Monday Reading - Mostly a NGT

Giants

Kratch NJ.com: Giants or Cowboys? Who is the early 2017 NFC East favorite?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/01/giants_or_cowboys_who_is_early_2017_nfc_east_favor.html

Kratch NJ.com: Which Giants played the most snaps in 2016? | Final participation stats
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/01/which_giant_played_the_most_snaps_in_2016_final_pa.html

NFL

King MMQB: New England. Pittsburgh. Atlanta. Green Bay. How did they get here? Let’s start with the best throw of Aaron Rodgers’ life, and also get into five new head coaches, one messy franchise relocation and the birth of a new King
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/01/16/nfl-divisional-playoffs-aaron-rodgers-packers-peter-king?

ATLANTA
Schultz AJC: Falcons’ road to Super Bowl not easy but this is game they can win
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/falcons-road-super-bowl-not-easy-but-this-game-they-can-win/PPgzxc3TI2Jwnr8EHq2W6L/

Cunningham AJC: Falcons defender Clayborn out for playoffs with injury
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-defender-clayborn-out-for-playoffs-with-injury/s9OTl9awjliq4fIrenSf6J/

BALTIMORE
Mink Ravens.com: Ravens Will Take Chances On Some Players With Character Issues, Just Not Ones With Domestic Violence
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Will-Take-Chances-On-Some-Players-With-Character-Issues-Just-Not-Ones-With-Domestic-Violence/63f34b4e-b5e5-468a-8bc0-e0d567b64b3d

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Childress, Olson emerge as top candidates for Bills' OC job
https://buffalonews.com/2017/01/15/childress-olson-emerge-top-candidates-bills-oc-job/

Wawrow AP Olean Times Herald: Bills safety Aaron Williams leaning toward returning to play
http://www.oleantimesherald.com/sports/bills-safety-aaron-williams-leaning-toward-returning-to-play/article_83c17c8e-db87-11e6-8e3b-fbc354c203d7.html

CAROLINA
Newton Charlotte Observer: Panthers QB Cam Newton took a big step backward in 2016
http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/24350/panthers-qb-cam-newton-took-a-big-step-backward-in-2016

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

CHICAGO
LeGere Chicago Daily Herald: Chicago Bears' secondary lacks needed playmakers
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170115/sports/170119217/

DALLAS
Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Jerry Jones, Cowboys question officiating in loss to Packers
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article126776664.html

Dallas Morning News: Who's a free agent and who isn't: A look at Dallas Cowboys' 2017 free agents, top cap hits
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/01/15/free-agent-look-dallas-cowboys-2017-free-agents-top-cap-hits

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: There's reason why rookie QBs, like Dak, haven't been to Super Bowl: They run into QBs like Aaron Rodgers
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/01/15/reason-rookie-qbs-like-dak-super-bowl-run-qbs-like-aaron-rodgers

Stevenson Fort Worth Star Telegram: Dallas Cowboys future is bright, say rookies Prescott and Elliott
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article126778704.html

Machota Dallas Morning News: Was Sunday the last time you'll see Tony Romo in a Cowboys uniform?
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/01/15/jerry-jones-preaches-patience-cowboys-looming-tony-romo-decision

George Dallas Morning News: Cowboys TE Jason Witten knows 'there's a shelf life for everybody,' but plans to return next season
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/01/15/cowboys-te-jason-witten-knows-shelf-life-everybody-plans-return-next-season

DENVER
Wolfe Denver Post: John Benton agrees to become Broncos’ assistant offensive line coach
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/15/john-benton-denver-broncos-assistant-offensive-line-coach/

Jhabalva Denver Post: Joe Woods to be named Broncos’ defensive coordinator
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/15/joe-woods-denver-broncos-defensive-coordinator/

DETROIT
Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions QB Jake Rudock faces crucial off-season
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/15/detroit-lions-jake-rudock/96596736/

GREEN BAY
Bell USA Today: With Aaron Rodgers, no ending out of reach for Packers
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2017/01/15/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-dallas-cowboys/96626052/

Benoit MMQB: The superstar QB has combined his sandlot style with new-found timing and rhythm. Throw in the emergence of a new target, and you get an unstoppable quarterback
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/01/16/nfl-divisional-playoffs-aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-jared-cook-analysis

Dougherty Mil JS: Packers will live or die with Rodgers
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/dougherty/2017/01/15/dougerty-packers-live-die-rodgers/96567200/

Wood Mil JS: Montgomery's dream comes true in homecoming
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/01/15/montgomerys-dream-comes-true-homecoming/96629174/

Silverstein Mil JS: Nelson: Ribs feeling better but 'no guarantee'
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/01/15/nelson-ribs-feeling-better-but-no-guarantee/96626840/

Schwartz NYP: How one awesome catch can rewrite Jared Cook's career
http://nypost.com/2017/01/16/how-one-awesome-catch-can-rewrite-jared-cooks-career/

McGinn Mil JS: Crosby keeps Packers alive and kicking
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HOUSTON
Creech Houston Chronicle: Texans made miracle seem possible, then it was time for next year
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/dialcreech/article/Texans-teased-a-miracle-then-it-was-time-for-next-10859207.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans produce solid season, but problem remains at QB
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/Texans-produced-a-solid-season-but-problems-10859200.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' free agents include cornerback A.J. Bouye
http://m.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-free-agents-include-cornerback-A-J-Bouye-10859201.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Ind Star: Insider: Does Peyton Manning want to run a team?
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/01/15/insider-does-peyton-manning-want-run-team/96614174/

