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Defenderdawg : 5/23/2017 6:46 am
Giants

Salomone Giants.com: Standout players from OTA practice (5/22)
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Standout-players-from-OTA-practice-522/535212e0-b207-493b-8922-5f1f27dffc42

Schmeelk Giants.com: OTA practice notes and observations (5/22)
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/OTA-practice-notes-and-observations-522/63736ff8-a59a-43a3-96c2-0440275689d7

Giants.com: Highlights from OTA practice (5/22) (Video)
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Highlights-from-OTA-practice-522/54bc6ed3-ff12-4501-826d-6c0a789619f1

SNY TV: GEICO SportsNite: Justin Tuck, Zak DeOssie talk Giants at golf outing (Video)
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/geico-sportsnite-justin-tuck-zak-deossie-talk-giants-at-golf-outing/231887032

Traina B/R: New York Giants Veterans in Danger of Losing Roster Spot This Offseason
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2710314-new-york-giants-veterans-in-danger-of-losing-roster-spot-this-offseason

Leonard NYDN: 5 things to watch for in Giants’ OTAs
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/5-watch-giants-otas-article-1.3185666

Raanan ESPN NY: What we'll learn from the Giants when they begin OTAs
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/51912/what-well-learn-from-the-giants-when-they-begin-otas

Stapleton The Record: 3 things to watch as Giants begin OTAs
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/05/22/3-things-watch-giants-heading-into-otas/336496001/

QB

Becker SJ Mercury News: Ex-Cal star Davis Webb impresses New York Giants
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/22/ex-cal-star-davis-webb-impresses-new-york-giants/

WR

Schwartz NYP: Odell Beckham is interesting no-show at Giants’ first practice
http://nypost.com/2017/05/22/odell-beckham-is-interesting-no-show-at-giants-first-practice/

Leonard NYDN: Odell Beckham Jr. reportedly absent from first day of Giants’ OTA
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-jr-reportedly-absent-day-giants-ota-article-1.3187194

Duggan NJ.com: Odell Beckham Jr. wasn't at the Giants' first OTA today. No word on why or if he plans to participate going forward:
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/giants_odell_beckham_misses_first_ota_practice_sou.html

Rock Newsday: Odell Beckham Jr., a no-show at Giants workout, not a concern
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-jr-a-no-show-at-giants-workout-not-a-concern-1.13656825

RV SNY: Beckham doesn't show up for first day of voluntary OTAs
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/beckham-doesnt-show-up-for-first-day-of-voluntary-otas/231809172

Giants.com: First Look: Brandon Marshall suits up for Giants (Video)
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/First-Look-Brandon-Marshall-suits-up-for-Giants/e3e70c29-341d-4991-8f0c-9bcd3124bdf4

TE

Raanan ESPN NY: First-round pick Evan Engram opened some eyes with a catch down the seam Monday during OTAs, according to Justin Pugh, who attended the Newark Mentoring Movement Golf Outing afterwards. Pugh joined several teammates, and long snapper Zak DeOssie and Justin Tuck, who hosted he event along with Senator Cory Booker.
http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0658404437340987366-4


LG

Aulakh PFF: GIANTS LG JUSTIN PUGH EYING BIG CONTRACT
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-giants-lg-justin-pugh-eying-big-contract/

Defense

Schwartz NY Post: Two new options in Giants' search for defensive depth
http://nypost.com/2017/05/22/two-new-options-in-giants-search-for-defensive-depth/

Leonard NYDN: Giants hosting two free-agent defensive depth options at OTAs
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-hosting-free-agent-defensive-depth-options-otas-article-1.3186285

Kratch NJ.com: Giants will host free agents Devin Taylor, Gerald Hodges, reports say
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/giants_hosting_pass_rusher_devin_taylor_on_free_ag.html

DE

RV SNY: Tuck says JPP is a better player now than before fireworks accident
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/tuck-says-jpp-is-a-better-player-now-than-before-fireworks-accident/231736796?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Smith PFF: Free-agent defensive end Devin Taylor visiting Giants
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-free-agent-defensive-end-devin-taylor-visiting-giants/

PK

RV SNY: Zak DeOssie impressed with new Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/zak-deossie-impressed-with-new-giants-kicker-aldrick-rosas/231761592?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

