Saturday Reading

Giants

Raanan ESPN NY: Odell Beckham, Giants don't plan on forgetting playoff loss anytime soon
https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/228740/odell-beckham-giants-dont-plan-on-forgetting-playoff-loss-anytime-soon

Salomone Giants.com: Top 5 Unsung Heroes of 2016
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/2015-top-five/article-1/Top-5-Unsung-Heroes-of-2016/69041bda-869c-47f1-b441-015239b8769c

Offense

Jordan Raanan& #8207;@JordanRaanan Jan 12
Q-How do they fix the run game?
A-Can't explain how important TE is to this. Their TEs kill plays. Also need an explosive back. Broke 0 long runs this year

Ryan Smith@RSmithNFL Jan 12
Will Tye (731 snaps) was 61st of 63 TEs graded in run blocking. It's apparent

QB

Kratch NJ.com: Forget a potential successor. Who will be Eli Manning's backup in 2017?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/01/forget_a_potential_successor_who_will_be_eli_manni.html

TE

Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan Jan 12
Q-Lacosse have a future with this team?
A-Yeah, would've played huge role this year. Just needs to stay healthy

RT

Nathan Jahnke@PFF_NateJahnke
NYG considering moving Flowers to RT. If they do that, in 2017 he will face V.Miller J.Houston J.Bosa K.Mack R.Kerrigan B.Graham C.Avril...

DT

Nathan Jahnke@PFF_NateJahnke Jan 12
When it comes to run stops, there is Damon Harrison, and there is everyone else.


Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan Jan 12
Q-Is it possible for the Giants to sign jpp and Hankins without trading DRC?
A-Possible but unlikely. Long-term not feasible IMO to have 4 big deals on D-line

Ryan Smith @RSmithNFL Jan 11
Hankins' level of play in '16 was not even close to his past performance. Snacks covered up even more than given credit for.

MLB

Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan Jan 12
Q-Who is our next MLB?
A-BJ Goodson. Think he's going to start next season

S

Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan Jan 12
Hard to even put into words how highly team thinks of [Darian] Thompson. They see potential stud

Duggan NJ.com: Giants' Leon Hall not fined for hit on Packers' Jordy Nelson
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/01/hit_on_packers_wr_jordy_nelson_earns_fine_for_gian.html

NFL

Mortensen/Schefter ESPN: Mort & Schefter's divisional-round notebook: Deshaun Watson's draft value has soared
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18460379/nfl-2016-chris-mortensen-adam-schefter-divisional-round-notebook-clemson-quarterback-deshaun-watson-raises-draft-value

Benoit MMQB: The Divisional Round’s Dangerous Dozen
With eight teams still alive, a countdown of the 12 most dangerous individual players for this weekend based on matchups
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/01/13/nfl-playoffs-divisional-round-best-players-left-cowboys-packers-chiefs-steelers-patriots-texans

Geoff Schwartz SB Nation: Seahawks' offensive line will be a problem against the Falcons
Seattle’s blockers are just too much of a liability to win in Atlanta. NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz previews the Seahawks vs. Falcons as well as the Chiefs vs. Steelers.
http://www.sbnation.com/2017/1/13/14264192/seahawks-vs-falcons-offensive-line-steelers-vs-chiefs-nfl-playoffs-2017-preview

Burke ESPN: Why are NFL passing numbers exploding?
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18459959/why-nfl-passing-numbers-exploding

ARIZONA
Green AZ Sports Day: With 2013 class at a crossroads, a look at Keim and Arians’ first foray into NFL Draft
http://arizonasports.com/story/987820/with-2013-class-at-a-crossroads-a-look-at-keim-and-arians-first-foray-into-nfl-draft/

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atlanta: Bill Parcells, Joe Gibbs helped Falcons' Dan Quinn shape vision
http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/24927/bill-parcells-joe-gibbs-helped-falcons-coach-dan-quinn-shape-vision

