Sunday Reading

Giants

Glauber Newsday: 7 things Giants need to do for next season
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/7-things-giants-need-to-do-for-next-season-1.12956548

Duggan NJ.com: What should the Giants' do about play-calling next season? | Mailbag
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/01/what_will_the_giants_do_about_their_play-calling_n.html

Offense

Gleason Times Herald Tribune: Offseason reserved for fixing offensive offense
http://www.recordonline.com/sports/20170114/kevin-gleason-offseason-reserved-for-fixing-offensive-offense

TE

Duggan NJ.com: TE Larry Donnell hopes to have another chance with the Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/01/te_larry_donnell_hopes_to_have_another_chance_with.html

DE

Duggan NJ.com: Giants DE Owa Odighizuwa entering 'do-or-die' offseason
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/01/giants_de_owa_odighizuwa_entering_do-or-die_offsea.html

NFL

Gramling MMQB: Chargers’ Greed Gets Them Nowhere, Kyle Shanny Magic, Patriots Play Their C Game... and Win By 18
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/01/15/nfl-divisional-playoffs-falcons-seahawks-patriots-chargers-stadium-dak-playoff-debut

Killion SF Chronicle: In NFL, change isn’t for the better
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/In-NFL-change-isn-t-for-the-better-10858293.php

Fenno LA Times: Can L.A. support two NFL teams? It's a challenge
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-la-two-nfl-teams-20170114-story.html

ATLANTA
Seifert ESPN: Falcons QB Matt Ryan might be an MVP ... 'Champion' is the real test
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18476515/atlanta-falcons-qb-matt-ryan-mvp-champion-real-test-nfl-2016

Silver NFL.com: Matt Ryan-Shanahan bond on display as Falcons rip Seahawks
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000774429/article/matt-ryan-kyle-shanahan-find-chemistry-in-2016-season

Glauber Newsday: Matt Ryan’s MVP season continues with super start to playoffs
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/matt-ryan-s-mvp-season-continues-with-super-start-to-playoffs-1.12957433

McClure ESPN Atlanta: Falcons' young defense 'can be great,' and confidence is growing
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/228913/falcons-defensive-effort-even-earns-praise-from-a-seahawk

BALTIMORE
Lee Bal Sun: Bolstering the pass rush a point of emphasis for Ravens
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-pass-rush-0115-20170114-story.html

BUFFALO
Veronica Buffalo News: Analysis: Why Rex Ryan's defense failed in Buffalo
https://buffalonews.com/2017/01/14/bills-2016-defensive-autopsy-rex-ryan/

Buffalo News: Waufle to coach Bills' defensive line
https://buffalonews.com/2017/01/14/waufle-coach-bills-defensive-line/

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns add DeWayne Walker as defensive backs coach; Bob Wylie in mix for offensive line coach
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/01/browns_add_dewayne_walker_as_d.html

DALLAS
Engel Fort Worth Star Telegram: How Cowboys went from lovable losers to America’s Team for the right reasons
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mac-engel/article126669274.html

Bell USA Today: Cowboys' Jerry Jones looking over shoulder at past NFL playoff failures
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2017/01/14/dallas-playoffs-jerry-jones-owner-packers-giants-49ers-aaron-rodgers/96586424/

Moore Dallas Morning News: How lack of playoff seasoning could benefit Dak and Zeke as Cowboys look to bury past postseason failures
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/01/14/lack-playoff-seasoning-benefit-dak-zeke-cowboys-look-bury-past-postseason-failures

Moore Dallas Morning News: Ezekiel Elliott has cemented Cowboys' identity in a way Joey Bosa or Jalen Ramsey couldn't have
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/01/14/nine-months-ago-critics-now-cowboys-rb-ezekiel-elliott-exactly-hoped

Price Fort Worth Star Telegram: Durant played at a small, historically black school and didn’t anticipate playing in the NFL
“Our charge with our scouting department is we don’t leave any stone unturned,” Jones said. “It’s every college, it’s every minor league team, and it’s Europe.
“There’s football that goes on over in Europe and then there’s athletes in Europe, so we’re all-in on that. We work that situation in a very good way and in a positive way.”
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article126675724.html

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: New band rolls into town as Vance Joseph assembles new Broncos staff
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/15/vance-joseph-new-broncos-coaching-staff/

