Wednesday Reading

Giants

Kratch NJ.com: Giants shaping up as polarizing team in NFL preseason forecasts
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/giants_shaping_up_to_be_polarizing_team_in_nfl_pre.html

WR

Traina Inside Football: Why Odell Beckham Jr.’s OTA Absence Isn’t a Big Deal
https://insidefootball.com/odell-beckham-jr-s-absence-not-big-deal/?utm_content=bufferb9a3b& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=buffer

Schwartz NYP: Reading into Odell’s Giants no-shows, which will end soon
http://nypost.com/2017/05/23/reading-into-odells-giants-no-shows-which-will-end-soon/

Schwartz NYP: Odell Beckham gets most lucrative shoe deal in NFL history
http://nypost.com/2017/05/23/odell-beckham-gets-most-lucrative-shoe-deal-in-nfl-history/

Leonard NYDN: Odell Beckham Jr. signs mega shoe deal with Nike
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-jr-signs-mega-shoe-deal-nike-article-1.3190283

Rock Newsday: Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. signs record shoe contract with Nike
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-odell-beckham-jr-signs-record-shoe-contract-with-nike-1.13659166

Stapleton The Record: Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. cashes in with NFL record-setting shoe deal from Nike
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/05/23/giants-wr-odell-beckham-jr-cashes-shoe-deal-nike/340974001/

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' Brandon Marshall responds to Sheldon Richardson's Jets rips
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/giants_brandon_marshall_takes_high_road_after_shel.html

TE

Duggan NJ.com: Giants rookie Evan Engram makes strong first impression on veteran teammates
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/giants_rookie_evan_engram_makes_strong_first_impre.html

LG

Raanan ESPN NY: Continuity has Justin Pugh optimistic about Giants' offensive line
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/51930/continuity-has-justin-pugh-optimistic-about-giants-offensive-line

Kratch NJ.com: Justin Pugh on Giants offensive line: 'We've got to do a better job'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/justin_pugh_on_giants_offensive_line_weve_got_to_d.html


NFL

King MMQB: NFL Power Rankings, Pt. 2: Who’ll Challenge the Pats?
10. New York Giants
"Additions: WR Brandon Marshall should level the receivers group, providing size to what had been a small position for the Giants … TE Evan Engram, a bit of a surprise pick in the first round over a tackle, was a huge need pick for Eli Manning … FB Rhett Ellison came from the Vikings, while T D.J. Fluker, mostly a failure in San Diego, could start … DT Dalvin Tomlinson, picked in round two, should find a role in defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s rotation.

Subtractions: The Giants will miss the class and ethos of WR Victor Cruz, but they needed a bigger receiver … Aldrick Rosas, out of the football powerhouse of Southern Oregon, will get first crack to place K Robbie Gould.
Key front office/coaching moves: None of note.
Decisive schedule span: Giants don’t play a division home game until December. September, as they say in Queens, will be YUGE: at Dallas, Detroit at home, at Philly, at Tampa Bay. I mention that because the Giants haven’t been over .500 in road games since 2011.
Why I have the Giants 10th: I am bullish on these Giants, with an asterisk. Eli Manning has desperately needed a reliable tight end for so long he probably forgets what a good one plays like. Engram should get 80 targets as a rookie; the Giants want to use him in-line and split out. Even though he’s 33, I love the acquisition of Brandon Marshall for this offense. Simple reason: He’s averaged 155.5 targets in his 10 starting seasons, and even in the quarterback-limited Jets offense the last two years, he put up 2,290 yards and 17 touchdowns; Manning will love his production. But here’s what worries me, a lot, about this team. The Giants did nothing significant to improve the offensive line. A tackle group of Ereck Flowers and Bobby Hart (or D.J. Fluker) puts immense pressure on Manning to get rid of the ball quickly. I understand that a GM can’t solve every problem in one off-season, but this offensive line carousel keeps turning with no sign of the line improving. That’s the one thing that could stand in the way of a second straight playoff berth.
Most important factor to this team this year: Some growth in two young tackles—Flowers (23) and Hart (22)—at vital positions. The Giants don’t have much of a choice now but to let them play and work into their jobs.
Giants prediction in 10 words or less: Manning’s 36, but he’ll outlast supposed heir Davis Webb."
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/05/23/nfl-power-rankings-offseason-peter-king-part-two