Jones SI.com: "Turbo Taylor" Gabriel has found his niche in Falcons' high-powered offense
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/12/nfl-playoffs-divisional-round-atlanta-falcons-taylor-gabriel?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Dunne B/R: Taylor Gabriel's Long Road from Grieving Teen to Falcons X-Factor
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2686699-taylor-gabriels-long-road-from-grieving-teen-to-falcons-x-factor

Hummer AJC: Tough-minded kicker gives Falcons peace of mind
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/tough-minded-kicker-gives-falcons-peace-mind/GTp6poceIHn6o2NKTpXN0O/

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: After flurry of activity, Ravens coach John Harbaugh's staff has three openings
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-after-flurry-of-activity-john-harbaugh-s-staff-has-three-openings-20170112-story.html

Downing Ravens.com: RAVENS WANT TO ADD A VETERAN COMPLEMENTARY RECEIVER
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Want-To-Add-A-Veteran-Complementary-Receiver/dea1a026-cea4-4cc6-8f3a-4c7b0f5b6b3c

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Inside the NFL: Bills, Jags taking different approaches
http://buffalonews.com/2017/01/13/inside-nfl-bills-jags-taking-different-approaches/

Rodak ESPN Buffalo: New Bills coach confirms GM Doug Whaley will control roster
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18468825/general-manager-doug-whaley-buffalo-bills-retain-control-53-man-roster

Veronica Buffalo News: Bills hire Leslie Frazier as defensive coordinator, will retain special teams coordinator Danny Crossman
http://buffalonews.com/2017/01/13/bills-hire-leslie-frazier-defensive-coordinator-will-retain-special-teams-coordinator-danny-crossman/

CAROLINA
Fowler Charlotte Observer: The next Carolina Panthers breakout star will be....
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article126362609.html

Rodrique Charlotte Observer: New Panthers DC Steve Wilks goes from humble beginnings to ‘one of 32’
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article126376719.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers' young cornerback combo destined to be linked throughout their NFL career
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article126438179.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers analysis: Solid foundation in secondary, but help needed at nickel, safety
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article126495509.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers analysis: Can kicker Graham Gano survive training camp
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article126444489.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers’ Graham Gano recovering following surgery for ‘ballerina injury’
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article126557544.html

CHICAGO
Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Bears need safety help; Jamal Adams, Jabrill Peppers options at No. 3
http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4704803/upgrading-bears-secondary-strong-option-with-third-overall-pick

CINCINNATI
Clark Cin Enquirer: As Chargers bolt to LA, should Bengals fans worry?
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/01/12/cincinnati-safe-bengals-move/96490978/

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Should the Browns trade for Jimmy Garoppolo? A closer look
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/01/should_the_browns_trade_for_ji.html

DALLAS
Archer ESPN Dallas: Dak Prescott credits his rise to the Cowboys' village
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4757649/dak-prescott-credits-his-rise-to-the-cowboys-village

George Dallas Morning News: Though it's his first playoff game, Cowboys rookie Dak Prescott is armed with decades of experience
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/01/13/though-first-playoff-game-cowboys-rookie-dak-prescott-armed-decades-experience

Barnwell ESPN: Can Dak break the rookie QB Super Bowl curse? Actually, yes
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18463884/no-rookie-qb-ever-won-even-started-super-bowl-game-dak-prescott-change-that

Breer MMQB: It goes beyond Dak and Zeke. Dallas opens its playoffs with as promising a group of rookies as it’s had in years—and a championship window that once more is wide open
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/01/13/dallas-cowboys-2016-playoffs-draft-class

Machota Dallas Morning News: Darren McFadden has waited 9 years for first playoff game; 'It's like living out another dream'
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/01/13/darren-mcfadden-waited-9-years-first-playoff-game-like-living-another-dream

Mather NYT: On This the N.F.L. Agrees: The Cowboys’ Offensive Line Is No. 1
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/13/sports/football/dallas-cowbowys-offensive-line-nfl-playoffs.html?_r=0

