Tuesday Reading

Giants

Kratch NJ.com: Jaguars' Tom Coughlin is making moves, and they could impact Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/02/jaguars_tom_coughlin_is_making_moves_and_they_coul.html

Giants.com: Cover 3: What to watch for at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Cover-3-What-to-watch-for-at-the-2017-NFL-Scouting-Combine/20322692-90e8-4c93-ac1c-6846c92aefdf

RB

Giants.com: Inside the Film Room: Paul Perkins
Go inside the film room for an in-depth look at Paul Perkins' rookie season
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Inside-the-Film-Room-Paul-Perkins/d8082602-0cf5-4821-be99-aec0cbcacff8

LT

Kratch NJ.com: Potential Giants free agent target LT Andrew Whitworth expects to return to Bengals
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/02/potential_giants_free_agent_target_lt_andrew_whitw.html

NFL

Brandt MMQB: The NFL didn�t invite some players with troubled pasts to the combine, but teams will court controversy if the talent is right ... plus a look at the Revis contract and what his future could hold
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/02/20/nfl-business-football-combine-invites-prospect-punishment

Prisco CBS Sports.com: 2017 NFL free agency: Targets, must-keep players for every AFC team
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2017-nfl-free-agency-targets-must-keep-players-for-every-afc-team/

Burke SI.com: The Expendables: AFC players who could be cap casualties as free agency nears
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/02/20/cap-casualties-afc-players-whose-jobs-are-risk-free-agency-nears?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Brinson CBS Sports.com: Here are six teams in win-now mode entering NFL free agency, NFL Draft
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/here-are-six-teams-in-win-now-mode-entering-nfl-free-agency-nfl-draft/

Barnwell ESPN: Five moves each NFC West team should make this offseason
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/Barnwell5Moves2017NFCW/bill-barnwell-five-moves-nfc-west-team-make-2017-nfl-offseason

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Source: Former Giants receiver Victor Cruz visits Carolina Panthers
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article133864634.html

Newton ESPN Carolina: Victor Cruz would be a good veteran fit as a slot receiver for Panthers
http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/24643/victor-cruz-would-be-a-good-veteran-fit-as-a-slot-receiver-for-panthers

Costello NYP: Why Victor Cruz's Panthers visit makes sense
http://nypost.com/2017/02/20/why-victor-cruzs-panthers-visit-makes-sense/

Popper NYDN: Former Giants WR Victor Cruz reportedly visits Panthers
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-wr-victor-cruz-reportedly-visits-panthers-article-1.2977544

Duggan NJ.com: NFL free agency: Ex-Giants WR Victor Cruz visits Panthers, report says
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/02/nfl_free_agency_ex-giants_wr_victor_cruz_visits_pa.html

Glauber Newsday: Former Giants receiver Victor Cruz visits Carolina Panthers
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/victor-cruz-visits-carolina-panthers-1.13150890

Stapleton The Record: Carolina on his mind: Victor Cruz visits Panthers
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/02/20/carolina-his-mind-victor-cruz-visits-panthers/98168226/

CINCINNATI
Marvez TSN: NFL free agency 2017: Andrew Whitworth prepared to leave Bengals for Super Bowl contende
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/nfl-free-agency-2017-andrew-whitworth-rumors-cincinnati-bengals-offensive-line/hn0fr259joaw1mu6wim6nwqyq

Dehner Cin Enquirer: Could Andre Smith return to Bengals?
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/02/20/could-andre-smith-return-bengals/98038762/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Jimmy Garoppolo: 5 things to know about the Browns trying to trade for him
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/02/jimmy_garoppolo_5_things_you_n.html

DALLAS
Dallas Morning News: Source: Cowboys restructure contracts of Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick to free up cap space
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/02/20/report-cowboys-restructure-contracts-tyron-smith-travis-frederick-create-cap-space

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys restructure Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick contracts
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article133918404.html

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Broncos on hunt for new O-line assistant coach, bring on defensive assistant
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/02/20/john-benton-49ers-offensive-line-coach-broncos/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions free agency preview: Wide receivers and tight ends
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/02/20/nfl-free-agency-2017/98149964/

Rogers Detroit News: Once a strength, linebacker becomes need for Lions
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/02/20/strength-linebacker-becomes-need-lions/98158298/

GREEN BAY
Wood Mil JS: Another test awaits Packers long snapper Goode
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/02/20/another-test-awaits-packers-long-snapper-goode/98154428/?hootPostID=12e7cd7cd857f2eae49336bd6ef36582

HOUSTON
Barshop ESPN Houston: Texans enter free agency with questions at quarterback
http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-texans/post/_/id/19051/texans-enter-free-agency-with-questions-at-quarterback

JACKSONVILLE
DiRocco ESPN Jack: Jaguars gave $46.5 million guaranteed to Thomas, Odrick and ended up with 8 wins.
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/66681/jaguars-release-jared-odrick-julius-thomas-may-be-out-door-next

