Tuesday Reading

Giants

Leonard NYDN: Giants sign CB Valentino Blake, re-sign Mark Herzlich
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-sign-cb-valentino-blake-re-sign-mark-herzlich-article-1.3003702

Traina Inside Football: Giants Roster Moves: Smith, Blake Added; Sensabaugh Departs, Herzlich Returns
https://insidefootball.com/archives/1602

Traina B/R: NEW YORK GIANTS UPDATED DRAFT BIG BOARD AFTER FIRST WAVE OF FREE AGENCY
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2698789-new-york-giants-updated-draft-big-board-after-first-wave-of-free-agency

QB

Costello NYP: Geno Smith: I’ll be Eli Manning’s full-time student
http://nypost.com/2017/03/20/geno-smith-ill-be-eli-mannings-full-time-student/?

Leonard NYDN: Ex-Jets QB Geno Smith wants to model himself after Eli Manning
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/jets-qb-geno-smith-officially-giant-article-1.3003475?

Kratch NJ.com: Geno Smith officially joins Giants: 'A perfect scenario for me'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/geno_smith_giants_official_deal.html

Stapleton The Record: Geno Smith officially flips from Jets to Giants
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/03/20/geno-smith-officially-flips-jets-giants/99422446/

Rock Newsday: Geno Smith passes Giants’ physical, signs one-year deal worth $2 million, sources say
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/geno-smith-passes-giants-physical-signs-one-year-deal-worth-2-million-sources-say-1.13292049

Raanan ESPN NY: Geno Smith adds competition at quarterback for Giants
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/234106/geno-smith-adds-competition-at-quarterback-for-the-giants

RV SNY: Geno Smith says Giants are 'perfect scenario' for him
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/geno-smith-says-giants-are-perfect-scenario-for-him/220145430?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

DE

Keidel CBS Radio NY: Pierre-Paul Sees Big Payday Few Thought Would Ever Come
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/03/20/keidel-jason-pierre-paul-contract/

LB

Costello NYP: Giants bring back one of their sturdiest players on defense
http://nypost.com/2017/03/21/giants-bring-back-one-of-their-sturdiest-players-on-defense/

Leonard NYDN: Linebacker Keenan Robinson plans to re-sign with Giants
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/linebacker-keenan-robinson-plans-re-sign-giants-article-1.3003877

Duggan NJ.com: Giants to re-sign linebacker Keenan Robinson
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/giants_linebacker_keenan_robinson_free_agent.html

Rock Newsday: Giants, Keenan Robinson agree on deal to bring back LB, report says
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-keenan-robinson-agree-on-deal-to-bring-back-lb-report-says-1.13293926

Stapleton The Record: Giants to re-sign LB Robinson
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/03/20/giants-re-sign-lb-robinson/99437064/

Kratch NJ.com: Giants re-sign veteran linebacker Mark Herzlich
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/mark_herzlich_giants_free_agency_result.html

CB

Cohen Giants.com: 5 things you need to know about CB Valentino Blake
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-CB-Valentino-Blake/ce56c7c5-77fb-4534-b80b-a2d568e5aa31

Duggan NJ.com: Giants sign veteran free agent CB Valentino Blake
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/giants_sign_veteran_free_agent_cb_valentino_blake.html

Boclair Nashville Post: Giants pick one former Titans DB to replace another
http://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/tennessee-titans/blog/20855604/giants-pick-one-former-titans-db-to-replace-another

Morris Music City Miracles: Goodbye, Valentino Blake. Thanks for the memories
http://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2017/3/20/14987716/goodbye-valentino-blake-thanks-for-the-memories-titans-giants

NFL

Corry CBS Sports: Agent's Take: Why the majority of prove-it deals won't work out like Jason Pierre-Paul
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-why-the-majority-of-prove-it-deals-wont-work-out-like-jason-pierre-paul/

Brandt MMQB: When NFL Contracts Want a Pound of Flesh
Eddie Lacy’s deal with the Seahawks is tied to weight clauses, which often end up doing more harm than good. Plus, the slow crawl of free agency, the NFL’s unused cap space, a potential Marshawn Lynch trade, the wisdom of DeMarcus Ware and more
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/03/21/themmqb-andrew-brandt-business-football-eddie-lacy-seahawks-contract-weight-clauses-marshawn-lynch

Jason OTC: Free Agency Review: Market Movement on Offense
http://overthecap.com/free-agency-review-market-movement-offense

ARIZONA
Koch Raising Zona: Offseason takes bite from Arizona Cardinals’ pass rush
http://raisingzona.com/2017/03/20/offseason-takes-bite-arizona-cardinals-pass-rush/

