Saturday Reading

Giants

Kratch NJ.com: 10 Giants thoughts before Snoopy Bowl vs. Jets.
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/10_giants_thoughts_before_snoopy_bowl_vs_jets.html

Rock Newsday: 'Snoopy Bowl' is just another preseason game for Giants
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/snoopy-bowl-is-just-another-preseason-game-for-giants-1.12228522

Offense

Schwartz NYP: Giants running out of time to get offense in regular season shape
http://nypost.com/2016/08/26/giants-running-out-of-time-to-get-offense-in-regular-season-shape/

WR

Raanan ESPN NY: Victor Cruz doesn't need to prove anything to his Giants teammates
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/47642/victor-cruz-doesnt-need-to-prove-anything-to-his-giants-teammates

Traina NFL Spinzone: New York Giants: Victor Cruz’s New Chapter Set to Begin
https://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/27/new-york-giants-victor-cruzs-new-chapter-set-begin/

Rock Newsday: Odell Beckham Jr. ‘a little different’ now than when at LSU
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-jr-a-little-different-now-than-when-at-lsu-1.12227096


CB

Rock Newsday: Giants rookie Eli Apple returns to face tough test in Jets
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-rookie-eli-apple-returns-to-face-tough-test-in-jets-1.12226838

Walder NYDN: Giants rookie Eli Apple paid visit to Revis Island
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-rookie-eli-apple-paid-visit-revis-island-article-1.2767661

Stapleton The Record: Giants CB Eli Apple making progress, 1st round rookie ready to get back in game tonight vs Jets
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/giants/apple-making-progress-1.1651031

Shipgel NYT: They're First-Time NFL Rivals. Their Mothers? Longtime friends
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/27/sports/football/eli-apple-darron-lee-mothers-twitter-friendship.html

Sullivan The Record: College teammates about to become NFL rivals
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/sullivan-college-teammates-about-to-become-nfl-rivals-1.1651016

FS

Duggan NJ.com: Giants starting FS Darian Thompson on track for Week 1
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/giants_starting_fs_darian_thompson_on_track_for_we.html

SS

Samuel NYDN: Landon Collins knows family got lucky despite Louisiana flooding
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/landon-collins-family-lucky-louisiana-flooding-article-1.2767418

P

Rock Newsday: Giants punter Brad Wing: Baton Rouge is in my prayers
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-punter-brad-wing-baton-rouge-in-my-prayers-1.12230042


NFL

Kaplan MMQB: Suffering from short- and long-term memory loss, former NFL tight end Ben Utecht wrote a book framed as a love letter to his family
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/08/23/nfl-ben-utecht-book-counting-days-while-my-mind-slips-away

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: What the Ravens are looking to accomplish in their third preseason game, unit by unit
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-lions-advance-0827-20160826-story.html

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Rex Ryan plays it ultra-safe in Bills' preseason loss to Redskins
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/08/26/rex-ryan-plays-ultra-safe-bills-preseason-loss-redskins/

CAROLINA
Persinger Charlotte Observer: Mistakes, turnovers doom Carolina Panthers in preseason loss to Patriots
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article98250392.html

Kahler MMQB: The Panthers made it to the Super Bowl without Kelvin Benjamin, who is back from an ACL tear and hell-bent on getting a ring
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/08/25/nfl-kelvin-benjamin-talking-football-carolina-panthers-super-bowl-ring-the-mmqb

Fowler Charlotte Observer: Panthers LBs Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis their usual productive selves vs. Patriots
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-says-blog/article98250627.html

Wesseling NFL.com: Donte Whitner, Stevie Brown to visit with Panthers
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000690277/article/donte-whitner-stevie-brown-to-visit-with-panthers

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Kevin White, Bears pass rush on the spot in last tuneup for starters
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-chiefs-third-exhibition-preview-spt-0827-20160826-story.html

Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Bears rookie DL Jonathan Bullard adjusts to NFL life
http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4703425/bears-rookie-dl-jonathan-bullard-adjusts-to-nfl-life