NFL

King MMQB: NFL Power Rankings, Pt. 1: Starting at the Bottom
With free agency and the draft in the rearview, here’s an early look at how the teams stack up heading into the 2017 season, beginning with Nos. 17-32. Plus notes on OT changes, Tom Brady concussion talk and more
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/05/22/nfl-power-rankings-offseason-peter-king-part-one

Prisco CBS Sports.com: Here are the players on the spot for all 32 NFL teams when the 2017 season begins
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/here-are-the-players-on-the-spot-for-all-32-nfl-teams-when-the-2017-season-begins/

Jones SI.com: QB battles: As OTAs begin, which signal-callers have the edge to start in September
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/05/22/nfl-quarterback-battles-browns-texans-broncos-jets-49ers?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Stuart Football Perspective: Only two active QBs with 50+ starts have seen their teams average less than 100 rushing yards per game
http://www.footballperspective.com/jeff-george-did-not-get-a-lot-of-ground-support/

Schefter ESPN: Sources: Owners discussing change that would allow teams to hire coaches still in playoffs
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19441753/owners-discussing-change-allow-teams-hire-coaches-playoffs

Ryan Inc.com: Big changes coming to #NFL helmet market: The football helmet just got the biggest redesign since the 1960s:
https://www.inc.com/kevin-j-ryan/25-nfl-teams-will-wear-soft-vicis-helmet.html

ARIZONA
McManaman AZ Central: Blaine Gabbert hoping Cardinals provide him with the stability he's never had
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/05/22/blaine-gabbert-arizona-cardinals-stability/336506001/

McManaman AZ Central: Switching positions going smoothly for Arizona Cardinals tackles Jared Veldheer, D.J. Humphries
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/05/20/switching-positions-going-smoothly-arizona-cardinals-tackles-jared-veldheer-d-j-humphries/334483001/

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Projecting the offensive depth chart for the Ravens
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-projecting-the-offensive-depth-chart-for-the-ravens-20170521-story.html

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Whaley on why Bills fired him: 'We did not produce
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/22/whaley-bills-fired-not-produce/

Skurski Buffalo News: [BN] Blitz: Ex-Bills RB Reggie Bush isn't ready to call it quits from the NFL – even if you outgained him in 2016.
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/22/reggie-bush-minus-3-rushing-yards-wants-play-2017/

Carucci Buffalo News: Bills adjustment likely bigger with offensive scheme than defensive scheme
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/22/vic-caruccis-bills-analysis-bigger-adjustment-likely-offensive-scheme/?utm_campaign=puma& utm_medium=social& utm_source=Twitter#link_time=1495465678

Skurski Buffalo News: Reggie Ragland easing his way back into practice for Bills
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/21/reggie-ragland-easing-way-back-practice-bills/

Skurski Buffalo News: Report: Bills hosting former 49ers LB Gerald Hodges on free agent visit
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/22/report-bills-hosting-former-49ers-lb-gerald-hodges-free-agent-visit/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: As Carolina Panthers hit summer school starting Tuesday, 10 storylines we’re watching
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article152033522.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Michael Oher's continued absence not just concussion-related.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article151963942.html

CHICAGO
Waack Chicago Tribune: Bears building a 'special' bond with quarterback Mike Glennon
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-mike-glennon-zach-miller-mitch-trubisky-bears-20170522-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears exploring new position for Kyle Long when he returns to field
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-kyle-long-josh-sitton-switch-biggs-spt-0522-20170521-column.html

Finley Chicago Sun Times: Bears DE Jaye Howard out to show league ‘I’m still a dominant player’
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-de-jaye-howard-out-to-show-league-im-still-a-dominant-player/

CINCINNATI
Owczarski Cin Enquirer: Bengals to find out what they have in QB Jeff Driskel
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2017/05/22/cincinnati-bengals-find-out-about-quarterback-jeff-driskel/335864001/

Toback Cincy Jungle: Cedric Ogbuehi concentrated and excited heading into OTAs
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/5/21/15670302/cedric-ogbuehi-concentrated-excited-otas?utm_campaign=cincyjungle& utm_content=chorus& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns Jimmy Haslam on turnaround in '17, Jackson on QBs after Kessler, Kirksey on moving to OLB & Haslam w/Kosar
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/05/jimmy_haslam_in_turnaround_in.html

