Tuesday Reading

Giants

RV SNY: Giants Free Agent Watch: Blount, Cook among low-cost options
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/giants-free-agent-watch-blount-cook-among-low-cost-options/219187274?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Traina B/R: NEW YORK GIANTS 7-ROUND MOCK DRAFT AFTER START OF FREE AGENCY
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2697440-new-york-giants-7-round-mock-draft-after-start-of-free-agency

Kratch NJ.com: James Kratch's Giants 2017 7-round mock draft, 2.0
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/james_kratchs_giants_2017_7-round_mock_draft_20.html

Solomone Giants.com: Make the Case: Safety Jabrill Peppers vs. RB Christian McCaffrey
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/makethecase/article-1/Make-the-Case-Safety-Jabrill-Peppers-vs-RB-Christian-McCaffrey/e9360dd0-672d-45f8-8c1e-4b31aa44480c

Levack WTTM: Jordan Ranaan – What’s Next For The Giants? [AUDIO]
http://1045theteam.com/jordan-ranaan-whats-next-for-the-giants-audio/

GM

Leonard NYDN: Jerry Reese's grade incomplete until he resolves Flowers issue
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/jerry-reese-grade-incomplete-resolves-flowers-issue-article-1.2996576?

QB

Mehta NYDN: There’s only one place for Geno Smith to go to save his career
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/place-geno-smith-save-career-article-1.2996444

RB

Schwartz NYP: Giants giving Shane Vereen one more chance to prove himself
http://nypost.com/2017/03/13/giants-giving-shane-vereen-one-more-chance-to-prove-himself/

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' Shane Vereen will get roster bonus, is in 2017 plans, report says
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/giants_shane_vereen_will_get_roster_bonus_is_in_20.html

RG

Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan)
3/13/17, 11:53 PM
The way John Jerry's contract is structured ($2.4M signing bonus, $925K base salary in '17) he will likely count only $1.75M vs cap this yr.

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants add another piece to offensive line with signing of John Jerry
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/233545/giants-add-another-piece-to-offensive-line-with-signing-of-john-jerry

Schwartz NYP: Giants bring back John Jerry for surplus on offensive line
http://nypost.com/2017/03/13/giants-bring-back-john-jerry-for-surplus-on-offensive-line/

Walder NYDN: Giants re-sign guard John Jerry to three-year, $10 million deal
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-re-sign-guard-john-jerry-three-year-10-million-deal-article-1.2996783

Duggan NJ.com: Giants re-sign free agent offensive lineman John Jerry
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/giants_offensive_lineman_john_jerry_free_agent.html

Rock Newsday: Giants keep free-agent guard John Jerry
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-keep-free-agent-guard-john-jerry-1.13254214

Stapleton The Record: Giants bring John Jerry back into offensive line mix
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/03/13/giants-bring-john-jerry-back-into-offensive-line-mix/99136390/

RV SNY: Giants re-sign OL John Jerry to three-year deals
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/giants-re-sign-ol-john-jerry-to-three-year-deal/219202710

Tom Krasovic (@SDUTKrasovic)
3/12/17, 10:03 PM
Like new Giants mate Eli Manning, blocker D.J. Fluker is a former Chargers first-round pick. Helps that NYG, like Bolts, have quick-pass O

LB

Duggan NJ.com: Giants free agent LB Keenan Robinson to visit Bengals
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/giants_free_agent_lb_keenan_robinson_to_visit_beng.html


NFL

La Canfora CBS Sports.com: NFL free agency have-nots: Market is soft for big-name backs like Adrian Peterson
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-free-agency-have-nots-market-is-soft-for-big-name-backs-like-adrian-peterson/

Tanier B/R: EVERYONE'S GETTING RICH IN NFL FREE AGENCY BUT THE RUNNING BACKS
http://www.bleacherreport.com/articles/2697727-everyones-getting-rich-in-nfl-free-agency-but-the-running-backs

ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: Cardinals set RB depth chart as Andre Ellington re-signs
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/03/13/cardinals-set-rb-depth-chart-ellington-re-signs/99141308/

Weinfuss ESPN AZ: Cardinals could get a steal if they land Jarvis Jones
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/233511/cardinals-could-get-a-steal-if-they-land-jarvis-jones

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atl: Devonta Freeman's plan: Stay with Falcons, pay for sisters' college
http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/26231/devonta-freemans-plan-stay-with-falcons-pay-for-sisters-college

Ledbetter AJC: Falcons re-sign Ishmael to one-year, $2.5 million deal
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-sign-ishmael-one-year-million-deal/qr8GKi7RNyR3afUtDEo9OJ/

McClure ESPN Atl: The Falcons appear to have found a return man in wide receiver Andre Roberts, who is signing a one-year, $1.8 million deal, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. Roberts returned 33 kicks for 747 yards for Detroit last season. He also returned 20 punts for 246 yards with two touchdowns, including an 85-yarder. The Falcons moved on from veteran return man Eric Weems, who signed with the Titans. Falcons also lost wide receiver Aldrick Robinson to the 49ers, so Roberts could provide another speedy threat with Julio Jones and Taylor Gabriel.

