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Defenderdawg : 3/23/2017 8:00 am
Giants

Traina B/R: BIGGEST NEEDS NEW YORK GIANTS HAVE YET TO ADDRESS THIS OFFSEASON
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2699022-biggest-needs-new-york-giants-have-yet-to-address-this-offseason

Kratch NJ.com: Giants salary cap update: Shane Vereen takes pay cut, Mark Herzlich, more
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/giants_salary_cap_update_shane_vereen_takes_pay_cu.html

Duggan NJ.com: Inside look at contracts of Giants' signings Josh Johnson, Valentino Blake, Mark Herzlich
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/inside_look_at_contracts_of_giants_signings_josh_j.html

QB

RV SNY: Are Giants preparing to draft Manning's replacement?
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/are-giants-preparing-to-draft-mannings-replacement/220381012

Raanan ESPN: Geno Smith's inexpensive contract sets Giants up for QB competition
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/234350/geno-smiths-inexpensive-contract-sets-giants-up-for-qb-competition

Leonard NYDN: Geno Smith's Giants contract shows how much QB's stock has plunged
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/geno-smith-giants-contract-shows-stock-plunged-article-1.3005814

Costello NYP: Giants' chance on Geno Smith could cost as little as $325K
http://nypost.com/2017/03/22/giants-chance-on-geno-smith-could-cost-as-little-as-325k/

Duggan NJ.com: How much is Giants backup QB Geno Smith's contract really worth?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/how_much_is_giants_backup_qb_geno_smiths_contract.html

Palladino CBS Sports: Yawn … McCown And Smith Bring No Juice To Jets, Giants
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/03/22/geno-smith-josh-mccown-new-york-giants-new-york-jets-nfl/

RB

James Kratch (@JamesKratch)
3/23/17, 7:00 AM
According to NFLPA records, #Giants RB Shane Vereen's 2017 base salary has been reduced by $1 million, from $3.15m to $2.15m.

Cohen Giants.com: 5 things you need to know about RB Shaun Draughn
http://giants.com/s/30842/embeddedNewsPath?itemUri=-272421690/21071313151013111271432414015

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Lamar's Kade Harrington to visit Giants
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Lamar-s-Kade-Harrington-to-visit-Giants-11020145.php

NFL

Sanchez NYP: NFL’s plan to ‘shorten’ games is mostly a ruse
http://nypost.com/2017/03/22/nfls-plan-to-shorten-games-is-mostly-a-ruse/?utm_campaign=SocialFlow& utm_source=NYPTwitter& utm_medium=SocialFlow& sr_share=twitter

Breer MMQB: The Raiders’ Road to Vegas Relocation Appears All Clear
NFL owners are preparing to vote on the issue at next week’s league meetings. Here’s a look at how Mark Davis got it to this point, and what’s ahead. Plus Kaepernick’s unemployment, Cam’s recovery and much more
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/03/23/oakland-raiders-las-vegas-relocation-nfl-owner-meetings

Kelly The Ringer: Ejecting NFL Players for Dangerous Hits Is Putting a Band-Aid on a Broken Leg
https://theringer.com/nfl-competition-committee-ejections-over-hard-hits-80a84f01ed97#.dm7jl5uwr

Brandt MMQB: 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: The Strange Decisions Made on Quarterbacks
http://overthecap.com/strange-decisions-made-quarterbacks

Florio PFT: Greg Hardy, Kellen Winslow, Brandon Browner headed to Spring League
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/03/22/greg-hardy-kellen-winslow-brandon-browner-headed-to-spring-league/related/

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atlanta: Falcons' Devonta Freeman determined to shake off Super Bowl 'scar'
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/234249/falcons-devonta-freeman-determined-to-shake-off-super-bowl-scar

Culpepper AJC: Fullback Soma Vainuku excited about moving to Atlanta
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/fullback-soma-vainuku-excited-about-moving-atlanta/sWIUFtXvYQPEQPh8B1tYqM/

Ledbetter AJC: Julio Jones’ injury update: ‘The foot’s good’
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/julio-jones-injury-update-the-foot-good/ADgEESzwc4vgHH9bbHasfM/