Burke SI.com: What the Branden Albert-Julius Thomas swap means for Jaguars, Dolphins
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/02/20/nfl-trades-branden-albert-julius-thomas-jaguars-dolphins?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Insider: A glimpse into what Branden Albert might bring to offensive line
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2017-02-20/jaguars-insider-glimpse-what-branden-albert-might-bring-offensive-line

DiRocco ESPN Jack: DE Jared Odrick released after just two seasons with the Jaguars
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18726166/jacksonville-jaguars-release-de-jared-odrick

Kaye WLTV Jack: Jaguars safety Cyprien on free agency: I have to make a decision that's best for me and my future
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-safety-cyprien-on-free-agency-i-have-to-make-a-decision-thats-best-for-me-and-my-future/410161491

LOS ANGELES
Gonzalez ESPN LA: It's Jared Goff's time, for better or worse
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/33010/its-jared-goffs-time-for-better-or-worse

Gonzalez ESPN LA: Rams' new O-line coach sees a young group he can work with
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/33027/rams-new-ol-coach-sees-a-young-group-he-can-work-with

Monson PFF: WHY RAMS� SCHEME CHANGE WON�T AFFECT AARON DONALD
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-why-rams-scheme-change-wont-affect-aaron-donald/?utm_content=buffere12d9& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=nfl

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: TE Julius Thomas headed to Miami Dolphins for a draft pick
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article133913059.html

Beasley Miami Herald: If healthy, Julius Thomas can change the Dolphins� offense. Here�s how.
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article133945014.html

Schad Palm Beach Post: Why the Miami Dolphins are moving Laremy Tunsil to left tackle
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/02/20/why-the-miami-dolphins-are-moving-laremy-tunsil-to-left-tackle/

Beasley Miami Herald: With Mitchell gone, what�s next at defensive tackle for Dolphins? Here are some options
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article133836279.html

Habib Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins� Xavien Howard sure didn�t seem like a rookie for long
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/02/20/miami-dolphins-xavien-howard-sure-didnt-seem-like-a-rookie-for-long/

MINNESOTA
Goessling ESPN Minn: Pat Shurmur: Sam Bradford's comfort level could lift Vikings' passing game
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/231372/pat-shurmur-sam-bradfords-comfort-level-could-boost-vikings-passing-game

Goessling ESPN Minn: As the value of a nickel increases, Captain Munnerlyn hopes to cash in
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/231336/as-the-value-of-a-nickel-increases-captain-munnerlyn-hopes-to-cash-in

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: What Brian Daboll brings to the Crimson Tide
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/127411/what-brian-daboll-brings-to-the-crimson-tide

Daniels Providence Journal: Few changes expected on what is strong offensive line for Patriots
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170220/few-changes-expected-on-what-is-strong-offensive-line-for-patriots

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Saints spent heavy on TE last offseason meaning 2017 focus will turn elsewhere
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/02/saints_spent_heavy_on_te_last.html

Triplett Nola.com: Nick Fairley's career year with Saints should boost price in free agency
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/67239/nick-fairleys-career-year-with-saints-should-boost-price-in-free-agency

OAKLAND
Williams NBC Bay Area: Decision to Re-Sign Penn Was a Key for 2016 Raiders
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Decision-to-Re-Sign-Penn-Was-a-Key-For-2016-Raiders-414250633.html

PHILADELPHIA
Shorr-Parks NJ.com: NFL Rumors: DeSean Jackson too expensive for Eagles?
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/02/nfl_rumors_desean_jackson_too_expensive_for_eagles.html

McLane Phil.com: Previewing the Eagles' offseason: Defensive ends
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Previewing-the-Eagles-Offseason-Defensive-ends.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: Big QB splash from 49ers? Harbaugh merely dipped toe in 2011
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article133923279.html

Cohn Press-Democrat: Breaking down the 49ers� new �4-3 Over� defense
http://49ers.pressdemocrat.com/breaking-49ers-new-defense/

TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: Fullback Jalston Fowler Appreciated in Titans Backfield
http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Fullback-Jalston-Fowler-Appreciated-in-Titans-Backfield/bf6cb1fd-2e05-414c-a376-6a0aacadeb56

Wolf The Tennessean: Alabama, Vanderbilt linebackers could entice Titans
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/02/20/alabama-vanderbilt-linebackers-could-entice-titans/98158710/

WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Wash: Percentage of cap space crucial to any Kirk Cousins deal
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/231360/percentage-of-cap-space-crucial-to-any-kirk-cousins-deal


Draft

Rang CBS Sports.com: 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Jets, Bills, Browns gamble again on QB fixes
"23. New York Giants Christian McCaffrey , RB, Stanford: The Giants rushed for a minuscule 3.5 yards per carry in 2016 and scored a league-low six touchdowns on the ground. McCaffrey isn�t a bruiser but his instincts, shiftiness and soft hands out of the backfield could make him an intriguing weapon for Big Blue."
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2017-nfl-mock-draft-jets-bills-browns-gamble-again-on-qb-fixes/