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens' Brandon Williams emotional on day he signs record contract
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-brandon-williams-said-that-he-s-glad-to-be-coming-home-20170313-story.html

Hensley ESPN Bal: Brandon Williams accepts Damon Harrison's 'best NFL nose tackle' challenge
http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/34409/brandon-williams-accepts-damon-harrisons-best-nfl-nose-tackle-challenge

BUFFALO
Mike Rodak (@mikerodak)
3/13/17, 11:58 PM
The Rams have agreed to extend Bills restricted FA center Ryan Groy a two-year offer sheet, per @caplannfl & me. Bills have 5 days to match

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers free agency frenzy is over. Here’s what it means for team’s draft strategy
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article138198538.html

Fowler Charlotte Observer: Captain Munnerlyn unplugged: On the lesson his departure taught the Panthers and more
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article138173963.html

CHICAGO
Pompei The Athletic: Don’t blame Bears for their Packers’ impression in early free agency
https://theathletic.com/43791/2017/03/13/pompei-dont-blame-bears-for-their-packers-impression-in-early-free-agency/

Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Analysis: Bears’ top five draft needs after free agency
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/analysis-the-bears-top-draft-needs-after-free-agency/

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Loading up? Assessing the Bears' playmaking potential on defense
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-defensive-playmaker-needs-spt-0314-20170313-story.html

CINCINNATI
Terrell ESPN Cin: I can confirm reports that OT Andre Smith will visit the Bengals tomorrow, per source. There could potentially be a reunion in Cincinnati with several holes to fill on the offensive line.

DALLAS
Dallas Morning News: Timeline of DeMarcus Ware's career: From getting drafted by Cowboys to winning Super Bowl with Broncos
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/03/13/timeline-demarcus-wares-career-getting-drafted-cowboys-winning-super-bowl-broncos

Taylor ESPN Dallas: New contract gives Terrance Williams another chance to win over fans
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/233581/new-contract-gives-terrance-williams-another-chance-to-win-over-fans

DENVER
Kulp AP: Broncos GM John Elway suggests team could acquire another tackle
https://www.all22.com/denver-broncos/broncos-gm-john-elway-suggests-team-acquire-another-tackle?utm_campaign=SF_Carvell_AJC& utm_source=Twitter& utm_medium=Social

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions sign TE Darren Fells to 1-year deal to improve blocking
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/03/11/darren-fells-tight-end/99054682/

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Free agency showing Packers' true colors
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/03/13/free-agency-showing-packers-true-colors/99120766/

Demovsky ESPN GB: Jayrone Elliott returns to Packers, could have bigger pass-rushing role
http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/37931/jayrone-elliott-returns-to-packers-could-have-bigger-pass-rushing-role

INDIANAPOLIS
Owczarski Cin Enquirer: Colts sign Margus Hunt to 2-year deal
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/03/13/cincinnati-bengals-defensive-end-margus-hunt-signs-with-indianapolis-colts/99147688/

JACKSONVILLE
Burke SI.com: Landing A.J. Bouye shows how serious Jaguars are about shoring up defense
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/03/09/free-agency-aj-bouye-jaguars-contract-rumors?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs add veteran defensive tackle Bennie Logan on one-year contract
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article138244638.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Woike LA Times: Chargers release former starting tackle King Dunlap
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-dunlap-20170313-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Jhabalva Denver Post: CB Kayvon Webster to sign two-year deal with Los Angeles Rams
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/03/13/kayvon-webster-los-angeles-rams/

MINNESOTA
Krammer Minn Star Tribune: Breaking down contracts for new Vikings tackles Riley Reiff and Mike Remmers
http://m.startribune.com/breaking-down-contracts-for-new-vikings-tackles-riley-reiff-and-mike-remmers/416062734/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings turn attention to defense with visit by free agent Datone Jones
http://www.twincities.com/2017/03/13/vikings-turn-attention-to-defense-with-visit-by-free-agent-datone-jones/

