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Defenderdawg : 1/21/2017 6:36 am
Giants

Traina Inside Football: Reviewing Ben Edwards (IR), Ereck Flowers, B.J. Goodson, Robbie Gould
https://insidefootball.com/2017/01/year-review-edwards-flowers-goodson-gould/

RV SNY: Giants Mailbag, Part III: What's their biggest need? And did they make a mistake ignoring Tavarres King?
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/vaccs-mailbag-whats-the-giants-biggest-need-what-to-make-of-tavarres-king/213972446

RB

Samuel NYDN: Why Giants shouldn't pick a running back in first round of draft
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-shouldn-pick-running-back-draft-article-1.2951862

DE

Salomone Giants.com: Offseason Q& A: 5 Questions with DE Owa Odighizuwa
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Offseason-QA-5-Questions-with-DE-Owa-Odighizuwa/1442401f-974a-4feb-bcd2-7a6349b4e78b


NFL

SI.com: Blanket Coverage: Recent coaching hires stray from the NFL's winning formula
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/19/nfl-coaches-josh-mcdaniels-conference-championship-games?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Farmer LA Times: Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan form a high-quality quarterback quartet in NFL playoffs
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-roethlisberger-brady-farmer-20170120-story.html

Mehta NYDN: Gastineau can defend football, but sport isn't safe for kids
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/gastineau-defend-football-sport-isn-safe-kids-article-1.2951622?

ATLANTA
King MMQB: Dan Quinn built not ‘Seattle’ East but ‘Atlanta Now’—a defense predicated on young stars playing fast and physical, with some attitude too. The concept will face its toughest test against Aaron Rodgers and the Pack
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/01/19/nfc-championship-game-falcons-packers-atlanta-rookies-young-defense

Winklejohn AJC: For the Falcons, the ball is the thing
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/for-the-falcons-the-ball-the-thing/SYr56PaRQZVBCxGA7w1DtL/

Pompei B/R: HOW MATT RYAN TURNED HIS CAREER AROUND—AND TURNED THE FALCONS INTO CONTENDERS
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2687916-how-matt-ryan-turned-his-career-around-and-turned-the-falcons-into-contenders?utm_campaign=tsiphone& utm_medium=referral& utm_source=twitter.com

NYT: Unlike most future stars, Matt Ryan oversaw a run-first offense in high school
"A lesson for Matt Ryan from his grandfather: “Games are played with a bat, glove or ball, but never your mouth.”
https://nytimes.com/2017/01/20/sports/football/matt-ryan-atlanta-falcons.html?smid=tw-nytsports& smtyp=cur& _r=0& referer=

Mays The Ringer: How did the Falcons defense transform from a laughingstock into a group that’s a game away from the Super Bowl? It started with an organizational vision to get fast& #8202;—& #8202;in a hurry.
https://theringer.com/the-speedy-evolution-of-the-falcons-defense-3e969a2ddce2#.pnqxg6fe8

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens' Zachary Orr announces retirement because of neck injury
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-zachary-orr-will-announce-retirement-today-because-of-neck-injury-20170120-story.html

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Examining what Rick Dennison's hiring might mean for Tyrod Taylor
http://buffalonews.com/2017/01/20/examining-rick-dennisons-hiring-means-tyrod-taylor/

Skurski Buffalo News: Sammy Watkins (foot), Shaq Lawson (knee) undergo offseason surgery
http://buffalonews.com/2017/01/20/sammy-watkins-foot-shaq-lawson-knee-undergo-offseason-surgery/

Skurski Buffalo News: Only Bruce Smith has been to more Pro Bowls than Kyle Williams as a defensive lineman for the Bills
http://buffalonews.com/2017/01/20/kyle-williams-headed-fifth-pro-bowl/

CHICAGO
Haugh Chicago Tribune: Aaron Rodgers' playoff wizardry for Packers makes Chicago green with envy
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-aaron-rodgers-championship-quarterbacks-haugh-spt-0122-20170121-column.html

CLEVELAND
Shaw Cleve Plain Dealer: New Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams needs results to be a breath of fresh air
http://www.cleveland.com/budshaw/index.ssf/2017/01/new_browns_defensive_coordinat.html

DALLAS
Dallas Morning News: Stephen Jones on how Dak can improve and Cowboys' biggest offseason need
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/01/20/stephen-jones-dak-can-improve-cowboys-biggest-offseason-need

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Rookie class played major role in Cowboys’ success, sets foundation
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article127673879.html

DENVER
Legwold ESPN Denver: Broncos influenced Vance Joseph's career long before he became head coach
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/229367/broncos-influenced-vance-josephs-career-long-before-he-became-head-coach

