Saturday Reading

Giants

Schwartz NYP: Giants’ grueling schedule a test of endurance as much as skill
http://nypost.com/2017/04/21/giants-grueling-schedule-a-test-of-endurance-as-much-as-skill/?

Walder NYDN: NY Giants schedule will leave team less rested than opponents
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-giants-schedule-leave-team-rested-opponents-article-1.3086398

Kratch NJ.com: Giants got screwed by NFL, but there's no reason to whine about Cowboys in Week 1 | Schedule takeaways
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/giants_got_screwed_by_nfl_but_dont_whine_about_dal.html

QB

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants, Eli Manning say memorabilia dealer misrepresented emails
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19212353

TE

Traina Inside Football: A Closer Look at Why the Giants Must Draft a Tight End
https://insidefootball.com/archives/2101

OL

RV SNY: Reese: Giants will 'experiment' with offensive line lineup
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/reese-giants-will-experiment-with-offensive-line-lineup/225608264?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

LT

Walder NYDN: Flowers holds no guarantees on Giants’ starting left tackle job
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/flowers-holds-no-guarantees-giants-starting-left-tackle-job-article-1.3084644

DT

Eckel NJ.com: NFL Draft 2017: Will Giants try to replace Johnathan Hankins
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/04/nfl_draft_2017_will_giants_try_to_replace_johnatha.html

DE

Duggan NJ.com: Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul unsure if he'll be ready for minicamp after core surgery
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/giants_jason_pierre-paul_unsure_if_hell_be_ready_f.html

CB

Withiam NYP: Dez Bryant way late (or early) to Janoris Jenkins beef
http://nypost.com/2017/04/21/dez-bryant-way-late-or-early-to-janoris-jenkins-beef/?

NFL

ARIZONA
McLellan AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals 2017 schedule provides motivation
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/04/21/arizona-cardinals-2017-schedule-provides-motivation/100749000/

Somers AZ Central: NFL Draft: Arizona Cardinals depth chart, top prospects
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/04/21/nfl-draft-prospects-arizona-cardinals-depth-chart/100765190/

ATLANTA
Bradley AJC: The Falcons in 2017: They should be good, but what if they’re not?
http://markbradley.blog.myajc.com/2017/04/21/the-falcons-in-2017-they-should-be-good-but-what-if-theyre-not/

BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Ravens really couldn't have drawn up a better schedule themselves
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/235780/ravens-really-couldnt-have-drawn-up-a-better-schedule-themselves

Snyder Detroit Free Press: Harbaugh connection gives Ravens draft edge with Michigan players
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/04/21/michigan-football-harbaughs/100750616/

BUFFALO
Pergament Buffalo News: Bills get little national visibility or respect in NFL schedule
http://buffalonews.com/2017/04/21/bills-get-little-national-visibility-respect-nfl-schedule/

Bowen Bills.com: Bills awarded waiver claim for S Elston
http://buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-awarded-waiver-claim-for-S-Elston/84fbb609-96de-4d53-bdc9-1c5f9a4e0a0b

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: McCaffrey or Fournette? Carolina Panthers GM offers clues in pre-draft news conference
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article145995174.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers general manager gushes about running backs in draft, talks about fit
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article145957354.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Has there been a change in the status of Panthers OT Michael Oher?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article146002884.html

CHICAGO
Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Answering the Bears’ biggest draft questions
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/adam-l-jahns-answering-the-bears-biggest-draft-questions/amp/

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Bengals draft strategy: Cornerbacks
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/04/21/bengals-draft-strategy-cornerbacks/100687418/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Mitch Trubisky still a serious candidate for Browns at No. 1, sources say
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/04/mitch_trubisky_still_a_serious.html

Mako Browns.com: Joe Haden healthy, motivated as Browns open offseason workouts
http://clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Joe-Haden-healthy-motivated-as-Browns-open-offseason-workouts/c018e5b0-a6d6-4ddc-bf90-1e6ad166cb8f