DALLAS
George Dallas Morning News: 5 things to watch at Cowboys OTAs: From Jaylon Smith's knee to Rico Gathers' time to shine
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/05/22/5-things-to-watch-dallas-cowboys-otas-like-jaylon-smiths-knee-rico-gathers-time-shine

Dallas Morning News: Undrafted free agent QB Austin Appleby has wanted to be a Cowboy since he was 6 years old
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/05/21/undrafted-free-agent-qb-austin-appleby-wanted-cowboy-since-6-years-old

Machota Dallas Morning News: Super Bowl predictions, tattoos and believing in the impossible: Ryan Switzer's path to the Dallas Cowboys
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/05/21/super-bowl-predictions-tattoos-believing-impossible-ryan-switzers-path-dallas-cowboys

Machota Dallas Morning News: Jason Witten: 2016 was a good year, but 2017 Cowboys are playing for a lot more
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/05/22/jason-witten-2017-cowboys-playing-lot-accomplished-2016

Machota Dallas Morning News: Jason Witten: Rico Gathers has made 'unbelievable strides'
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/05/22/jason-witten-rico-gathers-made-unbelievable-strides

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: Broncos OTA preview: Shh, here comes the new boss
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/broncos-ota-preview-shh-here-comes-the-new-boss/442016928

Jhabalva Denver Post: Broncos OTAs primer: QBs and other positions to watch
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/05/22/broncos-organized-team-activities-preview/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Calvin Johnson right to be miffed at Detroit Lions for way things ended
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/21/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions/335032001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Calvin Johnson: Playing through concussions is part of NFL life
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/21/calvin-johnson-nfl-concussions/335165001/

Atkins Michigan Live: Golden Tate's shake and bake could still be staple of Lions offense
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/05/golden_tates_shake-and-bake_ga.html

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Tahir Whitehead OK with position change after Lions draft Jarrad Davis
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/22/tahir-whitehead-detroit-lions/336012001/

GREEN BAY
Wood Mil JS: Packers could mirror Patriots' offense
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/05/21/packers-could-mirror-patriots-offense/101835406/

Price PFF: KEVIN KING LOOKS LIKE TO START AT CB FOR PACKERS
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-kevin-king-looks-like-to-start-at-cb-for-packers/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans hoping for 'exponential growth' from Will Fuller, Braxton Miller
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-hope-exponential-growth-Will-Fuller-Miller-11165358.php

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars hit field tomorrow with plenty of new faces and some old faces in new roles.
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-05-22/marrone-next-four-weeks-critical-jaguars-development

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: ICYMI: #Jaguars News and Notes: Jacksonville signs cornerback, several stars enter OTAs in contract year
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-mailbag-which-position-battles-are-the-most-intriguing-is-church-an-upgrade-over-cyprien/441635584

Reid Florida Times Union: Tim Cook’s path to the Jaguars filled with adversity
http://jacksonville.com/jaguars/sports/2017-05-21/tim-cook-s-path-jaguars-filled-adversity

O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Source: Jaguars worked out cornerback Alterraun Verner
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-05-21/source-jaguars-worked-out-cornerback-alterraun-verner

KANSAS CITY
McGuinness PFF: HUNT TO BE CHIEFS LEAD BACK?
https://www.profootballfocus.com/hunt-to-be-chiefs-lead-back/

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs sign linebacker Tourek Williams, release Victor Ochi
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article152047057.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Williams ESPN LA: Trade Travis Benjamin? Chargers need his playmaking ability
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/20479/trade-travis-benjamin-chargers-need-his-playmaking-ability

Wolke LA Times: Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Melvin Ingram is 'still doing his negotiating thing
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-ota-20170522-story.html

Wolke LA Times: Chargers special teams guru George Stewart made Anthony Lynn better as a player, so Lynn hired him as a coach
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-lynn-stewart-20170521-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Hammond LA Daily News: Tavon Austin’s absence gives Rams’ WRs chance to shine
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20170521/tavon-austins-absence-gives-rams-wrs-chance-to-shine

Klein LA Times: Wade Phillips continues to forge bond with Sean McVay and Rams defense
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-ota-20170521-story.html

Klein LA Times: Rams' Aaron Donald misses first day of organized team activities because of contract situation
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-ota-20170522-story.html

MIAMI
Lieser Palm Beach Post: Everything lining up on, off field for Dolphins WR Kenny Stills
http://dailydolphin.blog.mypalmbeachpost.com/2017/05/22/everything-lining-up-on-off-field-for-dolphins-wr-kenny-stills/