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs’ divisional-round struggles continue with 18-16 loss to Steelers
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article126779919.html

Mellinger KC Star: The Eric Fisher Hold Game: Add it to the list of heart-ripping Chiefs playoff losses
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article126786054.html

Grathoff JC Star: Add Chiefs’ loss to Steelers to list of playoff heartbreakers in Kansas City
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article126780124.html#storylink=twt_staff

Gregorian KC Star: Chiefs need to look at the mirror, not the referees after crushing playoff loss
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article126785839.html#storylink=cpy

Palmer KC Star: Self-inflicted errors by Chiefs hurt Conley more than big hit at goal line
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article126787964.html

Palmer KC Star: Steelers hold Tyreek Hill in check in Chiefs’ playoff loss
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article126784004.html#storylink=cpy

Kerkhoff KC Star: Killer B’s spell curtains for Chiefs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article126779349.html#storylink=cpy

McDowell KC Star: Steelers’ aggressive play call ends the Chiefs’ season
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article126785409.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Gonzalez ESPN LA: How Sean McVay became the NFL's newest prodigy
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/125420/how-sean-mcvay-became-the-nfls-newest-prodigy

MIAMI
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Assessing the Miami Dolphins' free agents and who may stay or go
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-dolphins-free-agents-ratings-20170115-photogallery.html

MINNESOTA
ESPN: Coach Mike Zimmer: Teddy Bridgewater "doing well," but no return date set
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18480572/minnesota-vikings-quarterback-teddy-bridgewater-future-uncertain

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: :A time to step back for big-picture perspective on Patriots' six-year streak
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4799870/a-time-to-step-back-for-big-picture-perspective-on-patriots-six-year-streak?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Pierce SI.com: Dion Lewis follows Patriots' long tradition of journeyman success
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/15/nfl-playoffs-divisional-round-new-england-patriots-dion-lewis

Reiss ESPN Boston: TE Martellus Bennett admits he was pressing, compares night to a first date
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4799850/martellus-bennett-admits-he-was-pressing-compares-night-to-a-first-date

Garvin Providence Journal: Patriots Journal: Logan Ryan had something to prove, and did
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170115/patriots-journal-logan-ryan-had-something-to-prove-and-did

NEW ORLEANS
DeShazier Saints.com: New Orleans Saints 2016 season recap: Michael Thomas
http://neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-deshazier/New-Orleans-Saints-2016-season-recap-Michael-Thomas/9c03826b-9707-4f63-939b-9d2c34cbb6b0

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Cowboys are knocked out, but they're going to be a challenge for the Eagles for years to come
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20170116_Cowboys__future_bright_despite_another_disappointment.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Kicker Chris Boswell's record game helps Steelers overcome offensive woes
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/16/Kicker-Chris-Boswell-record-six-field-goals-Steelers-overcome-offensive-woes-divisional-Chiefs/stories/20170116010

Sherman The Ringer: James Harrison, Inhuman 38-Year-Old, Bull-Rushed the Steelers Into the AFC Championship Game
https://theringer.com/nfl-playoffs-pittsburgh-steelers-kansas-city-chiefs-james-harrison-a52e4265d2f4#.jvhf06hut

Schwab Yahoo Sports: Sean Davis penalized for brutal helmet-to-helmet hit, but what else could he do?
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sean-davis-penalized-for-brutal-helmet-to-helmet-hit-but-what-else-could-he-do-044957211.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers interview Tom Cable — plum candidates still busy
http://m.sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-interview-Seahawks-assistant-Tom-Cable-10859292.php

SEATTLE
Calkins Seattle Times: This season, Seahawks have crossed the line from brash to just plain unlikable
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/this-season-seahawks-have-crossed-the-line-from-brash-to-just-plain-unlikable/?

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin emotional after end of “exhausting” season but hopeful about the future
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-receiver-doug-baldwin-emotional-after-end-of-exhausting-season-but-hopeful-about-the-future/

Condotta Seattle Times: Tight end Luke Willson, one of Seahawks’ 13 unrestricted free agents, says he’s hoping to be back
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/tight-end-luke-willson-one-of-seahawks-13-unrestricted-free-agents-says-hes-hoping-to-be-back/

Cohen Seattle PI: Seahawks hope line's growing pains turn weakness into strength
http://seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Seahawks-hope-line-s-growing-pains-turn-weakness-10859239.php

History

Laible Utica Observer Dispatch: Brooklyn-Born Kotite " A Giant At Heart
http://www.uticaod.com/blogs/20170115/brooklyn-born-kotite--giant-at-heart

Giants Birthdays 1-16

Justin Anderson LB UDFA-Louisiana Lafayette 2014NYG 2014 1-16-1991
Mark Collins LCB D2-Cal Fullerton 1986 NYG 1986-1993 1-16-1964
Chuck Crist SS UDFA-Penn State 1972 NYG 1972-1974 1-16-1951
Jim Files MLB/LLB D1-Oklahoma 1970 NYG 1970-1973 1-16-1948