King MMQB: Cortez Kennedy: The NFL Loses a Legend at Age 48
The Seahawks’ Hall of Fame defensive tackle passed away Tuesday and leaves a legacy that one heartbroken friend said ‘was never about Cortez the football player.’ Plus readers sound off on offseason power rankings
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/05/24/cortez-kennedy-seattle-seahawks-dies-nfl-hall-fame

Brandt MMQB: The Case for Getting Rid of Overtime in the NFL
The league has reduced the extra period from 15 minutes to 10, but in the name of player safety (and strategy), why not just scrap the entire thing? Plus notes on Tom Brady’s undocumented concussion and why Colin Kaepernick still hasn’t signed on with a new team
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/05/23/nfl-overtime-andrew-brandt-themmqb-business-football

Benoit MMQB: New England’s New Back Is Its Most Important
Plus, the journeyest journeyman QB lands in Tampa, the Panthers have a new look that might not fit Cam, and why Peterson and Marshawn are 30-something backs who won’t go quietly
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/05/23/nfl-new-england-patriots-rex-burkhead-ryan-fitzpatrick-bucs

Myers NYDN: Let's Dance! NFL brings the fun back after watching ratings slip
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/nfl-brings-fun-back-watching-ratings-slip-article-1.3189980

Sherman The Ringer: The NFL Is Finally Rolling Back Its Ridiculous Celebration Rules
https://theringer.com/nfl-celebration-rules-roger-goodell-b4d9020a2ee0

ARIZONA
Bickley AZ Central: Cardinals' Carson Palmer can't wait for his last shot
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/05/24/cardinals-palmer-cant-wait-his-last-shot/341156001/

Somers AZ Central: Whenever Larry Fitzgerald retires, don't expect a teary press conference
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/heat-index/2017/05/23/whenever-larry-fitzgerald-retires-dont-expect-teary-press-conference/339452001/

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atlanta: Vic Beasley ready to travel to make 'pass-rush summit' with Von Miller happen
http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/27034/vic-beasley-willing-to-travel-to-work-out-with-von-miller

BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Slam dunks? No, it's all about slamming down QBs for Tyus Bowser
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/91248/slam-dunks-no-its-all-about-slamming-down-qbs-for-tyus-bowser

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Bills host former Raiders WR Rod Streater for visit
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/23/report-bills-host-former-raiders-wr-rod-streater-visit/

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears quarterback Mike Glennon: 'This is my year'
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-mike-glennon-mitch-trubisky-20170523-story.html

Haugh Chicago Tribune: Mike Glennon says right things but nothing changed about Bears QB future
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-mike-glennon-bears-haugh-spt-0524-20170523-column.html

Jahns Chicago Sun Times: What if Mike Glennon is actually a good QB for the Bears?
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/what-if-mike-glennon-is-actually-a-good-qb-for-the-bears/amp/

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Kevin White's progress a mystery as Bears begin OTAs
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-kevin-white-progress-mystery-otas-spt-0524-20170523-story.html

Potash Chicago Sun Times:
Bears cornerback-turned-safety Deiondre’ Hall embracing fresh start
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-cornerback-turned-safety-deiondre-hall-embracing-fresh-start/

CINCINNATI
Owczarski Cin Enquirer: Bengals notes: Kirkpatrick sidelined, Smith gets feet wet, injury update
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/05/23/bengals-notes-kirkpatrick-sidelined-smith-gets-feet-wet-guard/340145001/

Hale Courier Journal: Cincinnati Bengals fans, get to know Boom Williams
http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2017/05/23/kentucky-football-cincinnati-bengals-fans-get-know-boom-williams/335330001/

Sheeran Cincy Jungle: What we know about Marcus Hardison as he enters his third year in Cincinnati
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/5/23/15677584/marcus-hardison-third-year-cincinnati-bengals

CLEVELAND
Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal: Browns starting running back Isaiah Crowell joins team for start of OTAs
http://www.ohio.com/blogs/cleveland-browns/cleveland-browns-1.270107/browns-starting-running-back-isaiah-crowell-joins-team-for-start-of-otas-1.768978

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Source: Cowboys defensive end David Irving facing suspension
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article152140037.html

Moore Dallas Morning News: A concrete look at why Cowboys are now so optimistic about LB Jaylon Smith's recovery
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/05/23/concrete-look-cowboys-now-optimistic-jaylon-smiths-recovery

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: Day 1 of OTAs gives early edge to Siemian
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/day-1-of-otas-gives-early-edge-to-siemian/442349441