Sun Sentinel: Ted Larsen intends to bring veteran leadership to Dolphins' offensive line (Video)
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/93360534-132.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings: 8th eye surgery knocks Mike Zimmer out of OTAs
http://www.twincities.com/2017/05/22/vikings-mike-zimmer-to-take-a-few-weeks-off-from-coaching-after-8th-eye-surgery/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings gave Michael Floyd a chance. ‘Now it’s up to him,’ says his mother
http://www.twincities.com/2017/05/22/vikings-gave-michael-floyd-a-chance-now-its-up-to-him-says-his-mother/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Is Patriots' 2017 team as talented as historic 2007 squad?
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4803353/is-patriots-2017-team-as-talented-as-historic-2007-squad

McBride Boston Globe: How a few key decisions turned Brandin Crooks into a choice player
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/05/20/how-few-key-decisions-turned-brandin-cooks-into-choice-player/zmeRWgsPW5aeiVtzNEl1tM/story.html?p1=Team_LeadArticle

NEW ORLEANS
Underhill NO Advocate: Source: Josh Hill not expected to be full participant in OTAs
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_5a5d41f6-3f15-11e7-953f-5f55e9b14e2a.html

NEW YORK JETS
Cimini ESPN NY: Prediction for Jets QB Christian Hackenberg: Plenty of growing pains
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/68852/prediction-for-jets-qb-christian-hackenberg-plenty-of-growing-pains

OAKLAND
Graney LV Review Journal: Raiders, Las Vegas stadium on agenda for NFL owners meetings
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders-las-vegas-stadium-on-agenda-for-nfl-owners-meetings/

Durkin SJ Mercury News: Derek Carr responds to reports of him being frustrated by contract talks
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/22/derek-carr-responds-to-reports-of-him-being-frustrated-by-contract-talks/

Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders newcomer Marshawn Lynch ready to light up the Black Hole
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-newcomer-Marshawn-Lynch-ready-to-light-up-11165446.php?

Paskal Raiders.com: Oakland Raiders Linebacker Marquel Lee: "You Have To Operate Like You're A Pro"
http://raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Linebacker-Marquel-Lee-You-Have-To-Operate-Like-Youre-A-Pro/ec9a9c29-abd8-4732-b053-1626cfff9772

PHILADELPHIA
Cataldi Phillyvoice: Virtually invisible Doug Pederson now has enough weapons to make him squirm
http://www.phillyvoice.com/virtually-invisible-doug-pederson-now-has-enough-weapons-make-him-squirm/

Lombardo NJ.com: Doug Pederson explains why Eagles signed Alshon Jeffery, Torrey Smith, LeGarrette Blount
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/05/doug_pederson_explains_why_eagles_signed_alshon_je.html

Shorr Parks NJ.com: Will LeGarrette Blount be a bust with Eagles? A complete look at the risks and rewards of the signing
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/05/legarrette_blount_eagles.html

Murphy Phil.com: How does the Eagles' revamped receiving corps stack up against the rest of the NFC?
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pattisonave/Philadelphia-Eagles-receivers-Alshon-Jeffery-offseason-NFC.html

Giglio NJ.com: Eagles' Jalen Mills: 'Our goal is to be best defense in NFL'
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/05/eagles_jalen_mills_our_goal_is_to_be_best_defense.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat transcript: 5.22.17
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/22/Ray-Fittipaldo-Steelers-chat-5-22-17/stories/201705220103?

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Josh Dobbs signs rookie deal with Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/22/tennessee-qb-josh-dobbs-steelers-otas-nfl-draft-2017/stories/201705220114

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Steelers OTA preview: Martavis Bryant seems ready to go
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/22/pittsburgh-steelers-otas-martavis-bryant-news-leveon-bell-contract/stories/201705220130

Bradford Timesonline: Steelers OTA storylines: It's all about Martavis Bryant
http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/steelers-ota-storylines-it-s-all-about-martavis-bryant/article_ef1e80c2-3e7d-11e7-8c12-7b910d18fea5.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Draftees, trade acquisitions, free agents to test 49ers’ starters
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/Draft-picks-free-agents-will-challenge-49ers-11162861.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Branch SF Chronicle: Thomas and Taylor: Different frames, same fire
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-Thomas-and-Taylor-Different-frames-11164542.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

