Tuesday Reading

Giants

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants expected to have over $30 million in salary cap space for offseason
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/50659/giants-expected-to-have-over-30-million-in-salary-cap-space-for-2017-offseason

Traina Inside Football: 2016 Player Review Series: Andrew Adams, Jerell Adams and Eli Apple
https://insidefootball.com/2017/01/2016-player-review-series-andrew-adams-jerell-adams-and-eli-apple/?utm_content=buffer85df5& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=buffer

NFL

Glauber Newsday: Aaron Rodgers vs. Matt Ryan, Tom Brady vs. Ben Roethlisberger: Wow, what a Championship Sunday!
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/aaron-rodgers-vs-matt-ryan-tom-brady-vs-ben-roethlisberger-wow-what-a-championship-sunday-1.1296329

Kelly The Ringer: Sure, by definition a defense has to win the Super Bowl too, but there are no great defenses left in the playoffs. In fact, there are barely any good ones.
https://theringer.com/nfl-playoffs-defense-falcons-steelers-patriots-packers-5f71ab40f70c#.xfjugi33e

Burke SI.com: NFL draft 2017: Positional needs for teams eliminated in divisional round of playoffs 25-28
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/16/nfl-draft-2017-seahawks-texans-cowboys-chiefs-positional-needs?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Burke SI.com: NFL draft 2017: Positional needs for teams eliminated in divisional round of playoffs 21-24

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"New York Giants (pick No. 23) 1. Offensive tackle: The Giants spent a 2015 first-rounder on Ereck Flowers so going back to the well this soon after would be frustrating, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Flowers isn’t cutting it at left tackle, and Bobby Hart hardly has a long-term stranglehold on the right side. Adding to the need for viable options here: Will Beatty and veteran swing lineman Marshall Newhouse are about to be unrestricted free agents, if they’re not re-signed. The Giants couldn’t run the ball this year, nor could they keep pressure away from Eli Manning on a consistent enough basis. Possible options at 23: Cam Robinson, Alabama; Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin; Garrett Bolles, Utah 2. Linebacker: It seems to come up every year that the Giants have not used a Round 1 pick on a linebacker since 1984, mainly because the Giants have been in need of a star at linebacker for some time now. They did get a lot of mileage out of their LB unit this season, led by Jonathan Casillas—he’ll turn 30 in June and has just one year and less than $700K guaranteed left on his contract. New York badly needs a linebacker capable of matching up with opposing tight ends, be it from an ILB or OLB spot. Possible targets at 23: Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt; Raekown McMillan, Ohio State; Jarrad Davis, Florida; Anthony Walker, Northwestern 3. Tight end: While Will Tye caught 48 passes during the regular season, his 8.2 yards per-catch-average isn’t scaring any defense. Maybe 2016 fourth-rounder Jerrell Adams develops into that dangerous seam-attacking threat down the road—he did post 14.8 yards per catch in college. In lieu of waiting on Adams to make that leap, the Giants could dip into a talented tight end pool this draft. With the amount of attention defenses have to push outside for Odell Beckham Jr., the Giants should be able to take better advantage than they do of man-to-man matchups vs. linebackers and safeties inside. Possible targets at 22: O.J. Howard, Alabama; Evan Engram, Mississippi; Jake Butt, Michigan; Bucky Hodges, Virginia Tech"

http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/09/nfl-draft-2017-team-needs-raiders-lions-giants-dolphins?

