Sunday Reading

Giants

Raanan ESPN NY: All Draft Mailbag: Some outside-the-box draft scenarios for the Giants
"My belief is that Bolles is ahead of Robinson on the Giants' draft board. He's their offensive tackle of choice in the first round depending on how the board falls, in part because he's the only real Day 1 left tackle option."
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/51541/some-outside-the-box-draft-scenarios-for-the-giants

Kratch NJ.com: Final Giants NFL Draft 2017 power rankings: Garett Bolles, Jarrad Davis, who else?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/jarrad_davis_garett_bolles_giants_nfl_draft_power.html

Duggan NJ.com: Here's the perfect 7-round draft for the Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/dan_duggans_7-round_giants_mock_draft_10_jarrad_da.html

QB

Schwartz NYP: The hyped QB project and wild cards for Giants to draft
http://nypost.com/2017/04/22/the-hyped-qb-project-and-wild-cards-for-giants-to-draft/

RB

Schwartz NYP: ‘What can’t he do’: This versatile running back on Giants’ radar
http://nypost.com/2017/04/23/what-cant-he-do-this-versatile-running-back-on-giants-radar/

WR

Raissman NYDN: If Odell acts more like Eli he'll get a free pass from media, too
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giant-double-standard-eli-free-pass-odell-catches-heat-article-1.3088756

TE

Rock Newsday: Jerry Reese, Giants contemplate draft rich in tight ends
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jerry-reese-giants-contemplate-draft-rich-in-tight-ends-1.13508289

CB

Dallas Morning News: Dez Bryant backs down after tweet blasting Giants CB Janoris Jenkins
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/04/22/dez-bryant-backs-tweet-blasting-giants-cb-janoris-jenkins

NFL

Volin Boston Globe: Sunday Football Notes: What you should know about the 2017 NFL Draft
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/04/22/ben-volin-what-you-should-know-about-nfl-draft/7j31Z8iDLhfAcAVAGtNE6L/story.html

Myers NYDN: Parcells, who made Romo's career, happy ex-Cowboys QB retired
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/parcells-made-romo-career-happy-ex-cowboys-qb-retired-article-1.3089323

Jason OTC: Compensatory Draft Picks Cancellation Chart
http://overthecap.com/compensatory-draft-picks-cancellation-chart/#afc-east-2018

ARIZONA
Bickley AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals fans face litmus test in 2017
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/04/22/bickley-arizona-cardinals-fans-face-litmus-test-2017/100790882/

Somers AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals, NFL personnel execs measuring the player and the person
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/04/22/arizona-cardinals-nfl-personnel-execs-measuring-player-and-person/100711244/

Somers AZ Central: NFL draft: Cardinals' defensive line could use a boost
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/04/22/nfl-draft-cardinals-defensive-line-could-use-boost/100659312/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons receiver Gabriel signs $2.8 million contract
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-receiver-gabriel-signs-million-contract/R801IGTfoC4fsdmItSYw6L/

BALTIMORE
Eisenberg Ravens.com: Realistic Expectations For Ravens' Upcoming Draft
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Eisenberg-Realistic-Expectations-For-Ravens-Upcoming-Draft/607094ea-9d04-4d4c-9c4b-cc0ecd835074

Zrebiec Bal Sun: Looking for an edge: Ravens out to find a pass rusher in draft
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-draft-pass-rush-0422-20170422-story.html

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Jerry Hughes anxious to see Bills return to 4-3 base defensive scheme
http://buffalonews.com/2017/04/22/jerry-hughes-anxious-see-bills-return-4-3-base-defensive-scheme/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: 2017 NFL draft: Top 10 linebackers | Will Panthers seek depth in late rounds?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article146018424.html

CHICAGO
Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Bears' defensive back needs spotlight three candidates for No. 3 pick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-defensive-backs-depth-bears-nfl-draft-spt-0423-20170422-story.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Bengals at 9: Which top defender could slip to Bengals?
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/04/22/bengals-9-which-top-defender-could-slip-bengals/100784664/

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

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Would the Browns really take Mitch Trubisky No. 1 overall? Hey, Mary Kay!
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/04/would_the_browns_really_take_m.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Mitch Trubisky can be what Bernie Kosar was to the Browns, says Mentor coach
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/04/mitch_trubisky_can_be_what_ber.html

DALLAS
Dallas Morning News: In Rod they trust: Marinelli works wonders, but Cowboys must draft to upgrade the defense
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/04/22/rod-trust-marinelli-works-wonders-cowboys-must-draft-upgrade-defense

