Thursday Reading

Giants

Salomone Giants.com: Giants vs. Cowboys Storylines: What to watch for
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-vs-Cowboys-Storylines-What-to-watch-for/084ad6ce-ed5d-4fb0-a150-aa645523a483

Rock Newsday: Note to Dallas Cowboys fans: The Giants beat them once already
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/note-to-dallas-cowboys-fans-the-giants-beat-them-once-already-1.12718148

Lehman NYP: This is how lightly Cowboys stars are taking the Giants
http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/this-is-how-lightly-cowboys-stars-are-taking-the-giants/

Offense

Reyes USA Today: Giants' surprising offensive struggles could mean playoff roadblock
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2016/12/07/struggling-offense-eli-manning-odell-beckham-victor-cruz-new-york/95115908/

Stapleton The Record: Giants' Pugh, Vereen making progress
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2016/12/07/giants-pugh-vereen-making-progress/95113850/

Leonard NYDN: Giants practice notes: Shane Vereen and Justin Pugh back at practice
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/shane-vereen-injury-report-pugh-back-practice-article-1.2901991

Raanan ESPN NY: Justin Pugh, Shane Vereen practicing in preparation for Cowboys
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/49827/justin-pugh-shane-vereen-practicing-in-preparation-for-cowboys

WR

Schwartz NYP: Odell Beckham is counting down Giants wins to Super Bowl
http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/odell-beckham-is-counting-down-giants-wins-to-super-bowl/

Raanan ESPN NY: Odell Beckham Jr. wants to take back comments but still makes quip
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18230120/regretful-odell-beckham-jr-new-york-giants-stevie-wonder-see-calls

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' Odell Beckham jabs at refs again: 'Even Stevie Wonder can see' bad calls
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/12/giants_odell_beckham_jabs_at_officials_again_even.html

Eisen Giants.com: Inside the Numbers: Beckham nears more milestones
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Inside-the-Numbers-Beckham-nears-more-milestones/0d18213e-023e-4ae0-aaaa-4b09c79db979

Duggan NJ.com: Was Giants' WR Victor Cruz open vs. Steelers? | Film review
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/12/was_giants_wr_victor_cruz_open_vs_steelers_film_re.html

King MMQB: Victor Cruz on the Comeback; Christian McCaffrey on Studying NFL Running Backs (Audio)
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/12/07/themmqb-peter-king-podcast-victor-cruz-injury-comeback-paterson-new-jersey-giants-christian

LT

Schwartz NYP: Giants can’t fix Ereck Flowers’ natural flag-drawing reflex
http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/giants-cant-fix-ereck-flowers-natural-flag-drawing-reflex/

Defense

Walder NYDN: Giants defense preparing for massive challenge in Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-preparing-major-challenge-cowboys-ezekiel-elliott-article-1.2902405

DE

Tanier B/R: Giants Defensive Line Must Find a Way to Be Great Without Jason Pierre-Paul
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2680474-giants-defensive-line-must-find-a-way-to-be-great-without-jason-pierre-paul

Glauber Newsday: Giants in trouble without Jason Pierre-Paul
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/giants-in-trouble-without-jason-pierre-paul-1.12718873

RV SNY: Giants move forward without Jason Pierre-Paul
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/giants-move-forward-without-jason-pierre-paul/210535134

Kratch NJ.com: Has Jason Pierre-Paul played his last game with Giants?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/12/what_does_jason_pierre-pauls_injury_mean_for_his_g.html

Schwartz NYP: Stunned Giants get the JPP news they were dreading
http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/giants-gets-the-jpp-news-they-were-dreading/

Serby NYP: Giants’ Jason Pierre-Paul rallying cry: ‘Get championship with him’
http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/giants-jason-pierre-paul-rallying-cry-get-championship-with-him/

Eisen Giants.com: Giants rally together following JPP injury
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-rally-together-following-JPP-injury/baa1d61f-af97-43dc-b618-717ed83f340b

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants players devise plan to assure Jason Pierre-Paul returns this season
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/74899/giants-players-devise-plan-to-assure-jason-pierre-paul-returns-this-season

