Saturday Reading

Giants

Falato Inside the Pylon: Evaluating the New York Giants 2017 Draft
http://insidethepylon.com/nfl/teams-nfl/nfc-east/new-york-giants/2017/05/26/evaluating-new-york-giants-2017-draft/

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants Reader Mailbag: Memorial Day Weekend Edition
"so far, I’ve LOVED what I have seen from Aldrick Rosas. This kid has a cannon for a leg and I think what started to really sell me on him was how in windy conditions at the rookie minicamp, he was nailing his field goal attempts right down Broadway."
https://insidefootball.com/new-york-giants-reader-mailbag-memorial-day-edition/

QB

Canavan AP New Haven Register: Geno Smith trying to resurrect his career with the Giants
http://www.nhregister.com/sports/20170526/geno-smith-trying-to-resurrect-his-career-with-the-giants

RB

Giants.com: Fact or Fiction: Wayne Gallman predictions (Video)
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Fact-or-Fiction-Wayne-Gallman-predictions/24244c6f-114e-488a-99b0-0c9bf6c79ebf

WR

Myers NYDN: Cris Carter spills to News on those Odell Beckham Jr. workouts
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-jr-receiving-tough-love-mentor-cris-carter-article-1.3198704?

Cannizzaro NYP: Odell Beckham’s new ‘mentor’ another enabler he doesn’t need
http://nypost.com/2017/05/27/odell-beckhams-new-mentor-another-enabler-he-doesnt-need/

Barstow NYP: Did Odell Beckham Jr. just take an indirect shot at Ben McAdoo?
http://nypost.com/2017/05/26/odell-beckham-jr-hits-twitter-with-ben-mcadoo-criticism/

Duggan NJ.com: Did Giants WR Odell Beckham take an indirect shot at coach Ben McAdoo?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/05/did_giants_wr_odell_beckham_take_an_indirect_shot.html

Rock Newsday: Odell Beckham remains active on social media while away from Giants OTAs
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-remains-active-on-social-media-while-away-from-giants-otas-1.13670403?

Grautski NYDN: Odell shares tweet saying he doesn't have to do what McAdoo wants
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/odell-shares-tweet-doesn-mcadoo-asks-article-1.3198856

Grossman NYDN: Jerks! Odell Beckham, Victor Cruz haven't learned a thing
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jerks-odell-beckham-victor-cruz-haven-learned-article-1.3198621

Traina Inside Football: Why Brandon Marshall Has Been a Good Fit for the Giants
https://insidefootball.com/brandon-marshall-breath-fresh-air/

Barker Newsday: Giants take a flier on a flyer, speedster Kevin Snead
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-take-a-flier-on-a-flyer-speedster-kevin-snead-1.13671376

CB

Rock Newsday: Giants' Janoris Jenkins ready for NFC East's big receivers
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-janoris-jenkins-ready-for-nfc-east-s-big-receivers-1.13667995

Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
5/26/17, 8:02 PM
Intrigued to watch @MykkeThom2 progress should he get extensive time at CB. Opportunity there for @mhunter17, @AyoItsND + Thompson.

Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
5/26/17, 7:57 PM
Also took note of second-year CB @mhunter17 running with 2nd team. Had two pass breakups: one on deep ball, another on slant.

S

Smith PFF: GIANTS ADD SAFETY HELP, SIGN DUKE IHENACHO
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-giants-add-safety-help-sign-duke-ihenacho/

NFL

Burke SI.com: OTAs news roundup: Banged up top-10 receivers and Robert Nkemdiche's big summer
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/05/26/nfl-ota-news-robert-nkemdiche-mike-williams?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Reischel Mil JS: Grades: Progress report on the 2014 NFL draft
"NEW YORK GIANTS (A-)
Top pick Odell Beckham Jr. is on track to go to the Hall of Fame one day. In three seasons, Beckham Jr. has 288 receptions, 35 touchdowns and 4,122 receiving yards. Second-round C Weston Richburg has 30 career starts and has been solid. Third-round DT Jay Bromley is a situational player, while fifth-round SLB Devon Kennard was a steal. Fourth-round RB Andre Williams lasted just two seasons.
NFL.com: B
CBSSPORTS: C+"
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/05/26/grades-progress-report-nfl-draft/102126212/?hootPostID=584cff5bac3936bdb8ef2892dab54315

ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: Cards' Jaron Brown tore an ACL then got a contract extension, now he wants to reward team
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/05/26/arizona-cardinals-jaron-brown-bruce-arians-nfl/346054001/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Trek through post-Super Bowl psychological valley awaits Falcons
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/trek-through-post-super-bowl-psychological-valley-awaits-falcons/yY75yxx6BXHGs3FoKbNQCL/

Schultz AJC: Falcons’ offense set tone, now division rivals trying to copy script
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/falcons-offense-set-tone-now-division-rivals-trying-copy-script/Y70D6VaQzZR7C0Fd7ix7KI/

BALTIMORE
Mink Ravens.com: John Harbaugh Gives Insight Into Ravens' Starting Offensive Line
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/John-Harbaugh-Gives-Insight-Into-Ravens-Starting-Offensive-Line/6ccb5ed4-d345-4641-96e9-3b80573e4e38

BUFFALO
Rodak ESPN Buffalo: If the Bills want a 2018 third-round compensatory pick for losing Stephon Gilmore, they still have a way to get it:
http://www.espn.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/83637/how-the-bills-can-tweak-their-roster-to-snag-a-2018-third-round-pick

Carucci Buffalo News: Joe Powell's long, unlikely journey leads to second chance with the Bills
http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/26/powells-long-unlikely-journey-leads-second-chance-bills/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Ryan Kalil, Luke Kuechly have natural quality Panthers can least afford to lose
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article152865854.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Surprised Panthers drafted Alex Armah? His dad isn’t – and always hoped for Carolina
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article152915144.html

Fowler Charlotte Observer: What Panthers defense needs – experience, confidence, ball skills – Mike Adams brings
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article152919879.html

CHICAGO
Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Bears still have plenty of questions at receiver after Victor Cruz signing
http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4705603/bears-still-have-plenty-of-question-marks-at-receiver-after-victor-cruz-signing

Gantt PFT: Victor Cruz just wanted to be loved, feels it in Chicago
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/05/26/victor-cruz-just-wanted-to-be-loved-feels-it-in-chicago/

Thompson Chicago Tribune: 5 things to know about new Bear Victor Cruz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chicagoinc/ct-victor-cruz-bears-chicago-inc-spt-0528-20170525-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears could have diamond in the rough in defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-roy-robertson-harris-heat-illness-biggs-spt-0528-20170527-column.html

Finley Chicago Sun Times: Few happy returns post-Devin Hester, so Bears turn to draft picks
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/few-happy-returns-post-devin-hester-so-bears-turn-to-draft-picks/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: DeShone Kizer is glued to Hue Jackson to fast-track chances of winning Browns QB job
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/05/deshone_kizer_glued_to_hue_jac.html

DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: Could Dak be better in Year 2? Former NFL GM: Prescott's learning curve is 'way, way up' compared to Wentz and Goff
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/05/26/former-nfl-gm-dak-prescottslearning-curve-way-way-compared-carson-wentz-jared-goff

Machota Dallas Morning News: Ryan Switzer is more than Cole Beasley's backup -- Cowboys have 'significant' role for rookie WR
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/05/26/ryan-switzer-cole-beasleys-backup-cowboys-significant-role-rookie-wr

Archer ESPN Dallas: Tyrone Crawford's blessing is also a curse
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4759982/tyrone-crawfords-blessing-also-a-curse

DENVER
Legwold ESPN Denver: For Broncos' pending FAs, good things come only for those who wait
http://www.espn.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/26272/for-broncos-pending-free-agents-good-things-do-come-but-they-usually-have-to-wait