CINCINNATI
Terrell ESPN Cin: Bengals tell Andy Dalton to cut down on the tackles in 2016
http://www.espn.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/23462/bengals-tell-andy-dalton-to-cut-down-on-the-tackles-in-2016

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Josh Gordon provides hope and 43-yard TD in Browns' 30-13 loss to Bucs
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/08/josh_gordon_provides_hope_and.html

Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns dress rehearsal performance a reminder the show still needs work
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/08/cleveland_browns_tampa_bay_buc_5.html

Pluto Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns defense has so many problems, so little time
http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.ssf/2016/08/cleveland_browns_defense_has_s.html

DALLAS
Dallas Morning News: More details revealed about Tony Romo's apparent 'squeeshed' injury
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/08/26/cowboys-qb-tony-romo-said-feels-fine-knocked-game-fact-dodge-bullet-good-thing

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Ezekiel Elliott calls Kam Chancellor's hit 'dirty'
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article98083582.html

Archer ESPN Dallas: Ezekiel Elliott shows all-around game in Cowboys debut
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4753291/ezekiel-elliott-shows-all-around-game-in-cowboys-debut

George Dallas Morning News: Injury updates: Terrance Williams, JJ Wilcox and Josh Thomas
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/08/26/injury-updates-terrance-williams-jj-wilcox-josh-thomas

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Why Paxton Lynch is the quarterback to watch vs Rams
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/26/paxton-lynch-broncos-quarterback-watch-vs-rams/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Huge' special teams decisions ahead for Detroit Lions
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/08/26/detroit-lions-special-teams/89406476/

GREEN BAY
McGinn Mil JS: It's on to Jacksonville for Aaron Rodgers after one game, 25 snaps in his briefest exhibition campaign
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/08/27/unsettled-play-marks-rodgers-2016-debut/89422312/

Cohen Mil JS: Cook blends with Packers' offense
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/08/27/insider-cook-blends-packers-offense/89423724/

Dougherty Mil JS: Packers' defense making strides
http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/186578558/0/milwaukee/packers~Dougherty-Packers-defense-making-strides/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Jeff Allen has soft side, but not on the field
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Jeff-Allen-has-soft-side-but-not-on-the-9187691.php?t=464d9bcd64438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts taking a look at free-agent running back Ridley
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/08/26/colts-taking-look-free-agent-running-back/89423506/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars closing in on a plan for left side of O-line
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-08-25/story/jaguars-closing-plan-left-side-o-line

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: If Kelvin Beachum plays Sunday for Jaguars, Luke Joeckel will start at left guard
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2016-08-25/if-kelvin-beachum-plays-sunday-jaguars-luke-joeckel

Heilman Fla Times Union: Always adaptable Tyson Alualu fills important roles on Jaguars
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-08-26/story/always-adaptable-tyson-alualu-fills-important-roles-jaguars

Carlyon Fla Times Union: Jaguars Notebook: Yannick Ngakoue may see first-time work, too
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-08-26/story/jaguars-notebook-rookies-may-see-first-team-reps

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Young inside linebackers getting their chance with Chiefs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article98213307.html

Paylor KC Star: Safety Eric Berry expected to report to the Chiefs on Sunday
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article98044542.html

LOS ANGELES
Klein LA Times: Rams quarterback Case Keenum focuses on the job at hand, not the jersey numbers in the stands
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-keenum-broncos-20160826-snap-story.html

Hammond LA Daily News: Rams offensive line shaping up well amid injuries, changes
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20160826/rams-offensive-line-shaping-up-well-amid-injuries-changes

Bonsignore OC Register: Rams LB Alec Ogletree makes no apologies for blowing a gasket in his new role
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/ogletree-727102-rams-play.html

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: Tunsil and Grant impress while other Miami Dolphins rookies try to catch up
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article98250572.html

Schad Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins RB Arian Foster makes move on starter Jay Ajayi
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/08/26/miami-dolphins-rb-arian-foster-makes-move-on-starter-jay-ajayi/

Beasley Miami Herald: Slumping Jordan Cameron: I’ve just got to catch the football
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article98010102.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Role reversal: Dolphins offensive line now leaving opposition frustrated
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article98205937.html