Jhabalva Denver Post: Broncos OTAs have familiar feel as QBs Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch share spotlight
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/05/23/broncos-quarterbacks-trevor-siemian-paxton-lynch-otas/

Wolfe Denver Post: Brandon McManus wants long-term deal, Broncos weigh in on celebration rule change, more
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/05/23/brandon-mcmanus-wants-long-term-deal/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions rookies Jarrad Davis, Teez Tabor learning together
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/23/jarrad-davis-teez-tabor-detroit-lions/339010001/

GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Linsley, Rollins rebounding after surgeries
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/05/23/linsley-rollins-rebounding-after-surgeries/102080714/

Wood Mil JS: Martellus Bennett ready to be Packers' ‘captain of fun’
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/05/23/martellus-bennett-ready-packers-captain-fun/102055372/

Wood Mil JS: Jahri Evans out to prove he’s still at ‘elite level'
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/05/23/jahri-evans-out-prove-hes-still-elite-level/102054738/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Duane Brown absent due to contract dispute
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Duane-Brown-absent-due-to-contract-dispute-11167502.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Derek Newton restructures contract, accepts pay cut
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Derek-Newton-restructures-contract-pay-cut-11167085.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' David Quessenberry returns to practice after fight with cancer
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-David-Quessenberry-returns-to-practice-11167847.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' J.J. Watt enjoys team time, but he really wants to hit
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/It-s-good-to-be-back-11168561.php?t=00abcb60ba438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Brian Cushing, Whitney Mercilus sidelined
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Brian-Cushing-Whitney-Mercilus-sidelined-11167841.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts observations: Keep an eye on Le'Raven Clark, defensive line
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/05/23/colts-observations-keep-eye-leraven-clark-defensive-line/338762001/

Keefer Ind Star: Colts offer no guarantee Clayton Geathers is ready for camp
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/05/23/colts-offer-no-guarantee-clayton-geathers-ready-camp/339985001/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars, Patriots to hold joint practices in August
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-05-23/jaguars-patriots-hold-joint-practices-august

DiRocco ESPN Jacksonville: Jaguars without several starters as OTAs begin
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19445259/jaguars-several-defensive-starters-otas-begin

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Kaye's Take: Jaguars 53-man roster prediction, OTAs Edition
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/kayes-take-jaguars-53-man-roster-prediction-otas-edition/442033052

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jaguars QB Bortles acknowledges that he earned heavy criticism, now wants to change the narrative
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-qb-bortles-acknowledges-that-he-earned-heavy-criticism-now-wants-to-change-the-narrative/442306471

Dunne B/R: A HOFer in Hiding? Jags WR Allen Robinson Determined to Rise Above the Losses
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2710633-a-hofer-in-hiding-jags-wr-allen-robinson-determined-to-rise-above-the-losses

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs open OTAs without Eric Berry, Justin Houston and Marcus Peters
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article152204112.html

Kerkhoff KC Star: Alex Smith clarifies comment about Chiefs being committed to him ‘through this year’
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article152192532.html

Paylor KC Star: C.J. Spiller is optimistic about revitalizing career with Chiefs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article152232157.html

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs receiver Jeremy Maclin determined to bounce back in 2017
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article152239567.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Wolke LA Times: Chargers' Rivers focuses on competition to avoid boredom of early-season workouts
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-ota-20170523-story.html

Williams ESPN LA: Still out with a back issue, Mike Williams falling behind for Chargers
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/20495/still-out-with-back-issue-mike-williams-falling-behind-for-chargers

Krasovic UTSD: Old song of ailing Bolts WRs still plays as rookie ails
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-philip-rivers-nfl-20170523-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams quarterback Jared Goff is growing on and off the field
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-goff-20170523-story.html

Gonzalez ESPN LA: Rams QB Jared Goff 'excited' about what's new -- coaches, players, offense
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/33894/rams-qb-jared-goff-excited-about-new-coaches-new-players-new-offense

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Knee injury behind him, Tannehill 'looks great' at first day of Dolphins OTAs
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article152177652.html

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry is confident new contract is coming
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-jarvis-landry-20170523-story.html

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Ndamukong Suh shoulders blame for Dolphins' poor run defense
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-ndamukong-suh-20170523-story.html

Jackson Miami Herald: New Dolphin Timmons says he’s not in decline, but evaluators have mixed views
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article152161092.html

