Sunday Reading

Giants

Salomone Giants.com: What are OTA's? Here's what you need to know
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/What-are-OTAs-Heres-what-you-need-to-know/72c44e77-636b-48f9-8ed0-b77891153485

Schwartz NYP: Giants can now begin to learn if O-line problem cured itself
http://nypost.com/2017/05/20/giants-can-now-begin-to-learn-if-o-line-problem-cured-itself/

Duggan NJ.com: 10 things to watch in Giants' OTAs, including Evan Engram and Dalvin Tomlinson
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/10_things_to_watch_in_giants_otas_including_evan_e.html

Duggan NJ.com: Reviewing Dan Duggan's 10-step offseason plan for the Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/reviewing_dan_duggans_10-step_offseason_plan_for_t.html

Kratch NJ.com: Which Giants group is stronger: Wide receivers or defensive backs? | Mailbag
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/which_giants_group_is_stronger_wide_receivers_or_d.html

Traina Inside Football: Reader Mailbag: Pre-OTA Edition
https://insidefootball.com/reader-mailbag-pre-ota-edition/?jps=full_post

LG

Cannizzaro NYP: Justin Pugh begins Giants mega-deal dance: I see what I’m worth
http://nypost.com/2017/05/20/justin-pugh-begins-giants-mega-deal-dance-i-see-what-im-worth/

NFL

Volin Boston Globe: Sunday Football Notes: What’s the real story with Brady’s supposed concussion?
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/05/20/there-more-this-tom-brady-concussion-story/XGB1JQ99CO2prkfAVXYafK/story.html

Myers NYDN: What comes first: Tom Brady retiring or Bill Belichick moving on?
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/tom-brady-retiring-bill-belichick-moving-article-1.3181630

Rosenthal NFL.com: NFC East projected starters: Eli has weapons and line questions
"QB: Eli Manning & #8232;RB: Paul Perkins & #8232;WR: Odell Beckham Jr. & #8232;WR: Sterling Shepard & #8232;WR: Brandon Marshall & #8232;TE: Evan Engram & #8232;LT: Ereck Flowers & #8232;LG: Justin Pugh & #8232;C: Weston Richburg & #8232;RG: D.J. Fluker & #8232;RT: Bobby Hart
DE: Jason Pierre-Paul & #8232;DT: Damon Harrison & #8232;DT: Dalvin Tomlinson & #8232;DE: Olivier Vernon & #8232;MLB: Keenan Robinson & #8232;OLB: Devon Kennard & #8232;CB: Janoris Jenkins & #8232;CB: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie & #8232;CB: Eli Apple & #8232;S: Landon Collins & #8232;S: Darian Thompson
» This is the best receiver group of Eli Manning's career, and he's had some sweet ones. Manning just needs to prove he can still hit the deep pass, and the Giants need to do a better job protecting him ...
» The Giants surprisingly didn't touch their offensive line until the sixth round of the draft. They are publicly hoping that their young tackles Ereck Flowers and Bobby Hart take huge leaps in 2017 or all the offensive talent in the building could go to waste. Another option would be for free-agent pickup D.J. Fluker to take over for Hart at right tackle, with John Jerry at right guard.
» Tight end Evan Engram was a surprising selection in the first round if only because the team is already stocked with receivers from the slot. Engram is not so different in size or skill set than Brandon Marshall. It will be fascinating to see how the Giants deploy Engram, Marshall and Sterling Shepard together, with Engram possibly a part-time player as a rookie.
» Paul Perkins might still have some competition from a veteran free-agent pickup. Perkins' best games last year came when teams were begging the Giants to run out of shotgun.
» New York could be the best run-stopping team in football with Damon Harrison and second-round pick Dalvin Tomlinson playing next to each other. JPP and Olivier Vernon are excellent run stuffers at defensive end, too.
» The Giants go cheap at linebacker year after year. It's a strategy they can pull off when the defensive line and secondary are both so loaded."
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000808828/article/nfc-east-projected-starters-eli-has-weapons-and-line-questions?campaign=tw-nf-sf80429870-sf80429870

ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: Cards' Troy Niklas: 6 surgeries, 8 receptions and 1 huge season to prove his worth
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/05/19/arizona-cardinals-troy-niklas-notre-dame-football/333027001/

BALTIMORE
Eisenberg Ravens.com: Ravens Defense Has Huge Potential, But Questions Abound
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Eisenberg-Ravens-Defense-Has-Huge-Potential-But-Questions-Abound/e193e557-d295-4f30-8251-00572a69ee25

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Jay Skurski's Bills Mailbag: What to make of the QB coach, positions to 'worry' about & who to build a team around
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/20/jay-skurskis-bills-mailbag-make-qb-coach-positions-worry-build-team-around/

Beasley Miami Herald: Once up for the same job in Miami, Hickey and Gaine now colleagues in Buffalo
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article151705052.html

Skurski Buffalo News: 'Keep it simple' is a good rallying cry for the Bills' 2017 defense
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/20/keep-simple-good-rallying-cry-bills-2017-defense/

CINCINNATI
Cosenza Cincy Jungle: Despite additions on offense, A.J. Green could have career season in 2017
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/5/21/15668602/despite-additions-on-offense-a-j-green-could-have-career-season-in-2017?utm_campaign=cincyjungle& utm_content=chorus& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Has Browns' Cody Kessler improved enough to be QB to beat? Hey, Mary Kay!
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/05/has_browns_cody_kessler_improv.html

DENVER
Geller PFF: BRONCOS HIGH ON TE DERBY FOR 2017
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-broncos-high-on-te-derby-for-2017/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Calvin Johnson content in retirement, not 'treated the way I should have been' by Lions
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/20/calvin-johnson-retirement-detroit-lions/334466001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Watch: Calvin Johnson's tips for WR play
http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/20/watch-calvin-johnsons-tips-wr-play/101917780/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Under new OT rule, Detroit Lions would have missed playoffs in 2016
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/19/detroit-lions-overtime-rule/332041001/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars Insider: Fournette’s work will likely include more shot-gun rushes
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-05-20/jaguars-insider-fournette-s-work-will-likely-include-more-shot-gun-rushes

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Wolke LA Times: Chargers wide receiver Dontrelle Inman to miss offseason program after having surgery
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-inman-20170520-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams mailbag: Stadium delay, uniforms, draft picks, Peyton Manning and a new puppy
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-mailbag-20170519-story.html

MIAMI
Lieser Palm Beach Post: Dolphins coach Adam Gase cautious to avoid OTA injuries
https://cmgpbpdailydolphin.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/gettyimages-598577926.jpg

Perkins Sun Sentinel: Nate Allen's pushing to re-establish himself as an NFL starter
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/93360530-132.html

MINNESOTA
Goessling ESPN Minn: Zimmer: Vikings right fit for new WR Floyd
Michael Floyd will have a support system that includes former Notre Dame teammates Harrison Smith and Kyle Rudolph in Minnesota. That, coupled with the fact Floyd is returning to his home state, has Vikings coach Mike Zimmer optimistic the receiver can reset his career after last December's DUI arrest.
http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0657696541032584832-4

Hartman Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' Terence Newman learns to adapt in an ever-changing NFL
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-terence-newman-learns-to-adapt-in-an-ever-changing-nfl/423373893/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts/notes around Patriots & NFL ("BB Connection" is paying off for NE; OTAs begin this week etc.).
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4803334/bb-connection-of-bret-bielema-to-bill-belichick-is-paying-off-for-patriots?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Guregian Boston Herald: Julian may be able to hold on
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/05/julian_may_be_able_to_hold_on

Daniels Providence Journal: Patriots’ sixth-round pick Conor McDermott faces uphill climb
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170520/patriots-sixth-round-pick-conor-mcdermott-faces-uphill-climb

