Wednesday Reading

Giants

Salomone Giants.com: Cruz looks good for Jets; JT off PUP; Shep for ROY? What we learned today at practice
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/5-things-we-learned-at-Giants-practice-823/83cb5ffd-678b-4b3e-8eaa-40dbc504af04

Salomone Giants.com: Standout players from Giants practice (8/23)
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Standout-players-from-Giants-practice-823/c97a099d-eb4a-4852-afe8-bb1a5278b0cc

Raanan ESPN: Practice Notes: Giants try different options (including Leon Hall) at safety
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/47593/giants-try-different-options-including-leon-hall-at-safety

Duggan NJ.com: Giants experiment with replacements for FS Darian Thompson: Practice Report
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/giants_experiment_with_replacements_for_fs_darian.html

Traina Inside Football: The Day at Camp: Tuesday, August 23, 2016
https://insidefootball.com/2016/08/day-camp-tuesday-august-23-2016/

Offense

Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan)
8/23/16, 9:45 PM
Offense is made to work around line weaknesses. Eli/Odell hide a lot

QB

Mule Giants.com: Will 2016 be an All-Pro season for Eli? One NFL.com writer says yes
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFLcom-predicts-Eli-Manning-to-have-All-Pro-year/085a60cd-dde8-4829-b872-bfcc90d3c980

WR

Giants.com: Odell Beckham Jr. discusses lessons learned through two season and goals for 2016 (Audio)
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Bob-Papa-sits-down-with-Odell-Beckham-Jr/4f813dc6-3037-44ff-ae02-edf83ac70fbd

Braziller NYP: Josh Norman's NFL friends are threatening Odell Beckham
http://nypost.com/2016/08/23/josh-normans-nfl-friends-are-threatening-odell-beckham/

Walder NYDN: Odell Beckham: Keep future rookie of the year Shepard under wraps
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-future-rookie-year-shepard-wraps-article-1.2762810

Leonard NYDN: For at least a few hours on Tuesday, Victor Cruz felt like the cure to the Giants' big blues
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/victor-cruz-preseason-debut-jets-article-1.2762324

Serby NYP: Vintage Victor Cruz puts awed Giants in a time machine
http://nypost.com/2016/08/23/vintage-victor-cruz-puts-awed-giants-in-a-time-machine/

Kussoy NYP: Smiling, cutting Victor Cruz gives credence to Giants' dream
http://nypost.com/2016/08/23/smiling-cutting-victor-cruz-gives-credence-to-giants-dream/

Rock Newsday: Victor Cruz looked good in his return to practice, and Odell Beckham Jr. is excited about it
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/victor-cruz-returns-to-giants-practice-and-odell-beckham-jr-is-happy-about-it-1.12214849

Stapleton Asbury Park Press: Giants' resilient Victor Cruz keeps getting back up
http://www.app.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2016/08/24/giants-resilient-victor-cruz-keeps-getting-back/89243364/

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz looked fresh and unaffected by a groin strain that has kept him out of practice since earlier this month
https://insidefootball.com/2016/08/victor-cruz-takes-big-step-back-toward-return/

Chairusmi WSJ: Victor Cruz Appears Ready to Play, and the Giants Are Excited
http://www.wsj.com/articles/victor-cruz-appears-ready-to-play-and-the-giants-are-excited-1471995889

Raanan ESPN NY: Victor Cruz practices Tuesday, leaves teammates impressed
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17373749/new-york-giants-wr-victor-cruz-practice-hopes-play-new-york-jets

Raanan ESPN NY: The highs and lows of Victor Cruz's first practice back with Giants
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/47600/the-highs-and-lows-of-victor-cruzs-first-practice-back-with-giants

Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan)
8/23/16, 5:24 PM
My 5 Victor Cruz observations from today:
1) This was his biggest workload of the summer. The Giants really threw him into the deep end
2) Eli Manning looked at Cruz more in this one practice than he did in the first two weeks
3) Cruz looked pretty good making cuts. One in particular where he ran a quick dig route vs. Donte Deayon stood out
4) Cruz didn't appear overly explosive. Still work to be done there. Joe Powell ran step for step for him downfield on one play
5) It was a very positive step in the right direction. Now need to see Cruz's legs hold up tomorrow and through the week

OL

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' offensive line leaders have message for panicked fans: Relax
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/giants_offensive_line_leaders_have_message_for_pan.html

DE

Stapleton The Record: Giants showing faith in rookie Romeo Okwara
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/giants-showing-faith-in-rookie-romeo-okwara-1.1649094