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' Teddy Bridgewater takes part in practice for first time since devastating knee injury
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-teddy-bridgewater-takes-part-practice-for-first-time-since-devastating-knee-injury/423936373/

NEW ENGLAND
Corry CBS Sports.com: Agent's Take: Will Tom Brady fall victim to Patriot Way? Time not on Belichick's side
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-will-tom-brady-fall-victim-to-patriot-way-time-not-on-belichicks-side/

Hewitt Boston Herald: Austin Carr chose Patriots because he wanted to be on winning team
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2017/05/austin_carr_chose_patriots_because_he_wanted_to_be_on_winning_team

Volin Boston Globe: Rob Gronkowski agrees to new deal with Patriots
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/05/23/rob-gronkowski-agrees-new-deal-with-patriots/jGkWxHUC9omX3hmlK0aRAL/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots depart from their typical strategy for Gronk's new deal
http://www.espn.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/83621/patriots-depart-from-their-typical-strategy-for-gronks-new-deal

Reiss ESPN Boston: Extension cements David Andrews as part of Patriots' future
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4803366/extension-cements-david-andrews-as-part-of-patriots-future

Daniels Providence Journal: Undrafted LB Harvey Langi aims to show he belongs with Patriots
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170523/undrafted-lb-harvey-langi-aims-to-show-he-belongs-with-patriots

Kurkjian Boston Herald: CB D.J. Killings already looking forward to joint practice with Jaguars
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2017/05/cb_dj_killings_already_looking_forward_to_joint_practice_with

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Drew Iddings wasn't surprised Saints wanted to switch him to offensive line
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/05/saints_drew_iddings_offensive.html

Holder Nola.com: So many Saints defensive issues, so little time remaining to fix them
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/05/new_orleans_saints_defense_ren.html

Triplett ESPN NO: Saints' plan to fix linebacker woes: More is better
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/67781/saints-plan-to-fix-linebacker-woes-more-is-better

NEW YORK JETS
Myers NYDN: Yankees set blueprint for Jets: Go with the kids, hope for best
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/yankees-set-blueprint-jets-kids-hope-best-article-1.3189385

Mehta NYDN: Jets' Sheldon Richardson poised for monster season
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/sheldon-richardson-isn-shots-brandon-marshall-article-1.3189575?

OAKLAND
Durkin SJ Mercury News: Raiders continue laying the groundwork during OTA practices
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/23/raiders-continue-laying-the-groundwork-during-ota-practices/

McDonald SJ Mercury News: Marshawn Lynch easing in to Raiders system at OTAs
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/23/marshawn-lynch-easing-in-to-raiders-system-at-otas/

Durkin SJ Mercury News: What was Calvin Johnson doing at the Raiders practice?
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/23/what-was-calvin-johnson-doing-at-the-raiders-practice/

Martin Raiders.com: Quick Hits: Raiders Tackle David Sharpe Talks Transition To The Pros
http://raiders.com/news/article-1/Quick-Hits-Raiders-Tackle-David-Sharpe-Talks-Transition-To-The-Pros/5edd7d89-69ca-4c93-ba94-b48e713242b4

Williams ESPN LA: Ex-Chargers DC John Pagano offers new perspective for Raiders
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/20491/ex-chargers-dc-john-pagano-offers-new-perspective-for-raiders

Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders expect big things from defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr.
http://sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-expect-big-things-from-defensive-tackle-11168524.php

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: The first (unofficial) Eagles depth chart of 2017
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Philadelphia-Eagles-depth-chart-2017-organized-team-activities.html

Mullin Phillyvoice: How Eagles are trying to better utilize one of Wentz's greatest strengths
http://www.phillyvoice.com/how-eagles-are-trying-better-utilize-one-wentzs-greatest-strengths/

Berman Phil.com: Carson Wentz puts his new receivers through the paces
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/423945273.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Eagles' Nelson Agholor focused on present, not previous struggles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/Eagles__Nelson_Agholor_Alshon_Jeffery_Torrey_Smith_Jordan_Matthews_Mack_Hollins.html

Mullin Phillyvoice: Eagles' Isaac Seumalo taking first-team reps at left guard
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-isaac-seumalo-taking-first-team-reps-left-guard/

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles center Kelce looks to snap back to form
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/423942993.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles rookie UDFA center Tyler Orlosky to miss approximately two months
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-rookie-udfa-center-tyler-orlosky-miss-approximately-two-months/