Taylor ESPN Dallas: Improved J.J. Wilcox delivering big hits on regular basis
https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/228693/improved-j-j-wilcox-delivering-big-hits-on-regular-basis

DENVER
Kiszla Denver Post: Big job for new Broncos coach Vance Joseph is to clean up sour locker room
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/12/vance-joseph-broncos-locker-room-mark-kiszla/

Wolfe Denver Post: Broncos land Mike McCoy as offensive coordinator, Bill Musgrave as QBs coach
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/13/mike-mccoy-broncos-offensive-coordinator-bill-musgrave-qb-coach/

Wolfe Denver Post: Broncos QB coach Greg Knapp has been relieved of his duties
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/13/greg-knapp-fired-by-broncos/

Wolfe Denver Post: Tyke Tolbert will stay as Broncos receivers coach in 2017
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/13/tyke-tolbert-broncos-receivers-coach/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Quinn's Lions focus: How to beat Packers, Vikings, Bears
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/13/detroit-lions-bob-quinn-division/96541634/

Meinke Mich Live: Not even Ameer Abdullah and Theo Riddick are safe in Lions running game
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/01/not_even_ameer_abdullah_and_th.html

Birkett Detroit Free Press: The Giants retooled their defense with 3 big free agent signings last spring. Could the Lions do the same this year?
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/13/detroit-lions-free-agency-2017/96534148/

GREEN BAY
Hodkiewicz Packers.com: Adversity helped forge youngest Packers' playoff mindset
http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-daily-news-story/article-1/Adversity-helped-forge-youngest-Packers-playoff-mindset/b137a06c-57ff-47b0-8c56-9e9e108d58f9

Clark The Ringer: With three successful Hail Marys in a 13-month span, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers have become the unquestioned masters of one of the most thrilling plays in sports. We traveled to Green Bay to find out how.
https://theringer.com/nfl-green-bay-packers-aaron-rodgers-hail-mary-magic-2d51a21727dd#.7tqs7k895

Wood Mil JS: How Packers mastered art of the Hail Mary
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/01/13/how-packers-mastered-art-hail-mary/96544236/

Demovsky ESPN GB: Inside Aaron Rodgers' 8.3-second masterpiece
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18464578/inside-green-bay-packers-qb-aaron-rodgers-83-second-masterpiece-2016-nfl-playoffs

Dougherty Mil JS: Packers need new plan vs. Elliott
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/dougherty/2017/01/13/dougherty-packers-need-new-plan-vs-elliott/96545522/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: How to beat the Patriots? Hit 'em hard
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/How-to-beat-the-Patriots-Hit-em-hard-10856383.php?t=f71273c0ca438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans can win respect if nothing else
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/smith/article/Texans-can-win-respect-if-nothing-else-10857205.php?t=eb7bfffbfe438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

McClain Houston Chronicle: All grown up, Bill O'Brien returns to New England ready to win
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/All-grown-up-Bill-O-Brien-returns-to-New-England-10856315.php?t=c20f93a2ea438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

McNamara Providence Journal: Texans coach O'Brien's roots run deep on College Hill
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170113/kevin-mcnamara-texans-coach-obriens-roots-run-deep-on-college-hill

Cannizzaro NYP: Patriots-Texans filled with more connections than family reunion
http://nypost.com/2017/01/13/patriots-texans-filled-with-more-connections-than-family-reunion/

Barshop ESPN Houston: Career of Texans' Vince Wilfork could end Saturday where it started
http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-texans/post/_/id/18846/texans-nt-vince-wilforks-career-could-end-saturday-where-it-started

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Quintin Demps questionable for playoff game
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Quintin-Demps-questionable-for-playoff-10856034.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Erik Swoope: 'I’ve proven to myself that I can do this'
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/01/13/erik-swoope-ve-proven-myself-can-do/96533068/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: How It Happened: A timeline look at the Jaguars’ hiring process
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2017-01-12/how-it-happened-timeline-look-jaguars-hiring-process

