Friday Reading

Giants

Leonard NYDN: Odell Beckham and Olivier Vernon show Giants where priorities lie
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-olivier-vernon-show-giants-priorities-lie-article-1.3196467

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants OTA Practice Report
https://insidefootball.com/new-york-giants-ota-practice-report/

Duggan NJ.com: Giants injury updates: Eli Apple, Rhett Ellison, Darian Thompson and more
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/giants_injury_updates_eli_apple_rhett_ellison_dari.html

Coach

Leonard NYDN: Giants coach McAdoo steps in to help break up practice scuffle
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-coach-mcadoo-steps-break-practice-scuffle-article-1.3195574

QB

Eisen Giants.com: Veteran QB's vie for backup role
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Veteran-QBs-vie-for-backup-role/ed167d28-405f-45b0-8d2f-c9b38f36ec47

Kratch NJ.com: Who has early edge to be Eli Manning's backup? | Giants QBs report
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/josh_johnson_holds_early_edge_to_be_eli_mannings_b.html

Leonard NYDN: Geno Smith declined offers to compete for starting job for Giants
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/geno-smith-declined-offers-compete-starting-job-giants-article-1.3196307

RV SNY: Geno Smith welcomes competition in crowded quarterback field
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/geno-smith-welcomes-competition-in-crowded-quarterback-field/232440996

WR

Kratch NJ.com: Odell Beckham says he'll 'for sure' be at Giants mandatory minicamp
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/odell_beckham_says_hell_for_sure_be_at_giants_mand.html

Glauber Newsday: Why Odell Beckham Jr.’s absence from Giants OTAs looks bad
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/why-odell-beckham-jr-s-absence-from-giants-otas-looks-bad-1.13665259?

Serby NYP: Ben McAdoo already tired of Odell Beckham Jr.’s me-first act
http://nypost.com/2017/05/26/ben-mcadoo-already-tired-of-odell-beckham-jr-s-me-first-act/

Sullivan The Record: Beckham continues to leave the door open for criticism
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/columnists/tara-sullivan/2017/05/25/sullivan-beckham-continues-leave-door-open-criticism/346492001/

Politi NJ.com: The Giants try (again) to send Odell Beckham Jr. a message -- will he listen?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/only_with_odell_beckham_jr_could_an_optional_worko.html

Kratch NJ.com: If Odell Beckham is skipping OTAs for a new contract, what should Giants do?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/is_odell_beckhams_ota_attendance_worth_big_bucks_t.html

Kussoy NYP: Giants players don’t care Odell Beckham is a no-show again
http://nypost.com/2017/05/25/giants-players-dont-care-odell-beckham-is-a-no-show-again/?

Washington’s Josh Norman trashes Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/washington-josh-norman-trashes-giants-odell-beckham-jr-article-1.3196672?

Giglio NJ.com: Redskins' Josh Norman rips Giants' Odell Beckham: 'He tries to be a tough guy'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/redskins_josh_norman_rips_giants_odell_beckham_he.html

Eisen Giants.com: Brandon Marshall "extremely excited" to join Giants
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Brandon-Marshall-extremely-excited-to-join-Giants/a01f38fd-ae4f-40ee-8410-180aa04e2494

Duggan NJ.com: Giants coach Ben McAdoo calls WR Brandon Marshall a 'breath of fresh air'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/giants_coach_ben_mcadoo_calls_wr_brandon_marshall.html

Rock Newsday: Brandon Marshall makes positive first impression on Ben McAdoo, Giants
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/brandon-marshall-makes-positive-first-impression-on-ben-mcadoo-giants-1.13664784

Rock Newsday: Brandon Marshall on Odell Beckham Jr.: ‘Best athlete that I have ever seen’
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/brandon-marshall-on-odell-beckham-best-athlete-that-i-have-ever-seen-1.13664697

Stapleton The Record: Brandon Marshall making Giant first impression, earning rave reviews so far from Big Blue
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/05/25/giants-marshall-impression/345295001/

Kussoy NYP: Brandon Marshall knows why Sheldon Richardson ripped him: It was because the Jets were so bad in 2016
http://nypost.com/2017/05/26/how-brandon-marshall-explained-away-sheldon-richardsons-dig/