LB

Eisen Giants.com: J.T. Thomas comes off PUP and boosts LB depth
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/JT-Thomas-comes-off-PUP-and-boosts-LB-depth/f42bd84c-dec7-47a2-8c43-fe877a397566

Kratch NJ.com: Giants injury updates: J.T. Thomas off PUP, but is there room for him?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/giants_injury_updates_jt_thomas_off_pup_but_is_the.html

Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan)
8/23/16, 9:41 PM
Casillas, Brinkley, Kennard. Feel pretty good will shake out this way

PK
Kussoy NYP: Ex-Jets kicker eyes making Giants move on from Josh Brown
http://nypost.com/2016/08/23/ex-jets-kicker-eyes-making-giants-move-on-from-josh-brown/

Kratch NJ.com: Randy Bullock says Giants told him he's competing for the kicker job. He wants to be here for 17 weeks, not one
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/new_giants_kicker_randy_bullock_believes_hes_compe.html

Fennelly SNY: Is Randy Bullock more than a one-game replacement at kicker?
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/is-randy-bullock-more-than-a-one-game-replacement-at-kicker/197250652?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Rock Newsday: Giants' kicking situation seems to be an open competition
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-kicking-situation-seems-to-be-an-open-competition-1.12215187

Walder NYDN: Giants coach Ben McAdoo continues to duck Josh Brown questions
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-coach-ben-mcadoo-continues-duck-josh-brown-questions-article-1.2762311

Glauber Newsday: Giants' silence on Josh Brown's suspension disturbing
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/giants-silence-on-josh-brown-s-suspension-disturbing-1.12215391


NFL

King MMQB: After a month on the road seeing so much of the NFL, here are a handful of takeaways, including the team that impressed the most. Plus reader mail on Josh Brown, Jerry Jones and San Diego’s stadium reality
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/08/23/nfl-training-camp-tour-jacksonville-jaguars-peter-king-mailbag

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atl: Pro Bowler Desmond Trufant getting beat deep will help Falcons in long run
http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/21973/pro-bowler-desmond-trufant-getting-beat-deep-will-help-falcons-in-long-run

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco confirms he'll play Saturday night
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-joe-flacco-confirms-he-ll-play-saturday-night-against-detroit-lions-20160823-story.html

Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens' Breshad Perriman on his comeback: 'I know it will be worth the wait'
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-perriman-0824-20160823-story.html

BUFFALO
Graham Buffalo News: Time for Bills players to repay Rex for his loyalty
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/08/23/power-take-time-for-bills-players-to-repay-rex-for-his-loyalty/

CAROLINA
Jones Charlotte Observer: Panthers' Graham Gano willing to be flexible in changing times for kicking game
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article97363812.html

CHICAGO
Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Alshon Jeffery not worried about Kevin White's quiet preseason
http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4703396/alshon-jeffery-not-worried-about-kevin-whites-quiet-preseason

Biggs Chicago Tribune: No telling when Kyle Long will return from shoulder injury
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-biggs-kyle-long-injury-bears-spt-0824-20160823-column.html

Finley Chicago Sun Times: Bears’ Leonard Floyd grows comfortable: ‘I’ve had great grades’
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-leonard-floyd-grows-comfortable-ive-had-great-grades/

Potash Chicago Sun Times: Bears DE Keith Browner quietly making a name for himself
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-de-keith-browner-quietly-making-a-name-for-himself/

Telander Chicago Sun Times: Bears LB Young has survived Pace/Fox purge of prior regimes
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-lb-young-has-survived-pacefox-purge-of-prior-regimes/

CINCINNATI
Owaczarski Cin Enquirer: Bengals' Johnson quietly aiming for 'best year ever'
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/08/23/cincinnati-bengals-michael-johnson-quietly-aiming-best-year-ever/89214628/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns Twin Terrors Josh Gordon and Terrelle Pryor provide sneak preview in 1st practice vs. Bucs
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/08/browns_twin_terrors_josh_gordo.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns new CB tandem of Joe Haden and Jamar Taylor get off to a good start vs. Bucs with INTs in 1st joint practice
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/08/joe_haden_and_jamar_taylor_bro.html

DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: Dez Bryant suffers concussion will miss Thursday's preseason game with Seattle, Tyrone Crawford out too
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/08/23/dez-bryant-suffers-concussion-will-miss-thursdays-preseason-game-seattle-tyrone-crawford

Archer ESPN Dallas: Ezekiel Elliott wait almost over for Cowboys
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4753205/for-the-cowboys-the-ezekiel-elliott-wait-is-almost-over

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Ron Leary holding out hope for starting opportunity in NFL
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article97356812.html