Frenette Fla Times Union: Coughlin’s passion for winning is what Jaguars need
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2017-01-12/gene-frenette-coughlin-s-passion-winning-what-jaguars-need

Sullivan The Record: Coughlin finds perfect full-circle job in Jacksonville
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/columnists/tara-sullivan/2017/01/12/sullivan-coughlin-finds-perfect-full-circle-job-jacksonville/96507448/

DiRocco ESPN Jack: Tom Coughlin needs more time to evaluate Blake Bortles
https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/228700/tom-coughlin-needs-more-time-to-evaluate-blake-bortles

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Todd Wash will remain Jaguars defensive coordinator
http://jacksonville.com/jaguars/2017-01-13/source-todd-wash-will-remain-jaguars-defensive-coordinator

Heilman Fla Times Unon: Jaguars hire Joe DeCamillis as special teams coordinator
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2017-01-13/jaguars-hire-joe-decamillis-special-teams-coordinator

KANSAS CITY
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Chiefs looking to end long playoff drought at Arrowhead Stadium
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/14/kansas-city-chiefs-pittsburgh-steelers-arrowhead-stadium-afc-divisional-round-nfl-playoff-drought/stories/201701140048

Teicher ESPN KC: Jeremy Maclin, Spencer Ware could have big impact for Chiefs
https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/228686/its-not-too-late-for-jeremy-maclin-spencer-ware-to-affect-this-seasons-playoff-game

McDowell KC Star: As Tyreek Hill's profile increases, focus on his abusive past shouldn't wane, advocates say
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article126377814.html

Baab Wash Post: The Chiefs drafted an abuser, who turned out to be a star. How should fans feel?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/the-chiefs-drafted-an-abuser-who-turned-out-to-be-star-how-should-fans-feel/2017/01/13/7c322810-d911-11e6-9a36-1d296534b31e_story.html?utm_term=.798605860fd9

Kelly The Ringer: With Rob Gronkowski out for the season, Kansas City’s Travis Kelce has ascended to the tight-end throne by making big play after big play in the passing game and run-blocking like an offensive lineman.
https://theringer.com/travis-kelce-is-a-no-1-wide-receiver-a-right-tackle-and-a-phenomenal-dancer-98a467969665#.qt1je5akw

Kerkhoff KC Star: Andy Reid expects Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston to play Sunday
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article126472564.html

Mellinger KC Star: Eric Berry’s outsized importance to the Chiefs’ playoff chances, and his bet on himself
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article125955714.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Acee UTSD: Rivers is grateful, sad, ready
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/columnists/kevin-acee/sd-sp-rivers-chargers-move-20170113-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: New Rams Coach Sean McVay says he's been ready 'my whole life'
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-introduce-mcvay-20170113-story.html

Gonzalez ESPN LA: Sean McVay hangs hat on potential for connecting with Rams' players
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18471110/los-angeles-rams-says-sean-mcvay-leadership-became-guiding-light

Kratch NJ.com: Rams' Sean McVay has an ex-Giants coach in his corner
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/01/rams_sean_mcvay_has_an_ex-giants_coach_in_his_corn.html

Klein LA Times: Todd Gurley welcomes new Rams Coach Sean McVay with open arms
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-gurley-mcvvay-20170113-story.html

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: What’s next for Reshad Jones, who never got the extension he wanted in 2016?
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article126354644.html

MINNESOTA
Smith Vikings.com: Season Rewind: Rudolph Delivers Career Year, Sets Standard for Future
http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Season-Rewind-Rudolph-Delivers-Career-Year-Sets-Standard-for-Future/7d9c7314-1f6e-4847-b42f-6e9e24efd17b

NEW ENGLAND
Boston Globe: Pieces of history are at stake here for the Patriots
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/01/13/pieces-history-are-stake-here-for-patriots/XoUsAjIAYsImK5NaolRJwN/story.html