DALLAS
Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: Defense needs help, but history and logic are reasons Cowboys should draft offense in first round
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/04/21/defense-needs-help-history-logic-reasons-cowboys-draft-offense-first-roun

Taylor ESPN Dallas: Dak Prescott must outplay litany of big-time QBs for Cowboys to thrive
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4759400/dak-prescott-must-outplay-litany-of-big-time-quarterbacks-for-cowboys-to-thrive

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: The Broncos may draft an offensive tackle in the first round, and his rookie year could be brutal. Take it from those who know.
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/21/broncos-offensive-line-nfl-draft/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' Quinn on lessons learned from Pats drafting Aaron Hernandez
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/04/20/aaron-hernandez-draft/100716476/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: NFL draft TE analysis: Lions' pick could affect Eric Ebron's future
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/04/21/nfl-draft-preview-tight-ends/100737652/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans GM Rick Smith says no pressure to draft a QB in first round
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Rick-Smith-no-pressure-draft-quarterback-11089998.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' GM Rick Smith expects Vince Wilfork to retire
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-GM-Rick-Smith-expects-Vince-Wilfork-retire-11089846.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Rick Smith on Texans' Jadeveon Clowney: 'I think he's hungry'
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Rick-Smith-on-Texans-Jadeveon-Clowney-I-think-11089944.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

INDIANAPOLIS
Bowen Colts.com: How Much Will Johnathan Hankins Help Colts Defense?
http://colts.com/news/article-1/How-Much-Will-Johnathan-Hankins-Help-Colts-Defense/0559760e-0ad6-4bd4-919c-df75bcaeaaa2

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Tom Coughlin says Jaguars moving down from No. 4 “always a consideration”
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-04-21/tom-coughlin-says-jaguars-moving-down-no-4-always-consideration

Kaye WTLV: Jaguars News and Notes: Jags are open to a trade down, won't address Mixon's status on draft board
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-and-notes-joe-mixon-trading-draft-picks-blake-bortles-option/433079709

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Notebook: Marrone ‘surprised’ by Albert’s lack of communication
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-04-21/jaguars-notebook-marrone-surprised-albert-s-lack-communication

KANSAS CITY
Murphy SI.com: WHAT IF … JIM HARBAUGH HAD STUCK WITH ALEX SMITH AS HIS 49ERS QUARTERBACK?
https://www.si.com/specials/greatest-sports-what-ifs/nfl/2017/alex-smith-jim-harbaugh-san-francisco-49ers-quarterback?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Krasovic UTSD: Philip Rivers sees early opportunity for L.A. Bolts
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-philip-rivers-20170421-story.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins might be better and get worse results in 2017
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article145920354.html

Schad Palm Beach Post: NFL Draft 2017: Reshad Jones hopes Miami Dolphins go defense
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/04/21/nfl-draft-2017-reshad-jones-hopes-miami-dolphins-go-defense/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: James White's deal a good example of compromise between player, team
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4802722/james-whites-deal-a-good-example-of-compromise-between-player-team?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

NEW ORLEANS
Underhill NO Advocate: Thoughts on Manti Te'o, Reuben Foster, the schedule and more
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_716cc8ae-26a5-11e7-b6fc-8f96760e96d9.html?utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter& utm_campaign=user-share

Erickson NO Advocate: Saints showed last season why versatility is key for safeties in 2016 NFL draft
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_7cb1732e-212b-11e7-8c39-5795e9830433.html

NEW YORK JETS
Costello NYP: Why Jets’ draft needs not so simple as ‘best player available’
http://nypost.com/2017/04/21/why-jets-draft-needs-not-so-simple-as-best-player-available/

OAKLAND
Gehlken LV Review Journal: Troubled Joe Mixon impressed Raiders during visit
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/troubled-joe-mixon-impressed-raiders-during-visit/

McDonald SJ Mercury News: Coach Jack Del Rio says Marshawn Lynch `excited to play for the Raiders’
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/04/21/coach-jack-del-rio-says-marshawn-lynch-excited-to-play-for-the-raiders/

Jimmy Durkin (@Jimmy_Durkin)
4/21/17, 2:07 PM
McKenzie: "Both Jack and I know what a good linebacker looks like. We're going to get a couple before we play in September."