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: A New Era: How Broncos players, coaches are navigating QB competition
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/23/broncos-quarterback-competition-new-era/

Klis 9News Denver: Defending Super Bowl champions never had a QB like this
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/defending-super-bowl-champions-never-had-a-qb-like-this/305894943

Wolfe Denver Post: With the blessing of former Bronco Ray Crockett, Henry Melton arrives in Denver
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/23/henry-melton-denver-broncos-ray-crockett/

Groke Denver Post: DeMarcus Ware returns to Broncos practice with quarterbacks already in sight
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/23/demarcus-ware-returns-broncos-practice/

DETROIT
Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Stafford, Tate: Lions' new up-tempo offense will make them dangerous
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/08/24/detroit-lions-new-tempo-offense-matthew-stafford-golden-tate/89242830/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Eric Ebron returns to Detroit Lions practice
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/08/23/eric-ebron-injury-detroit-lions/89212810/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions say new CB Brandon McGee has chance to make team
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/08/23/brandon-mcgee-detroit-lions/89218082/

GREEN BAY
Pompei The Athletic: Packers coach Mike McCarthy on staying in 1 place, the changing NFL, calling plays, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Forte & more
https://theathletic.com/17986/2016/08/23/pompei-packers-mike-mccarthy-adapting/

Wood Mil JS: New from JSOnline and PackersNews: Lingering hamstring tear frustrates Linsley ift.tt/2c4kTtt #Packers
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/08/23/lingering-hamstring-tear-frustrates-linsley/89207240/

Silverstein Mil JS: Dorleant latest CB to sparkle
http://www.packers-news.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/08/23/insider-dorleant-latest-cb-sparkle/89207956/

HOUSTON
Benoit MMQB: Scouting Houston: A Much Faster Offense in 2016
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/08/23/nfl-houston-texans-2016-scouting-report

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Rookie Tyler Ervin eager to show improvement
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-rookie-Tyler-Ervin-eager-to-show-9180546.php?t=db50524507438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Healthy again, Texans rookie Brennan Scarlett making up for lost time
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Healthy-again-Texans-rookie-Brennan-Scarlett-9179998.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans expect to see changes in kickoff returns
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-expect-to-see-changes-in-kickoff-returns-9180693.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Insider: Colts' injuries will create complicated roster cuts
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/08/23/insider-colts-injuries-create-complicated-roster-cuts/89208760/

Keefer Ind Star: Longtime Colts killer Antonio Cromartie: 'I love the irony'
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/colts-insider/2016/08/23/longtime-colts-killer-cromartie-love-irony/89216186/

JACKSONVILLE
Heilman Fla Times Union: Jaguars DE Chris Smith ready for next big challenge against Cincinnati
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/573595/phillip-heilman/2016-08-23/jaguars-de-chris-smith-ready-next-big-challenge

KANSAS CITY
Vrentas MMQB: There was a silver lining to losing Jamaal Charles to an ACL tear last season: quarterback Alex Smith was finally able to come into his own
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/08/23/nfl-kansas-city-chiefs-2016-training-camp-report

Paylor KC Star: Raw video of Chiefs OLB Tamba Hali working out today:
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article97425612.html

LOS ANGELES
Klein LA Times: Solid group of tight ends should help Rams' passing game
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-tight-ends-20160823-snap-story.html

Hammond OC Register: Notes: Mark Barron finds a home at linebacker
http://ocregister.com/articles/barron-726809-last-rams.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: A look at looming Miami Dolphins roster decisions
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2016/08/thursday-evenings-game-the-dolphins-will-play-against-the-atlanta-falcons-in-orlando-will-be-the-last-one-before-the-team-tri.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Landry has motivation to move up list, and better red-zone offense would give him a boost
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article97409847.html

MINNESOTA
Craig Minn Star Tribune: NFL coaches scratch Surface of a technology debate
http://www.startribune.com/nfl-coaches-scratch-surface-of-a-technology-debate/391109361/

Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Teddy Bridgewater, Shaun Hill return -- throwing -- to Vikings practice
http://m.startribune.com/teddy-bridgewater-shaun-hill-return-throwing-to-vikings-practice/391068911/

NEW ENGLAND
Guregian Boston Herald: Patriots should not play Tom Brady against Carolina
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/08/guregian_patriots_should_not_play_tom_brady_against_carolina

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots figure to explore waiver wire, trade market at RB
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4794937/patriots-figure-to-explore-waiver-wire-trade-market-at-rb

Howe Boston Herald: DJ Foster back on the field after 'tough times' with injury
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2016/08/dj_foster_back_on_the_field_after_tough_times_with_injury