SEATTLE
Dugar Seattle PI: Very, very early Seahawks 2017 roster projection
http://seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Very-very-early-Seahawks-2017-roster-projection-11162606.php

Thiel Spokesman Review: Eddie Lacy signing creates training-camp intrigue for Seahawks
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/may/22/eddie-lacy-signing-creates-training-camp-intrigue-/

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Tyrone Swoopes tries to go from Texas' '18-wheeler' to being Seahawks TE
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/237962/tyrone-swoopes-tries-to-go-from-texas-qb-to-seahawks-te

Calkins Seattle Times: I didn’t get it right with Seahawks’ Michael Bennett, and I apologize
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/i-didnt-get-it-right-with-seahawks-michael-bennett-and-i-apologize/

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Ryan Fitzpatrick likes Bucs weapons, believes he's a good fit
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/ryan-fitzpatrick-likes-bucs-weapons-believes-hes-a-good-fit/2324789

Smith Buccaneers.com: Run Game Key to Unleashing Buccaneers' New Aerial Attack
http://buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Run-Game-Key-to-Unleashing-Buccaneers-New-Aerial-Attack/2258978a-4878-45c9-b52d-accf93eefa75

Stroud TB Times: Starting at top: O.J. Howard becomes first Bucs rookie to sign
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/starting-at-top-oj-howard-becomes-first-bucs-rookie-to-sign/2324762

Laine ESPN TB: Robert Ayers a driving force in Bucs' turnaround
http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/17144/robert-ayers-a-driving-force-in-bucs-turnaround-even-if-he-doesnt-acknowledge-it

Cook Pewter Report: Bucs’ Aguayo Embracing Kicking Competition With Folk
https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-aguayo-embracing-kicking-competition-with-folk/

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Titans rookies, veterans set to kick off OTAs
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2017/05/22/titans-rookies-veterans-set-kick-off-otas/336594001/

WASHINGTON
Clarke Wash Post: Bruce Allen says Redskins are close to filling top personnel post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/05/22/bruce-allen-says-redskins-are-close-to-filling-top-personnel-post/?

Keim ESPN Washington: Bruce Allen remains optimistic about long-term deal with Kirk Cousins
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/31350/bruce-allen-remains-optimistic-about-long-term-deal-with-kirk-cousins

Czarda Redskins.com: Redskins Wide Receiver Josh Doctson Will Be 'Full For Everything' At OTAs
http://redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Wide-Receiver-Josh-Doctson-Will-Be-Full-For-Everything-At-OTAs/086d9356-0e3d-47bb-89f5-d114aacb044d

Testfatsion Washington Post: Jay Gruden on Redskins’ revamped defense: ‘I think we have to be good now’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/05/22/jay-gruden-on-redskins-revamped-defense-i-think-we-have-to-be-good-now/?

Chichester PFF: ZACH BROWN AN IMMEDIATE UPGRADE FOR REDSKINS’ RUN DEFENSE
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-zach-brown-an-immediate-upgrade-for-redskins-run-defense/

History

Judge Talk of Fame: WILLIE ROAF: I WOULDN’T BE IN HALL HAD I NOT GONE TO CHIEFS
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/how-going-to-the-chiefs-made-willie-roaf-a-hall-of-famer/

Lisk The Big Lead: The Ten Most Underrated All-Time NFL Quarterbacks
http://thebiglead.com/2017/05/22/the-ten-most-underrated-all-time-nfl-quarterbacks/

Kendle Canton Repository: Stories from the Hall of Fame Archive: Where is the grass the greenest? Golf, not football, could have become John Brodie’s sports calling if an aggressive shot on a PGA Tour event in 1960 had not splashed into a pond.
http://www.cantonrep.com/sports/20170521/former-nfl-star-qb-john-brodie-could-have-chosen-golf-over-football

Giants Birthdays 5-22

Alan Caldwell DB W-LA RAMS 1979 NYG 1979 5-22-1956
WS Chronicle NC: Alan Caldwell, Reynolds’ civic engagement head, retiring
http://www.wschronicle.com/2016/05/33120/