Leonard NYDN: Giants’ possible replacements for Jason Pierre-Paul
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-replacements-jason-pierre-paul-article-1.2902407

NFL

Freeman B/R: Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Playoff Picture Is Starting to Come into Focus
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2680038-mike-freemans-10-point-stance-playoff-picture-is-starting-to-come-into-focus?utm_source=twitter.com& utm_medium=share& utm_campaign=web-des-art-bot-16

Breer MMQB: Rams Junior High: Inside a Dysfunctional Front Office
Jeff Fisher’s recent comments revealed a giant riff between coaches and personnel, with both sides bickering about who’s to blame for the team’s failings. Plus more on Matt Stafford, Gronk and who to watch in Week 1
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/12/08/los-angeles-rams-junior-high-jeff-fisher-les-snead-problem

Wesseling NFL.com: Players most deserving of first-time Pro Bowl nod
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000753173/article/players-most-deserving-of-firsttime-pro-bowl-nod

Farrar B/R: NFL1000 Scouting Notebook: Carson Wentz Needs to Go Back to the Basic
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2680344-nfl1000-scouting-notebook-carson-wentz-needs-to-go-back-to-the-basics

Monson PFF: TOP 25 NFL OFFENSIVE LINEMEN THIS SEASON
"10. Justin Pugh, LG, New York Giants (87.8)
Justin Pugh wasn’t a bad player at offensive tackle, but he has proven to be an excellent guard for the Giants. Pugh has allowed only nine total QB pressures and no sacks in the eight games he has played this season, and his run blocking has arguably been the stronger part of his game. The Giants have missed him in recent weeks, and been unable to get anything near the same level of play out of multiple different fill-ins at the same spot."
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-top-25-nfl-offensive-linemen-this-season/?utm_content=buffer984f3& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=nfl

Geoff Schwartz SB Nation: How DL cheat by holding, grabbing and flopping.
http://www.sbnation.com/2016/12/7/13870600/nfl-defensive-holding-penalties-explanation

ARIZONA
Odegard Cardinals.com: Sparkling 2015 Class Brings Rookies Hope
http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Sparkling-2015-Class-Brings-Rookies-Hope/812b6609-7b95-4fe6-9ea1-4699087d763e

ATLANTA
Schultz AJC: No reason to believe Matt Ryan won’t rebound from misery
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/reason-believe-matt-ryan-won-rebound-from-misery/4fGtp6v1eSTmUBgVEgfEfI/

McClure ESPN Atlanta: Matt Ryan, Falcons on to next challenge: Aaron Donald
http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/24058/matt-ryan-on-to-next-challenge-aaron-donald

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: If there's bad blood between the Ravens and Patriots, the teams aren't advertising it
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-bad-blood-1208-20161207-story.html

Hensley ESPN Bal: John Harbaugh believes he has 'good relationship' with Bill Belichick
http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/32282/john-harbaugh-believes-he-has-good-relationship-with-bill-belichick?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers’ Ron Rivera: Not benching Cam Newton could have resulted in ‘chaos’
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article119561173.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: New Panthers starting center Tyler Larsen is up to the task, QB Derek Anderson says
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article119553538.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly (concussion) back at practice, brings energy for teammates
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article119468758.html

CHICAGO
Potash Chicago Sun Times: ‘Irresponsible reporting’: Vic Fangio denies rift with John Fox
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/irresponsible-reporting-vic-fangio-denies-rift-with-john-fox/

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Made it together: Willie Young, father take pride in Bear's NFL journey
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-willie-young-father-pride-spt-1208-20161207-story.html

Finley Chicago Sun Times: Could 3-win Bears’ Akiem Hicks push for a Pro Bowl berth?
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/could-3-win-bears-akiem-hicks-push-for-a-pro-bowl-berth/

Finley Chicago Sun Times: Bears DE Jonathan Bullard on benching: ‘They want a little more’
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-de-jonathan-bullard-on-benching-they-want-a-little-more/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: RG3 on Hue Jackson: 'When you see a coach break down, it makes you want to win for him'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/12/rg3_on_hue_jackson_when_you_se.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Hue Jackson on a Joe Thomas trade: 'That's not happening or I'm going with him'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/12/hue_jackson_on_if_joe_thomas_w.html