Reiss ESPN Boston: Rookie LG Joe Thuney's quick Patriots rise sparks thoughts of Logan Mankins, others.
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4794958/joe-thuneys-quick-patriots-rise-sparks-thoughts-of-logan-mankins-others?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Garven Providence Journal: Signing of Markus Kuhn is minor move that could have major impact
http://providencejournal.com/sports/20160823/signing-of-markus-kuhn-is-minor-move-that-could-have-major-impact-for-pats

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Saints backfield still a bit of a mystery with preseason run game issues
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/new_orleans_saints_running_bac_100.html

Teope Nola.com: Saints defense building confidence, trending upwards on road to improvement
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/saints_defense_building_confid.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: DT Nick Fairley looking like an active, athletic starting option for Saints
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/dt_nick_fairley_looking_like_a.html

Erickson NO Advocate: In James Laurinaitis, the Saints found one of the NFL's smartest linebackers
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_2079e2b2-66f0-11e6-a0bb-9fb577786ae0.html

Dabe Nola.com: Saints CB Delvin Breaux an elder statesman after Keenan Lewis' release
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/delvin_breaux_new_orleans_sain_3.html

NEW YORK JETS
Mehta NYDN: The solution to Jets QB problems: Place Hackenberg on Injured Reserve. Why it makes sense
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/solution-jets-qb-problems-place-christian-hackenberg-ir-article-1.2762297?

Comini ESPN NY: "We've got the makings to be one of the best defensive teams that the Jets have had."
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/62397/jets-goal-on-defense-be-scary-good-and-reach-new-heights

OAKLAND
Durkin SJ Mercury News: Raiders' Derek Carr not afraid to take risks
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_30281825/raiders-derek-carr-not-afraid-take-risks

Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders’ Comfy Derek Carr enjoying the preseason
http://sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-Comfy-Derek-Carr-enjoying-the-preseason-9180556.php

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Nigel Bradham has hearing today; Darren Sproles' role in offense; Marcus Smith's development. All in this notebook:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160824_Eagles_linebacker_Bradham_faces_court_hearing.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Josh Norman wasting no time taking shots at Sam Bradford
http://www.phillyvoice.com/redskins-josh-norman-cant-wait-face-sam-bradford/

Domowitch Phil.com: Jordan Matthews promises to play on Opening Day
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160824_Domo__Jordan_Matthews_promises_to_play_on_Opening_Day.html

Brookover Phil.com: Eagles hope defensive domination is not a false positive
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/391090251.html

Domowitch Phil.com: What will the addition of MLB Stephen Tullock mean for incumbent Jordan Hicks? Too soon to say
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160823_Domo__Tulloch_shores_up_middle_ground_for_Eagles__linebacking_corps.html

Berman Phil.com: Stephen Tulloch says he will fit in fine
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20160824_Tulloch_says_he_will_fit_in_fine_with_the_Eagles.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers sign LB Williams to new contract
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/08/23/Steelers-sign-LB-Williams-to-new-contract/stories/201608230161

Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers' Harrison to meet with NFL investigators on Thursday
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/08/23/Pittsburgh-Steelers-James-Harrison-to-meet-with-NFL-investigators-Thursday/stories/201608230162

Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers looking at cornerback Keenan Lewis
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/08/23/Pittsburgh-Steelers-looking-at-former-cornerback-Keenan-Lewis/stories/201608230152

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Injured Steelers CB Golson eyes November return
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/08/23/Steelers-cornerback-Senquez-Golson-eyes-a-November-return-from-foot-injury/stories/201608230143

SAN DIEGO
Williams ESPN SD: Chargers' Derek Watt, J.J.'s brother, shows toughness runs in family
http://www.espn.com/blog/san-diego-chargers/post/_/id/17046/chargers-fb-derek-watt-showing-toughness-runs-in-the-family

Gehlken UTSD: Chargers OL Spencer Pulley is not your typical rookie. "Mentally, he’s like a three- or four-year vet."
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/aug/23/chargers-spencer-pulley-dj-fluker/

SAN FRANCISCO
Maiocco CSN Bay Area: The 49ers give Anthony Davis a longer look at right guard. Andrew Tiller has been working with the first team
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/anthony-davis-gets-longer-look-right-guard/

McDonald SJ Mercury News: 49ers changing of the guards could include Joshua Garnett on the left, Anthony Davis on the right
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2016/08/23/49ers-changing-of-the-guards-could-include-joshua-garnett-on-the-left-anthony-davis-on-the-right/

Branch SF Chronicle: Undersized Blair has impressed 49ers in short order.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Undersized-Blair-has-impressed-49ers-in-short-9180409.php?t=87411d0d027d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