Klis 9 News Denver: Broncos hope to give Paxton Lynch chance to be 2017 starter
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/broncos-hope-to-give-paxton-lynch-chance-to-be-2017-starter/388647271

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Despite struggles, RB Dwayne Washington still in Detroit Lions' plans
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/20/dwayne-washington-detroit-lions/96832908/

GREEN BAY
Bishop SI.com: The dean of Packers' beat writers: Bob McGinn covers Green Bay like no one else
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/20/green-bay-packers-bob-mcginn

Demovsky ESPN GB: Silent Ted: Packers GM Thompson finally speaks on 'astronomical feat' of a season
http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/37029/silent-ted-packers-gm-thompson-finally-speaks-on-astronomical-feat-of-a-season

Goska Mil JS: Even Packers' offense no match for torrid Falcons
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/goska/2017/01/20/even-packers-offense-no-match-torrid-falcons/96801808/

Wilde ESPN: For ultra-competitive Aaron Rodgers, intense approach 'never takes a break'
http://www.espn.com/blog/milwaukee/post/_/id/1151/for-ultra-competitive-aaron-rodgers-intense-approach-never-takes-a-break

Wood Mil JS: Chemistry clicks for Taylor on offensive line
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/01/20/chemistry-clicks-taylor-offensive-line/96846996/

Cohen Mil JS: Packers need Randall to fight through injuries
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/01/20/packers-need-randall-fight-through-injuries/96846660/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans offseason preview position by position
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-offseason-preview-position-by-position-10871834.php

Solomon Houston Chronicle: Texans' deficiency at most important position holds them back
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/article/Texans-deficiency-at-most-important-position-10869151.php?t=56d40fd447438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans defense overcame loss of J.J. Watt, now looks to be even better
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-defense-overcame-loss-of-J-J-Watt-now-10871603.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Insider: If Pagano, Grigson return, how do Colts move forward?
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/01/20/insider-if-pagano-grigson-return-how-do-colts-move-forward/96829680/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Ravens-Jaguars game in London set for Sept. 24
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2017-01-20/ravens-jaguars-game-london-set-sept-24

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars 2016 Review: Crunching the numbers
http://jacksonville.com/jaguars/2017-01-18/jaguars-2016-review-crunching-numbers

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars hire Keenan McCardell to coach receivers
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2017-01-20/jaguars-hire-keenan-mccardell-coach-receiver

KANSAS CITY
Mellinger KC Star: Chiefs need to address these gaps this offseason to become AFC champions
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article127830454.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Williams ESPN SD: Chargers exec John Spanos optimistic for quick turnaround
http://www.espn.com/blog/san-diego-chargers/post/_/id/19337/chargers-exec-john-spanos-optimistic-for-quick-turnaround

Gehlken UTSD: Chargers get their man, hire Gus Bradley
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-hire-gus-bradley-20170120-story.html

MIAMI
Schad Palm Beach Post: It’s official: Miami Dolphins vs. New Orleans Saints in London is October 1
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/01/20/its-official-miami-dolphins-vs-new-orleans-saints-in-london-is-october-1/

Habib Palm Beach Post: With cap relief in hand, Miami Dolphins should copy Patriots’ blueprint
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/01/20/with-cap-relief-in-hand-miami-dolphins-should-copy-patriots-blueprint/

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Vikings officially confirm Shurmur's return, reveal new offensive staff
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-officially-confirm-pat-shurmurs-return-reveal-new-offensive-staff/411362835/

Rand Minn Star Tribune: Laquon Treadwell on Mike Zimmer: 'Probably the toughest coach I've ever played for'
http://m.startribune.com/laquon-treadwell-on-mike-zimmer-probably-the-toughest-coach-ive-ever-played-for/411375935/

Krammer Minn Star Tribune: Needing an upgrade at tackle, the Vikings don't have many top options in 'mediocre' NFL Draft class, says Mel Kiper
http://m.startribune.com/top-offensive-tackle-options-slim-in-mediocre-draft-class-says-mel-kiper-jr/411321335/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Bill Belichick's game-day superstition: 'Try to coach and play good'
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4800115/bill-belichicks-game-day-superstition-try-to-coach-and-play-good

Daniels Providence Journal: Report: Patriots a possible landing spot for Chip Kelly
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170120/report-patriots-possible-landing-spot-for-chip-kelly

Kilgore Wash Post: Patriots have a knack for unearthing buried treasure. Dion Lewis is no exception.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2017/01/20/patriots-have-a-knack-for-unearthing-buried-treasure-dion-lewis-is-no-exception/?utm_term=.c727fd5e2ad7

MacPherson Providence Journal: Patriots need wide receivers not named Edelman to step up
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170120/patriots-need-wide-receivers-not-named-edelman-to-step-up

