Tuesday Reading

Giants

Schwartz NYP: Giants’ divide growing toward explosive breaking point
http://nypost.com/2016/12/05/giants-divide-growing-toward-explosive-breaking-point/

Raanan ESPN NY: Eli Manning flops in loss to Big Ben, Steelers
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/49789/eli-manning-flops-in-loss-to-big-ben-steelers

Politi NJ.com: Bring on the Cowboys: Giants must prove they can beat a good team
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/12/will_these_giants_ever_beat_a_good_team_they_bette.html

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: "Scouting the Giants: Game-changing safety Landon Collins just might be the NFL's top defender"
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/12/05/scouting-giants-game-changing-safetylandon-collins-just-might-nfls-top-defender

Coach

Traina Inside Football: McAdoo: New York Giants Need to Find Consistency on Offense
https://insidefootball.com/2016/12/new-york-giants-need-consistency-offense/

Rock Newsday: Ben McAdoo: Giants will make run to playoffs
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/ben-mcadoo-giants-will-make-run-to-playoffs-1.12708585

Offense

Serby NYP: Giants duo has to get offense clicking to wrangle Cowboys
http://nypost.com/2016/12/06/giants-duo-has-to-get-offense-clicking-to-wrangle-cowboys/

Schwartz NYP: The Giants’ offense is sinking to the Browns’ futile level
http://nypost.com/2016/12/06/the-giants-offense-is-sinking-to-the-browns-futile-level/

Stapleton The Record: Offensive woes testing Giants' patience
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2016/12/05/offensive-woes-testing-giants-patience/95018180/

Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan 10h10 hours ago
On the offense:
No. 1 reason is it's too predictable. Have heard that from countless people around the league. No. 2 is personnel.
Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan 10h10 hours ago
More variety. More commitment to run game. Better play from QB.

QB

Sullivan The Record: When Manning falters, Giants have no chance
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/columnists/tara-sullivan/2016/12/04/sullivan-when-manning-falters-giants-have-no-chance/94974616/

WR

Walder NYDN: Ben McAdoo enables Odell Beckham by joining in on complaining about refs in Giants' loss to Steelers
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ben-mcadoo-enables-odell-beckham-joining-complaining-article-1.2899688

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants want clarification on calls against OBJ
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18211835/new-york-giants-seeking-clarification-calls-sunday-odell-beckham-jr

Glauber Newsday: Ben McAdoo doesn’t disagree with Odell Beckham Jr.’s complaints about officiating
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/ben-mcadoo-doesn-t-disagree-with-odell-beckham-jr-s-complaints-about-officiating-1.12708915

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' Ben McAdoo to Odell Beckham after ref rant: Trust the process
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/12/ben_mcadoos_message_to_odell_beckham_after_ref_gri.html

Schwartz NYP: Giants coach defends Odell Beckham: I saw a different smile
http://nypost.com/2016/12/05/giants-coach-defends-odell-beckham-i-saw-a-different-smile/

Leonard NYDN: The Giants have wasted a healthy season from Victor Cruz
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-wasted-healthy-season-victor-cruz-article-1.2899230

Schwartz NYP: Calmer Victor Cruz and Ben McAdoo need to have a talk
http://nypost.com/2016/12/05/calmer-victor-cruz-isnt-going-to-like-the-answers-hes-seeking/

Raanan ESPN NY: Victor Cruz's frustration justified amidst Giants' offensive struggles
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/49794/victor-cruzs-frustration-justified-amidst-giants-offensive-struggles

Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan 10h10 hours ago
On Victor Cruz:
They prioritized maximizing Sterling Shepard over Cruz. That is my opinion. Don't see it changing
Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan 10h10 hours ago
He's the 4th option (behind Will Tye even). Doesn't create a ton of separation. But he does use smarts to make big plays

LT

Duggan NJ.com: Left tackle Ereck Flowers' struggles are derailing Giants' offense
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/12/giants_left_tackle_ereck_flowers_cant_get_a_hold_o.html

Walder NYDN: Giants coach Ben McAdoo throws support behind struggling Ereck Flowers
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ben-mcadoo-throws-support-behind-struggling-ereck-flowers-article-1.2899665

Defense

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' inability to stop opposing tight ends summed up by these jarring stats
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/12/giants_inability_to_stop_opposing_tight_ends_summe.html

NFL

Prisco CBS Sports: Monday Musings: Lions look like legit Super Bowl contenders; Chiefs are dangerous
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/monday-musings-lions-look-like-legit-super-bowl-contenders-chiefs-are-dangerous/

Freeman B/R: Monday Morning Digest: Chiefs, Steelers, Packers and the Art of Winning Ugly
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2679808-monday-morning-digest-chiefs-steelers-packers-and-the-art-of-winning-ugly

