Monday Reading

Giants

Duggan NJ.com: Giants NFL Mock Draft 2017 roundup: The latest picks, rumors, buzz including ESPN's Todd McShay
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/giants_nfl_mock_draft_2017_roundup_the_latest_pick_1.html

NFL

King MMQB: Dwight Clark Has ALS
The former 49er, famous for making ‘The Catch,’ stunned the football community Sunday when he announced he has the incurable disease. Plus the Beast Mode-Raiders rumor, a bad free-agency trend and more

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"When Jason Pierre-Paul permanently disfigured his right hand in July 2014 fireworks accident, he missed out on a chance for a huge long-term contract. Instead, the Giants paid Pierre-Paul $8.7 million on a one-year deal, and then $9.7 million for 2015. Over those two years, he played 20 games, missed 12, had eight sacks, and made $18.4 million. On Friday, the Giants signed Pierre-Paul for four more years, a deal that Pro Football Talk reports will be worth $35 million in the first two years, when virtually all of the guaranteed money will be paid. In all, a damaged Pierre-Paul, who has averaged one sack per 10 quarters since his accident, is being paid like a premier rusher. In the first four years after the accident, Pierre-Paul will be paid approximately $53.4 million—even though there’s no assurance he’ll ever be a premier pass-rusher again. That average of $13.35-million per year over four years is more than some of the best and most productive defensive ends and outside linebackers in football, including Michael Bennett, Cam Jordan, Cam Wake, Everson Griffen, Ryan Kerrigan and Bruce Irvin. The Giants have done way more than right by Pierre-Paul."

http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/03/20/dwight-clark-als-catch-49ers-nfl-peter-king

Smith Houston Chronicle: Most NFL teams lack a quality QB because supply doesn't meet demand
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/smith/article/Most-NFL-teams-lack-a-quality-QB-because-supply-11011958.php?cmpid=twitter-premium

McCain Houston Chronicle: Ranking the NFL's QB situations
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Ranking-the-NFL-s-QB-situations-11011587.php?cmpid=twitter-premium

Hensley ESPN Bal: Ray Rice on why he's not playing: 'It ain't because I'm a bad football player'
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/90920/ray-rice-on-why-hes-not-playing-it-aint-because-im-a-bad-football-player

BALTIMORE
Thomas STL Post Dispatch: Brandon Williams goes fom homeless in St. Louis to NFL millions
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/brandon-williams-goes-fom-homeless-in-st-louis-to-nfl/article_4c8f1092-f372-506f-9b1e-aa5b2547f5ff.html

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Ducasse expects to learn plenty with Bills
http://buffalonews.com/2017/03/19/ducasse-expects-learn-plenty-bills/?

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Dave Gettleman has already solidified Panthers secondary, and he’s probably not done
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article139520358.html

CHICAGO
Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Bears hope Kendall Wright rekindles magic with Dowell Loggains
http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4705239/bears-hope-kendall-wright-rekindles-magic-with-dowell-loggains

Finley Chicago Sun Times: Ricky Jean-Francois meets with Bears, but no deal — at least yet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/ricky-jean-francois-meets-with-bears-but-no-deal-at-least-yet/

CINCINNATI
Phelps Cincy Jungle: Impact of Andre Smith’s return on Bengals’ young offensive linemen
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/3/19/14960914/impact-andre-smith-return-bengals-young-offensive-linemen

CLEVELAND
DiMisa Fordham Observer: NFL Free Agent Kicker Murray Reflects on Fordham Football Carrier
http://www.fordhamobserver.com/nfl-kicker-reflects-on-fordham-football-career/

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: Good, bad and uncertainty of Broncos free agency
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/good-bad-and-uncertainty-of-broncos-free-agency/423666372

Legwold ESPN Denver: Why the Broncos' run game is key to offensive improvement
http://www.espn.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/25567/to-lift-offense-broncos-know-they-must-improve-run-game

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: How the top remaining NFL free agents can help the Detroit Lions
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/03/19/detroit-lions-free-agency-nfl/99379392/

GREEN BAY
McGinn Mil JS: Bennett, Kendricks bring toughness
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2017/03/19/mcginn-bennett-kendricks-bring-toughness/99380788/

INDIANAPOLIS
Newell Ind Star: Colts sign LB Sean Spence
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/03/19/colts-sign-lb-sean-spence/99379050/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Bortles 'confident' off-season work will improve in-season play
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-03-19/bortles-confident-season-work-will-improve-season-play

DiRocco ESPN Jack: Jaguars QB Blake Bortles focused on fixing mechanics, not his fifth-year option
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18952489

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Burks PFF: WHY JOEY BOSA IS PRIMED TO BECOME A GENERATIONAL PLAYER
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-why-joey-bosa-is-primed-to-become-a-generational-player/?utm_content=buffer179ad& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=nfl

Williams ESPN LA: Jatavis Brown should thrive in new role on Chargers defense
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/19887/jatavis-brown-should-thrive-in-new-role-on-chargers-defense