Kosko PFF: BIGGEST OFFSEASON QUESTION FOR EVERY ELIMINATED NFL TEAM

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"Will the Giants finally fix their linebacker corps? For what seems like 20 seasons, the linebackers employed by the Giants have been really bad. Devon Kennard played well in 2016 with a season grade of 79.1, but being the SAM backer, he saw just 46.5 percent of the defense’s snaps. Jonathan Casillas improved in run defense this season, but continues to struggle in pass coverage, while Keenan Robinson and Kelvin Sheppard were two of the worst overall linebackers in the NFL in 2016. Last offseason, the Giants invested heavily in their defensive line and secondary, but ignored the middle of the unit. This offseason, they would be wise to address that area—whether that be through the draft or free agency—due to the lack of playmakers manning the middle of the field. As stated with the Dolphins and Lions, there will be plenty of options, and drafting a playmaking linebacker would be the best choice for New York, considering that the Giants will need to extend Odell Beckham Jr. soon, and have a decision to make with regards to free-agent-to-be Jason Pierre-Paul."

https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-biggest-offseason-question-for-every-eliminated-nfl-team/?utm_content=buffer88603& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=nfl

ATLANTA
Winklejohn AJC: Falcons want to hem Aaron Rodgers
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-want-hem-aaron-rodgers/sqgvtSkufe3DAb2Droe3kM/

Bradley AJC: In Aaron Rodgers, the Falcons will face the NFL’s Michael Jordan
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/aaron-rodgers-the-falcons-will-face-the-nfl-michael-jordan/zfWfVbfnhyDYgyQq3KKFJP/

Winklejohn AJC: Falcons’ loss of Clayborn to stretch D-line rotation
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-loss-clayborn-stretch-line-rotation/z6wQONx91Rjr9JOAjGhSYN/

BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Bal: For Ravens, an AFC title game between Steelers, Patriots is painful
http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/33312/for-ravens-afc-championship-game-between-steelers-patriots-is-painful-one

Downing Ravens.com: Ravens Want To Add Another Quarterback
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Want-To-Add-Another-Quarterback/415251cc-bfcc-47b2-9200-338551fae2de

Hensley ESPN Bal: Time to get younger? Ravens face pressing, age-old decisions
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/90588/time-to-get-younger-ravens-face-pressing-age-old-decisions

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Bills' new D-line coach won't pull any punches
https://buffalonews.com/2017/01/16/bills-new-d-line-coach-wont-pull-punches/

CAROLINA
Reader Charlotte Observer: Panthers LB Thomas Davis’ on-camera intentions: Comedy and perhaps a career
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article126786364.html

CHICAGO
Morrisey Chicago Sun Times: GB once ‘reached’ in draft with Aaron Rodgers; Bears’ turn now?
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/gb-once-reached-in-draft-with-aaron-rodgers-bears-turn-now/

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears hiring offensive line coach Jeremiah Washburn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-jeremiah-washburn-offensive-line-20170116-story.html

CINCINNATI
Terrell ESPN Cin: Tyler Boyd the clear standout of Bengals' past two draft classes
http://www.espn.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/25900/tyler-boyd-the-clear-standout-of-bengals-past-two-draft-classes

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns' Gregg Williams hires his son Blake as LB coach, adds Jerod Kruse for DBs
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/01/browns_gregg_williams_hires_hi.html

DALLAS
George Dallas Morning News: During rare extremely candid moment, excited Jason Garrett blurts out 75-percent of an (expletive)
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/01/16/rare-extremely-candid-moment-excited-jason-garrett-blurts-75-percent-expletive

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Jason Garrett has no regrets over spike, coaching decisions
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article126898284.html

Sherman The Ringer: When Dak Prescott burned a down, he put the Packers one step closer to victory. Should NFL teams reconsider how often they spike the ball at the end of games?
https://theringer.com/cowboys-packers-dak-prescott-spike-2e6aba1a8c5e#.lte7m8jg2

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys coaching staff expected to remain intact for 2017
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article126905524.html

Machota Dallas Morning News: Dak Prescott: Losing teammates to business part of the NFL 'sucks,' what Tony Romo meant to him
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/01/16/cowboys-qb-dak-prescott-monday-loss-sinking-sucks-2016-cowboys-truly-special

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Still hurting Dak Prescott hopes to build on special rookie season
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article126857689.html

George Dallas Morning News: Jason Garrett: Cowboys want best for Tony Romo 'whether he's here or whether he is somewhere else'
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/01/16/jason-garrett-dak-prescott-bright-future-cowboys-will-see-next-tony-romo