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Rookies, Cowboys have grown a lot since season-opening loss to Giants
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article119554423.html

Moore Dallas Morning News: First Giants game put a chip on Ezekiel Elliott's shoulder; now New York will face a different Zeke
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/12/07/cowboys-rb-ezekiel-elliott-believes-ny-giants-will-face-different-back-opener

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Ezekiel Elliott: ‘Average’ debut shaped me into player I am today
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article119522428.html

Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on off time: I’m 23; I’m going to have fun
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article119555103.html

DENVER
Groke Denver Post: Justin Forsett to Denver is like a Broncos family reunion. And they need him in a hurry.
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/07/justin-forsett-denver-broncos-reunion/

DETROIT
Windsor Detroit Free Press: Lions' Jim Caldwell deserves to stay — playoff loss or not
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/08/lions-caldwell-playoffs-returning/95117188/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Smarts, experience make Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford better runner
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/08/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-rushing/95119804/

Rogers Detroit News: Lions RB Joique Bell: 'My heart has never left here
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/07/lions-rb-joique-bell-my-heart-has-never-left-here/95114254/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions clear out Brandon Pettigrew's locker, moving on from TE
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/07/detroit-lions-roster-brandon-pettigrew/95117402/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Miles Killebrew playing an increasingly big role
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/07/miles-killebrew-detroit-lions/95097540/

GREEN BAY
Dougherty Mil JS: Seahawks adapt better than Packers
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/dougherty/2016/12/07/dougherty-seahawks-adapt-better-than-packers/95045594/

Wood Mil JS: Bennett calls Rodgers 'greatest of this tim
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/12/07/bennett-calls-rodgers-greatest-time/95125570/

Wood Mil JS: Packers may exploit Seahawks' void at safety
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/12/07/packers-may-exploit-seahawks-void-safety/95045428/

Cohen Mil JS: Packers CB Dorleant ready for debut
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/12/07/notebook-packers-cb-dorleant-ready-debut/95126544/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans regard nagging aches as facts of life in pursuit of title
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-regard-nagging-aches-as-facts-of-life-in-10781840.php?t=848680d87c438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans report: Receiver Jaelen Strong has excelled against Colts
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-report-Receiver-Jaelen-Strong-has-10781763.php?t=e4ae9b0f31438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' Brian Cushing continues to play despite broken bones in his back
http://m.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Brian-Cushing-continues-to-play-despite-10781469.php?cmpid=twitter-mobile

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Ind Star: Colts vs. Texans: 'Game 7. Must win.'
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/12/07/colts-vs-texans-game-7-must-win/95097986/

Holder Ind Star: Jackson's suspension has cascading effect for Colts
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/12/07/jacksons-suspension-has-cascading-effect-colts/95097878/

Doyel Ind Star: Doyel on PEDs: Colts don’t have a cheating problem, they have a stupid problem
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2016/12/07/doyel-peds-colts-dont-have-cheating-problem-they-have-stupid-problem/95091712/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: In last gasp to spark 22nd-ranked passing game, Bortles/A. Robinson meet to find solutions
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2016-12-07/bortles-rob-meet-discuss-struggling-jaguars-passing-game

Carlyon Fla Times Union: Jaguars DT Sen’Derrick Marks bounces back from difficult stretch
http://jacksonville.com/jaguars/2016-12-07/jaguars-dt-sen-derrick-marks-bounces-back-difficult-stretch

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: There are many reasons for the hatred between the Chiefs and Raiders, here are five
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article119520873.html

Kerkhoff KC Star: Jeremy Maclin appears ready to return for Chiefs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article119492713.html

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs use hockey-like substitutions to keep their defensive linemen fresh
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article119497368.html

Gregorian KC Star: Mom and Dad are the real MVPs of cancer survivor Eric Berry’s epic homecoming
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article119575233.html