Meek Raising Zona: Karlos Dansby Will Make One Last Run with the Arizona Cardinals
http://raisingzona.com/2017/03/20/karlos-dansby-will-make-one-last-run-arizona-cardinals/

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atl; Falcons' Dan Quinn on Bucs adding DeSean Jackson: 'What a competitor'
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/234075/falcons-dan-quinn-on-bucs-adding-desean-jackson-what-a-competitor

BALTIMORE
Preston Bal Sun: Two gaping holes on offensive line now should be Ravens' biggest concern
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-column-0321-20170320-story.html

Lee Bal Sun: Retirement rumors behind him, cornerback Brandon Carr sees Ravens as perfect fit
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-new-cornerback-brandon-carr-sees-ravens-as-perfect-fit-20170320-story.html

Mink Ravens.com: Durability A Big Part Of Why Ravens Signed Brandon Carr
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Durability-A-Big-Part-Of-Why-Ravens-Signed-Brandon-Carr/22fa8bbd-f464-4aa6-9f27-a634c6dc1e8a

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: EJ Manuel signs with Raiders; Bills have nothing* left to show from '13 draft
http://buffalonews.com/2017/03/20/ej-manuel-signs-raiders-bills-nothing-left-show-13-draft/

Skurski Buffalo News: lls bring back wide receiver/kick returner Brandon Tate
http://buffalonews.com/2017/03/20/bills-bring-back-wide-receiverkick-returner-brandon-tate/

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: How much salary cap space do the Panthers have left, and what will they do with it?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article139652238.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers bring back special teams ace who once was fastest man in the world
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article139649863.html

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears sign safety Chris Prosinski and defensive lineman C.J. Wilson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-sign-chris-prosinski-c-j-wilson-spt-20170320-story.html

CINCINNATI
Sheeran Cincy Jungle: Film Review: What Kevin Minter brings to the Bengals defense
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/3/20/14974826/film-review-what-kevin-minter-bring-bengals-defense

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns sign kicker Brett Maher
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/03/browns_sign_kicker_brett_maher.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns host former Bucs safety Bradley McDougald on free agent visit
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/03/browns_host_former_bucs_safety.html

DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: Cowboys re-sign backup QB Kellen Moore to 1-year, $775,000 deal
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/03/20/cowboys-re-sign-backup-qb-kellen-moore

Archer ESPN Dallas: Damontre Moore hopes Cowboys are the final chapter to his comeback story
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4758800/damontre-moore-hopes-cowboys-are-final-chapter-to-comeback-story

DENVER
Wolfe Denver Post: Projected Broncos’ 2017 depth chart following early free agency period
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/03/20/broncos-projected-depth-chart-2017/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions sign veteran defensive tackle Jordan Hill
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/03/20/who-is-jordan-hill/99407416/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: New Lions CB Hayden out to reach 'max potential' after injury issues
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/03/20/detroit-lions-dj-hayden-injuries/99406322/

GREEN BAY
Demovsky ESPN GB: Better pass-rusher than Clay Matthews? Try Jayrone Elliott
http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/38054/better-pass-rusher-than-clay-matthews-try-jayrone-elliott

HOUSTON
Barshop ESPN Houston: Even if Texans acquire Tony Romo, there's a need to draft QB
http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-texans/post/_/id/19294/even-if-texans-acquire-tony-romo-theres-need-to-add-qb-in-draft

INDIANAPOLIS
Bowen Colts.com: Is New Lineman Brian Schwenke Competing For A Starting Job?
http://colts.com/news/article-1/Is-New-Lineman-Brian-Schwenke-Competing-For-A-Starting-Job/44d7725c-735c-452f-884d-8aad699d402d

Holder Ind Star: Insider: Can Spence help stabilize Colts' shaky LB unit?
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/03/20/insider-can-spence-help-stabilize-colts-shaky-lb-unit/99410924/

JACKSONVILLE
DiRocco ESPN Jack: Sen'Derrick Marks: No hard feelings toward Jaguars, I'll be a fan for life
http://www.espn.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/21185/senderrick-marks-no-hard-feelings-toward-jaguars-ill-be-a-fan-for-life

Kaye WTLV Jack: New Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye excited about his future in Jacksonville with Jalen Ramsey
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/aj-bouye-talks-offseason-scheme-jalen-ramsey-jacksonville-jaguars/423950380

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Canepa UTSD: Chargers should draft QB, but not at No. 7
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/columnists/nick-canepa/sd-sp-canepa-chargers-qb-draft-20170320-story.html