MINNESOTA
Goessling ESPN Minn: Adrian Peterson says he's more patient, more comfortable with shotgun runs
http://www.espn.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/19896/adrian-peterson-says-hes-more-patient-more-comfortable-with-shotgun-runs

NEW ENGLAND
Howe Boston Herald: Patriots' dominating defense stifles Cam Newton, Carolina
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/08/patriots_dominating_defense_stifles_cam_newton_carolina

Reiss ESPN Boston: Jimmy Garoppolo struggles, Tom Brady delivers highlight in Patriots win
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4795062/jimmy-garoppolo-struggles-tom-brady-delivers-highlight-in-patriots-win

Reiss ESPN Boston: Chris Hogan, Logan Ryan among those "up" for the Patriots in preseason win, while kicker Stephen Gostkowski falters.
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4795067/logan-ryan-and-chris-hogan-are-up-stephen-gostkowski-down-for-patriots

Howe Boston Herald: D.J. Foster 'felt great' in preseason debut
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2016/08/dj_foster_felt_great_in_preseason_debut

Reiss ESPN Boston: Veteran DT Terrance Knighton uncertain of Patriots future after not playing on D in 3rd preseason game.
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4795091/dt-terrance-knighton-uncertain-of-patriots-future-after-not-playing-on-d?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots' trade for Barkevious Mingo follows their modus operandi
http://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4795023/patriots-trade-for-barkevious-mingo-follows-their-modus-operandi

NEW ORLEANS
Nola.com: New Orleans Saints feeble on both sides in exhibition loss to Steelers
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/new_orleans_saints_feeble_on_b.html

Holder Nola.com: Saints' young cornerbacks get trial by fire vs. Steelers, plus other observations
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/new_orleans_saints_pittsburgh_3.html

Teope Nola.com: New Orleans Saints offensive line struggles remain under the microscope
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/new_orleans_saints_offensive_l_24.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: New Orleans Saints still looking for consistent pass rush
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/new_orleans_saints_still_looki.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: New Orleans Saints DTs hope new rules decrease chop blocks
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/new_orleans_saints_dts_hoping.html

PHILADELPHIA
Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' old heads work hard to keep lengthy careers going
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/les_bowen/20160828_Bowen__Eagles__old_heads_work_hard_to_keep_lengthy_careers_going_strong.html

Berman Phil.com: Who makes the Eagles roster: Wide receiver/tight end
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Who-makes-the-Eagles-roster-Wide-receivertight-end.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles will sorely lack offensive line continuity heading into regular season
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-will-sorely-lack-offensive-line-continuity-heading-regular-season/

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers defeat New Orleans Saints, 27-14
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/08/26/Steelers-defeat-New-Orleans-Saints-27-14/stories/201608260227

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers redo contracts to cover for injuries
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Steelers-Blog/2016/08/26/Steelers-Redo-2-Contracts-as-Prelude-for-Signings/stories/201608260189

Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers RB Bell looks like old self in return to field
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/08/27/Steelers-RB-Bell-looks-like-old-self-in-return-to-field/stories/201608270101

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UTSD: Danny Woodhead not bemoaning contract
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/aug/26/chargers-danny-woodhead-contract/

SAN FRANCISCO
Inman SJ Mercury News: Gabbert starts, Kaepernick struggles in 49ers' loss
http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_30297283/gabbert-starts-kaepernick-struggles-49ers-loss

Branch SF Chronicle: Kaepernick’s performance leaves little doubt about 49ers starting QB
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Kaepernick-s-shaky-performance-leaves-little-9187883.php?t=89dd862ca87d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

Kawakami SJ Mercury News: Colin Kaepernick played, but the script didn't change--Blaine Gabbert will be the 49ers' starting QB
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2016/08/26/49ers-packers-colin-kaepernicks-rusty-return-just-time-seal-blaine-gabbert-week-1-starter/?doing_wp_cron=1472298876.5131659507751464843750