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Breakdown of Dennis Pitta's renegotiated contract with Ravens
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-breakdown-of-dennis-pitta-s-renegotiated-contract-with-ravens-20170322-story.html

BUFFALO
Maiorana Rochester Democrat: New Buffalo Bills receiver Andre Holmes early favorite to start
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2017/03/22/buffalo-bills-wide-receiver-andre-holmes/99487208/

Skurski Buffalo News: Ryan Groy ready to tackle whatever Bills throw at him
http://buffalonews.com/2017/03/22/ryan-groy-ready-tackle-whatever-bills-throw/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Cam Newton’s shoulder surgery clarifies what Panthers, Dave Gettleman must do at No. 8
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article140129543.html

Newton ESPN Charlotte: Depth chart reveals Panthers still have need at offensive tackle
http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/25037/depth-chart-reveals-panthers-still-have-depth-need-at-offensive-tackle

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears Q& A: Jobs for Jay Cutler and Colin Kaepernick, draft hypotheticals, Leonard Floyd and more
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/blog/ct-nfl-draft-jay-cutler-colin-kaepernick-mailbag-20170322-story.html

Benoit MMQB: Has Jay Cutler Thrown His Last Pass?
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/03/21/nfl-jay-cutler-free-agent-quarterback

Rosenbloom Chicago Tribune: Mark Sanchez is meeting with the Bears, so the snark buffet is open
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/rosenblog/ct-mark-sanchez-bears-rosenbloom-20170322-column.html

Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Consensus grows for LSU's Jamal Adams to Bears at No. 3
http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4705253/consensus-grows-for-lsus-jamal-adams-to-bears-at-no-3

Emma CBS Chicago: Bears’ Quintin Demps ‘On A Mission To Get Some Respect’
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/03/22/bears-quintin-demps-on-a-mission-to-get-some-respect/

CINCINNATI
Owczarski Cin Enquirer: Bengals players grapple with uncertain futures
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/03/22/cincinnati-bengals-nfl-players-aj-mccarron-wallace-gilberry-deshawn-williams-uncertain-futures/99329410/

Terrell ESPN Cincinnati: After felony charge dropped, what's next for Bengals' Adam Jones?
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/90949/after-felony-charge-dropped-whats-next-for-bengals-adam-jones

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Josh Cribbs retires as a Brown: 'I can look in the mirror and say I'm done'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/03/josh_cribbs_retires_as_a_brown.html

Patsko Cleveland Plain Dealer: My argument against Myles Garrett as the Browns' No. 1 pick
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/03/my_argument_against_myles_garr.html

DALLAS
Mosher B/R: BIGGEST NEEDS DALLAS COWBOYS HAVE YET TO ADDRESS THIS OFFSEASON
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2699048-biggest-needs-dallas-cowboys-have-yet-to-address-this-offseason

Archer ESPN Dallas: Terrance Williams' signing a plus, but did Cowboys miss on defense?
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/75903/terrance-williams-signing-a-plus-but-did-cowboys-miss-on-defense

Dallas Morning News: Report: Cowboys set to meet with star pass rusher before NFL draft
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/03/22/report-cowboys-set-meet-star-pass-rusher-nfl-draft

Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys’ search for Pro Bowl defensive backs continues into draft
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article140172803.html

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Should Detroit Lions make big draft play for RB Leonard Fournette?
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/03/22/detroit-lions-leonard-fournette/99488200/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: New Detroit Lions RT Rick Wagner explains his 2015 struggles
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/03/22/best-right-tackle-in-nfl/99485896/

GREEN BAY
Wood Mil JS: Exploring ways of filling roster holes
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/03/22/exploring-ways-filling-packers-holes/99496690/

Demovsky ESPN GB: Christine Michael a decent fallback, but Packers need more running backs
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/77201/christine-michael-a-decent-fallback-but-packers-need-more-running-backs

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans still need help on offensive line, safety
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-still-need-help-on-offensive-line-safety-11019813.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans take in UConn safety Obi Melifonwu's Pro Day
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-take-in-UConn-safety-Obi-Melifonwu-s-Pro-11020025.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts giving Kamar Aiken his long-awaited chance
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/03/22/insider-colts-giving-kamar-aiken-his-long-awaited-chance/99498690/