DENVER
Groke Denver Post: Broncos dig into their coaching web, interview Richard Hightower for special teams job
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/16/richard-hightower-broncos-special-teams-coordinator-job/

DETROIT
Rogers Detroit News: Report: Lions deny QB coach interview with another team
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/16/report-lions-deny-qb-coach-interview-another-team/96634224/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions: No decisions made yet on Larry Warford, Riley Reiff
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/16/detroit-lions-2017-free-agents/96634280/

GREEN BAY
McGinn Mil JS: Rating the Packers vs. Cowboys
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2017/01/16/mcginn-rating-packers-vs-cowboys/96638848/

Davis USA Today: Six overshadowed takeaways from Packers-Cowboys classic
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/01/16/green-bay-packers-dallas-cowboys-aaron-rodgers-dak-prescott/96630422/

Silverstein Mil JS: Long playoff grind taking toll on Packers
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/01/16/long-playoff-grind-taking-toll-packers/96638478/

Wood Mil JS: Rodgers uses 'menu' for clutch pass to Cook
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/01/16/rodgers-uses-menu-clutch-pass-cook/96638640/

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Julius Peppers living in moment as he prepares for 5th championship game
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-julius-peppers-packers-nfc-championship-spt-0117-20170116-story.html

Wood Mil JS: Family support provides motivation for Crosby
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/01/16/family-support-provides-motivation-crosby/96649936/

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: Assistant’s exit means O’Brien on the clock in Houston
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/pro-sports/article/Assistant-s-exit-means-O-Brien-on-the-clock-10861234.php?t=1bb2917038438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Bill O'Brien's best play-call at OC may be an audible: hiring himself
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Bill-O-Brien-s-best-play-call-at-OC-may-be-an-10861428.php

McClain Houston Chronicle:Texans, offensive coordinator George Godsey part ways
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-offensive-assistant-George-Godsey-part-ways-10860941.php

Viniard Covington News: Houston Texans RB Akeem Hunt attributes time at Newton High for success
http://www.covnews.com/m/section/24/article/202586/

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans hope to hold on to defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-hope-to-hold-on-to-Romeo-Crennel-10860479.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Jadeveon Clowney thrived on field, displayed personality
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Jadeveon-Clowney-thrived-field-personality-10860708.php?t=3cb5e34596438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' J.J. Watt ahead of schedule during surgery rehab
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-J-J-Watt-ahead-of-schedule-during-10861238.php?t=bf203b09ab438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

McClain Houston Chronicle: Benardrick McKinney says defense can be even better next season
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Benardrick-McKinney-says-defense-can-be-even-10860465.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Wilson Houston Chronicle: A.J. Bouye would like to stay with Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/A-J-Bouye-would-like-to-stay-with-Texans-10861264.php?t=87c7d83dfe438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' Shane Lechler expected back after strong season
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Shane-Lechler-expected-back-after-strong-10860502.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

INDIANAPOLIS
Bowen Colts.com: mportant Year Three Coming For Phillip Dorsett
http://colts.com/news/article-1/Important-Year-Three-Coming-For-Phillip-Dorsett/3d84dadf-2dc9-4813-b3e1-f0dcd494c205

Horner Ind Star: Former Colts pass rusher Bjoern Werner calls it quits
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/01/16/former-colts-pass-rusher-bjoern-werner-calls-quits/96636762/

JACKSONVILLE
Frenette Fla Times Union: Targeting Kelly shows Coughlin not afraid of shakeup
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2017-01-16/gene-frenette-targeting-kelly-shows-coughlin-not-afraid-shakeup

Snyder Detroit Free Press: Michigan RBs coach Tyrone Wheatley hired by Jacksonville Jaguars
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/01/16/michigan-wolverines-football-tyrone-wheatley-jacksonville-jaguars/96651044/

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Frustrating loss caps solid, but unsatisfying, season for Chiefs’ Alex Smith
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article126919444.html

Mellinger KC Star: Should the Chiefs move on from Alex Smith? They at least need to think about it
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article126850509.html