LOS ANGELES
Klein LA Times: Jared Goff isn't feeling well, and Rams' offense has been sickly
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-falcons-offense-20161207-story.html

Gonzalez ESPN LA: Rams have their own Michael Jordan, and he loves the original
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/223922/rams-have-their-own-michael-jordan-and-he-loves-the-original

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Dolphins' Jason Jones on his OWI: 'Thank God that nothing major happened"
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article119488638.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins hope Mike Pouncey back for AFC East run
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article119385028.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Hull poised to start if Alonso cannot; Dolphins nuggets
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article119489978.html

Habib Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins kicker Andrew Franks: Confidence is not an issue
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/12/07/miami-dolphins-kicker-andrew-franks-confidence-is-not-an-issue/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Pats need Martellus Bennett more than ever, but ankle injury bears watching
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4798300/pats-need-martellus-bennett-more-than-ever-but-ankle-injury-bears-watching?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Reiss ESPN Boston: Facing WR shortage, could rookie D.J. Foster be part of the solution?
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4798280/facing-wr-shortage-could-rookie-d-j-foster-be-part-of-the-solution

NEW ORLEANS
Dabe Nola.com: New Orleans Saints' 'new-look defense' gives Buccaneers coach more to process
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/12/dirk_koetter_on_saints_defense.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints' Dannell Ellerbe producing as a pass rusher at career-best rate
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/12/saints_dannell_ellerbe_produci.html

OAKLAND
Farmer LA Times: If the Raiders depart, it won't be the first time fans in Oakland have been left behind
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-raiders-moving-20161207-story.html

Tafur SF Chronicle: For Raiders, knocking off Kansas City would be cold comfort
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/For-Raiders-knocking-off-Kansas-City-would-be-10781659.php

Kawakami SJ Mercury News: Everything is going against the Raiders in Kansas City tomorrow, which, of course, is when they’re at their best
http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/12/07/everything-is-going-against-the-raiders-in-kansas-city-tomorrow-which-of-course-is-when-theyre-at-their-best/

Bair CSN Bay Area: MACK, IRVIN FEED OFF EACH OTHER, FORM DYNAMIC DUO IN RAIDERS PASS RUSH
http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/mack-irvin-feed-each-other-form-dynamic-duo-raiders-pass-rush

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Are Eagles trying hardest? 'We're not quitters'
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20161208_Are_Eagles_trying_hardest___We_re_not_quitters_.html

Lombardo NJ.com: Doug Pederson created distraction by criticizing Eagles' lack of effort
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/12/doug_pederson_created_distraction_by_criticizing_e.html

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' Wentz not letting frustration take over
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20161208_Eagles__Wentz_not_letting_frustration_take_over.html

Berman Phil.com: Ryan Mathews 'ready to go' against Redskins
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20161208_Ryan_Mathews__ready_to_go__against_Redskins.html

McClain Phil.com: Eagles failed to invest properly at cornerback
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/405192876.html

Jeff McLane@Jeff_McLane 16h16 hours ago
Eagles have 11 "homegrown" starters. In the rest of the NFC East, the Cowboys have 16, the Giants have 14, and the Redskins have 12.

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Roethlisberger and Green developing a rapport for Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/12/07/Roethlisberger-and-Green-developing-a-rapport-Steelers/stories/201612070176

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers notebook: Cornerback Cockrell shuffling back to Buffalo as a starter
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/12/08/Steelers-cornerback-Ross-Cockrell-shuffling-back-to-Buffalo-as-a-starter/stories/201612080086

SAN DIEGO
Krasovic UTSD: Bosses like that McCoy's Bolts aren't quitters
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-no-quit-mike-mccoy-20161207-story.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Private Chip Kelly opens up about his late father
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Private-Chip-Kelly-opens-up-about-his-late-father-10780900.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

TAMPA BAY
Auman TB Times: Bucs could lighten Doug Martin's workload this weekend
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-could-lighten-doug-martins-workload-this-weekend/2305540

Stroud TB Times: Rookie Vernon Hargreaves leading Bucs' defensive resurgence
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/rookie-vernon-hargreaves-leading-bucs-defensive-resurgence/2305498