WR
Legwold ESPN Denver: Air Force's Jalen Robinette eyes NFL dream in heart of Broncos country
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/231314/air-forces-jalen-robinette-eyes-nfl-dream-in-heart-of-broncos-country

TE
Reuter NFL.com: Five tight ends with most to prove at NFL Scouting Combine
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000786664/article/five-tight-ends-with-most-to-prove-at-nfl-scouting-combine?campaign=tw-cf-sf57430897-sf57430897

Bender TSN: Meet David Njoku, the tight end worth drafting in the first round in 2017
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/david-njoku-miami-tight-end-nfl-mock-draft-combine-results-comparison/g6nkfjtyp1pf1v1btnnusu1et

CB
Brooks NFL.com: The Book on Jabrill Peppers: Scouting polarizing Michigan star
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000786691/article/the-book-on-jabrill-peppers-scouting-polarizing-michigan-star?campaign=tw-cf-sf57430413-sf57430413

Snyder Detroit Free Press: Analyst: Jabrill Peppers is 'most polarizing prospect' in NFL draft
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/02/20/michigan-football-jabrill-peppers/98156798/

Auman TB Times: NFL Draft Q& A: Miami cornerback Corn Elder
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/nfl-draft-qa-miami-cornerback-corn-elder/2313855

History

Borges Talk of Fame: STATE YOUR CASE: DOES BOB GAIN BELONG IN THE HALL OF FAME?
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/bob-gain-deserves-hof-consideration/

Fennelly TB Times: A former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback finally hits 'Paydirt'
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/a-former-tampa-bay-buccaneers-quarterback-finally-hits-paydirt/2313859

Giants Birthdays 2-21

Jim Pietrzak C/DT D6-Eastern Michigan 1974 NYG 1974-1979 2-21-1953
Mark Reed QB D8-Moorhead State (Minn) 1981 NYG Training Camp 1981 2-21-1959
Clint Sintim OLB D2-Virginia 2009 NYG 2009-2010 2-21-1986
Reggie Stephens CB UDFA-Rutgers 1999 NYG 1999-2000, 2002 2-21-1975

The Giants draft in the fourth round with selection 136...

What does selection #136 get you?

Pick 136 in the NFL common draft, games played in the league, also pre 1967 Giants and NFL highlights:

Code:

2016 DEN Devontae Booker RB 16 2015 BAL Tray Walker CB 8 2014 DET Larry Webster DE 1 2013 PHI Earl Wolff S 18 2012 IND Joel Chapman NT 29 2011 ARI Anthony Sherman RB 92 2010 KCY Kendrick Lewis FS 90 2009 IND Terrance Taylor DT 0 2008 DET Kenny Moore WR 14 2007 IND Clint Session LB 57 2006 NEW Ryan O'Callaghan T 51 2005 TEN Roydell Williams WR 56 2004 NYG Gibril WIlson SS/FS 100 2003 CHI Khalid Abdullah LB 16 2002 HOU Jarrod Baxter FB 32 2001 ATL Vinny Sutherland WR 18 2000 ARI Mao Tosi DT 26 1999 PIT Jerame Turman TE 123 1998 CAR Jerry Jensen LB 10 1997 NYG Sam Garnes SS 105 1996 NOR Mercury Hayes WR 13 1995 CLE Tau Pupua DT 0 1994 TBY Pete Pierson T 102 1993 BUF Mike Devlin C 101 1992 HOU Tim Roberts DE 37 1991 TBY Tim Ryan G 37 1990 DEN Le-Lo Lang DB 54 1989 CHI Greg Gilbert LB 0 1988 DEN Corris Ervin DB 0 1987 LAR Scott Mersereau DT 102 1986 MIA Kevin Wyatt DB 18 1985 PIT Cam Jacobs LB 3 1984 STL John Goode TE 30 1983 NYJ John Walker NT 3 1982 MIA Rich Diana RB 9 1981 ATL Eric Sanders T 158 1980 DEN Laval Short NT 19 1979 DAL Ron Springs RB 112 1978 OAK Derrick Ramsey TE 122 1977 NOR Dave Hubbard T 5 1976 NYG Melvin Wilson DB 0 1975 SDO Billy Shields T 142 1974 MIA Randy Crowder DT 71 1973 BUF John Skorupan LB 92 1972 HOU Elmer Allen LB 0 1971 NYJ Phil Wise S 92 1970 STL James Manuel T 0 1969 OAK Ken Newfield RB 0 1968 OAK John Naponick T 0 1967 HOU Pete Banres LB 142 1963 PIT Bill Nelsen QB 90 1948 NYG Dan Yovetich E 0 1944 NYG Bert Corley C 22 1943 NYG Howard Currie T 0 1941 NYG Johnnie Black RB 0