Friday Reading

Giants

Duggan NJ.com: Breaking down the Giants' biggest questions at every position (VIDEOS)
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/02/breaking_down_the_giants_biggest_questions_at_ever.html

RB

Schwartz NYP: Don’t expect Giants to chase after Adrian Peterson
http://nypost.com/2017/02/16/dont-expect-giants-to-chase-after-adrian-peterson/

Raanan ESPN NY: What to make of Adrian Peterson's flirtations with Giants
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/50875/what-to-make-of-adrian-petersons-flirtations-with-giants

TE

RV SNY: In the Spotlight: Tight end
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/in-the-spotlight-tight-end/216187376?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

LB

Giants.com: LB Keenan Robinson chats with Giants.com about his 2016 season and offseason goals (Video)
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Giants-Insider-LB-Keenan-Robinson/17de3053-5cf9-4d7c-9f03-c053f6f107c1

Giants.com: Inside the Film Room: Keenan Robinson (Video)
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Inside-the-Film-Room-Keenan-Robinson/3acc8e42-d3e4-4d47-854e-dcae61862766

NFL

Bowen ESPN: 20 plays every NFL coach should steal
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18691938/20-plays-every-nfl-coach-steal-2017

Kelly The Ringer: In a league that tends toward volatility, the few franchises that can maintain any sense of consistency are usually the ones who also find the most success. The Patriots are the model, but what about everyone else?
https://theringer.com/whats-the-most-stable-nfl-franchise-outside-of-new-england-d3b0a906f9b3#.m15jvvbe3

Breech CBS Sports: 2017 NFL strength of schedule: Colts have it easiest, Broncos face a slate of doom
T-8. New York Giants: 135-117-4, .535
"Of the five teams that had the five easiest schedules heading into the 2016 season, four made the playoffs -- Green Bay Packers , Detroit Lions , Giants, Cowboys. The Chicago Bears were the only team that didn’t take advantage of an easy schedule."
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2017-nfl-strength-of-schedule-colts-have-it-easiest-broncos-face-a-slate-of-doom/

Breer MMQB: The Unconventional Career Path of 49ers GM John Lynch
A lack of scouting experience doesn’t mean San Francisco’s new leader of personnel isn’t ready for the job. An exploration of the challenge ahead, plus notes on the 2018 draft QBs, Kirk Cousins, franchise tags and more
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/02/16/john-lynch-san-francisco-49ers-gm-career-path

Sobleski B/R: 2017 NFL FREE AGENCY: THIS YEAR'S TOP CANDIDATES TO BE OVERPAID
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2692895-2017-nfl-free-agency-this-years-top-candidates-to-be-overpaid

Eckel NJ.com: NFL free agency 2017: A look at the top pass rushers
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/02/nfl_free_agency_2017_a_look_at_the_top_pass_rusher.html

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: 2016 unit-by-unit analysis: The defensive line
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2017/02/16/2016-unit-by-unit-analysis-the-defensive-line/

Ledbetter AJC: Unit-by-Unit analysis: The linebackers
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2017/02/16/unit-by-unit-analysis-the-linebackers/

BALTIMORE
Downing Ravens.com: TERRANCE WEST HAS BIGGER GOALS IN 2017
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Terrance-West-Has-Bigger-Goals-In-2017/40ace408-1c86-4ff5-8468-22c1735708a8

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Ramon Humber re-signed by Bills
https://buffalonews.com/2017/02/16/ramon-humber-re-signed-bills/

CINCINNATI
Terrell ESPN Cin: How much did the Bengals miss their departed veterans?
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/90724/how-much-did-the-bengals-miss-their-departed-veterans

CLEVELAND
Lesmireses Cleve Plain Dealer: Patriots really keeping Jimmy Garoppolo or just driving up price?
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/02/pretend_jimmy_garoppolo_doesnt.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns sign Charley Hughlett to 6-year extension, make him highest paid long snapper
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/02/browns_sign_charley_hughlett_t.html

DALLAS
Langford Fort Worth Star Telegram: Report: Tony Romo expects release, not trade, from Cowboys, sees 2-3 more NFL years
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article133125124.html

Archer ESPN Dallas: To get a 'war daddy', it will cost the Cowboys
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/231230/to-get-a-war-daddy-it-will-cost-the-cowboys