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Marcus Mariota, Titans face big test in Von Miller, Broncos
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/12/07/marcus-mariota-titans-face-big-test-von-miller-broncos/95096718/

Kuharsky ESPN Nash: Marcus Mariota knows he's got to help protect himself from Von Miller
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/223913/marcus-mariota-knows-hes-got-to-help-protect-himself-from-von-miller

WASHINGTON
Testfatsion Wash Post: Redskins modify Wednesday’s practice as injuries pile up
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/12/07/redskins-modify-wednesdays-practice-as-injuries-pile-up/?utm_term=.c585378de8b8

Clarke Wash Post: Kirk Cousins delivers an ode to Pierre Garcon’s versatility and consistency
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/12/07/kirk-cousins-delivers-an-ode-to-pierre-garcons-versatility-and-consistency/?utm_term=.39ebffb44ebc

Whyno AP Wash Post: Banged-up Redskins get Williams back at critical juncture
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/banged-up-redskins-get-williams-back-at-critical-juncture/2016/12/07/61969256-bce8-11e6-ae79-bec72d34f8c9_story.html?utm_term=.f6530763ed9e

Draft

Rang CBS Sports: NFL Draft Big Board: Bumper crops at several key positions, but not quarterback
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-big-board-bumper-crops-at-several-key-positions-but-not-quarterback/

Miller B/R: 2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Matt Miller's Updated Rankings
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2679826-2017-nfl-draft-big-board-matt-millers-updated-rankings?utm_campaign=tsiphone& utm_medium=referral& utm_source=twitter.com

Annie Apple SI.com: The Declaration: Advice for underclassmen as they enter the NFL draft
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/12/07/annie-apple-college-football-nfl-draft-jt-barrett?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

QB
NFL Draft Insider & #8207;@NFLDraftInsider 14h14 hours ago
UNC QB Mitch Trubisky, reminds me a lot of Alex Smith. Both deceptively quick (4.6 speed), similar builds,passing skills, not many mistakes

Dane Brugler & #8207;@dpbrugler 11h11 hours ago
Sleeper NFL prospect you need on your radar: QB Antonio Pipkin, Tiffin (D2). Impressed enough that he received a Senior Bowl invite.

RB
Goodbread NFL.com: Christian McCaffrey intends to enter 2017 NFL Draft
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000752977/article/christian-mccaffrey-intends-to-enter-2017-nfl-draft

Wilner AP: Ed McCaffrey on son Christian’s draft decision: “He’s ready for the NFL”
http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/12/07/ed-mccaffrey-on-christians-decision-hes-ready-for-the-nfl

History

Giants.com: DAL vs NYG History in 100 Photos
http://www.giants.com/photos/photos/Giants-vs-Cowboys-History-in-100-Photos/56d19ac5-9ff7-4d9c-b3c4-a59a6ff66fa0#start

When linebackers roamed the planet Howley, Jordan, Edwards
Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Longtime Dallas LB Dave Edwards dies at 76: 'Probably one of the biggest Cowboys fans to play for the Cowboys'
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/12/07/longtime-cowboys-linebacker-dave-edwards-dies-76

Steward SJ Mercury News: 49ers VP Turner reflects on passing of former teammate Larry Roberts
http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/12/07/49ers-vp-turner-reflects-on-passing-of-former-teammate-larry-roberts/

Gosselin Talk of Fame: Who was the greatest safety of all time?
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/greatest-safety-time

Hensley ESPN Bal: Bill Belichick could have been the Ravens' first coach 20 years ago
http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/32266/bill-belichick-doesnt-think-what-might-have-been-if-he-had-become-ravens-first-coach-20-years-ago

McNear The Ringer: Bay Area Football Isn’t What It Used to Be
https://theringer.com/oakland-raiders-san-francisco-49ers-bay-area-battle-e5fd1d4c047d#.srcrhjfk6

Giants Birthdays 12-08

Bill Ellenbogen G/T FA-Memphis WFL 1976 NYG 1976-1977 12-081950
George Williams DT UDFA-NC State 1998 NYG 1998-2000 12-08-1975