Williams ESPN LA: Chargers sign RB Kenjon Barner to one-year deal
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/234133/chargers-sign-rb-kenjon-barner-to-one-year-deal

Woike UTSD: Chargers' Allen recovering, says he'll be ready for training camp
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-20170320-story.html

Williams ESPN LA: Chargers re-sign DL Tenny Palepoi
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/19896/chargers-re-sign-dl-tenny-palepoi

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Gonzalez ESPN LA: Todd Gurley, Jared Goff should benefit from Rams' moves
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/33348/todd-gurley-jared-goff-should-benefit-from-rams-moves

Klein LA Times: Rams visit with veteran free-agent center John Sullivan
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-sullivan-free-agency-nfl-20170320-story.html

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: Dolphins planning visit with top free agent linebacker
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article139621178.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Linebacker Gerald Hodges interested in returning to Vikings
http://www.twincities.com/2017/03/20/free-agent-lb-gerald-hodges-has-interest-in-returning-to-vikings/

NEW ENGLAND
Reyes USA Today: One key to Patriots' success? Recruiting players from AFC East foes
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2017/03/20/why-patriots-sign-afc-east-players-stephon-gilmore/99431826/

Kyed NESN: Patriots Waive Preseason Standout Running Back Tyler Gaffney
http://nesn.com/2017/03/patriots-waive-preseason-standout-running-back-tyler-gaffney/

Reiss ESPN Boston: Malcolm Mitchell's 'giving tree' grows branches across New England
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4802007/malcolm-mitchells-giving-tree-grows-branches-across-new-england?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints meet with running back Kareem Hunt before Toledo pro day: source
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/03/saints_kareem_hunt_toledo.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints to hold private workout with Ohio defensive end Tarell Basham: source
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/03/saints_tarell_basham_ohio.html

Graziano ESPN: Saints, LB Manti Te'o near agreement on contract
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18960217/new-orleans-saints-close-deal-manti-teo

NEW YORK JETS
Mehta NYDN: Why signing Josh McCown is a smart move by Jets
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-agree-sign-qb-josh-mccown-one-year-deal-article-1.3003692?

OAKLAND
Gutierrez ESPN Oakland: Raiders address backup QB to Derek Carr with EJ Manuel signing
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/234138/raiders-address-backup-qb-to-derek-carr-with-ej-manuel-signing

Raiders.com: Raiders Sign LB Jelani Jenkins
http://raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-LB-Jelani-Jenkins/45038c1f-ab9a-4248-953f-ed1a7c1e4899

PHILADELPHIA
Spadaro Eagles.com: 10 Players To Keep An Eye On In 2017
http://philadelphiaeagles.com/news/dave-spadaro/article-1/10-Players-To-Keep-An-Eye-On-In-2017/37230c01-17bc-43c3-85ea-60fa72b6f671

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers sign RB Knile Davis, CB Coty Sensabaugh
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/03/20/knile-davis-steelers-coty-sensabaugh-nfl-free-agency-rumors/stories/201703200118

SAN FRANCISCO
Dowd SF Chronicle: New 49ers receiver may bring lauded pizza joint to the Bay Area
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/New-49ers-receiver-Pierre-Garcon-pizza-business-11014527.php

SEATTLE
Cohen Seattle PI: Marshawn Lynch might return to NFL, but not to Seahawks
http://seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Parsing-through-all-the-Marshawn-Lynch-rumors-11014555.php

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Seahawks have options but little trade leverage if Marshawn Lynch returns
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/24964/what-are-the-chances-the-seahawks-could-trade-marshawn-lynch

Bell News Tribune: Seahawks’ signing of OL Oday Aboushi official, TE Brandon Williams exits after Luke Willson re-signs
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-insider-blog/article139745323.html

TAMPA BAY
Laine ESPN TB: With new competition, pressure is on Bucs' Roberto Aguayo
http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/16571/all-hope-isnt-lost-for-roberto-aguayo-but-pressure-only-gets-worse-now

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Titans GM Jon Robinson: 'We’re not looking for a bunch of choir boys'
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/03/20/titans-gm-jon-robinson-were-not-looking-bunch-choir-boys/99348046/

WASHINGTON
Bullock Wash Post: The Redskins could find a perfect RB in the NFL draft, if they want to use first rounder
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/03/20/the-redskins-could-find-a-perfect-rb-in-the-nfl-draft-if-they-want-to-use-first-rounder/?utm_term=.a63be73a9b3a

AP Wash Post: Redskins re-sign offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-re-sign-offensive-tackle-ty-nsekhe/2017/03/20/3575e85c-0db0-11e7-aa57-2ca1b05c41b8_story.html?utm_term=.6cc8d4e7e4f4