King MMQB: With four weeks left, the race for the postseason is heating up—and it all starts with a mammoth matchup Thursday. Here’s a breakdown of what is at stake over the final month. Plus Eric Berry, cleats and more on Week 13
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/12/05/nfl-playoff-picture-week-13-raiders-chiefs-peter-king

Bedard SI.com: NFL Week 13 Blanket: Giants, Dolphins have work to do after getting exposed on the road
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/12/04/nfl-week-13-wrapup-scores-highlights-storylines

ARIZONA
Bickley AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals finally get a team victory
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2016/12/04/bickley-arizona-cardinals-finally-get-team-victory/94979240/?hootPostID=cd886b2d87401cbb1953dd51c1c319b7

Somers AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals may replace Drew Butler at punter
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2016/12/05/cardinals-steve-keim-evaluate-punting-game/94990370/?hootPostID=5e99dfe05394cdd6533f7876d55f1a37

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons have blown four fourth-quarter leads
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-have-blown-four-fourth-quarter-leads/ntJyQ/

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Starting at New England, stretch run looks imposing for Ravens
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-dolphins-folo-1206-20161205-story.html

Lee Bal Sun: Ravens notebook: Harbaugh continues aggressive approach on fourth do
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-with-two-fourth-down-conversions-vs-dolphins-ravens-continue-aggressive-approach-in-2016-20161205-story.html

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Analysis: When adversity struck, Bills ran and hid
http://buffalonews.com/2016/12/05/analysis-adversity-struck-bills-ran-hid/

Rodak ESPN Buffalo: Bills' looming $30 million guarantee to Tyrod Taylor becoming riskier
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/223570/bills-looming-30-million-guarantee-to-tyrod-taylor-becoming-riskier

Rodak ESPN Buffalo: Bills place WR Percy Harvin on season-ending reserve/NFI list
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18212075/bills-place-wr-percy-harvin-reserve-nfi-list-ending-season

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: 10 thoughts on the Bears' 26-6 win over the 49ers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-10-thoughts-bears-49ers-brad-biggs-20161205-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears film session: Pressure plan works wonders against 49ers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-film-session-biggs-spt-20161205-photogallery.html

Finley Chicago Sun Times: After concussion, Bears’ Leonard Floyd ‘back to myself’
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/after-concussion-bears-leonard-floyd-back-to-myself/

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Leonard Floyd puts head injury behind him to resume rookie development
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-leonard-floyd-rookie-development-spt-1206-20161205-story.html

Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Film Study: Rookie LB Nick Kwiatkoski has his best day with Bears
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/film-study-rookie-lb-nick-kwiatkoski-has-best-day-as-bear/

CINCINNATI
Owczarski Cin Enquirer: Bengals defense eyes top spot in second half
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/12/05/cincinnati-bengals-defense-eyes-top-spot-second-half/95004342/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Why Browns' Hue Jackson needed the bye week more than anyone
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/12/why_browns_hue_jackson_needed.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: RG3 plans to help the Browns 'not just for these 4 weeks, but into the future
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/12/rg3_sounds_like_hes_starting_v.html

DALLAS
Cowboys Blitz: New CowboysCast via CowboysBlitz: NY Post Schwartz from NY Post Sports previews Cowboys and Giants
https://cowboysblitz.com/2016/12/05/cowboyscast-previewing-the-giants-with-paul-schwartz/

Moore Dallas Morning News: Playoff spot 'cool' and all, but Cowboys refuse to settle: 'Everything we want is in front of us'
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/12/05/playoff-spot-cool-11-1-cowboys-refusing-settle-everything-want-front-us

Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys shrug shoulders at playoff berth with sights set higher
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article119042648.html

Archer ESPN Dallas: Cowboys clinched playoff spot but have Giants on their mind
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4756293/cowboys-clinched-playoff-spot-but-have-giants-on-their-minds

Taylor ESPN Dallas: Cowboys have NFL's best record because they own the fourth quarter
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4756311/cowboys-have-nfls-best-record-because-they-own-the-fourth-quarter

Hill Dallas Morning News: Mo Claiborne hopes to return in a couple of weeks, but still iffy
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article118964483.html

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Trevor Siemian (foot) to return vs. Titans? Gary Kubiak is hopeful.
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/05/trevor-siemian-hopeful-return-titans/

Groke Denver Post: Broncos add RB Justin Forsett to fill out backfield after Kapri Bibbs put on IR
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/05/denver-broncos-claim-justin-forsett/