Volin Boston Globe: Patriots-Texans looks like a mismatch, and it probably will be
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/01/13/patriots-texans-looks-like-mismatch-and-probably-will/RZyQFzWbmXytD8kUSEFokJ/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: As coaches are hired, options narrow for Josh McDaniels, Matt Patricia
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4799751/as-coaches-are-hired-options-narrow-for-josh-mcdaniels-matt-patricia?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Guregian Boston Herald: Tom Brady, Patriots ready to start drive for No. 5
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/01/guregian_tom_brady_patriots_ready_to_start_drive_for_no_5

Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter 49m49 minutes ago
Patriots WR Malcom Mitchell, listed as questionable for tonight's Divisional Playoff with knee injury, will not play vs Texans, per source

Daniels Providence Journal: Patriots' Marcus Cannon no stranger to hard work
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170113/patriots-marcus-cannon-no-stranger-to-hard-work

NEW ORLEANS
Underhill NO Advocate: Nick Underhill's Saints review: How did New Orleans' plan to improve its interior rush work out?
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_a19b59fe-d9b7-11e6-a9c0-e33fdf59b507.html

Teope Nola.com: Saints position evaluation: Craig Robertson emerges to settle linebacker corps
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/01/saints_position_evaluation_cra.html

OAKLAND
Rapoport NFL.com: Raiders to file relocation papers to move from Oakland to Vegas
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000773952/article/raiders-to-file-relocation-papers-to-move-from-oakland-to-vegas?campaign=Twitter_atn

Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders say they’ve secured Las Vegas financing
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Report-Raiders-secure-Las-Vegas-financing-10856153.php

Mafi Architectural Digest: The Oakland Raiders' Proposed Las Vegas NFL Stadium Promises Spectacular Views
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/oakland-raiders-proposed-las-vegas-nfl-stadium-promises-spectacular-views

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: What can the Eagles take from Kansas City's success?
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/What-can-the-Eagles-take-from-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-success.html

Mclane Phil.com: Carson Wentz looks forward to recharging after taxing year
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20170115_McLane__Carson_Wentz_looks_forward_to_recharging_after_taxing_year.html

Fierro Allentown Morning Call: Cost to bring Jason Peters back to Eagles in 2017 is too prohibitive
http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/eagles/mc-eagles-video-jason-peters-0113-20170113-story.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Even a pay cut shouldn't prompt the Eagles to keep Connor Barwin
http://www.phillyvoice.com/even-pay-cut-shouldnt-prompt-eagles-keep-connor-barwin/

PITTSBURGH
Farmer LA Times: Steelers' Le'Veon Bell draws comparisons to Marcus Allen
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-chiefs-steelers-bell-20170113-story.html

Feldman SI.com: 'I know I'm on my last chance': Martavis Bryant opens up about his suspension
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/13/martavis-bryant-suspension-steelers-marijuana-reinstatement?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Adamski Pitt Tribune Review: Sky's the limit for Steelers' Dupree
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/11778695-74/dupree-steelers-games

Jacobs SI.com: Ryan Shazier's star is rising, but he and Steelers expect even more
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/13/ryan-shazier-steelers-linebackers-nfl-playoffs

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: Last men standing: Pros, cons of the 49ers head-coach candidates
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article126397779.html

Branch SF Chronicle: Ex-49ers assistant: Wait for right head coach will be worth it
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Ex-49ers-assistant-Wait-for-right-head-coach-10856628.php

SEATTLE
Freeman B/R: Their Dominance Waning, Seahawks Will Go as Far as Russell Wilson Can Lead Them
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2686290-their-dominance-waning-seahawks-will-go-as-far-as-russell-wilson-can-lead-them

Condotta Seattle Times: That grab was spectacular, but Paul Richardson can make a bigger impact than just one-handed catches
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-paul-richardson-can-make-an-impact-beyond-one-handed-catches/?