Draft

Kaplan MMQB: Why Do People Love Mock Drafts?
Loathed by many who produce them, yet loved by those who read them. The biggest names that cover the draft weigh in on the mock draft phenomenon
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/03/21/nfl-mock-drafts-mel-kiper-todd-mcshay-daniel-jeremiah-deshaun-watson-pro-day-mike-williams-40-time

Brugler CBS Sports.com: 2017 NFL Draft: Toledo prospects, Syracuse WR draw attention at pro days
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2017-nfl-draft-toledo-prospects-syracuse-wr-draw-attention-at-pro-days/

Brooks NFL.com: Bucky Brooks mock draft 3.0: QBs slide to Texans, Chiefs
23. Giants Ryan Ramczyk T Wisconsin "Giants add a rugged blocker who is capable of keeping Eli Manning upright in the pocket."
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000793939/article/bucky-brooks-mock-draft-30-qbs-slide-to-texans-chiefs?campaign=tw-cf-sf64461966-sf64461966

Rang CBS Sports.com: 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Titans nab Howard, Ross; Williams falls to the Cowboys
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. Some of these issues are due to shoddy blocking, but a lack of juice at running back also played a role. McCaffrey isn’t a bruiser at 6-0, 202 pounds, but his instincts, shiftiness and soft hands make him perfectly suited to today’s up-tempo offenses, like Ben McAdoo’s."
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2017-nfl-mock-draft-titans-nab-howard-ross-williams-falls-to-the-cowboys/

QB
Farrar B/R: MEET DAVIS WEBB: THE NFL DRAFT PROSPECT WHO CAN TOSS IT 75 YARDS 'WITH EASE'
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2698763-meet-davis-webb-the-nfl-draft-prospect-who-can-toss-it-75-yards-with-ease

Edholm Yahoo Sports: NFL draft profile: No. 39 — Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes, flawed but thrilling playmaker
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-draft-profile-no-39-texas-tech-qb-patrick-mahomes-flawed-but-thrilling-playmaker-161440898.html

RB
Reuter NFL.com: 2017 NFL Draft: McCaffrey among safest prospects on offense
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000793926/article/2017-nfl-draft-mccaffrey-among-safest-prospects-on-offense

Person Charlotte Observer: After missing NFL combine drills with injury, will Elijah Hood run at UNC pro day?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article139696738.html

WR
Lieser Palm Beach Post: 2017 NFL Draft: Tennessee’s Josh Malone thinks he’s as good as any WR
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/football/2017-nfl-draft-tennessee-josh-malone-thinks-good-any/WLKGNSnc1iHJwe3BOfx19L/

T
Burke SI.com: 2017 NFL draft prospect countdown: No. 38, Garett Bolles, OT, Utah
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/03/20/nfl-draft-scouting-reports-garett-bolles-utah?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Marvez TSN: NFL Draft: Ryan Ramczyk's unique path to pro football should be considered a positive
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/nfl-draft-ryan-ramczyk-wisconsin-offensive-tackle-welding-career/1o918f3b1f04d1lk13g3ra7066?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

White SB Nation: Ryan Ramczyk isn't a 1st-round NFL left tackle
http://www.sbnation.com/2017/3/20/14918544/ryan-ramczyk-2017-nfl-draft-film-breakdown-left-tackle-scouting-report

C
Burke SI.com: 2017 NFL draft prospect countdown: No. 40, Ohio State G/C Pat Elflein
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/03/20/nfl-draft-scouting-reports-pat-elflein?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

DT
Edholm Yahoo Sports: NFL draft profile: No. 38 — Michigan State DL Malik McDowell, rare talent but big concerns
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-draft-profile-no-38-michigan-state-dl-malik-mcdowell-rare-talent-but-big-concerns-035916863.html

DE
Burke SI.com: 2017 NFL draft prospect countdown, No. 39: Charles Harris, DE/OLB, Missouri
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/03/20/nfl-draft-scouting-reports-charles-harris-missouri

LB
Wilner AP Miami Herald: Temple's Haason Reddick enjoying the ride to NFL draft
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/article139787198.html

History

Killion SF Chronicle: Dwight Clark needs fans to keep cheering for him
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Dwight-Clark-s-diagnosis-hits-hard-11015011.php?t=5b271f3e69& cmpid=twitter-premium

May SJ Mercury News: 49ers’ Dwight Clark tragedy: Can football cause ALS?
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/20/49ers-dwight-clark-tragedy-can-football-cause-als/

Giants Birthdays 2-21

Junior Coffey RB TR-ATL 1969 NYG 1969, NYG IR 1970 NYG 1971 3-21-1942