Klis 9News Denver: Elway: "It's hard to say'' whether Paxton Lynch is ready
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/elway-its-hard-to-say-whether-paxton-lynch-is-ready/386122865

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Bob Quinn vows to be diligent in NFL free agency
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/13/detroit-lions-free-agency-2017/96534148/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' offensive line play dashed preseason concerns
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/14/detroit-lions-offensive-line/96586294/

GREEN BAY
McGinn Mil JS: Who will answer the call for Packers?
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2017/01/14/mcginn-who-answer-call-packers/

HOUSTON
Hass Houston Chronicle: Brock Osweiler's three interceptions deflate Texans' comeback hopes
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Brock-Osweiler-s-three-interceptions-deflate-10858575.php

Harvey Houston Chronicle: Texans: Reasons for optimism after loss to Patriots
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Reasons-for-optimism-after-loss-to-10858535.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Opportunity knocks, but Texans' offense doesn't answer
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Opportunity-knocks-but-Texans-offense-doesn-t-10858579.php?t=a40fb5f0a8438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Smith Houston Chronicle: Bill O'Brien must upgrade QB, offense to get Texans to next level
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/smith/article/Bill-O-Brien-must-upgrade-QB-offense-to-get-10858559.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins due for new deal
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/DeAndre-Hopkins-due-for-new-deal-10858439.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans’ Will Fuller on dropped touchdown: ‘I got to make that play’
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Will-Fuller-on-dropped-touchdown-I-10858617.php?cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Patriots' all-purpose threat Dion Lewis exploits Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Patriots-all-purpose-threat-Dion-Lewis-exploits-10858656.php?cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Vince Wilfork likely to retire
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Vince-Wilfork-I-think-I-have-played-my-10858567.php?t=f2d6099e3d438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans’ Johnathan Joseph plans to return
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Johnathan-Joseph-plans-to-return-10858675.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Doyel Ind Star: Jim Irsay has turned Colts into a circus
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2017/01/14/doyel-jim-irsay-has-turned-colts-into-circus/96586190/

Glenesk Ind Star: Pat McAfee to skip Pro Bowl with surgery looming
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/01/14/pat-mcafee-skip-pro-bowl-surgery-looming/96584786/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Insider: Coughlin may be home body in evaulating draft prospects
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2017-01-12/jaguars-insider-coughlin-may-be-home-body-evaulating-draft-prospects

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Tom Coughlin begins to put stamp on staff with hires of Flaherty, Fewell
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2017-01-14/tom-coughlin-begins-put-stamp-staff-hires-flaherty-fewell

Snyder Detroit Free Press: Report: Michigan RBs coach Tyrone Wheatley leaving for Jaguars
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/01/14/michigan-wolverines-tyrone-wheatley-jacksonville-jaguars/96605676/

KANSAS CITY
Shipgel NYT: Leader of Chiefs' Special Teams Gives the Humble Punt Its Due
https://nytimes.com/2017/01/14/sports/football/kansas-city-chiefs-nfl-playoffs-pittsburgh-steelers.html?referer=https://www.google.com/

LOS ANGELES CHARGES
Acee UTSD: Spanos no fool, just a coward
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/columnists/kevin-acee/sd-sp-acee-0115-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams agree to terms with Joe Barry to be linebackers coach
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-report-20170114-story.html

NEW ENGLAND
Borges Boston Herald: Warning shot almost blasts Patriots out of playoffs
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/columnists/ron_borges/2017/01/borges_warning_shot_almost_blasts_patriots_out_of_playoffs

Shaughnessy Boston Globe: Patriots should consider this a wake-up call
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/01/15/patriots-should-consider-this-wake-call/pPxVZX9LsY8R9AWGo2w7SM/story.html

Bedard SI: Pats' flawed win over Texans won't please Belichick—and that may help them next week
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/15/nfl-playoffs-patriots-beat-texans-tom-brady-bill-belichick

Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts/notes around Patriots and NFL (Logan Ryan, David Andrews, Brendan Daly, Josh McDaniels etc.).
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4799841/teammates-take-pride-in-logan-ryan-proving-doubters-wrong?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Kurkjian Boston Herald: Logan Ryan compares game to earlier win over the Ravens
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2017/01/logan_ryan_compares_game_to_earlier_win_over_the_ravens

NEW ORLEANS
Underhill Nola Advocate: Texans' struggles at quarterback an example of why the Saints should be proactive in finding a successor
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_61a43836-dae6-11e6-a09a-a37e464a375b.html