Wolfe Denver Post: Donald Stephenson reclaims Broncos’ full-time right tackle job
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/05/donald-stephenson-reclaims-broncos-full-time-right-tackle-job/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Parity reigns! Detroit Lions among bad-to-good NFL turnarounds
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/05/detroit-lions-nfl-parity/95010232/

Rogers Detroit News: Lions defense practices safety first and it’s working
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/05/lions-defense-practices-safety-first-working/95019732/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Lions' Josh Bynes hits home run as pinch-hit middle linebacker
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/05/detroit-lions-josh-bynes-linebacker-tahir-whitehead/95021214/

Rogers Detroit News: Lions’ Tahir Whitehead in no danger of losing starting job
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/05/lions-tahir-whitehead-no-danger-losing-starting-job/95012996/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Report: Detroit Lions lose cornerback Quandre Diggs for season
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/05/lions-quandre-diggs-injury/95017660/

GREEN BAY
McGinn MIl JS: Rating the Packers vs. Texans
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2016/12/05/mcginn-rating-packers-vs-texans/95005760/

Wood Mil JS: Packers' Peppers unsure on retirement
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/12/05/packers-peppers-unsure-retirement/95005326/?hootPostID=ba6c9e528c51e39bb866ef07b518b597

HOUSTON
Creech Houston Chronicle: Winning out is at the four-front for 6-6 Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/dialcreech/article/Winning-out-is-at-the-four-front-for-6-6-Texans-10702037.php?t=655bfb4d74438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans need another strong finish under Bill O'Brien
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/Winning-out-is-at-the-four-front-for-6-6-team-10701707.php?t=9e4f02c349438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans owner Bob McNair praises Brock Osweiler
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-owner-Bob-McNair-praises-Brock-Osweiler-10691056.php?cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' DeAndre Hopkins bounces back from uncharacteristic drops
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-DeAndre-Hopkins-bounces-back-from-10702868.php?t=5007ce090f438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Bill O’Brien on Texans’ pass protection Sunday‘Terrible’
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Bill-O-Brien-on-Texans-pass-protection-10702157.php?t=9dba7a81a0438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Besides turnovers, Jaguars offense plagued by lack of big plays as a crunching of the numbers shows
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2016-12-05/besides-turnovers-jaguars-offense-being-held-back-lack-big-plays

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Notebook: Defense climbs up rankings despite another loss
http://jacksonville.com/jaguars/2016-12-05/jaguars-notebook-defense-climbs-rankings-despite-another-loss

LOS ANGELES
Klein LA Times: Strong finish could go a long way for embattled Rams coach
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-fisher-20161205-story.html

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins hope to correct issues that Ravens exposed in rout Sunday
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article119062648.html

Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins offense must shoulder much of remaining burden
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/dolphins-blog/sfl-dolphins-offense-must-shoulder-much-of-remaining-burden-20161205-story.html

Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins, LB Kiko Alonso (broken thumb) must pick up the pieces after painful loss at Baltimore
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-1206-20161205-story.html

MINNESOTA
Goessling ESPN Minn: Vikings coach Mike Zimmer returns after missing game for eye surgery
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18209242/minnesota-vikings-coach-mike-zimmer-back-coaching-team

NEW ENGLAND
Benoit MMQB: And that’s not just Sunday’s win over the hapless Rams. Without Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots are still the same AFC favorites they were before he got hurt
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/12/05/nfl-week-13-new-england-patriots-offense-chances-super-bowl-rob-gronkowski-injury

Borges Boston Globe: Tom Brady atop all-time win list because it's all that matters to him
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/12/borges_tom_brady_atop_all_time_win_list_because_it_s_all_that_matters_to_him

Daniels Providence Journal: Patriots film review: Offense tries different combinations without Gronk
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20161205/patriots-film-review-offense-tries-different-combinations-without-gronk

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots' D didn't exactly bring the heat, but won with brilliant disguise
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4798191/patriots-d-didnt-exactly-bring-the-heat-but-won-with-brilliant-disguise?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Reiss ESPN Boston: Lighter defensive load could help Patriots defense as Ravens await
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4798158/lighter-defensive-load-could-help-patriots-defense-as-ravens-await

NEW ORLEANS
Teope Nola.com: Saints' Josh Hill suffered broken fibula, source says
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/12/saints_josh_hill_suffered_brok.html

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders get little practice time for best-in-West clash with K.C.
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Best-in-West-clash-after-short-week-10717304.php

Gutierrez ESPN SF: Defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. begins practicing for Raiders
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/76773/de-mario-edwards-jr-begins-practicing-for-raiders

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Eagles-Bengals: What did we learn?
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Eagles-Bengals-What-Did-We-Learn.html]

Sielski Phil.com: How is Pederson being judged?
Updated: DECEMBER 6, 2016 —
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20161206_Sielski__How_is_Pederson_being_judged_.html