Giants Birthdays 5-23

Ken Avery RLB D-12 Southern Mississippi 1966 (Future) NYG 1967-1968 5-23-1944
Tom Costello OLB UDFA- Miami, Florida NYG 1964-1965 5-23-1941
Jay Feely PK FA-ATL 2005 NYG 2005-2006 5-23-1976
So not ONE word about Devin Taylor's supposed visit?  
Big Blue '56 : 5/23/2017 7:26 am : link
No sighting? No tweets? Nada? Strange
RE: So not ONE word about Devin Taylor's supposed visit?  
Ira : 5/23/2017 7:54 am : link
In comment 13479068 Big Blue '56 said:
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No sighting? No tweets? Nada? Strange


Look under Defense and also DE.
I saw that Ira, but it was simply a rehash  
Big Blue '56 : 5/23/2017 7:58 am : link
of the ESPN report..Usually, one of our reporters say something about the visit, the dinner, but zippo..
Part 2  
Defenderdawg : 5/23/2017 7:59 am : link
Giants

PK

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants raving about kicker who's having 'one of most memorable offseasons'
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/76281/giants-raving-about-kicker-whos-having-one-of-most-memorable-offseasons

Duggan NJ.com: Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie says kicker Aldrick Rosas has 'ice in his veins'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/giants_zak_deossie_kicker_aldrick_rosas.html


NFL

Myers NYDN: NFL’s headache worsens as Calvin Johnson says he hid concussions
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/nfl-headache-worsens-calvin-johnson-hid-concussions-article-1.318668

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Projecting the defensive and special teams depth charts for the Ravens
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-projecting-the-defensive-and-special-teams-depth-chart-for-ravens-20170522-story.html

CAROLINA
Rodriguez Charlotte Observer: As Carolina Panthers hit summer school starting Tuesday, 10 storylines we’re watching
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article152033522.html

GREEN BAY
Wood Mil JS: Packers' robust draft revs up roster battles
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/05/22/packers-robust-draft-revs-up-roster-battles/102018214/

MINNESOTA
Pelissero USA Today: Vikings preview: Sam Bradford has reins to offense — for now
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/vikings/2017/05/23/sam-bradford-teddy-bridgewater-dalvin-cook-mike-zimmer-minnesota-preview/102032044/

History

Gosselin Talk of Fame: STATE YOUR CASE: WHY FORMER 49ERS K TOMMY DAVIS DESERVES A HOF LOOK
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/state-case-tommy-davis/


Re last link.  
Big Blue '56 : 5/23/2017 8:01 am : link
I saw Tommy Davis. He was very good. Not close to a HOFer imo
As to Rosas our present FG kicker.  
Big Blue '56 : 5/23/2017 8:03 am : link
DeOssie says he has "ice in his veins." Really? Based on?
If Shepard is going to be "benched" in favor of Engram  
Jimmy Googs : 5/23/2017 8:19 am : link
then how did he catch the first pass of the season?

The "Veterans" that are at risk of losing their roster spot:  
Jimmy Googs : 5/23/2017 8:34 am : link
Darkwa
King
LaCosse
Odi
M. Thompson

Yeah, probably not much to lose here.

Though I would like to see LaCosse surprise. I really think the guy has enough talent to stick to a roster spot if he can make it thru the banging around...



RE: If Shepard is going to be  
est1986 : 5/23/2017 9:15 am : link
In comment 13479127 Jimmy Googs said:
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then how did he catch the first pass of the season?


Holy shit, we already played Dallas? Can't believe I missed it
RE: The  
SGMen : 5/23/2017 1:02 pm : link
In comment 13479142 Jimmy Googs said:
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Darkwa
King
LaCosse
Odi
M. Thompson

Yeah, probably not much to lose here.

Though I would like to see LaCosse surprise. I really think the guy has enough talent to stick to a roster spot if he can make it thru the banging around...


Oddly, I think M. Thompson finally stays healthy and sticks this year. It is just a hunch. I mean, he was healthy in college and just got whacked back to back years with bad injuries, achilles is a really bad injury. I liked what he flashed pre-injury and he is apparently versatile. If he can stay healthy, why can't he be our last DB? Our 4th CB?

As for OWA/ODI, well, unless he really flashes as an inside / outside pass rusher he won't stick. He just needs to become a bit better at POA for the run to stick for sure, but if he can rush they'll keep him because Pass Rusher's don't grow on trees. He has a fantastic first step but it hasn't translated on the field just yet. This camp will determine his future. My gut says he gets cut and Moss is kept UNLESS there is an injury ahead of him somewhere.
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