Tuesday Reading

Giants

Traina B/R: Predicting New York Giants' Stat Leaders in 2017
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2709644-predicting-new-york-giants-stat-leaders-in-2017

Traina Inside Football: Reader Mailbag: Post Rookie Minicamp Edition
https://insidefootball.com/archives/2691

Giants.com: Cover 3: Takeaways from Rookie Minicamp
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Cover-3-Takeaways-from-Rookie-Minicamp/709c0c0f-5024-4517-8c7a-d7e8329e7bd7

WR

Kratch NJ.com: Giants sign 'fastest man in college football' Kevin Snead after tryout
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/giants_sign_fastest_man_in_college_football_kevin.html

Citizen Tribune: Snead joins Giants minicamp for rookie tryout
http://www.citizentribune.com/sports/local/snead-joins-giants-minicamp-for-rookie-tryout/article_3fca204c-3980-11e7-a1b4-5b6fdaae2a0e.html

TE

Smith PFF: GIANTS TO DEPLOY ROOKIE EVAN ENGRAM AS INLINE TIGHT END
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-giants-to-deploy-rookie-evan-engram-as-inline-tight-end/

Ryan Smith (@RSmithNFL)
5/15/17, 8:12 PM
My biggest concern is the backside TE block on inside zone runs. Tye/Donnell showed how crucial that block is.

RT

Salomone Giants.com: Versatile Adam Bisnowaty ready to make impact on O-Line
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Versatile-Adam-Bisnowaty-ready-to-make-impact-on-O-Line/0db8cd8a-c2cd-4a31-af8f-80b5a6a5405a

DT

Giants.com: Giants Insider: Dalvin Tomlinson
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Giants-Insider-Dalvin-Tomlinson/7585f3e7-41c0-448d-90f4-0c670563527b

PK

Giants.com: Giants Insider: Kicker Aldrick Rosas
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Giants-Insider-Kicker-Aldrick-Rosas/ad83ce50-a52b-417d-bec5-e2ab35f8943d

NFL

Single SI.com: Ranking the NFL's 32 backup QB situations
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/05/15/ranking-nfl-backup-quarterbacks?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Vrentas MMQB: Harvard’s Advice for NFL Player Health and Safety
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/05/15/nfl-harvard-study-player-health-safety-nine-recommendations

Maese Wash Post/Denver Post: Harvard study suggests some NFL health and safety changes
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/05/15/harvard-study-nfl-health-safety/

ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: How Madden '06 led Cardinals rookie to believe he belonged in Arizona
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/05/15/arizona-cardinals-madden-dorian-johnson-nfl/323798001/

Burke SI.com: Despite his small size, Budda Baker expected to fit right in with the rest of Cardinals' defense
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/05/11/budda-baker-arizona-cardinals-2017-nfl-draft?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

ATLANTA
Jackson Falcons.com: Falcons Sign QB Simms, Waive WR Scantling
http://atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-QB-Simms-Waive-WR-Scantling/9004322e-7978-4dda-bd7d-c376216af8df

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Looking at eight returning Ravens who will factor into position battles
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-looking-at-eight-returning-ravens-who-will-factor-in-position-battles-20170513-story.html

Mink Ravens.com: Why Michael Campanaro Believes He's Ready for a Breakout Year
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Why-Michael-Campanaro-Believes-Hes-Ready-for-a-Breakout-Year/b61b5082-cf6e-47a2-81ef-a5a516ff8d38

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Bills hire GM candidate Brian Gaine as VP of Player Personnel
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/15/bills-hire-gm-candidate-brian-gaine-vp-player-personnel/

Skurski Buffalo News: Analysis: Bills in a good spot to find a quarterback going forward
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/15/analysis-bills-good-spot-find-quarterback-going-forward/

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers schedule joint practices during training camp
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article150623957.html

CHICAGO
Farrar B/R: After Huge Draft Investment, Is Mitchell Trubisky Ready to Start?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2708738-nfl1000-after-huge-draft-investment-is-mitchell-trubisky-ready-to-start

Foster Casper Tribune: Former Wyoming receiver Tanner Gentry impresses at Bears rookie camp
http://trib.com/sports/college/wyoming/football/former-wyoming-receiver-tanner-gentry-impresses-at-bears-rookie-camp/article_bb92fb33-b769-5dde-bdd8-ada3109c3a65.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cincinnati Enquirer: Bengals' first-round pick WR John Ross fights durability perception
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/05/15/bengals-first-round-pick-wr-john-ross-fights-durability-perception/101597280/

Terrell ESPN Cincinnati: Bengals will have three new starters on offensive line heading into OTAs
http://www.espn.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/26842/bengals-will-have-three-new-starters-on-o-line-heading-into-otas

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Wrapping up some thoughts on Browns rookie camp. The talent was evident. Developing it is going to take some time.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/05/browns_rookie_minicamp_shows_t.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns' DeShone Kizer 'at step one' in bid to beat out Cody Kessler
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/05/browns_deshone_kizer_knows_tha.html