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: New deal means Mike Smith with Bucs for next couple of years
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/new-deal-means-mike-smith-with-bucs-for-next-couple-years/2309563

Auman TB Times: The Bucs have signed linebacker Jeff Knox, 24, who was among the CFL's leading tacklers in 2015 with Saskatchewan.
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/bucs-sign-cfl-linebacker-jeff-knox/2309608

TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: OL Sebastian Tretola Aims to Show What He Learned as a Rookie
http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/OL-Sebastian-Tretola-Aims-to-Show-What-He-Learned-as-a-Rookie/5d68693b-09cb-48b4-b6c4-bafea8a87276

WASHINGTON
Steinberg Wash Post: The Redskins’ season ended 12 days ago, and it’s already been a long offseason
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/01/13/the-redskins-season-ended-12-days-ago-and-its-already-been-a-long-offseason/?utm_term=.d42185138296

Testfatsion Wash Post: Redskins’ hunt for a defensive coordinator has them doing a bit of a scramble drill
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/01/13/redskins-hunt-for-a-defensive-coordinator-has-them-doing-a-bit-of-a-scramble-drill/?utm_term=.b4be7c05fc92

Testfatsion Wash Post: The Redskins will need more from their safeties in 2017
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/01/13/the-redskins-will-need-more-from-their-safeties-in-2017/?utm_term=.5a1275fcc4bd

Draft

Goodbread NFL.com: Three of Alabama's most talented underclassmen; Cam Robinson, Marlon Humphrey, ArDarius Stewart to enter draft
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000773687/article/cam-robinson-marlon-humphrey-ardarius-stewart-to-enter-draft

RB
Jeremiah/Brooks NFL.com: Move The Sticks notes: Fournette vs. Cook a worthy draft debate
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000773518/article/move-the-sticks-notes-fournette-vs-cook-a-worthy-draft-debate

Potkey The Tennessean: NFL analyst Mike Mayock says Alvin Kamara has 'first-round potential'
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2017/01/13/nfl-analyst-mike-mayock-says-alvin-kamara-has-first-round-potential/96537754/

WR
Kleinpeter Nola.com: LSU WR Malachi Dupre to enter NFL Draft
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2017/01/lsu_wr_malachi_dupre_to_enter.html

DE
Campbell Walter Football: Per sources, teams think Bama DE Tim Williams could slip to round 2, substance issues like Randy Gregory.
http://www.walterfootball.com/nfldraftrumormill

History

Salomone Giants.com: The story behind Osi's Super Bowl rings
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/The-story-behind-Osis-Super-Bowl-rings/77a23dd5-251e-4222-838b-34c441d50ffe

Tobias Tales from the AFL: The Chargers Have Left the Building…
http://talesfromtheamericanfootballleague.com/the-chargers-have-left-the-building/

Bell USA Today: Origins of 'Hail Mary': Cowboys legend Roger Staubach remembers how it stuck
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2017/01/13/dallas-cowboys-roger-staubach-hail-mary-green-bay-packers-aaron-rodgers/96570268/

Fendrich AP: Staubach recalls when Landry installed shotgun for Cowboys
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/staubach-recalls-landry-installed-shotgun-cowboys-222632168--nfl.html

Giants Birthdays 1-14

Jon Beason MLB TR-CAR 2013 NYG 2013-2015 1-14-1985
Brandon Meriweather SS FA-WASH 2015 NYG 2015 1-14-1984
Hakeem Nicks WR D1-North Carolina 2009, W-TENN 2015 NYG 2009-2013, 2015 1-14-1988

Giants on 1-14

1-14-2001 Giants 41 Minnesota 0
NY Giants NFC Championship rewind: Kerry Collins throws record five TDs as Giants pummel Minnesota Vikings, 41-0
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-giants-nfc-championship-rewind-kerry-collins-throws-record-tds-giants-pummel-minnesota-vikings-41-0-article-1.1007495