OAKLAND
Raiders.com: Raiders Promote Todd Downing and Jake Peetz
http://raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Promote-Todd-Downing-and-Jake-Peetz/fccb1f26-c9b0-4be9-ae55-de132f00265e

PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: A closer look at the Eagles' wide receiver coach candidates
http://www.phillyvoice.com/closer-look-eagles-wide-receiver-coach-candidates/

Shorr-Parks NJ.com: How invested should the Eagles be in Dorial Green-Beckham?
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/01/how_invested_should_the_eagles_be_in_dorial_green-.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Round 2 at Arrowhead Stadium: Wall or door for Steelers?
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/15/pittsburgh-steelers-kansas-city-chiefs-arrowhead-stadium-divisional-round-nfl-playoffs/stories/201701150153

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: In the new NFL, toxic (differential) is good
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/14/NFL-playoffs-pittsburgh-steelers-toxic-differential-coach-brian-billick/stories/201701150132

Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: What's the secret to Todd Haley's success?
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/15/pittsburgh-steelers-kansas-city-chiefs-todd-haley-offensive-coordinator-ben-roethlisberger-darrius-heyward-bey/stories/201701150155

DiPaola Pitt Tribune Review: Hargrave enjoying strong rookie year
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/11767723-74/hargrave-steelers-carolina

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: Shanahan wins, Cable loses and the 49ers search goes on
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article126654094.html

Breer MMQB: Assessing the New Head Coaches—and Why the 49ers Still Don’t Have One
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/01/13/49ers-coach-gm-search-josh-mcdaniels-kyle-shanahan-sean-mcvay-vance-joseph-sean-mcdermott-doug-marrone-anthony-lynn

SEATTLE
Stone Seattle Times: Is the Seahawks’ championship window still open?
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/is-the-seahawks-championship-window-still-open/

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks, rocked by holding penalty, get knocked out of NFL playoffs by Falcons
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/Seahawks-rocked-by-holding-penalty-get-knocked-out-of-nfl-playoffs-by-falcons/?utm_content=buffer56cad& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=owned_buffer_sports

Bell News Tribune: Kam Chancellor on his Seahawks’ future: “Day to day
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article126690764.html

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: How Titans GM Jon Robinson turned almost everything to gold in first year
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/01/14/how-titans-gm-jon-robinson-turned-almost-everything-gold-first-year/96543652/

WASHINGTON
Tandler CSN Mid Atlantic: REPORT: REDSKINS TO PROMOTE CAVANAUGH TO OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/washington-redskins/report-redskins-promote-cavanaugh-offensive-coordinator

Draft

QB
Callahan CBS Sports: NFL draft analyst envisions Dobbs in 'dual-purpose' role
http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/nfl-draft-analyst-envisions-dobbs-in-dual-purpose-role/

RB
Bloom Pitt Post Gazette: In overcoming cancer, Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry a guide for Pitt's James Conner
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/15/In-navigating-cancer-and-football-Kansas-City-Chiefs-safety-Eric-Berry-a-model-for-Pitt-s-James-Conner-Steelers-Chiefs-AFC-divisional-round-Hodgkin-lymphoma/stories/201701150123

WR
LA Daily News: With Team JuJu behind him, Smith-Schuster prepares for NFL Draft
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20170114/with-team-juju-behind-him-smith-schuster-prepares-for-nfl-draft

Waco Tribune: Baylor WR Zamora indicates he’s turning pro
http://wacotrib.com/sports/baylor/football/baylor-wr-zamora-indicates-he-s-turning-pro/article_8b750780-9888-5948-8d9b-71701c4ff283.html?mode=jqm

LB
Sparks The Tennessean: Vanderbilt's Zach Cunningham declares for NFL Draft
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2017/01/14/reports-vanderbilts-zach-cunningham-declares-nfl-draft/96538502/

History

Cosgrove Time.com: The First Super Bowl: Rare Photos From a Football Classic
http://time.com/3639961/the-first-super-bowl-rare-photos-from-a-football-classic/

Hyde Orlando Sentinel: Ricky Williams making most of retirement
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-hyde-column-0115-20170114-column.html

Giants Birthdays 1-15

Bill Bryant LCB FA-WFL 1976 NYG 1976-1978 1-15-1951
Henry Reed LDE D10-Weber State 1971 NYG 1971-1974 1-15-1948