Paylor KC Star: Source: Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali intends to play in 2017, and likely beyond
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article126816274.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Krasovic UTSD: Anthony Lynn. Why'd the Bills pass him over? Well, wasn't quite like that. NFL folks keen on new Chargers coach.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-anthony-lynn-20170113-story.html

MIAMI
Cote Miami Herald: NFL’s final four invites us to wonder, again, if Dolphins’ Tannehill is close enough to great
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/greg-cote/article126862349.html

MINNESOTA
Peters Vikings.com: Season Rewind: Plug and Play Defines Offensive Line
http://vikings.com/news/article-1/Season-Rewind-Plug-and-Play-Defines-Offensive-Line/627829f3-6cf3-4654-8e55-f2a5559fb9b4

NEW ENGLAND
Daniels Providence Journal: Steelers pose toughest test yet for Patriots
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170116/steelers-pose-toughest-test-yet-for-patriots

Finn Boston Globe: The debate is over. Bill Belichick is the greatest NFL coach ever.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2017/01/16/the-debate-over-bill-belichick-greatest-nfl-coach-ever/iaoaQqEUWwd3yJRzKe96tJ/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Bill Belichick: 'I'm not on SnapFace ... not worried about InstantChat'
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4799901/bill-belichick-im-not-on-snapface-not-worried-about-instantchat

Reiss ESPN Boston: Josh McDaniels' decision to stay an upset victory for Patriots
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4799889/josh-mcdaniels-decision-to-stay-an-upset-victory-for-patriots

Volin Boston Globe: How the Texans exposed flaws in the Patriots’ offense
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/01/16/texans-exposed-flaws-patriots-offense/8jGC0GlRR8lRfQX1UdxHzK/story.html

Buckley Boston Herald: Survival of the fittest for Patriots, Tom Brady
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/01/buckley_survival_of_the_fittest_for_patriots_tom_brady

NEW ORLEANS
Erickson NO Advocate: Statistically Speaking: Nearly all of Saints' offensive numbers better, with one key exception
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_d3bf287a-dbfb-11e6-899c-9f9b70bce45d.html

NEW YORK JETS
Slater NJ.com: Jets' Brian Winters, pending free agent, gets 4-year contract extension
http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2017/01/jets_brian_winters_pending_free_agent_gets_4-year.html

OAKLAND
Williams NBC Bay Area: Retaining Offensive Line Coach a Key for Raiders
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Retaining-Offensive-Line-Coach-a-Key-for-Raiders-410836595.html

PHILADELPHIA
Shorr_Parks NJ.com: NFL Playoffs show Eagles are going in the right direction with Carson Wentz
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/01/nfl_playoffs_show_eagles_are_going_in_the_right_di.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles stay or go: Defensive tackles
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-stay-or-go-defensive-tackles/

PITTSBURGH
Zeise Pitt Post Gazette: Mike Tomlin calling out the Patriots is great
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/zeise-is-right/2017/01/16/antonio-brown-locker-room-video-mike-tomlin-patriots-bill-belichick-tom-brady-paul-zeise/stories/201701160120

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Source: Josh McDaniels could have had 49ers’ job ‘if he wanted it’
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/Source-McDaniels-could-have-had-49ers-job-10860853.php?

Inman SJ Mercury News: Patriots Josh McDaniels out of 49ers mix, Falcons Kyle Shanahan top candidate
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/01/16/source-patriots-josh-mcdaniels-out-of-49ers-mix/

SEATTLE
Cohen Seattle PI: Eulogy for the 2016 Seahawks, who died of natural causes
http://seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Cohen-Eulogy-for-the-2016-Seahawks-who-died-of-10859115.php

Calkins Seattle Times: After fractured season, how can Seahawks improve for next year and beyond?
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/no-simple-solution-to-improving-but-seahawks-can-start-with-offensive-line-secondary-depth/?