MIAMI
Schad Palm Beach Post: 2017 NFL Draft: Missouri DE Charles Harris fits Miami Dolphins need
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/03/19/2017-nfl-draft-missouri-de-charles-harris-fits-miami-dolphins-need/

NEW ENGLAND
CSN NE: Breer: Hightower's deal says Patriots have concerns about his health
http://www.csnne.com/new-england-patriots/albert-breer-donta-hightower-deal-says-new-england-patriots-have-concerns-about-his-health

Guregian Boston Herald: Patriots reunion with Darrelle Revis not as farfetched as it might seem
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/03/guregian_patriots_reunion_with_darrelle_revis_not_as_farfetched_as_it_might

NEW ORLEANS
Underhill NO Advocate: Source: Saints host quarterback Chase Daniel on a visit
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_b9fe3bba-0ce8-11e7-bb9e-f73167fc123e.html

Teope Nola.com: Saints spending Sunday morning with Kansas State defensive end Jordan Willis: sources
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/03/saints_representative_at_kansa.html

OAKLAND
Weber CSN Bay Area: Speculation Swirls After Oakland Native Marshawn Lynch Hints at Return to NFL on Twitter
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Speculatiom-Marshawn-Lynch-Hint-Twitter-Retirement-416552993.html

Dowd SF Chronicle: Did Marshawn Lynch just drop a hint on Twitter that he's signing with the Raiders?
http://sfgate.com/raiders/article/Marshawn-Lynch-drop-Twitter-hint-signing-Raiders-11012576.php

PHILADELPHIA
Shorr-Parks NJ.com: Eagles' Carson Wentz will be under pressure to help Alshon Jeffery get his next contract
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/03/eagles_carson_wentz_will_now_be_under_pressure_to.html

PITTSBURGH
Fowler ESPN Pitt: Steelers, Texans, Chargers together in free agent inactivity
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/234065/steelers-texans-chargers-together-in-free-agent-inactivity

Lolley Observer Reporter: No surprises here. Roethlisberger leaning toward a return to Steelers
http://www.observer-reporter.com/20170318/no_surprises_here_roethlisberger_leaning_toward_a_return_to_steelers

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ brass goes on the road in search of a QB
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-brass-goes-on-the-road-in-search-of-a-QB-11013096.php

Mano SJ Mercury News: Carlos Hyde: Kyle Shanahan’s offense will take me to ‘next level’
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/19/carlos-hyde-kyle-shanahans-offense-will-take-me-to-next-level/

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Sunday Seahawks free agent update: Luke Willson officially signs, Ryan Clady and Ricky Jean Francois updates and more
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/sunday-seahawks-free-agent-update-luke-willson-officially-signs-ryan-clady-and-ricky-jean-francois-updates-and-more/

WASHINGTON
Czarda Wash Post: Bashaud Breeland Looking To 'Get Back To The Basics' In 2017
http://redskins.com/news/article-1/Bashaud-Breeland-Looking-To-Get-Back-To-The-Basics-In-2017/8027abc4-4b50-413b-b0ba-cfe015815501

Draft

Jeremiah NFL.com: Ask 5: Who'll be first-round surprise of 2017 NFL Draft?
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000793198/article/ask-5-wholl-be-firstround-surprise-of-2017-nfl-draft?campaign=tw-nf-sf63734689-sf63734689

RB
PFF: PFF SCOUTING REPORT: ELIJAH HOOD, RB, NORTH CAROLINA
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-pff-scouting-report-elijah-hood-rb-north-carolina/?utm_content=bufferf20a3& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=college

WR
PFF: PFF SCOUTING REPORT: DEDE WESTBROOK, WR, OKLAHOMA
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-pff-scouting-report-dede-westbrook-wr-oklahoma/?utm_content=bufferb9d7b& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=college

CB
Detroit Free Press: PFF SCOUTING REPORT: ELIJAH HOOD, RB, NORTH CAROLINA
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/03/18/michigan-wolverines-football-autographs-nfl-pro-day/99361510/

History

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers: Dwight Clark announces he has ALS
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-Dwight-Clark-announces-he-has-ALS-11013294.php#photo-12577533

Kawakami SJ Mercury News: Dwight Clark’s ALS diagnosis summons the 49ers Dynasty together one more time
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/19/kawakami-dwight-clarks-als-diagnosis-summons-the-49ers-dynasty-together-one-more-time/

CSN Bay Area: 49ers teammates react to Dwight Clark’s ALS diagnosis
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/19/dwight-clark-als-diagnosis-49ers-legends-offer-support/?utm_medium=Social& utm_campaign=Echobox& utm_source=Twitter& utm_term=Autofeed#link_time=1489976358

Mano SJ Mercury News: What is ALS? Explaining the disease that afflicts Dwight Clark
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/19/what-is-als-explaining-the-disease-that-afflicts-dwight-clark/?utm_medium=Social& utm_campaign=Echobox& utm_source=Twitter& utm_term=Autofeed#link_time=1489979750

Giants Birthdays 3-20

Jonathan Carter WR D5-Troy State 2001 NYG 2001-2002 3-20-1979