Branch SF Chronicle: Kaepernick still thinks he could start after shaky debut
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Kaepernick-s-shaky-performance-leaves-little-9187883.php?t=89dd862ca87d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

Branch SF Chronicle: Hyde sustains concussion in 49ers' preseason loss
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Hyde-sustains-concussion-in-49ers-preseason-9187977.php

Bach CSN Bay Area: Staley: 49ers RT Brown could be one of best in NFL history
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/brown-brings-big-flavor-49ers-o-line-broth

Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers notes: Anthony Davis plays guard for first time in nine years
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article98248587.html

SEATTLE
Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Seahawks backup QB Trevone Boykin flashes TCU skills against Cowboys
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article98112387.html

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Seahawks' Jimmy Graham playing basketball as part of rehab
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/211605/seahawks-jimmy-graham-playing-basketball-as-part-of-rehab

TAMPA BAY
Laine ESPN Tampa: Jameis Winston, Buccaneers electrify in win over Browns
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/211689/jameis-winston-buccaneers-electrify-in-win-over-browns

Stroud TB Times: With Winston taking control, Bucs' offense hits higher level
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/with-winston-taking-control-bucs-offense-hits-higher-level/2291192

Auman TB Times: Bucs kicker Aguayo bounces back
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-kicker-aguayo-bounces-back/2291180

WASHINGTON
Allen Wash Post: Best and worst moments from the Redskins' preseason win over the Bills
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/08/26/best-and-worst-moments-from-the-redskins-preseason-win-over-the-bills/

Keim ESPN Wash: Redskins' Ryan Kerrigan, Keith Marshall to undergo MRIs Saturday
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/73483/redskins-ryan-kerrigan-keith-marshall-to-undergo-mris-saturday

Testfatsion Wash Post: Kirk Cousins looks rusty, then throws three TD passes in Redskins' victory
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/kirk-cousins-looks-rusty-then-throws-three-td-passes-in-redskins-victory/2016/08/26/f4a867c6-6bbd-11e6-ba32-5a4bf5aad4fa_story.html

Steinberg Wash Post: If that was rusty Kirk Cousins, the Redskins' offense could be pretty potent
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/08/27/even-in-a-messy-exhibition-kirk-cousins-and-his-pass-catchers-flash-their-potential/

Allen Wash Post: Redskins rookie's 'Fat Rob' nickname isn't all about weight
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/08/26/redskins-rookies-fat-rob-nickname-isnt-all-about-weight/

Jones Wash Post: In Redskins' third preseason game, defensive battles might have settled
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/in-redskins-third-preseason-game-defensive-battles-might-have-been-settled/2016/08/26/4fc3d186-6bc8-11e6-ba32-5a4bf5aad4fa_story.html

Draft

T
Rang CBS Sports: Alabama LT Cam Robinson is surprisingly quick at 6-5, 327 pounds but his hands are the real secret to his success:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/top-nfl-draft-prospects-alabama-ready-to-roll-with-top-blocker-cam-robinson/

DE
Khan ESPN: "He's an old soul in a freak body." Get to know College Football superstar Myles Garrett
http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/17390488/texas-aggies-superstar-myles-garrett-top-nfl-prospect-oldest-soul-college-football

Former Giants News

McNamara Newsday: Bill Parcells' colt wins Albany Stakes at Saratoga
http://www.newsday.com/sports/horseracing/bill-parcells-colt-wins-albany-stakes-at-saratoga-1.12230144

Haisten Tulsa World: From his father, BTW's Rylan McQuarters gets a high talent level
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/okpreps/football/bill-haisten-from-his-father-btw-s-rylan-mcquarters-gets/article_2d6e2ab1-1b60-5a63-b973-c15ca52ee18d.html

History

Stapleton The Record: A look at the most memorable Jet-Giant preseason games
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/memorable-jet-giant-preseason-games-1.1651053

KC Star: Against Chicago Bears in 1967 preseason, Kansas City Chiefs won NFL legitimacy
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article98200307.html

Giants Birthdays 8-27

Madison Hedgecock FB W-STL 2007 NYG 2007-2010 8-27-1981