Sielski Phil.com: By skipping Eagles OTAs, Cox creates minor headache for himself
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/Eagles_Fletcher_Cox_OTAs_Mike_Sielski.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles starting from scratch again at cornerback
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/Eagles_Jalen_Mills_Patrick_Robinson_Rasul_Douglas_Sidney_Jones_cornerback.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Ben Roethlisberger only committed to playing in 2017
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/23/ben-roethlisberger-retirement-steelers-otas/stories/201705230135

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Martavis Bryant: 'I changed my whole life around'
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/23/Martavis-Bryant-steelers-otas-drug-suspension-ben-roethlisberger/stories/201705230144

Stankiewicz Pitt Post Gazette: Sammie Coates' motto: Stay healthy
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/23/sammie-coates-steelers-otas-alejandro-villanueva-contract/stories/201705230151

Adamski Tribune-Review: Steelers notebook: Watt works with 1st team on 1st day of OTAs
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/12330107-74/steelers-notebook-watt-works-with-1st-team-on-1st-day-of-otas

SAN FRANCISCO
Inman SJ Mercury News: Can 49ers Bowman, McDonald move past trade rumors?
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/23/can-49ers-bowman-mcdonald-move-past-trade-rumors/

Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers OTA observations: Competition on the offensive line
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article152259997.html

Barrows Sac Bee: Looking for Leo: 49ers hope Phase 3 helps them find pass rusher
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article152124482.html

Barrows Sac Bee: OTA notes: Aaron Lynch overweight but headed in the right direction
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article152236507.html

Barrows Sac Bee: Bowman unfazed about competition, guarantees he’ll start for 49ers
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article152251392.html

SEATTLE
Kapadia ESPN Seattle: C.J. Prosise among Seahawks' candidates for the second-year leap
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/126168/c-j-prosise-among-seahawks-candidates-for-the-second-year-leap

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Why Ryan Fitzpatrick may solve the puzzle for Bucs at backup quarterback
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/why-ryan-fitzpatrick-may-solve-the-puzzle-for-bucs-at-backup-quarterback/2324898

Prisco CBS Sports.com: DeSean Jackson's game-changing speed is already on display at Buccaneers OTAs
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/desean-jacksons-game-changing-speed-is-already-on-display-at-buccaneers-otas/

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Marcus Mariota takes snaps at Titans OTAs
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2017/05/23/marcus-mariota-takes-snaps-titans-otas/337426001/

WASHINGTON
Clarke Washington Post: With careers shorter NFL teams ask: What can rookies do for me now?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/with-careers-shorter-nfl-teams-ask-what-can-rookies-do-for-me-now/2017/05/22/91d9ad42-3f22-11e7-9869-bac8b446820a_story.html

Jones Wash Post: With OTAs upon us, these Redskins starters will be fighting for jobs this offseason
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/05/23/with-otas-upon-us-these-redskins-starters-will-be-fighting-for-jobs-this-offseason/?

Clarke Washington Post: Redskins’ Chris Thompson out to prove he’s more than a third-down specialist
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/05/23/redskins-chris-thompson-out-to-prove-hes-more-than-a-third-down-specialist/?utm_term=.d363d09ffabe

Jones Wash Post: Jordan Reed, Trent Williams absent from Redskins’ first voluntary workouts
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/05/23/jordan-reed-trent-williams-absent-from-redskins-first-voluntary-workouts/?utm_term=.31b7247a4ecf

Keim ESPN Wash: As Redskins start OTAs, Jordan Reed works with Chad Johnson
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/31374/as-redskins-start-otas-jordan-reed-works-with-chad-johnson

Whyno AP Wash Post: New coordinator, additions give Redskins’ defense a boost
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/new-coordinator-additions-give-redskins-defense-a-boost/2017/05/23/3309b7fa-3fd9-11e7-b29f-f40ffced2ddb_story.html?utm_term=.1c1e7da46a0a

History

Stone Seattle Times: Seahawks great Cortez Kennedy was larger than life on and off field
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-great-cortez-kennedy-was-larger-than-life-on-and-off-field/

Finley Players Tribune: “They Basically Reset My Brain”
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/jermichael-finley-packers-injury-retirement/

Giants Birthdays 5-24

Zak DeOssie LS D4-Brown 2007 NYG 2007-2016 5-24-1984
Kareem McKenzie RT FA-NY JETS 2005 NYG 2005-2011 5-24-1979