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants' Brandon Marshall addresses Sheldon Richardson comments
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19462937/new-york-giants-wide-receiver-brandon-marshall-addresses-criticism-levied-new-york-jets-defensive-lineman-sheldon-richardson

DE

Carl Banks (@CarlBanksGIII)
5/25/17, 9:39 PM
O.O has got a lot of work to do if he is to remain in the NFL. He has talent but must put it together fast

Atkins Michigan Live: Former Detroit Lions DE Devin Taylor is headed to the New York Giants
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/05/former_detroit_lions_de_devin.html

Leonard NYDN: Giants release DE Ishaq Williams to make room for new signings
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-release-de-ishaq-williams-room-new-signings-article-1.3195692

Carl Banks (@CarlBanksGIII)
5/25/17, 8:31 PM On Ishaq Williams:
Just had knee surgery.. maybe he comes back

NFL

Mushnick NYP: Roger Goodell has thrown up white flag on NFL behavior
http://nypost.com/2017/05/26/roger-goodell-has-thrown-up-white-flag-on-nfl-behavior/

ARIZONA
Green AZ Central: One week in, Blaine Gabbert a pleasant surprise for Cardinals
https://arizonasports.com/story/1125976/one-week-in-blaine-gabbert-a-pleasant-surprise-for-cardinals/

Urban Cardinals.com: Cardinals Look For "The Best Robert Nkemdiche"
http://azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Look-For-The-Best-Robert-Nkemdiche/2f940d81-3b19-43cd-bb29-97b391a25392

ATLANTA
Tucker AJC: Falcons’ McKay: Stadium will ‘be ready to go Aug. 26’
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-mckay-stadium-will-ready-aug/hBkT044QrRGQVnibNWDeTP/

Ledbetter AJC: Falcons sign rugby star to practice squad for 2017
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-sign-rugby-star-practice-squad-for-2017/IJYC9npB13rQ8cPKPW7uXN/

BALTIMORE
Caplan Baltimore Sun: Harbaugh pleased with attendance at first Ravens open practice
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-harbaugh-pleased-with-attendance-at-first-ravens-open-practice-20170525-story.html

Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: With Ravens, OTA focus has always been on who is, not isn't, participating
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-with-ravens-ota-focus-has-always-been-on-who-is-not-isn-t-participating-20170524-story.html

Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Breshad Perriman giving Ravens reason for cautious optimism
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-breshad-perriman-0526-20170525-story.html

Hensley ESPN Baltimore: C.J. Mosley underwent offseason shoulder surgery, coach reveals
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19463809

BUFFALO
Fairburn NY Upstate: Bills RB LeSean McCoy explains why Buffalo is feeling like home
http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/05/bills_rb_lesean_mccoy_explains_why_buffalo_is_feeling_like_home.html

Carucci Buffalo News: McDermott: Bills 'are concerned' with Clay's knee issue
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/25/mcdermott-bills-concerned-clays-knee-issue/

Carucci Buffalo News: Bills' Wood feeling 'close to a hundred percent' in return from broken leg
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/25/bills-wood-feeling-close-hundred-percent-return-broken-leg/

Sullivan Buffalo News: Bills' Hughes has a lot to prove, and he knows it
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/25/bills-hughes-lot-prove-knows/

Skurski Buffalo News: Bills add linebacker depth with signing of Gerald Hodges
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/25/bills-add-linebacker-depth-signing-gerald-hodges/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Will Michael Oher be back for mandatory minicamp? Panthers coach Ron Rivera isn’t sure
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article152593264.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers LB Luke Kuechly says he’s done talking – and worrying – about his concussions
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article152619464.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears Q& A: Kevin White angst, Benny Cunningham vs. Tarik Cohen, QB talk and more
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-kevin-white-bears-quarterbacks-mailbag-20170525-story.html

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears and wide receiver Victor Cruz agree on 1-year deal
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-sign-victor-cruz-spt-0526-20170525-story.html

Brazillier NYP: Victor Cruz signs with Bears, keeping him off NFL scrap heap
http://nypost.com/2017/05/25/victor-cruz-signs-with-bears-keeping-him-off-nfl-scrap-heap/

Braziller NYP: Victor Cruz torches Giants: They sabotaged my career
http://nypost.com/2017/05/25/victor-cruz-torches-giants-they-sabotaged-my-career/