NEW ENGLAND
Daniels Providence Journal: Free agent RB Rex Burkhead visiting with the Patriots
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170313/free-agent-rb-rex-burkhead-visiting-with-patriots

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots bring in Rex Burkhead for visit, could fill Brandon Bolden role
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4801809/patriots-bring-in-rex-burkhead-for-visit-could-be-brandon-bolden-replacement

Jones SI.com: Patriots give Tom Brady his best receiving corps in years by adding Brandin Cooks to the mix
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/03/11/nfl-free-agency-brandin-cooks-patriots?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Burke SI.com: Stephon Gilmore's signing is evidence the Patriots are never satisfied
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/03/09/stephon-gilmore-patriots-nfl-free-agency-rumors?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Daniels Providence Journal: Agent for frustrated Malcolm Butler reportedly looking to swing deal with new team
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170313/agent-for-frustrated-malcolm-butler-reportedly-looking-to-swing-deal-with-new-team

Reiss ESPN Boston: What makes Pats invest big in Stephon Gilmore compared to Malcolm Butler
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4801831/what-makes-pats-invest-big-in-stephon-gilmore-compared-to-malcolm-butler?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Titans offered Saints flip of 5th and 11th picks, third-rounder for Brandin Cooks: report
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/03/titans_offered_saints_flip_of.html

OAKLAND
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Cordarrelle Patterson joins the Raiders
http://m.startribune.com/cordarrelle-patterson-joins-the-raiders/416086124/

Inman SJ Mercury News: Raiders sign All-Pro play maker Cordarrelle Patterson
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/13/raiders-sign-all-pro-play-maker-cordarrelle-patterson/

McDonald SJ Mercury News: Raiders T Marshall Newhouse likes idea of joining ascending organization
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/13/raiders-t-marshall-newhouse-likes-idea-of-joining-ascending-organization/

Martin Raiders.com: Five Things To Know About Offensive Lineman Marshall Newhouse
http://raiders.com/news/article-1/Five-Things-To-Know-About-Offensive-Lineman-Marshall-Newhouse/88828efa-2533-45ce-a79e-806e74c4456e

PHILADELPHIA
Bowen Phil.com: Eagles say goodbye to Logan, Daniel while welcoming back Foles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/416081854.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles try to erase the Chase Daniel mistake
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20170314_Eagles_try_to_erase_the_Chase_Daniel_mistake.html

McManus ESPN Phil: Torrey Smith eager to rebound after some 'horrible' days with 49ers
http://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/20430/eagles-torrey-smith-eager-to-rebound-after-some-horrible-days-with-49ers

PITTSBURGH
Fowler ESPN Pitt: Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell undergoes surgery to repair groin injury
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18898806/pittsburgh-steelers-rb-leveon-bell-undergoes-surgery-repair-groin-injury

Fowler ESPN Pitt: Dont'a Hightower would be a great Steeler, but at what cost?
http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/23065/donta-hightower-would-be-a-great-steeler-but-at-what-cost

SAN FRANCISCO
Kawakami SJ Mercury News: Shanahan and Lynch’s select, sane approach to 49ers free agency
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/13/the-49ers-66m-combo-shanahan-and-lynch-are-taking-the-measured-approach-because-they-can-afford-it/

Williams NBC Bay Area: Hoyer is Eager for New Opportunity With the 49ers
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Hoyer-is-Eager-for-New-Opportunity-With-the-49ers-416032723.html

Branch SF Chronicle: Dawson 2.0? Gould has plenty in common with 49ers’ former kicker
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/Dawson-2-0-Gould-has-plenty-in-common-with-10998473.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

SEATTLE
Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Adrian Peterson leaves Seattle without signing deal with Seahawks
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/233540/adrian-peterson-leaves-seattle-without-signing-a-deal-with-seahawks

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: The Seahawks will have TE Jared Cook in for a free-agent visit, a league source confirmed. Seattle is in a tricky spot with its tight ends. Jimmy Graham is entering the final year of his deal, and the only tight end the Seahawks have signed beyond 2017 is Nick Vannett. Luke Willson and Brandon Williams are both free agents. Cook caught 30 balls for 377 yards and a touchdown in 10 regular-season games with the Packers last season. He had 18 grabs for 229 yards in three postseason games. NFL Network was first to report the Seahawks' interest in Cook.