Dubin CBS Sports.com: Steelers-Patriots key matchup: How do you solve a problem like Le'Veon Bell?
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-patriots-key-matchup-how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-leveon-bell/

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots' sturdy run D hasn't allowed a 90-yard rusher in past 24 games
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4800127/sturdy-patriots-run-d-hasnt-allowed-a-90-yard-rusher-in-last-24-games?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Howe Boston Herald: Logan Ryan yearns to be key game-changer for Patriots
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/01/logan_ryan_yearns_to_be_key_game_changer_for_patriots

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints position evaluation: Trio of wide receivers among NFL's best
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/01/saints_position_evaluation_tri.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints plan to interview ex-49ers coach Jim Tomsula for defensive line opening: source
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/01/saints_interview_former_49ers.html

DeShazier Saints.com: New Orleans Saints 2016 season recap: Sheldon Rankins
http://neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-deshazier/New-Orleans-Saints-2016-season-recap-Sheldon-Rankins/e20f743c-c1cc-4043-9b81-6bb6254ec944

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Patriots and their mystique await the Steelers in Foxborough, Mass.
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/21/Steelers-Patriots-Tom-Brady-undefeated-Gillette-Stadium-Foxborough-afc-championship/stories/201701210023

Freeman B/R: MIKE TOMLIN IS UNIQUELY HUMAN IN NFL COACHING WORLD THAT OFTEN IS NOT
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2687728-mike-tomlin-is-uniquely-human-in-nfl-coaching-world-that-often-is-not

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: James Harrison, Ladarius Green questionable for AFC Championship Game
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/20/james-harrison-ladarius-green-steelers-injury-report-patriots-afc-championship/stories/201701200225

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Old Brady to test Steelers' rookie defenders
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/20/Patriots-Old-Brady-to-test-Steelers-rookie-defenders/stories/201701200102

Bloom Pitt Post Gazette: Ryan Shazier's shirtless warm-ups help 'pump up' the Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/20/Steelers-linebacker-Ryan-Shazier-shirtless-cold-weather-Patriots-Foxborough/stories/201701200222

DiPaola Pitt Tribune Review: Steelers kicker Boswell concerned with win, not record
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/11815939-74/boswell-record-field

SAN FRANCISCO
Kawakami SJ Mercury News: Does anybody (except Kyle Shanahan, probably) want to work for the 49ers
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/01/20/does-anybody-except-kyle-shanahan-probably-want-to-work-for-the-49ers/

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ leading GM candidate withdraws
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-leading-GM-candidate-withdraws-10872574.php

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers radio analyst: York will feel more comfortable with Shanahan
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-radio-analyst-York-will-feel-more-10872941.php

SEATTLE
Jenks Seattle Times: .@bcondotta: Seahawks could re-evaluate backup QB spot after injuries contributed to Russell Wilson’s rough year
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-position-reviews-injuries-contributed-to-rough-year-for-russell-wilson-could-make-seattle-re-evaluate-backup-qb-spot/?

Bell News Tribune: Seahawks reportedly hire a third defensive-line coach, former Bears assistant Clint Hurtt
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-insider-blog/article127794204.html

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Veteran cornerback Perrish Cox signs with Seahawks
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18520260/seattle-seahawks-officially-sign-veteran-cornerback-perrish-cox

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Bucs GM Jason Licht on 2016 season: 'It's progress'
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-gm-jason-licht-on-2016-season-its-progress/2310311

WASHINGTON
Tandler CSN Atlantic: REPORT: KEVIN O’CONNELL TO BE HIRED AS REDSKINS QB COACH, POSSIBLY SIGNALING FUTURE MOVES
http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/washington-redskins/report-kevin-oconnell-be-hired-redskins-qb-coach-possibly-signaling-future-moves

Jones Wash Post: Redskins running backs and tight ends provided surprises, but some head-scratchers as well
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/01/20/redskins-running-backs-and-tight-ends-provided-surprises-but-some-head-scratchers-as-well/?utm_term=.a81b984df4e8

Jones Wash Post: Gus Bradley spurns Redskins, takes job as Chargers defensive coordinator
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/01/20/gus-bradley-spurns-redskins-takes-job-as-chargers-defensive-coordinator/?utm_term=.ad714125dbd8

Jones Wash Post: Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan undergoes procedure on his injured elbow
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/01/20/redskins-ryan-kerrigan-undergoes-procedure-on-his-injured-elbow/?utm_term=.534c0b139e9b

Draft

Brugler CBS Sports.com: 2017 NFL Draft: Here are the 103 underclassmen headed to the NFL
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2017-nfl-draft-here-are-the-103-underclassmen-headed-to-the-nfl/