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Running game headlines this week's New Orleans Saints Twitter mailbag
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/05/new_orleans_saints_twitter_mai_25.html

Underhill NO Advocate: Is there a defensive coverage Drew Brees can't succeed against? The short answer is no.
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_43a5a9b0-3aad-11e7-a362-43a623c6dd81.html

NEW YORK JETS
Cimini ESPN NY: A long-range view of the Jets' chances for Sam Darnold or Josh Allen
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/68863/a-long-range-view-of-the-jets-chances-for-sam-darnold-or-josh-allen

OAKLAND
Durkin SJ Mercury News: Bruce Irvin still stumping for Raiders to add linebacker
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/20/bruce-irvin-still-stumping-for-raiders-to-add-linebacker/

PHILADELPHIA
Shorr Parks NJ.com: A close look at the Eagles 2018 salary cap situation
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/05/a_look_at_the_eagles_2018_salary_cap_situation.html

Weinberg Atlantic City Press: Eagles' additions put pressure on Pederson
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/extra_points/eagles-additions-put-pressure-on-pederson-weinberg/article_8f6e378b-d5df-5d62-91f0-27bc40c00c64.html?utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter& utm_campaign=user-share

Kempski Phillyvoice: Report: LeGarrette Blount won't care when he fumbles in Philadelphia
http://www.phillyvoice.com/report-legarrette-blount-will-be-disaster-philadelphia/

PITTSBURGH
Varley Steelers.com: Adams already 'gets it'
http://steelers.com/news/article-1/Adams-already-gets-it-/4f67a657-d129-4437-8ee4-183d099ade30

SAN FRANCISCO
Maiocco CSN Bay Area: BARKLEY CONTINUES WORK WITH PERSONAL COACH OF BRADY, RYAN
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/barkley-continues-work-personal-coach-brady-ryan

SEATTLE
Calkins Seattle Times: Seahawks' Michael Bennett does great things, but why the immaturity?
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-michael-bennett-does-great-things-but-why-the-immaturity/

WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Wash: Mailbag: With Ryan Anderson, Redskins will benefit from OLB depth. No need to move guys.
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/31342/with-ryan-anderson-redskins-will-benefit-from-olb-depth

Schreifels Redskins.com: Nico Marley's Dad Only Watched The Redskins Growing Up In Jamaica
http://redskins.com/news/blog/article-1/Nico-Marleys-Dad-Only-Watched-The-Redskins-Growing-Up-In-Jamaica/a3f5798a-4d41-4b9c-b0ed-f016c73e9af4

Draft

Goodbread NFL.com: Five CFB programs that could be next to dominate NFL draft
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000807982/article/five-cfb-programs-that-could-be-next-to-dominate-nfl-draft?campaign=tw-cf-sf80464860-sf80464860

QB
Brooks NFL.com: Darnold, Rosen, Allen: No sure-fire franchise QBs in next wave
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000809136/article/darnold-rosen-allen-no-surefire-franchise-qbs-in-next-wave?campaign=tw-cf-sf80454547-sf80454547

History

Sherrington Dallas Morning News: It was safety first, but former Aggie/NFL Hall of Famer Yale Lary was much more
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/collegesports/2017/05/20/safety-first-former-aggienfl-hall-famer-yale-lary-much

Judge Talk of Fame: PANTHERS’ RIVERA: I’D PUT JIM PLUNKETT IN THE HALL OF FAME
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/19583-2/

Gutierrez ESPN Oakland: Flores, Plunkett deserve Canton call
http://www.espn.com/espn/hispanicheritage2013/story/_/page/onenationraiders131011/hispanic-heritage-month-former-raiders-coach-tom-flores-quarterback-jim-plunkett-belong-pro-football-hall-fame

Giants Birthdays 5-21

Dorsey Levens RB FA-PHI 2003 NYG 2003 5-21-1970
Johnny Roland FB W-STL 1973 NYG 1973 5-21-1943
Guy Whimper T D4-East Carolina 2006 NYG 2006-2009 5-21-1983