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: Broncos hope opponents find Jake a -- wait for it! -- pain in Butt
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/broncos-hope-opponents-find-jake-a-wait-for-it-pain-in-butt/443367031

DETROIT
Meinke Michigan Live: Lions QB Jake Rudock looks bigger, smarter -- and better
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/05/lions_qb_jake_rudock_looks_big.html

Rogers Detroit News: Lions agree to terms with running back Asiata
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/05/26/lions-agree-terms-running-back-asiata/102219542/

GREEN BAY
Wilde ESPN GB: Healthy Damarious Randall ready to show 'why the Packers believe in me'
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/77527/healthy-damarious-randall-ready-to-show-why-the-packers-believe-in-me

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: For Texans, a time to find next breakthrough players
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/For-Texans-a-time-to-find-next-breakthrough-11176007.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans lineman Jeff Allen ready to regain form he had in Kansas City
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-lineman-Jeff-Allen-ready-to-regain-form-he-11176039.php

JACKSONVILLE
Frenette Fla Times Union: Animated Jaguars coach cut right out of Coughlin cloth
http://jacksonville.com/sports/columnists/gene-frenette/2017-05-26/gene-frenette-animated-jaguars-coach-cut-right-out

O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars Notebook: Marrone after third OTA — ‘We’ve got a long way to go’
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-05-26/jaguars-notebook-marrone-after-third-ota-we-ve-got-long-way-go

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jaguars News and Notes: Quarterbacks uneven in third practice, Campbell stands out on defense
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-and-notes-quarterbacks-uneven-in-third-practice-campbell-stands-out-on-defense/443312807

Reid Fla Times Union: Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns hoping to return to form after injury-shortened 2016 season
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-05-26/jaguars-wide-receiver-allen-hurns-hoping-return-form-after-injury

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Doug Marrone on Calais Campbell: 'Couldn't ask for anything better'
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/doug-marrone-on-calais-campbell-couldnt-ask-for-anything-better/443333916

Carlyon Gridiron Now: Former Gators star Dante Fowler Jr. ready for breakout season with Jacksonville Jaguars
http://gridironnow.com/dante-fowler-breakout-jaguars/?

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Add Jon Gruden to list of experts who love Patrick Mahomes’ fit with Chiefs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article152995119.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Williams ESPN LA: Chargers GM Tom Telesco on transition to L.A.: 'You embrace it'
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/20523/chargers-gm-tom-telesco-on-transition-to-l-a-you-embrace-it

Henne Chargers.com: Okung and Slauson Locking Down the Left Side
http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/05/26/okung-and-slauson-locking-down-left-side

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams newcomer Robert Woods is looking out for No. 1 receiver role
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-robert-woods-20170526-story.html

Gonzalez ESPN LA: Rams' Robert Quinn drawing inspiration from DeMarcus Ware
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/33915/rams-robert-quinn-drawing-inspiration-from-demarcus-ware

MIAMI
Kelly Sun Sentinel: 10 things we learned from Week 1 of Dolphins' OTA practices
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-10-things-we-learned-from-week-1-of-dolphins-ota-practices-20170526-photogallery.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Another encouraging Tannehill sign; Undrafted WR emerges; Dolphins notes
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article152811524.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Checking the Tape: Adam Gase’s creativity could take center stage with RBs in 2017
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article152833474.html

Dunleavy NJ.com: Is ex-Rutgers star Leonte Carroo's spot with Dolphins in jeopardy?
http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2017/05/is_rutgers_star_leonte_carroos_spot_with_dolphins.html

Walker ESPN Miami: Dolphins' Laremy Tunsil excited about move to left tackle
http://www.espn.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/83640/dolphins-laremy-tunsil-excited-about-move-to-left-tackle

MINNESOTA
Murphy Twincities.com: Vikings coach Mike Zimmer: ‘I’ll be back shortly — with one eye or two’
http://www.twincities.com/2017/05/26/vikings-coach-mike-zimmer-ill-be-back-shortly-with-one-eye-or-two/