JACKSONVILLE
DiRocco ESPN Jacksonville: Jaguars have to hope change of scenery suits TE Mychal Rivera
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/234362/mychal-rivera-is-jaguars-first-offensive-skill-position-free-agent-signee

DiRocco ESPN Jacksonville: Jonathan Allen on board at No. 4 is almost perfect scenario for Jaguars
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/66845/jonathan-allen-on-board-at-no-4-is-almost-perfect-scenario-for-jaguars

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs re-sign defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article140136468.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Dunbar, Barwin have two main reasons for signing with Rams
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-dunbar-barwin-20170322-story.html

MIAMI
Kelly Sun Sentinel: Omar Kelly breaks down Dolphins' depth chart after first wave of free agency
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-omar-kelly-breaks-down-dolphins-depth-chart-after-first-wave-of-free-agency-20170314-photogallery.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Dolphins’ Misi expects to be on team, presuming he’s healthy
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article140098063.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Landry contract up next with Dolphins determined to ‘take the next step’ with 2016 core
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article140103653.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: New Vikings RB Latavius Murray has ankle surgery
http://www.twincities.com/2017/03/22/new-vikings-rb-latavius-murray-has-ankle-surgery/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Bill Belichick to Coach K: Working with young people keeps me young
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4802054/bill-belichick-to-coach-k-working-with-young-people-keeps-me-young

NEW ORLEANS
Teope Nola.com: Saints held private workout with Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs: source
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/03/saints_have_private_workout_wi.html

Holder Nola.com: A.J. Klein, Manti Te'o additions maintain Saints' revolving door at linebacker
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/03/saints_linebacker_revolving_do.html

Teope Nola.com: Sterling Moore on re-signing with Saints: 'I wanted to go back to New Orleans'
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/03/sterling_moore_on_re-signing_w.html

OAKLAND
McDonald SJ Mercury News: Raiders left without any 2013 draft picks after TE Mychal Rivera signs with Jaguars
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/22/raiders-left-without-any-2013-draft-picks-after-te-mychal-rivera-signs-with-jaguars/

PHILADELPHIA
Eckel NJ.com: Weighing the Eagles' offseason gains and losses so far
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/03/weighing_the_eagles_offseason_gains_and_losses.html

Eckel NJ.com: Why the Eagles aren't drafting a RB in the 1st round
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/03/why_the_eagles_arent_drafting_a_rb_in_the_1st_roun.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Eagles may take WR in first round despite additions of Jeffery, Smith
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/416865163.html

PITTSBURGH
Roach Steelcity Underground: Differentiating linebacker roles in the Steelers 3-4 defense
http://www.steelcityunderground.com/2017/03/23/differentiating-linebacker-roles-steelers-3-4-defense/

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: Doubting Thomas: Could 49ers draft third straight defensive lineman?
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article140190023.html

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Breaking down the Seahawks’ offensive line after signings of Luke Joeckel and Oday Aboushi
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/breaking-down-the-seahawks-offensive-line-after-signings-of-luke-joeckel-and-oday-aboushi/

Jenks Seattle Times: Seahawks sign safety Bradley McDougald
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/report-seahawks-sign-safety-bradley-mcdougald/

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Could Roberto Aguayo be back on the street in September?
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/could-roberto-aguayo-be-back-on-the-street-in-september/2317344

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Titans sign former Saints guard Tim Lelito
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/03/22/titans-sign-former-saints-guard-tim-lelito/99507036/

WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Wash: Redskins need more help at corner, both lines
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/30634/redskins-need-more-help-at-corner-both-lines

Bullock Wash Post: A close look at the best trait of each of the Redskins’ free agent signings
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/03/22/a-close-look-at-the-best-trait-of-each-of-the-redskins-free-agent-signings/?utm_term=.4a005a56e0d9

Wash Post: Redskins host free agent running back Tim Hightower
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/03/22/redskins-host-free-agent-running-back-tim-hightower/?utm_term=.ac78a9b9f965

Keim ESPN Wash: Christian McCaffrey would boost Redskins' offense
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/30642/christian-mccaffrey-would-boost-redskins-offense