Berman Phil.com: Pederson questions effort of some Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20161206_Pederson_questions_effort_of_some_Eagles.html

McLane Phil.com: Wentz's woes tough to fix during season
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/404873556.html

Eckel NJ.com: Eagles' worst nightmare: What if Carson Wentz isn't that good?
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/12/eagles_worst_nightmare_what_if_carson_wentz_isnt_t.html

Berman Phil.com: Eagles expect Green-Beckham to play vs. Redskins
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20161206_Eagles_expect_Green-Beckham_to_play_vs__Redskins.html

PITTSBURGH
Frazier Steel Curtain: In retrospect, the Giants weren’t a quality opponent for the Steelers
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-opinions-reactions-news-updates/2016/12/6/13840476/in-retrospect-giants-not-a-quality-opponent-for-steelers-odell-beckham-eli-manning-review

Cook Pitt Post Gazette: Win vs. Giants, Manning moves Big Ben closer to a class by himself
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2016/12/06/Ron-Cook-Win-vs-Giants-Eli-Manning-moves-Steelers-Ben-Roethlisberger-closer-to-a-class-by-himself/stories/201612060069

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: On the Steelers: Playoff hopes might be in the secure hands of Le'Veon Bell
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/12/06/On-the-Steelers-Playoff-hopes-may-be-in-secure-hands-of-Le-Veon-Bell/stories/201612060040

Rutter Pitt Tribune Review: Steelers lean on Bell's running to preserve win over Giants
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/11591052-74/bell-steelers-yards

Mueller The Times: Sean Davis, Artie Burns growing into the players the Steelers hoped they could be
http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/sean-davis-artie-burns-growing-into-the-players-the-steelers/article_e2f0c7ac-bb0a-11e6-b02b-0b441d0d8d77.html

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UTSD: High? Low? Jahleel Addae faces 'lose-lose'
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-jahleel-addae-cecil-shorts-20161205-story.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Killion SF Chronicle: There’s no end in sight as 49ers spiral downward
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/There-s-no-end-in-sight-as-49ers-spiral-downward-10700819.php

SEATTLE
Cohen Seattle PI: Report: Seahawks to sign FB Marcel Reece
http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Report-Seahawks-to-sign-FB-Marcel-Reese-10698893.php

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Seahawks' Pete Carroll confirms broken leg will end Earl Thomas' season
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18212952/seahawks-pete-carroll-confirms-broken-leg-end-earl-thomas-season

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Five observations from the Redskins' loss to the Cardinals
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/12/05/five-observations-from-the-redskins-loss-to-the-cardinals/?utm_term=.7e986523604b

Keim ESPN Wash: Redskins want Rob Kelley more involved, but red zone remains biggest issue
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/28896/redskins-want-rob-kelley-more-involved-but-red-zone-remains-biggest-issue

Steinberg Wash Post: Oh my God, the Redskins ran another goal-line fade
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/12/05/oh-my-god-the-redskins-ran-another-goal-line-fade/?utm_term=.35621f4535af

Testfatsion Wash Post: Trent Williams is set to return this week, and he’s not changing positions
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/12/05/trent-williams-is-set-to-return-this-week-and-hes-not-changing-positions/?utm_term=.b6d42b786dc3

Jones Wash Post: Redskins waive defensive back Dashaun Phillips
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/12/05/redskins-waive-defensive-back-dashaun-phillips/?utm_term=.b173bef1b7b9

Draft

RB
Boudwin Nola.com: LSU star RB Leonard Fournette will declare for NFL Draft after Citrus Bowl
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2016/12/lsu_star_rb_leonard_fourntte_d.html

Goodbread NFL.com: Two NFL evaluators prefer Leonard Fournette to Todd Gurley
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000751893/article/two-nfl-evaluators-prefer-leonard-fournette-to-todd-gurley

History

Talk of Fame: Toughest back for Mike Curtis to tackle? It wasn’t Jim Brown
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/toughest-back-for-mike-curtis-to-tackle-it-wasnt-jim-brown/

Giants Birthdays 12-06

O.J. Childress LB D7-Clemson 1999 NYG 1999 12-06-1976
Robbie Gould PK W-Chicago 2016 NYG 2016 12-06-1981
Chuck Hinton C D15-Mississippi 1964 NYG 1967-1969 12-06-1942
Bill Matan DE D8-Kansas State 1966 NYG 1966 12-06-1943
Solomon Miller WR D6-Utah State 1986 NYG 1986 12-06-1964
Ray Perkins Head Coach NYG 1979-1982 12-06-1941
Carl Summerell QB D4-East Carolina 1974 NYG 1974-1975 12-06-1951