DENVER
Kiszla Denver Post: Five good reasons why LT is the wrong choice for the Broncos in 1st round of NFL draft
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/22/kiszla-five-good-reasons-why-lt-wrong-choice-broncos/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: NFL draft analysis: Detroit Lions need defensive line help
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/04/22/top-defensive-ends-nfl-draft/100746382/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: NFL mock draft explainer: Why I gave Lions Florida LB Jarrad Davis
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/04/22/nfl-mock-draft-jarrad-davis-detroit-lions/100755372/

Meinke Mich Live: Detroit Lions 2017 draft preview: Secondary has long-term issues to consider
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/04/detroit_lions_2017_draft_previ_2.html

GREEN BAY
McGinn Mil JS: Packers in prime position to trade down in draft
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/draft/2017/04/22/packers-prime-position-trade-down-draft/100747700/

McGinn Mil JS: Loss of T.J. Lang just business as usual
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2017/04/22/mcginn-loss-tj-lang-just-business-usual/100747464/

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans GM Rick Smith's inactions speak louder than wordsmiths
http://chron.com/sports/columnists/smith/article/Texans-GM-Rick-Smith-s-inactions-speak-louder-11092153.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans taking long look at quarterbacks in NFL draft
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-taking-long-look-at-quarterbacks-in-NFL-11091968.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Insider: Chris Ballard's guiding principles to success
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/04/22/insider-chris-ballards-guiding-principles-success/100730148/

Keefer Ind Star: Insider: In tight end Mo Alie-Cox, Colts get a project that could pay off
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/04/21/insider-tight-end-mo-alie-cox-colts-get-project-could-pay-off/100750536/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Drafting Fournette at four risky for Jaguars … and potentially very rewarding
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-04-22/drafting-fournette-four-risky-jaguars-and-potentially-very-rewarding

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Insider: Gruden says Hackett has ‘hands full’ with improving Bortles
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-04-21/jaguars-insider-gruden-says-hackett-has-hands-full-improving-bortles

KANSAS CITY
Gregorian KC Star: Chiefs should avoid another controversial draft pick, like Joe Mixon
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article146206509.html

Paylor KC Star: Sources: Chiefs release defensive tackle Jaye Howard
"One thing to keep in mind, however, is that while the Chiefs guaranteed $2.5 million of Howard’s $3.7 million salary for 2017 on the third day of the league year, his contract states that if he signs with another team in 2017, they’ll be off the hook for the amount he signs for."
"Howard, 28, was limited to eight games in 2016 due to a hip injury that landed him on injured reserve midway through the season. He recorded 23 tackles and a sack and started four games."
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article146180379.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Woike LA Times: Chargers GM Tom Telesco hopes to excel at NFL draft, spreadsheets and all
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-draft-tom-telescro-20170422-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams mailbag: NFL draft, Jared Goff, Trumaine Johnson, personal-seat licenses and Breaking Bad
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-mailbag-goff-nfl-draft-20170421-story.html

Klein LA Times: Rams' Les Snead knows his role as general manager, and the NFL draft will help define it
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-draft-les-snead-20170422-story.html

Bonsignore LA Daily News: ‘Project Goff’ is underway at Rams headquarters
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20170422/project-goff-is-underway-at-rams-headquarters

Klein LA Times: Rams waive offensive lineman Tre' Jackson after he failed a physical
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-tre-jackson-waivers-20170421-story.html

MIAMI
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins shouldn't shy away from drafting guard in first round, experts say
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-20170422-story.html

Lieser Palm Beach Post: 2017 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins, Michigan DE Taco Charlton lining up
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/football/2017-nfl-draft-miami-dolphins-michigan-taco-charlton-lining/YGVFvnqpxHSzBKXgNbeS3H/

Beasley Miami Herald: Checking The Tape: Would a Reuben Foster fall be another Tunsil-like miracle for Miami?
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article146164599.html

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' long line of struggles drafting linemen hits critical point
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-long-line-of-struggles-drafting-linemen-hits-critical-point/420166273/

NEW ENGLAND
Guregian Boston Herald: Patriots loom as wild card to make for crazy NFL draft week
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/04/guregian_patriots_loom_as_wild_card_to_make_for_crazy_nfl_draft_week

Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriotsand NFL:
How Malcolm Butler's mother almost missed his Super Bowl XLIX-saving INT
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4802737/how-malcolm-butlers-mother-almost-missed-his-super-bowl-saving-int

Reiss ESPN Boston: Unlike with Chris Hogan, Patriots forced to wait on Mike Gillislee call
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4802730/unlike-with-chris-hogan-patriots-forced-to-wait-on-mike-gillislee-call?

