long/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Jones Wash Post: Matt Jones’s injury underscores Redskins’ need for more help at RB
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/matt-joness-injury-underscores-redskins-need-for-more-help-at-rb/2016/08/19/82093fe2-6640-11e6-be4e-23fc4d4d12b4_story.html?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Steinberg Wash Post: For Redskins’ Kendal Thompson, a ‘boss’ one-handed catch provides a preseason memory
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/08/20/for-redskins-kendal-thompson-a-boss-one-handed-catch-provides-a-preseason-memory/

History

Barca NYP: Inside Giants’ Super Bowl XXI prep: Billy Crystal, LT betting, Morris’ lucky pants
http://nypost.com/2016/08/20/inside-giants-super-bowl-xxi-prep-billy-crystal-lt-betting-morris-lucky-pants/

Blezow NYP: 1986 Giants hero details first encounter with crack
http://nypost.com/2016/08/20/ex-giants-hero-details-long-sad-battle-with-crack-cocaine/

McClain Houston Chronicle: How the Oilers left Houston and set the stage for the Texans
http://chron.com/local/history/sports/article/How-the-Oilers-left-Houston-and-set-the-stage-for-9171976.php?

Whicker LA Daily News: LA Rams' oldest living alumnus is 93-year-old Jim Hardy, who shows no signs of slowing
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20160820/la-rams-oldest-living-alumnus-is-93-year-old-jim-hardy-who-shows-no-signs-of-slowing

Giants Birthdays 8-21

Reuben Droughns RB TR-CLE 2007 NYG 2007-2008 8-21-1978

Johnnie Harris SS W-OAK 2002 NYG 2002-2003 8-21-1972
Replaced Ryan Clark on the Giants roster...

Bobby Hart G/RT D7-FSU 2015 NYG 2015 8-21-1994