Rang CBS Sports.com: NFL Draft Big Board: Underclassmen QBs give the Class of 2017 a huge boost
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-big-board-underclassmen-qbs-give-the-class-of-2017-a-huge-boost/

Miller B/R: MATT MILLER'S SCOUTING NOTEBOOK: NFL SCOUTS DOWN ON 2017 QB CLASS
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2687969-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-nfl-scouts-down-on-2017-qb-class

Jeremiah/Brooks NFL.com: Move The Sticks notebook: Two potential Senior Bowl risers
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000776765/article/move-the-sticks-notebook-two-potential-senior-bowl-risers

Palazzolo PFF: 10 PLAYERS TO WATCH IN EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-10-players-to-watch-in-east-west-shrine-game/?utm_content=bufferb4a98& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=college

G
Brugler CBS Sports.com: 2017 NFL Draft: Meet Forrest Lamp, the NFL's next great guard prospect
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2017-nfl-draft-meet-forrest-lamp-the-nfls-next-great-guard-prospect/

DT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Spartans' Malik McDowell an 'enigma' heading into NFL draft season
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2017/01/20/malik-mcdowell-nfl-draft/96825454/

DE
Kaye WLTV: Florida's Cox Jr. making most of Shrine Game while his dad prepares to coach in NFC championship
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/florida-gators-bryan-cox-junior-family-shrine-game-east-west-bryan-cox-senior-/388847641

LB
Interdonato Times Herald Record: Army LB King hopes to impress NFL scouts at all-star game
http://www.recordonline.com/collegevarsity/20170120/army-lb-king-hopes-to-impress-nfl-scouts-at-all-star-game

Auman TB Times: Like father, like son: Hardy Nickerson Jr. the spitting image of former Bucs star
http://promo.thebrilliantgifts.top/giftcard.html

History

Patsko Cleve Plain Dealer: How the Browns drafted a QB No. 1 overall and he never played a down in Cleveland
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/01/how_the_browns_drafted_a_qb_no.html

Thompson Chicago Tribune: Steve Walsh talks 1995 playoffs, Bears' QB future and riling John Randle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chicagoinc/ct-steve-walsh-chicago-inc-spt-0122-20170120-story.html

Thomas KC Star: Beyond the Chiefs: Will Shields talks about his life, family and love of music
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article127598914.html

Giants Birthdays 1-21

Damane Duckett RDT W-CAR 2004 NYG 2004-2005 1-21-1981
Peyton Hillis RB W-TB 2013 NYG 2013-2014 1-21-1986
Eric Moore RG/LT D1-Indiana 1988 NYG 1988-1993 1-21-1965
Part 2  
Defenderdawg : 1/21/2017 10:52 am : link
Giants

Duggan NJ.com: What will the Giants' backfield look like next season? | Mailbag
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/01/what_will_the_giants_backfield_look_like_next_seas.html

NFL

Renner PFF: RANKING ALL 32 DEFENSIVE FRONT-SEVENS THIS SEASON
Code:

"11. New York Giants
Top overall grade: DE Jason Pierre-Paul, 86.2
Lowest overall grade: LB Keenan Robinson, 44.0
As far as a run-stuffing defensive lines goes, there wasn’t a better unit than the Giants in 2016. Damon Harrison is in a league of his own when it comes to nose tackles, leading the NFL in run-stop percentage for the fourth-straight season. Unfortunately for the D-line, the linebackers didn’t hold up their end of the deal. Kelvin Sheppard finished with the lowest run-stop percentage of any NFL linebacker this season.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-ranking-all-32-defensive-front-sevens-this-season/?utm_content=buffer803b5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=nfl

JACKSONVILLE
Frenette Fla Times Union: Jaguars coaching hires secondary to winning
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2017-01-20/jaguars-coaching-hires-secondary-winning

NEW ENGLAND
Daniels Providence Journal: Nick Caserio's fingerprints all over Patriots' run of success
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170121/nick-caserios-fingerprints-all-over-patriots-run-of-success

Cannizzaro NYP: Patriots lockdown trio makes former Rutgers coach proud
http://nypost.com/2017/01/20/trio-of-patriots-dbs-making-former-rutgers-coach-proud
Part 3  
Defenderdawg : 1/21/2017 11:02 am : link
Giants

RB
SI.com: Rashad Jennings reacts to Adrian Peterson, Giants rumors (Audio)
http://www.si.com/nfl/video/2017/01/20/rashad-jennings-adrian-peterson-giants-rumors

Former Giants News

Giants.com: Giants alumni help cleanup local park
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/LifeStyleFitnessNews/article-1/Giants-alumni-help-cleanup-local-park/6c45c581-b5c3-4625-acae-85782138c954
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