Guregian Boston Herald: Taking pass at purchases
Pats build backfield
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/04/taking_pass_at_purchases

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints draft options, 2017 schedule and other Twitter mailbag questions
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/04/saints_mailbag_draft.html

Holder Nola.com: Time for Saints to trade for Patriots CB Malcolm Butler is quickly approaching
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/04/new_orleans_saints_cb_nfl_draf.html

NEW YORK JETS
Costello NYP: Jets visited with the big-name QBs: Will they draft one of them?
http://nypost.com/2017/04/23/jets-visited-with-the-big-name-qbs-will-they-draft-one-of-them/

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders GM outlines team’s draft strategy
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-GM-outlines-team-s-draft-strategy-11092114.php?cmpid=twitter-premium

Gehlken LV Review Journal: Reggie McKenzie won’t tip his hand, but Raiders are drafting for defense
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/reggie-mckenzie-wont-tip-his-hand-but-raiders-are-drafting-for-defense/

Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders’ McKenzie sees draft as deadline for signing Lynch
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Possible-deadline-emerges-for-Raiders-Lynch-11090366.php?t=49d7d67867& cmpid=twitter-premium

PHILADELPHIA
Lombardo NJ.com: Eagles' Zach Ertz aims to be bigger red-zone threat in 2017
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/04/eagles_zach_ertz_aims_to_be_bigger_red-zone_threat.html

PITTSBURGH
Lolley Observer Reporter: Steelers could snag another wide receiver in draft
http://www.observer-reporter.com/20170422/steelers_could_snag_another_wide_receiver_in_draft

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ draft preview: many needs and many underwhelming options
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-draft-preview-many-needs-and-many-11092033.php

McDonald SJ Mercury News: 49ers reportedly covet QB Deshaun Watson in 2017 NFL Draft
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/04/22/49ers-reportedly-covet-qb-deshaun-watson-in-2017-nfl-draft/

Glen Coffee unretires, waived by 49ers
http://www.ninersnation.com/2017/4/21/15390004/glen-coffee-unretires-waived-by-49ers

Wagoner ESPN SF: RB Glen Coffee attempting NFL comeback after Army service, 7-year hiatus
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19218885/rb-glen-coffee-attempt-comeback-seven-seasons-away-nfl

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Can Pete Carroll and John Schneider rediscover early Seahawks draft success
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-need-draft-hits-to-happen-again/

TAMPA BAY
Auman TB Times: NFL draft: Offensive line not a need for Bucs
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/with-no-pressing-need-bucs-look-ahead/2321288

Draft

PFF: FINAL PFF DRAFT BOARD: TOP 200 PROSPECTS OF 2017
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-final-pff-draft-board-top-250-prospects-of-2017/?utm_content=buffer93cd4& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=college

Kelly The Ringer: The Nine Riskiest Prospects in the NFL Draft
Ohio State’s Marshon Lattimore is an elite cornerback& #8202;—& #8202;but he can’t stay on the field. Meet the potential pros with the highest ceilings and the lowest floors.
https://theringer.com/2017-nfl-draft-risky-prospects-marshon-lattimore-deshaun-watson-dalvin-cook-c09db45ca6e

Bell USA Today: Players recovering from injury can be NFL draft steals
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2017/04/22/nfl-draft-reuben-foster-john-ross-sidney-jones-fabian-morceau/100795950/

Martell AP: NFL draft: Evaluating ex-top recruits who didn't match hype
http://pro32.ap.org/article/nfl-draft-evaluating-ex-top-recruits-who-didnt-match-hype

Snyder Detroit Free Press: Michigan football eyeing a record-setting NFL draft haul
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/04/22/michigan-wolverines-football-nfl-draft-record-picks/100784720/

Southorn Idaho Statesman: McNichols, Vallejo set to continue Boise State’s run of NFL Draft picks
http://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/boise-state-football/article146265364.html

QB
McGinn Mil JS: McGinn on NFL draft: QBs | Kizer another Notre Dame bust?
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2017/04/22/mcginn-nfl-draft-qbs-kizer-another-notre-dame-bust/100737052/

McGinn Mil JS: Ranking the NFL draft prospects: Quarterbacks
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2017/04/22/ranking-nfl-draft-prospects-quarterbacks/100736988/

Wilson Houston Chronicle: NFL draft: Sizing up the quarterbacks
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/NFL-draft-Sizing-up-the-quarterbacks-11091559.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: NFL talent evaluators hope to draft a QB who can adapt to pros from college
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/NFL-talent-evaluators-hope-to-draft-a-QB-who-can-11092185.php