DALLAS
Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Cowboys OC Scott Linehan's plan for Dak Prescott rising to the next level in Year 2
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/05/15/dak-prescott-can-help-current-rookie-class-cowboys-plan-proactive-ahead-qbs-second-season

Archer ESPN Dallas: Dak Prescott has fixed his 'goofed up' feet and has bigger goals in mind
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4759836/dak-prescott-goofed-up-feetand-all-has-come-long-way-has-long-way-to-go

Engel Fort Worth Star Telegram: Rolando McClain failure doesn’t mean Jerry should stop taking risks
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mac-engel/article150697787.html

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: Vance Joseph knows more to Broncos head coach than coaching
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/vance-joseph-knows-more-to-broncos-head-coach-than-coaching/439841606

Sanelli Denver Post: Broncos Insider: Denver rookies get first taste of the NFL
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/05/15/broncos-insider-denver-rookies-get-first-taste-of-the-nfl/

Sacromano Broncos.com: Garett Bolles shares number, persona with former Broncos great
http://denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Garett-Bolles-shares-number-persona-with-former-Broncos-great/38296e00-74e9-4dd1-bf53-3007a06738b0

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions pass on Matt Asiata, go young at running back
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/15/detroit-lions-matt-asiata/322334001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions sign offensive tackle Arturo Uzdavinis after rookie camp
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/15/detroit-lions-arturo-uzdavinis/322815001/

GREEN BAY
Demovsky ESPN GB: Packers rookie LB Vince Biegel recovering after foot surgery
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19389678/vince-biegel-green-bay-packers-recovering-foot-surgery

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans OT Davenport has crash course early in his craft from teammates
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-OT-Davenport-has-crash-course-early-in-his-11148146.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Bremer Herald Bulletin: Colts Notebook: Wilson likely on fast track in secondary
http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/colts-notebook-wilson-likely-on-fast-track-in-secondary/article_087bce08-39d3-11e7-a637-afd7e85e0566.html

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars sign two tryout players, release Louis Nix
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-05-15/jaguars-sign-two-tryout-players-release-louis-nix

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jaguars Mailbag: How many wide receivers will Jacksonville keep? What happens if Albert holds out?
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-mailbag-how-many-wide-receivers-will-jacksonville-keep-what-happens-if-albert-holds-out/439794779

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Walters says Jaguars' offense will be different this season, claims WR competition is a 'good thing'
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/bryan-walters-says-jaguars-offense-will-be-different-claims-wr-competition-a-good-thing/439642889

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs’ pro scouting, football administration directors won’t return:
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article150631647.html

Kerkhoff KC Star: New Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes robbed in random incident
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article150580937.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC)
5/15/17, 8:52 PM
#Chargers decisions in 2015 were nothing short of a disaster- Franklin, Dunlap, Flowers, and Johnson. All gone by 2017

Wolke LA Times: Chargers continue offensive line overhaul on eve of organized team activities
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-camp-20170515-story.html

Wolke LA Times: Chargers release veteran guard Orlando Franklin
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-orlando-franklin-20170515-story.html

Manning PFF: CHARGERS RELEASE LG ORLANDO FRANKLIN
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-chargers-release-lg-orlando-franklin/

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams make roster moves in aftermath of rookie camp
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-roster-moves-20170515-story.html

Gonzalez ESPN LA: Rams want Tavon Austin to play DeSean Jackson role in new offense
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/33810/rams-want-tavon-austin-to-play-desean-jackson-role-in-new-offense

Gonzalez ESPN LA: Rams see LB Mark Barron 'fitting in' to new system
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/33816/rams-see-lb-mark-barron-fitting-in-to-new-system

MIAMI
Walker ESPN Miami: Dolphins' changes at linebacker highlighted by Lawrence Timmons
http://www.espn.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/83541/dolphins-changes-at-linebacker-highlighted-by-lawrence-timmons

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Bill Belichick details his 'less is more' philosophy on coaching staffs
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4803243/bill-belichick-details-his-less-is-more-philosophy-on-coaching-staffs

Longo AP: All-business approach suits Bill Belichick brilliantly; it starts in the draft, talent evaluation
https://www.all22.com/new-england-patriots/bill-belichick-link-legends-lawrence-taylor-defense-tom-brady-offense?

Reiss ESPN Boston: What can the Patriots expect to get from newcomer Kony Ealy?
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4803249/what-can-the-patriots-expect-to-get-from-newcomer-kony-ealy

NEW ORLEANS
Underhill NO Advocate: Adrian Peterson's contract with the Saints is heavy on incentives
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_8900cf2a-397d-11e7-9ef3-831dbcaef843.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Forged at Wisconsin, now tutored in New Orleans, Ryan Ramczyk taking ideal education for OT
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_7274e12a-3846-11e7-95ad-6bf8f4ad07fb.html

Teope Nola.com: New Orleans Saints release safety Shiloh Keo: source
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/05/new_orleans_saints_release_saf_1.html

NEW YORK
Costello NYP: Christian Hackenberg is ‘different’ and ready for Jets QB battle
http://nypost.com/2017/05/15/christian-hackenberg-is-different-and-ready-for-jets-qb-battle/?