Myers NYDN: Victor Cruz is delusional for his Giant conspiracy theory
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/victor-cruz-delusional-giant-conspiracy-theory-article-1.3195774?utm_content=bufferd1875& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=buffer

Kratch NJ.com: Ben McAdoo calls B.S. on Victor Cruz's Giants sabotage tale
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/ben_mcadoo_calls_bs_on_victor_cruzs_giants_sabotag.html

CINCINNATI
Marcum Cincy Jungle: Assessing the value Bengals received in drafting Carl Lawson
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/5/25/15682602/assessing-value-bengals-carl-lawson

Hobson Bengals.com: Willis has been there before
http://bengals.com/news/article-1/Willis-has-been-there-before/2da82dd3-c10d-42ab-b814-e29c0ce62e48

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns' Cody Kessler, with more zip on the ball, aims to keep Brock Osweiler and DeShone Kizer from taking his job
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/05/cody_kessler_with_more_zip_on.html

McManaman ESPN Cleveland: Two plays show what Browns' DeShone Kizer can be, and where he is
http://www.espn.com/blog/cleveland-browns/post/_/id/22257/two-plays-show-what-deshone-kizer-can-be-and-where-he-is

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns bust Justin Gilbert suspended 4 games for violating substance-abuse policy
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/05/former_browns_bust_justin_gilb.html

DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: Jason Witten says Bill Parcells is getting soft these days, talks about his plans after football
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/05/25/tv-coach-gm-jason-witten-talkscareer-plans-done-playing

Scales Dallas Morning News: Cowboys tight end coach explains what Rico Gathers needs to work on
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/05/25/cowboys-tight-end-coach-explains-rico-gathers-needs-work

Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Cowboys OL La'el Collins continues to work exclusively at right tackle, plan is to remain there
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/05/25/cowboys-ol-lael-collins-continues-work-exclusively-right-tackle

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith says he will be on field for season opener against the Giants
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/article149800924.html

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: With Mike McCoy back at the helm, Broncos’ offense features a bit of old and a lot of new
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/05/25/mike-mccoy-broncos-offense-helm/

Klis 9News Denver: Demaryius Thomas should benefit from Broncos new offense
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/demaryius-thomas-should-benefit-from-broncos-new-offense/443058778

DETROIT
Windsor Detroit Free Press: It's on the Detroit Lions to make amends with Calvin Johnson over petty $320,000 payback
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/25/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-feud/345816001/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions backup quarterback Jake Rudock looks bigger, better during OTAs
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/25/detroit-lions-backup-qb-jake-rudock-looks-bigger-better-during-otas/347196001/

Rogers Detroit News: RB Tion Green knows he ‘can’t squander’ shot with Lions
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/25/rb-tion-green-knows-he-cant-squander-shot-lions/102159080/

Rogers Detroit News: Lions' Jones seeks explosive step in second season
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/25/lions-jones-seeks-explosive-step-second-season/102153886/

Atkins Michigan Live: Jalen Reeves-Maybin says he's fully recovered in time for Lions OTAs
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/05/jalen_reeves-maybin_says_hes_f.html

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Quandre Diggs says he's not feeling heat over job status
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/25/detroit-lions-quandre-diggs/345602001/

GREEN BAY
Wilde Wisconsin State Journal: Packers: Full-time running back Ty Montgomery gets to keep No. 88
http://host.madison.com/wsj/sports/football/professional/packers-full-time-running-back-ty-montgomery-gets-to-keep/article_f2961ceb-30aa-5fc3-9dc7-f4526f8ee8be.html

Cohen Mil JS: For Davon House, Packers 'where I needed to be'
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/05/25/davon-house-packers-where-needed/102144816/

HOUSTON
Becker SJ Mercury News: Ex-San Jose State standout’s inspiring return to the NFL
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/25/ex-san-jose-state-standouts-inspiring-return-to-the-nfl/

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' J.J. Watt pleased with Mike Vrabel's promotion
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-J-J-Watt-pleased-with-Mike-Vrabel-s-11174791.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

INDIANAPOLIS
Bowen Colts.com: T.Y. Hilton On Hall Of Fame-Like Pace Through Five NFL Seasons
http://colts.com/news/article-1/TY-Hilton-On-Hall-Of-Fame-Like-Pace-Through-Five-NFL-Seasons/81cbe2f9-a65f-4b7d-bba3-543ccc0c5d27

JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jaguars Recap: Smith, Ramsey return on second day of OTAs, team to host Bucs in joint practices
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-recap-smith-ramsey-return-on-second-day-of-otas-team-to-host-bucs-in-joint-practices/442923645

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jaguars WR Allen Hurns working to turn things around: 'Last year wasn't up to my standard at all
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-wr-allen-hurns-working-to-turn-things-around-last-year-wasnt-up-to-my-standard-at-all/442996663

Frenette Florida Times Union: Jaguars send WR Bryan Walters message about NFL business
http://jacksonville.com/sports/columnists/gene-frenette/2017-05-25/gene-frenette-jaguars-send-wr-bryan-walters-message-about

O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars’ Myles Jack says veteran Paul Posluszny continues to be a tremendous help
http://jacksonville.com/jaguars/sports/2017-05-25/jaguars-myles-jack-says-veteran-paul-posluszny-continues-be-tremendous

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Tyler Bray, not Patrick Mahomes, is the Chiefs’ No. 2 quarterback so far
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article152686414.html

Mellinger KC Star: Chiefs GM John Dorsey watched Patrick Mahomes’ worst day in person ... and drafted him anyway
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article152456729.html

Paylor KC Star: Andy Reid says he knew Chiefs’ defensive stars would miss OTAs: ‘It’s voluntary’
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article152635054.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Elwood Chargers.com: Spencer Pulley's Rapid Rise a Year in the Making
http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/05/25/spencer-pulleys-rapid-rise-year-making

LOS ANGELES
Bonsignore OC Register: Here’s why Year 2 should look much better for Rams quarterback Jared Goff
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/05/25/bonsignore-heres-why-year-2-should-look-much-better-for-rams-quarterback-jared-goff/

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Ryan Tannehill looks like old self in OTAs, but that isn’t the true test for his knee
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article152693394.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Tunsil pleased to be back at natural position, feels great responsibility
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article152636654.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Straight talk from Branch on why Dolphins were so bad against the run
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article152621639.html

Cote Miami Herald: Dolphins see in Charles Harris their best defensive No. 1 draft pick in more than 20 years
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/greg-cote/article152707174.html

MINNESOTA
Graf Twincities.com: Vikings sign two 2017 draft picks, but rookie contract disputes rage on
http://www.twincities.com/2017/05/25/vikings-sign-first-2017-draft-pick-potentially-opening-the-floodgates-for-others/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Tom Brady is still the hardest working player at Patriots OTAs
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4803423/tom-brady-the-same-person-as-he-focuses-on-finer-details-at-practice

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots CB Malcolm Butler: 'I'm here. This is my team'
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2017/05/patriots_cb_malcolm_butler_im_here_this_is_my_team

Reiss ESPN Boston: Putting contract situation aside, Malcolm Butler all-in at voluntary OTAs
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4803412/putting-contract-situation-aside-malcolm-butler-all-in-at-voluntary-otas

NEW ORLEANS
Triplett ESPN NO: 'Same old' Adrian Peterson off to good start at Saints practice
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/26443/same-old-adrian-peterson-off-to-good-start-at-saints-practice

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints players thrilled to welcome Adrian Peterson to the team
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/05/saints_adrian_peterson_otas.html

Morale Nola.com: Saints' Michael Thomas on Brandin Cooks trade: 'It's a business. We can't control that
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/05/saints_receiver_michael_thomas.html

Erickson NO Advocate: LeRibeus getting a look at center for Saints this summer with Max Unger out
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_01cdfcde-418a-11e7-acea-c31eec511563.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux: 'My confidence level is at an all-time high'
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/05/saints_delvin_breaux_healthy.html

OAKLAND
Martin Raiders.com: Quick Hits: Right Tackle Marshall Newhouse Talks Raiders Coaching Staff On SiriusXM NFL Radio
http://raiders.com/news/article-1/Quick-Hits-Right-Tackle-Marshall-Newhouse-Talks-Raiders-Coaching-Staff-On-SiriusXM-NFL-Radio/46b7db0b-c38f-4bd5-9466-927be8dc7d19