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles draft experts are on the same page
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20170421_Eagles_draft_experts_are_on_the_same_page.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles mailbag: Are the Eagles likely to trade Jordan Matthews this offseason?
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-mailbag-are-eagles-likely-trade-jordan-matthews-offseason/

Sielski Phil.com: You want to draft Joe Mixon? Fine. Just be honest about it.
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20170423_You_want_to_draft_Joe_Mixon__Fine__Just_be_honest_about_it_.html?

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Times, dates released for Steelers 2017 schedule; Christmas game set
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/04/20/Steelers-schedule-2017-Christmas-game-NFL-schedule/stories/201704200192

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: In the NFL draft teams are constantly weighing risk versus reward
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/04/22/Steelers-NFL-draft-Martavis-Bryant-risk-reward-Chris-Godwin-John-Ross-Corey-Davis-Mike-Williams/stories/201704220012

SAN FRANCISCO
Inman SJ Mercury News: NFL draft: 49ers can’t ignore offensive line’s depth
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/04/21/nfl-draft-49ers-cant-ignore-offensive-lines-depth/

SEATTLE
Bell News Tribune: GM John Schneider completes new frontier in bettering Seahawks: Learning from Navy SEALs
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-insider-blog/article146056874.html

Condotta Seattle Times: Raiders confirm deadline to sign Marshawn Lynch is the NFL Draft
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/raiders-confirm-theyd-like-to-sign-marshawn-lynch-by-the-nfl-draft/

Ching ESPN: How Cyril Grayson landed an NFL deal without ever playing college football
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19192089/seattle-seahawks-cyril-grayson-incredible-rise-lsu-tigers-track-star-nfl-player

Cohen Seattle PI: John Schneider: 'Odds are' Richard Sherman stays with Seahawks
http://seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Seahawks-Richard-Sherman-John-Schneider-11089190.php

TAMPA BAY
Auman TB Times: Beat Giants and Jets? Bucs have doubled up New York before
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/beat-giants-and-jets-bucs-have-doubled-up-new-york-before/2321144

Auman TB Times: Oh, snap! Bucs guard Ali Marpet transitions to center
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/oh-snap-bucs-g-ali-marpet-transitions-to-center-this-spring/2321189

WASHINGTON
Clarke Washington Post: Bruce Allen faces greatest Redskins challenge: Getting Daniel Snyder a new stadium deal
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/bruce-allen-faces-greatest-redskins-challenge-getting-daniel-snyder-a-new-stadium-deal/2017/04/21/be2942cc-1ebb-11e7-a0a7-8b2a45e3dc84_story.html?tid=sm_tw_ps

Jones Washington Post: Redskins re-sign restricted free agent running back Chris Thompson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/04/21/redskins-re-sign-restricted-free-agent-running-back-chris-thompson/

Keim ESPN Washington: Redskins re-sign Chris Thompson, but still seeking backfield help
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/235800/redskins-re-sign-chris-thompson-but-still-seeking-backfield-help

Draft

NFL.com: Mike Mayock connects 10 NFL clubs with draft prospects
"New York Giants
If the Giants want Alabama TE O.J. Howard, they'd better trade up. "I don't think he'll be there at No. 23," Mayock said of the former Crimson Tide star. "As a matter of fact, if I had to name my top 10, and when my top 100 list comes out next week before the draft, he'll be in the top 10 or 12. That's how good a football player I think he is." A more realistic TE option for the Giants: Miami's David Njoku."
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000801854/article/mike-mayock-connects-10-nfl-clubs-with-draft-prospects

Brugler CBS Sports: NFL Draft: The intriguing prospect from each FBS program who could go undrafted
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-the-intriguing-prospect-from-each-fbs-program-who-could-go-undrafted/