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: How the Bucs free agent signings impact their NFL draft plan
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/how-the-bucs-free-agent-signings-impact-their-nfl-draft-plan/2316417

Auman TB Times: Bucs' Adam Humphries gives up No. 11 to DeSean Jackson to help kids
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-adam-humphries-gives-up-no-11-to-desean-jackson-to-help-kids/2316294

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Dont'a Hightower did not visit Titans, Jon Robinson says
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/03/13/dont-hightower-did-not-visit-plus-what-titans-offered-saints-brandin-cooks/99123310/

WASHINGTON
Testfatsion Wash Post: Niles Paul expects to participate in Redskins’ offseason practices
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/03/13/niles-paul-expects-to-participate-in-redskins-offseason-practices/?utm_term=.a8a92e842bd8

Allen Wash Post: ‘Salute to my haters': Redskins CB responds to criticism of his new rap video
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/03/13/salute-to-my-haters-redskins-cb-responds-to-criticism-of-his-new-rap-video/?utm_term=.cf54588f3ba8

Tolisano Redskins.com: Playing For The Redskins Like His Idol Sean Taylor, D.J. Swearinger Excited To Be In Washington
http://redskins.com/news/blog/article-1/Playing-For-The-Redskins-Like-His-Idol-Sean-Taylor-DJ-Swearinger-Excited-To-Be-In-Washington/d0456e8d-588e-464e-b2b3-2047172ff21b

Draft

Kaplan MMQB: Davis Webb: Another QB Enters the Round 1 Conversation
One year after Jared Goff went first overall, another Cal QB is the latest QB to catch scouts’ eyes in a muddled group of passers. Plus, the combine’s biggest riser has scouts going back to review UConn film, five things you need to know about the draft this week, and a draft mailbag

http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/03/14/nfl-draft-davis-webb-first-round-quarterbacks-obi-melifonwu

Brugler CBS Sports: NFL Draft: Myles Garrett, Jonathan Allen, Malik Hooker headline top 100 prospects
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-myles-garrett-jonathan-allen-malik-hooker-headline-top-100-prospects/

Jeremiah NFL.com: Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 prospects for 2017 NFL Draft 3.0
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000792654/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-prospects-for-2017-nfl-draft-30

Jeremiah NFL.com: Jeremiah mock draft 3.0: Chargers, Saints get QB successors
23. "Giants Haason Reddick - OLB, Temple: Reddick has the ability to play any of the three linebacker spots and he can provide some pass rush off the edge if needed."
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000792841/article/jeremiah-mock-draft-30-chargers-saints-get-qb-successors?campaign=tw-nf-sf62111128-sf62111128

Duggan NJ.com: NFL Mock Draft 2017: Projections after the 1st wave of free agency; Mitch Trubisky or Deshaun Watson 1st QB picked?
"23. Giants: TE David Njoku, Miami
The Giants could be tempted to draft an offensive lineman or running back Christian McCaffrey in this spot, but Njoku is the complete tight end their offense desperately needs."
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/nfl_mock_draft_2017_projections_after_the_1st_wave.html

QB
Polacek B/R: MITCHELL TRUBISKY GETTING DRAFTED BY BROWNS, NFL FUTURE DISCUSSED BY JON GRUDEN
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2697835-mitchell-trubisky-getting-drafted-by-browns-nfl-future-discussed-by-jon-gruden

TE
PFF: PFF SCOUTING REPORT: GEORGE KITTLE, TE, IOWA
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-pff-scouting-report-george-kittle-te-iowa/

OL
Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler)
3/13/17, 10:40 PM
Two underrated OL prospects to watch: MiamiOhio OT Collin Buchanan and NorthDakota G/C Michael Coe. Both have plenty of fans in the NFL.

C
PFF: PFF SCOUTING REPORT: PAT ELFLEIN, C/G, OHIO STATE
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-pff-scouting-report-pat-elflein-cg-ohio-state/

DT
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: When Larry Ogunjobi first stepped on a football field, some laughed. Now? NFL awaits.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article138204888.html

DE
PFF: PFF SCOUTING REPORT: T.J. WATT, EDGE, WISCONSIN
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-pff-scouting-report-t-j-watt-edge-wisconsin/?utm_content=buffer495f0& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=college

PK
Bishop SI.com: The placekicker puzzle: Why it's one of the toughest positions for NFL scouts to evaluate
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/03/13/scouting-nfl-kickers-draft-combine?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

History

Giants Birthdays 3-14

Ron Dayne RB D1-Wisconsin 2000 NYG 2000-2004 3-14-1978
Deon Grant SS/LCB/LB FA-Seattle 2010 NYG 2010-2011 3-14-1979