Gehlken LV Review Journal: Raiders look for healthy Mario Edwards Jr. to bolster D-line
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders-look-for-healthy-mario-edwards-jr-to-bolster-d-line/

PHILADELPHIA
Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' Nick Foles now grounded after short-lived time at dizzying heights
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/424447723.html

Berman Phil.com: Eagles TE Trey Burton begins offseason work with new number and salary jump that shows growing role
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Philadelphia-Eagles-tight-end-Trey-Burton-offseason-salary-growing-role.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles rookie DE Derek Barnett trying to widen his pass rush repertoire
http://www.phillyvoice.com/derek-barnett-trying-widen-his-pass-rush-repertoire/

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Justin Hunter and Coty Sensabaugh — both former Titans — trying to make it with Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2017/05/25/justin-hunter-coty-sensabaugh-titans-steelers-OTAs-nfl/stories/201705250176

Stankiewicz Pitt Post Gazette: JuJu Smith-Schuster learns from veteran Steelers while trying to earn his spot
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/25/JuJu-Smith-Schuster-Steelers-veterans-Antonio-Brown-OTAs/stories/201705250163

Mueller Timesonline: Steelers DB rookies Cam Sutton, Brian Allen adjusting to increased speed of the NFL
http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/steelers-db-rookies-cam-sutton-brian-allen-adjusting-to-increased/article_4f62148e-416d-11e7-8131-4fa5b7757d0c.html

Rutter Tribune Review: Steelers strong safety Davis surging with confidence
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/12326181-74/steelers-strong-safety-davis-surging-with-confidence

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Foster frenzy: 49ers’ interest in ILB began well before draft
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/Foster-frenzy-49ers-interest-in-ILB-began-11174486.php

SEATTLE
Kelly The Ringer: The Seattle Seahawks Are& #8202;—& #8202;and Always Will Be& #8202;—& #8202;a Circus
https://theringer.com/seattle-seahawks-drama-circus-richard-sherman-pete-carroll-8f402fd02799

Kawakami SJ Mercury News: Kaepernick, the Seahawks, and a guess at who’s spreading bad info
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/16/kawakami-colin-kaepernick-seattles-interest-and-a-guess-at-who-circulated-that-false-10m-asking-price/

TAMPA BAY
Fennelly TB Times: Dirk Koetter's apology no way to keep this fidget spinning
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/fennelly-dirk-koetters-apology-no-way-to-keep-this-fidget-spinning/2325211

Stroud TB Times: Bucs' Doug Martin relying on strength from drug rehab to power his return
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-doug-martin-relying-on-strength-from-drug-rehab-to-power-his-return/2325241

TENNESSEE
Kuharsky ESPN Nashville: Titans seek run game's 'dominating mindset' for pass offense
http://www.espn.com/blog/tennessee-titans/post/_/id/22516/titans-seek-run-games-dominating-mindset-for-pass-offense

Rexrode The Tennessean: Titans' Taylor Lewan — a hockey kid in Nashville, with another on the way
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2017/05/25/titans-taylor-lewan-hockey-kid-nashville-another-way/344717001/

WASHINGTON
Clarke Wash Post: Kirk Cousins’s pivotal season may rest in the hands of unproven receivers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/kirk-cousinss-pivotal-season-may-rest-in-the-hands-of-unproven-receivers/2017/05/25/c8b67c06-4147-11e7-adba-394ee67a7582_story.html

Keim ESPN Washington: Josh Doctson healthy, wants to reward Redskins for drafting him
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/31401/josh-doctson-healthy-wants-to-reward-redskins-for-drafting-him

History

Lombardi The Ringer: A Tale of Two Davises
What Al Davis would have thought of his son moving the Raiders to Las Vegas
https://theringer.com/oakland-raiders-las-vegas-move-los-angeles-relocation-43438f97507f

Christl Packers.com: Why did it take so long for Lombardi to commit to Starr?
http://packers.com/news/article/why-did-it-take-so-long-for-lombardi-to-commit-to-starr-013f9055-b25f-4643-b30c-70826785657b


Giants Birthdays 5-26

Louis Guy LB/DB W-PHIL 1963 NYG 1963 5-26-1941
Robb White DE W-WASH 1988 NYG 1988-1989 5-26-1965