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Seahawks' Super Bowl window is open, but changes are necessary
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/24224/seahawks-super-bowl-window-is-open-but-changes-are-necessary

Condotta Seattle Times: Pete Carroll says Seahawks ‘have to do better’ at handling emotions in future
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/pete-carroll-says-seahawks-have-to-do-better-at-reigning-in-emotions-in-the-future/?

Jenks Seattle Times: Don’t expect the Seahawks to spend big on the offensive line, plus more takeaways from Pete Carroll
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/five-takeaways-from-pete-carrolls-final-press-conference-dont-expect-the-seahawks-to-spend-big-on-the-offensive-line/

TENNESSEE
Kuharsky ESPN Nash: New Titans receivers coach Frisman Jackson played for Terry Robiskie
http://espn.com/blog/tennessee-titans/post/_/id/21636/new-titans-receivers-coach-frisman-jackson-played-for-terry-robiskie

WASHINGTON
Testfatsion Wash Post: Redskins interview Rob Ryan, are scheduled to meet with Jason Tarver for defensive coordinator position
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2017/01/16/redskins-interview-rob-ryan-scheduled-to-meet-with-jason-tarver-for-their-defensive-coordinator-position/?utm_content=buffer1dab1& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=buffer

Keim ESPN Wash: As Redskins meet with Rob Ryan, other choices remain stronger
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/29774/as-redskins-meet-with-rob-ryan-other-choices-remain-stronger

Keim ESPN Wash: Redskins outside linebackers coach Greg Manusky will interview for the vacant defensive coordinator's position
http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0612788427611444296-4

Schreifels Redskins.com: Dustin Hopkins Shares Thoughts On Up And Down Season
http://redskins.com/news/article-1/Dustin-Hopkins-Shares-Thoughts-On-Up-And-Down-Season-/d42768a5-c2ff-4918-9e83-90557257cfb0

Draft

Goodbread NFL.com: What we learned from Shrine Day 1: RB catches Mayock's eye
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000775389/article/what-we-learned-from-shrine-day-1-rb-catches-mayocks-eye

Pauline Draft Analyst.com: Shrine Game Buzz: Monday Evening
Shrine Game Draft Buzz: Spoke with several teams during the day & their grade on Deshaun Watson is almost unanimous
http://draftanalyst.com/shrine-game-buzz-monday-evening

Pauline Draft Analyst.com: Shrine Practice: East Team Page
http://draftanalyst.com/shrine-practice-east-team-page

Pauline Draft Analyst.com: Shrine Practice: West Team Page
http://draftanalyst.com/shrine-practice-west-team-page

Brugler CBS Sports: East-West Shrine Game offensive preview: Players who could go in NFL Draft
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/east-west-shrine-game-offensive-preview-players-who-could-go-in-nfl-draft/

Brugler CBS Sports: East-West Shrine Game defensive preview: Players who could go in NFL Draft
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/east-west-shrine-game-defensive-preview-players-who-could-go-in-nfl-draft/

Brooks NFL.com: 2017 NFL Draft: 5 good early entry decisions, 5 questionable calls
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000775326/article/2017-nfl-draft-5-good-early-entry-decisions-5-questionable-calls

Rang CBS Sports: NFL Mock Draft: Cowboys give Dak a deep threat in speedster John Ross
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-mock-draft-cowboys-give-dak-a-deep-threat-in-speedster-john-ross/

RB
Campbell Walter Football: Christian McCaffrey NFL Draft Scouting Report
http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2017cmccaffrey.php

CB
Helfand LA Times: Adoree' Jackson declares for NFL draft, skipping his senior season at USC
http://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/la-sp-adoree-jackson-usc-nfl-20170116-htmlstory.html

History

Joseph USA Today: Listen to rare post-Super Bowl I audio of Lombardi
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2017/01/16/the-newly-released-audio-from-vince-lombardis-super-bowl-i-press-conference-is-fascinating/96650920/

Talk of Fame: Tony Boselli on what you might not know about him that could make him a HOFer
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/16201-2/

Giants Birthdays 1-17

Carl Wafer DE W- 1974 NYG 1974 1-17-1951