Costello NYP: The Jets’ old man thinks harsh critics will be ‘surprised’
http://nypost.com/2017/05/15/the-jets-old-man-thinks-harsh-critics-will-be-surprised/

PHILADELPHIA
Shorr-Parks NJ.com: Torrey Smith or Nelson Agholor? The decision for Eagles' isn't as easy as you think
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/05/torrey_smith_or_nelson_agholor_the_decision_for_ea.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Greg Ward Jr., a QB in college, is hoping to catch on as a receiver for Eagles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/Greg_Ward_Jr_Philadelphia_Eagles_undrafted_free_agent_quarterback.html

Berman Phil.com: Philadelphia Eagles positional reviews: Tackle Fletcher Cox must continue to show why he's the defense's foundation piece
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Philadelphia-Eagles-Fletcher-Cox-defensive-tackles-positional-reviews.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Jim Schwartz has a history of playing rookie cornerbacks early
http://www.phillyvoice.com/jim-schwartz-has-history-playing-rookie-cornerbacks-early/

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat transcript: 5.15.17
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/15/Ray-Fittipaldo-Steelers-chat-5-15-17/stories/201705150096

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Steelers sign Pitt linebacker Matt Galambos
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/15/Steelers-sign-Pitt-linebacker/stories/201705150113

Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers rookie CB Brian Allen has size, speed but lacks experience
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/15/Brian-Allen-Steelers-draft-pick-cornerback-size-speed-Utah/stories/201705150026

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: No great feet: Based on the QBs Kyle Shanahan likes -- and has passed over -- it's clear he has a 'type.' ...
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article150586687.html

Maiocco CSN Bay Area: 49ERS ROOKIE CORNERBACK WITHERSPOON TACKLES CRITIQUES OF HIS STYLE
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-rookie-cornerback-witherspoon-tackles-critiques-his-style

SEATTLE
Michael Silver (@MikeSilver)
5/15/17, 9:59 PM
Seahawks GM John Schneider reached out to Colin Kaepernick's agent last Friday. Interest in him as potential backup is legit

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Why Colin Kaepernick makes sense for the Seahawks
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/237757/colin-kaepernick-seahawks-make-sense-for-each-other-in-2017

Branch SF Chronicle: Pete Carroll: Seahawks considering Colin Kaepernick
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Pete-Carroll-Seahawks-considering-Colin-11147437.php?t=07f8cb533c& cmpid=twitter-premium

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Eddie Lacy earns $55K bonus by weighing in at 253 pounds
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19388895/eddie-lacy-seattle-seahawks-weighs-253-earns-hefty-55k-bonus

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Why Bucs LB Lavonte David will be back to his old self in '17
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/why-bucs-lb-lavonte-david-will-be-back-to-his-old-self-in-17/2323929

TENNESSEE
Kuharsky ESPN Nash: Mike Mularkey wants to know his no-name Titans
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/67130/mike-mularkey-wants-to-know-no-name-titans

Wyatt Titans.com: Rookie WR Taywan Taylor Wants to Make Early Mark with Titans
http://titansonline.com/news/article-4/Rookie-WR-Taywan-Taylor-Wants-to-Make-Early-Mark-with-Titans/1b3339fb-eada-4845-9467-2305ab260451

WASHINGTON
Clarke Wash Post: Jay Gruden on Kirk Cousins contract: ‘He’s gonna be here this season, and that’s all I care about.’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/05/15/jay-gruden-on-kirk-cousins-contract-hes-gonna-be-here-this-season-and-thats-all-i-care-about/?utm_term=.29c54de39c0d

Chichester PFF: REDSKINS SEVENTH-ROUNDER CB JOSHUA HOLSEY IMPRESSES AT ROOKIE CAMP
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-redskins-seventh-rounder-cb-joshua-holsey-impresses-at-rookie-camp/

History

Maiocco CSN Bay Area: FORMER 49ERS OFFENSIVE LINEMAN LEN ROHDE DIES AT 79
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/former-49ers-offensive-lineman-len-rohde-dies-79

Branch SF Chronicle: Ironman former 49ers offensive lineman Len Rohde dies
http://m.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Ironman-former-49ers-offensive-lineman-Len-Rohde-11148141.php

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Longtime NFL official, Ross Township resident Jerry Bergman dies at 87
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/15/Ross-Township-Jerry-Bergman-dies-NFL-referee/stories/201705150148


Giants Birthdays 5-16

LaSalle Harper LB W-CHI 1989 NYG 1989 5-16-1967
Nikia Whitlock FB/DT W-DAL 2014 NYG PSQ 2014 NYG 2015 NYG IR 2016 5-16-1991