Czarda Redskins.com: After Re-Signing, Ty Nsekhe Ready To Build In Washington
http://redskins.com/news/article-1/After-Re-Signing-Ty-Nsekhe-Ready-To-Build-In-Washington/830c44f7-340e-4597-aaa6-410c2861ddd6

Draft

Miller B/R: 2017 NFL DRAFT: BIGGEST QUESTIONS STILL FACING TOP PROSPECTS
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2699215-2017-nfl-draft-biggest-questions-still-facing-top-prospects

Rang CBS Sports: 2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Talented defensive backs run deep in top 64
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2017-nfl-draft-big-board-talented-defensive-backs-run-deep-in-top-64/

Batko Pitt Post Gazette: Pitt pro day goes swimmingly for James Conner, Nathan Peterman, among other Panthers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2017/03/22/Pitt-pro-day-James-Conner-Nathan-Peterman-NFL-draft-Dontez-Ford-Panthers-football-1/stories/201703220192

Brandt NFL.com: Pro day results: Ashland, Pitt, UConn, Duke
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000794596/article/pro-day-results-ashland-pitt-uconn-duke

Klinger PennLive: NFL scouts hit Duquesne's frigid Pro Day
http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2017/03/nfl_scouts_duquesne_pro_day.html

Burke SI.com: 2017 NFL Mock Draft 8.0: Five trade proposals that could reshape Round 1
23 Giants: DAVID NJOKU
TE, MIAMI
"It could come down to Njoku or an offensive tackle here (although don’t sleep on an edge rusher like Taco Charlton to give the Giants more options on defense). New York’s need may be greater along the O-line, but the possibilities of Njoku creating mismatches in the passing attack might tickle the Giants’ fancy."
http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/03/22/nfl-mock-draft-first-round-picks-trade-rumors

Davis USA Today: NFL mock draft 4.0: How has free agency altered outlook?
"23. New York Giants — Garett Bolles, OT, Utah: Arguably this year's top left tackle prospect, he could not only strengthen protection on QB Eli Manning's blind side but also allow Ereck Flowers to shift to right tackle, which seems to be his more natural position."
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2017/03/23/nfl-mock-draft-2017-first-round/99523362/

QB
Farmer LA Times: For one day, Occidental quarterback Bryan Scott gets to perform like a Division I player at USC's pro day
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-bryan-scott-pro-day-20170322-story.html

RB
Graves AP: Cancer free and confident, James Conner eager to get to NFL
http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/cancer-free-and-confident-james-conner-eager-get-nfl?utm_campaign=SocialFlow& utm_source=Twitter& utm_medium=AP_NFL

WR
Klein LA Times: USC's JuJu Smith-Schuster would welcome staying home to play for Rams or Chargers
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-smith-schuster-chargers-20170322-story.html

PFF: PFF SCOUTING REPORT: MALACHI DUPRE, WR, LSU
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-pff-scouting-report-malachi-dupre-wr-lsu/?utm_content=buffer35bc8& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=college

T
Campbell Walter Football: Scouting report on Wisconsin LT Ryan Ramczyk
http://www.walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2017rramczyk.php

CB
Goodbread NFL.com: Despite injury, Sidney Jones believes he's draft's top CB
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000794469/article/despite-injury-sidney-jones-believes-hes-drafts-top-cb

PFF: PFF SCOUTING REPORT: AHKELLO WITHERSPOON, CB, COLORADO
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-pff-scouting-report-ahkello-witherspoon-cb-colorado/?utm_content=bufferd1fda& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=college

History

Rohan MMQB: On Epic NFL Collapses, the Oilers Can Tell the Falcons a Thing or Two
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/03/21/super-bowl-51-falcons-collapse-1993-oilers-bills-game

Stuart Football Perspective: Super Bowl Champions, by Draft Value
http://www.footballperspective.com/super-bowl-champions-by-draft-value/

Stuart Football Perspective: Which Quarterbacks Have Been Sacked The Most?
http://www.footballperspective.com/which-quarterbacks-have-been-sacked-the-most/

Giants Birthdays 3-23

Scott Galyon LB D6-Tennessee NYG 1996-1999 3-23-1974

Roy Hilton LDE TR-BAL 1974 NYG 1974 3-23-1943

Brandon Marshall WR FA-NYJ 2017 NYG 2017 3-23-1984
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