Serby NYP: Mitchell Trubisky on QB belief, ‘Biscuit’ nickname and Jets visit
http://nypost.com/2017/04/23/mitchell-trubisky-on-qb-belief-biscuit-nickname-and-jets-visit/?utm_campaign=SocialFlow& utm_source=NYPTwitter& utm_medium=SocialFlow& sr_share=twitter

Serby NYP: A Deshaun Watson breakdown from someone who knows him best
http://nypost.com/2017/04/22/a-deshaun-watson-breakdown-from-someone-who-knows-him-best/?utm_campaign=SocialFlow& utm_source=NYPTwitter& utm_medium=SocialFlow& sr_share=twitter

Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Mansfield’s Jerod Evans hopes to become next Dak Prescott
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article146216119.html

RB
Bassinger TB Times: 2017 NFL draft: Of the top running back prospects, Dalvin Cook is the most explosive. Here are the numbers.
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/2017-nfl-draft-of-the-top-running-back-prospects-dalvin-cook-is-the-most/2321258

Volin Boston Globe: Which team will gamble on picking Joe Mixon?
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/04/22/which-nfl-team-will-gamble-drafting-joe-mixon/Jyr7mPe49QEd5HWhBJc0FI/story.html

TE
Solari Detroit Free Press: Business, NFL draft in focus for Michigan State tight end Josiah Price
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2017/04/22/michigan-state-spartans-football-josiah-price-protein-packets-nfl-draft/100787486/

T
Gerardi Williamsport Sun Gazette: Bucknell’s Davenport ready for NFL& #8200;Draft
[url]http://www.sungazette.com/sports/local-sports/2017/04/bucknells-davenport-ready-for-nfl%E2%80%88draft/[/url]

C
Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Family business: Lemont’s Ethan Pocic is best center in NFL draft
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/family-business-lemonts-ethan-pocic-is-best-center-in-nfl-draft/

DT
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Houston DT B.J. Singleton on NFL teams' radar
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Houston-DT-B-J-Singleton-on-NFL-teams-radar-11091763.php

DE
Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Nigeria to Northwestern to the NFL: the Ifeadi Odenigbo story
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/nigeria-to-northwestern-to-the-nfl-the-ifeadi-odenigbo-story/

LB
Ledbetter AJC: Top 10 linebackers in the 2017 NFL draft
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/top-linebackers-the-2017-nfl-draft/RAuZgMHXuv4mLC4iHxbbuN/

Massogolia Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune: Rapids graduate Vince Biegel braced for NFL draft
http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/04/22/rapids-graduate-braced-nfl-draft/100716952/

Paylor KC Star: K-State linebacker Elijah Lee is betting on himself in NFL draft
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article146207474.html

CB
Thompson Orlando Sentinel: Gators’ Quincy Wilson emerges as top cornerback prospect in NFL draft
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/swamp-things-blog/os-sp-gators-nfl-draft-0423-story.html

S
Edholm Yahoo Sports: NFL draft profile: No. 5 — LSU S Jamal Adams, natural-born leader and tone-setting hitter
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-draft-profile-no-5-lsu-s-jamal-adams-natural-born-leader-tone-setting-hitter-181900535.html

May Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State’s Malik Hooker a virtual lock to go early
http://www.dispatch.com/sports/20170422/nfl-draft--ohio-states-malik-hooker-virtual-lock-to-go-early

Cooper Tulsa World: OSU football: Jordan Sterns trying to 'stay in the moment' as NFL draft nears
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/osu-football-sterns-trying-to-stay-in-the-moment-as/article_282ecb7a-862a-59b6-b9b8-ba2a4b0acfc9.html

Former Giants News

Glauber Newsday: How former Giants RB David Wilson moved on after NFL career was cut short
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/how-former-giants-rb-david-wilson-moved-on-after-nfl-career-was-cut-short-1.13508394

History

Raanan ESPN NY: Michael Strahan, Lawrence Taylor headline best draft picks for Giants
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/51439/michael-strahan-lawrence-taylor-headline-best-draft-picks-for-giants

Judge Talk of Fame: BEST CORNERBACK EVER? ALL ABOARD FOR THE “NIGHT TRAIN”
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/best-cornerback-ever-all-aboard-for-the-night-train/

Giants Birthdays 4-23

Sam Madison RCB/LCB W-MIA 2006 NYG 2006-2008 4-23-1974
Dallas Reynolds C/LG W-PHI 2013 NYG 2013-2015 4-23-1984
Dave Tipton DE D4-Stanford 1971 NYG 1971-1973 4-23-1949