DETROIT
Manzullo Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions going with Jake Rudock as backup QB, Dan Orlovsky says
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/02/16/detroit-lions-jake-rudock-dan-orlovsky/97989968/

GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Undrafted rookies Jackson, Burks running down divergent paths
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/02/16/packers-undrafted-rookies-jackson-burks-running-down-divergent-paths/97994602/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Quintin Demps soaks up knowledge from Ken Houston
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Quintin-Demps-soaks-up-knowledge-from-Ken-10939278.php

JACKSONVILLE
Frenette Fla Times Union: Tom Coughlin, Doug Marrone prioritize winning line of scrimmage
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2017-02-16/gene-frenette-tom-coughlin-doug-marrone-prioritize-winning-line-scrimmage

KANSAS CITY
Teicher ESPN KC: What will Chiefs do at No. 2 behind Alex Smith?
http://www.espn.com/blog/kansas-city-chiefs/post/_/id/20387/what-will-chiefs-do-at-no-2-behind-alex-smith

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Williams ESPN LA: Anthony Lynn sees untapped potential in Melvin Gordon
http://www.espn.com/blog/san-diego-chargers/post/_/id/19589/anthony-lynn-sees-untapped-potential-in-melvin-gordon

Krasovic UTSD: Chargers stand to lose linebacker Ingram
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-melvin-ingram-20170215-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Matt LaFleur, new Rams offensive coordinator, will try to get run and pass games working together
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-matt-lafleur-20170216-story.html

MIAMI
Hyde Sun Sentinel: Dolphins drafting Njoku gaining mock steam
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/dave-hyde-blog/fl-sp-hyde-20170216-story.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Not so fast: Branden Albert not cut by Miami Dolphins after all
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article133193154.html

Armando Salguero@ArmandoSalguero
Should be said, Branden Albert knew Laremy Tunsil would be his replacement and still took rook under his care and taught him how to be pro.

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Dolphins hold onto Branden Albert after receiving trade offer
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-branden-albert-trade-20170216-story.html

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Dolphins cut Mario Williams and Earl Mitchell (but not Branden Albert)
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-branden-albert-20170216-story.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Will the Miami Dolphins again trade for a starting corner? Don't rule it out
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article133203924.html

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Tim Hightower, kick returner should be Saints' free-agent RB strategy
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/02/new_orleans_saints_running_bac_101.html

NEW YORK JETS
Slater NJ.com: What do Darrelle Revis' felony fight charges mean for $6 million Jets owe him?
http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2017/02/what_do_darrelle_revis_felony_fight_charges_mean_f.html

OAKLAND
Jeremiah/Brooks NFL.com: What Makes Khalil Mack Scary Good? | NFL Scout School | Move the Sticks (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9xnHksIW58& sns=tw

PHILADELPHIA
Ford Phil.com: Eagles' Carson Wentz begins his year of truth
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/413881023.html

McLane Phil.com: Previewing Eagles Offseason: OL. What will happen w/ Jason Kelce, Jason Peters, free agency and draft?
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Previewing-the-Eagles-Offseason-Offensive-line.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles mailbag: What are the odds of Bennie Logan re-signing in Philly?
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-mailbag-odds-bennie-logan-re-signing-philly/

PITTSBURGH
Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers GM: Ben Roethlisberger expected to return next season
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/02/16/Steelers-GM-says-team-plans-on-Roethlisberger-returning-next-season/stories/201702160191

Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers make Antonio Brown contract extension a priority
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/02/16/pittsburgh-steelers-antonio-brown-contract-extension-priority/stories/201702160189

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers target Alejandro Villanueva for long-term deal
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/02/16/pittsburgh-steelers-alejandro-villanueva-contract/stories/201702160166

Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: With less excitement about Senquez Golson, Steelers could seek another CB in draft
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/02/16/Steelers-GM-discusses-Timmons-possible-return-for-2017-season/stories/201702160190

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Which Seahawks’ free agents might return in 2017? Here’s a look
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/which-seahawks-free-agents-might-return-in-2017-heres-a-look/

TAMPA BAY
Ruiz Orlando Sentinel: Jameis Winston continues NFL development at Disney
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/nfl/os-sp-nfl-notes-jameis-winston-0217-story.html

WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Wash: Redskins can still build winner if Kirk Cousins gets big money
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/231237/redskins-can-still-build-winner-if-kirk-cousins-gets-big-money

Schreifels Redskins.com: Will Compton's Knee Progressing Well, And So Is His Ego
http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Will-Comptons-Knee-Progressing-Well-And-So-Is-His-Ego-/c31d4b74-9642-44a5-b5b8-f911f14d0fad

Draft

Pauline Draft Analyst: Today's DA Draft Buzz has news on Ohio DE Tarell Basham. He reportedly is seeing 40 times near 4.6 at 275 lbs
http://draftanalyst.com/da-draft-buzz-february-16th

Burke SI.com: The 2017 NFL combine's biggest snubs
http://www.si.com/nfl/photo/2017/02/16/nfl-draft-combine-invite-list-snubs-prospects?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Reuter NFL.com: Reuter 4-round mock draft: Top talent drops with early QB run
23. NYG O.J. Howard TE Alabama 55. NYG Dawuane Smoot DE Illinois 87. NYG Davis Webb QB California 133. NYG Dan Skipper T Arkansas
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000786173/article/reuter-4round-mock-draft-top-talent-drops-with-early-qb-run?campaign=tw-cf-sf56598039-sf56598039

Brinson CBS Sports: 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Three quarterbacks taken in top 10 by Browns, Jets and Bills
23. New York Giants "Cam Robinson , OL, Alabama: The biggest issue for the Giants last year was an inability to keep Eli Manning protected -- even though he was only sacked 21 times, he was consistently under pressure from opposing defenses. Adding Robinson will shore up the pass protection and help improve the Giants’ run game."
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2017-nfl-mock-draft-three-quarterbacks-taken-in-top-10-by-browns-jets-and-bills/

QB
Haugh Chicago Tribune: Looking for answers on top QBs in NFL draft? Ask guy who faced all three
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-nfl-draft-top-quarterbacks-haugh-spt-0217-20170216-column.html

Zierlein NFL.com: Sources Tell Us: Scout compares Trubisky to Carson Wentz
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000786186/article/sources-tell-us-scout-compares-trubisky-to-carson-wentz

Goodbread NFL.com: Exec: Davis Webb will be best QB of 2017 NFL Draft class
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000786194/article/exec-davis-webb-will-be-best-qb-of-2017-nfl-draft-class

RB
Pelissero USA Today: 'My Sister's Keeper': How stepping away from football helped Utah's Joe Williams cope with sister's death
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2017/02/16/joe-williams-utah-utes-sister-kylee-nfl-draft/97995946/

T
Friesen Winnipeg Sun: NFL is coming to Winnipeg to check out Bisons' lineman
http://www.winnipegsun.com/2017/02/16/nfl-is-coming-to-winnipeg-to-check-out-bisons-lineman

S
Auman TB Times: NFL Draft Q& A: Stanford safety Dallas Lloyd
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/nfl-draft-qa-stanford-safety-dallas-lloyd/2313441


Former Giants News

Jackson Miami Herald: Former Hurricanes standout Beason makes donation to UM’s indoor facility
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article133112129.html

History

Rock Newsday: The Giants’ Hall of Fame running back history
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/the-giants-hall-of-fame-running-back-history-1.13134952

Kahler MMQB: Tommy Maddox on XFL, Elway and Big Ben
The long-time quarterback looks back fondly on his XFL MVP season (training camp at a casino!), how the league opened the door for one last chance in the NFL, and his time as Elway’s heir apparent and Roethlisberger’s placeholder
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/02/17/nfl-tommy-maddox-xfl-mvp-career-john-elways-dan-reeves-ben-roethlisberger-steelers

Tolisano Redskins.com: Throwback Thursday: Bobby Mitchell Lands In Washington
http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Throwback-Thursday-Bobby-Mitchell-Lands-In-Washington/dfef0e0d-3da0-42ad-abe8-365eafd5feb9

Giants Birthdays 2-17

Reggie Carr DE UDFA-Jackson State 1987 NYG 1987 2-17-1963
Scott Laidlaw RB W-Dallas 1980 NYG 1980 2-17-1953
Robert Massey CB FA-Jack 1997 NYG 1997 2-17-1967