Paylor KC Star: The Star’s first-round NFL Draft projection, version 3.0
"23. New York Giants
OT Cam Robinson, Alabama: Robinson visited the Giants recently, and if he ever gets his technique down, he could be a Pro Bowler. Ramcyzk could also be an option, but he hasn’t worked out as he recovers from a torn labrum. And that could drop his stock some."
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article146092869.html

Becht SI.com: Mock draft: What if NFL teams drafted based only on college on-field production
https://www.si.com/college-football/2017/04/21/nfl-mock-draft-college-stats

Barnwell ESPN: Barnwell's '17 All-Trades Mock Draft
http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2017/story/_/id/19157025/bill-barnwell-2017-all-trades-mock-nfl-draft-first-round-deals-all-32-teams

WR/TE
McGinn Mil JS: Ranking the NFL draft prospects: Wide receivers, tight ends
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2017/04/21/ranking-nfl-draft-prospects-wide-receivers-tight-ends/100718406/

WR
Bergman NFL.com: Corey Davis works out, makes one-handed catch in video
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000801774/article/corey-davis-works-out-makes-onehanded-catch-in-video

NFL.com: John Ross off some draft boards due to injuries
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000801683/article/mayock-john-ross-off-some-draft-boards-due-to-injuries

TE
Birkett Detroit Free Press: NFL draft: Old-school Alabama TE O.J. Howard redefines position
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/04/21/2017-nfl-draft-alabama-tight-end-oj-howard/100742000/

DL
Eckel NJ.com: NFL Draft 2017: How scouts rank the top 10 defensive linemen
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/04/nfl_draft_2017_how_scouts_rank_the_top_10_defensiv.html

LB
Zierlein NFL.com: 2017 NFL Draft: Haason Reddick, Reuben Foster lead LB class
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000801705/article/2017-nfl-draft-haason-reddick-reuben-foster-lead-lb-class

McClain Houston Chronicle: NFL Draft -Sizing up the linebackers
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/NFL-Draft-Sizing-up-the-linebackers-11089880.php

S
JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN)
4/21/17, 5:07 PM
Jamal Adams told me the Jets basically told him in his visit, "You're wasting your time. Why are you here?" They don't think he's there at 6

La Canfora CBS Sports: NFL Draft: How Obi Melifonwu has gone from an unknown to a likely first-round pick
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-draft-how-obi-melifonwu-has-gone-from-an-unknown-to-a-likely-first-round-pick/

Stapleton The Record: Unpredictability threatening Peppers' first-round chances
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/04/21/unpredictability-threatening-peppers-first-round-chances/100741330/

History

Rock Newsday: Hit or miss: Giants 1st-round picks since 1986
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/hit-or-miss-giants-1st-round-picks-since-1986-1.2633090

Bears.com: Rddie Macon, First black player in Bears history dies
"Macon was selected by the Bears in the second round of the 1952 draft out of Pacific and appeared in 23 games over two seasons before rejoining his college coach in the Canadian Football League."
http://chicagobears.com/news/article-1/First-black-player-in-Bears-history-dies/aee76f5f-17cd-4c38-bbeb-1ba54fe3b075

Tomasson Twincities.com: How did the Vikings draft their best team? From a hospital room
http://www.twincities.com/2017/04/21/vikings-1967-draft-three-guys-picked-a-great-class-out-of-a-hospital-room/

Maiorana Rochester Democrat: Buffalo Bills made a debacle in first common draft 50 years ago
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2017/04/21/buffalo-bills-made-debacle-first-common-draft-50-years-ago/100669542/

Gosselin Talk of Fame: THE ALL-TIME FLORIDA STATE NFL TEAM
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/the-all-time-florida-state-nfl-team/

Giants Birthdays 4-22

Danny Buggs WR D3-West Virginia 1975 NYG 1975-1976 4-22-1953
Jeff Hostetler QB D3-West Virginia 1984 NYG 1984-1992 4-22-1961
Glenn Parker LG FA-KC 2000 NYG 2000-2001 4-22-1966
Bob Topp E D13-Michigan 1954 NYG 1954 4-22-1932