Barrows Sac Bee: Higher profile: Ray-Ray Armstrong eyes starting spot on 49ers’ defense
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article97381772.html

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers rookie CB Will Redmond isn't quite healthy and ready to go.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-rookie-CB-Redmond-not-all-the-way-back-from-9179436.php?t=2c759713767d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

SEATTLE
Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Snag/flat: Breaking down one of the Seahawks' go-to third-down concepts
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/21399/how-russell-wilson-doug-baldwin-gave-defenses-fits-on-third-down

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks appear ready to throw J’Marcus Webb into the left tackle competition
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-appear-ready-to-throw-jmarcus-webb-back-into-the-left-tackle-competition/

Condotta Seattle Times: Jahri Evans worked with first-team today with Germain Ifedi out, says he's getting more comfortable in Seattle
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/veteran-jahri-evans-gets-his-shot-with-first-team-in-seahawks-practice-says-im-picking-it-up-fairly-quickly/

TAMPA BAY
Wesseling NFL.com: Roberto Aguayo, Bucs wrestle with kicking conundrum
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000689209/article/roberto-aguayo-bucs-wrestle-with-kicking-conundrum

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans' Wright missing chances to improve chemistry with Mariota
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/08/23/titans-kendall-wright-missing-work-marcus-mariota/89233486/

Kacsmar Football Outsiders: Tajae Sharpe faces long odds to put up big numbers as a late-round rookie but there are strong signs he will
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stat-analysis/2016/tajae-sharpe-perfect-situation-early-success

Wolf The Tennessean: Stevens' retirement a quality-of-life decision. He considered it since last year, per source
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/08/23/titans-tight-end-craig-stevens-retiring/89222494/

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Redskins mailbag: On practice-squad poaching, and unearthing special-teams standouts
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/08/23/redskins-mailbag-on-unearthing-special-teams-standouts-and-practice-squad-rules/

Jones Wash Post: As Josh Doctson increases activity, Redskins hold out hope for Week 1 debut
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/08/23/as-josh-doctson-increases-activity-redskins-hold-out-hope-for-week-1-debut/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Jones Wash Post: Motivated by injury-marred 2015, DeSean Jackson continues strong preseason
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/08/24/motivated-by-injury-marred-2015-desean-jackson-continues-strong-preseason/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Testfatsion Wash Post: By any name, Redskins LB Martrell Spaight is a player beginning to stand out
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/by-any-name-the-redskins-martrell-spaight-is-a-player-beginning-to-stand-out/2016/08/23/7aa503d0-695b-11e6-99bf-f0cf3a6449a6_story.html

Van Valkenberg ESPN: Hanging with Zlatan, talking Odell Beckham, taking selfies with the Mona Lisa: My adventures in Paris w/ Josh Norman
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17372634/washington-redskins-cb-josh-norman-best-cornerback-earth-nfl

Steinberg Wash Post: Redskins' Josh Norman comes to grips with his face-of-the-franchise-level fame
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/08/23/redskins-josh-norman-comes-to-grips-with-his-face-of-the-franchise-level-fame/

Draft

Low ESPN: Going inside Alabama's football machine. My look at a day in the life of preseason camp with the Crimson Tide.
http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/17335609/all-access-college-football-defending-champions-alabama-crimson-tide

Palazzolo PFF: Say hello to the top NFL Draft prospects for every position 2017
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-top-nfl-prospects-every-position-2017/?utm_content=buffercbc70& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=nfl

NFL.com: Michigan places CFB high 15 players on senior bowl watch list
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000689170/article/michigan-places-cfbhigh-15-players-on-senior-bowl-watch-list

Brugler CBS Sports: We'll see how it translates in the win column, but Texas A& M is loaded w/ NFL talent. A& M 6 on our countdown:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/top-25-nfl-draft-rankings-no-6-texas-a-m-boasts-drafts-best-non-qb/

RB
Rang CBS Sports: NFL Draft: Running backs Fournette, Cook, McCaffrey headline deepest class since '08
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-running-backs-fournette-cook-mccaffrey-headline-deepest-class-since-08/

Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler)
8/23/16, 1:09 PM
If the NFL Draft happened tomorrow, McCaffrey would be a mid-1st rounder IMO. Highly versatile and athletic weapon

C
Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout)
8/23/16, 4:50 PM
Tyler Orlosky (West Virginia) is my favorite 2017 center so far. Not the biggest dude, but quick feet and really smart hand usage

History

Giants Birthdays 8-24

Michael Boley LB FA-ATL 2009 NYG 2009-2012 8-24-1982