NEW ENGLAND
Hewitt Boston Herald: Brandin Cooks offers glimpse of what may come for Patriots
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/05/brandin_cooks_offers_glimpse_of_what_may_come_for_patriots

Cox NESN: Patriots' Loaded Wide Receiver Group Will Foster Stiff Competition
http://nesn.com/2017/05/patriots-loaded-wide-receiver-group-will-foster-stiff-competition-this-summer/

Schlosser AP: Patriots’ Dante Scarnecchia called most creative offensive line coach in the NFL
https://www.all22.com/new-england-patriots/patriots-dante-scarnecchia-called-creative-o-line-coach-nfl

Bean CSNNE: BYU'S HARVEY LANGI READY TO PROVE WHY PATRIOTS SHOWED HIM THE MONEY
http://www.csnne.com/new-england-patriots/byu-harvey-langi-ready-to-prove-why-new-england-patriots-gave-undrafted-free-agent-rich-contract

NEW ORLEANS
Duncan Nola.com: State, Saints officials considering 'game-changing' renovation of the Superdome, surrounding campus
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/05/state_saints_officials_conside.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Despite incredible rookie year with Saints, Michael Thomas says he has lots of room for improvement
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_47f1d6d2-4193-11e7-877e-67a206d2118f.html

Underhill NO Advocate: Saints tight end Coby Fleener thinks that second year in system should benefit his play
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_a6958086-4255-11e7-9ec8-d3dad8260039.html

Gegenheimer NO Advocate: Drew Iddings, Justin Thomas adjusting to new positions as Saints open OTAs
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/article_b57bee84-4253-11e7-b9c6-cf266d554ed6.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints DT Sheldon Rankins' goals for Year 2: Stay healthy and dominate
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/05/saints_dt_sheldon_rankins_goal.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Saints plan to be 'smart' with Hau'oli Kikaha's return in order to have him full strength for training camp
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_e15ae930-4251-11e7-9916-cf563c12bae9.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Injured Saints CB corps returns hungry, ready for intense competition
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/05/saints_cornerbacks_hungry.html

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders’ Cooper sees room for improvement
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-Cooper-sees-room-for-improvement-11177219.php

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Many reasons to expect Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz to improve
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/Philadelphia-Eagles-quarterback-Carson-Wentz-reasons-expect-improvement.html

Tanier B/R: LeGarrette Blount's Move to Philly May Be Most Underrated Move of NFL Offseason
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2711564-legarrette-blounts-move-to-philly-may-be-most-underrated-move-of-nfl-offseason

Berman Phil.com: Eagles' Isaac Seumalo getting every chance to start at left guard
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/Philadelphia-Eagles-Isaac-Seumalo-left-guard-start-Oregon-State.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Local undrafted free agents get a shot with Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/26/Local-undrafted-free-agents-Steelers-Rushel-Shell-Scott-Orndoff-Terrich-Webb/stories/201705260125

Fowler ESPN Pitt: James Harrison's amazing feats of strength
http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/23844/james-harrisons-many-feats-of-strength

Bradford Times Online: Steelers OTA Takeaways: Will Gay isn't going anywhere, yet
http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/steelers-ota-takeaways-will-gay-isn-t-going-anywhere-yet/article_d94178be-4241-11e7-b752-bb78c57bc02d.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Wagoner ESPN SF: Awkward beginnings: Kyle Shanahan finding his rhythm as 49ers head coach
http://www.espn.com/blog/san-francisco-49ers/post/_/id/25126/awkward-beginnings-kyle-shanahan-finding-his-rhythm-as-49ers-head-coach

SEATTLE
Kapadia ESPN Seattle: How much would Colin Kaepernick cost the Seahawks?
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/25731/how-much-would-colin-kaepernick-cost-the-seahawks

WASHINGTON
Czarda Redskins.com: Ronald Patrick Taking Advantage Of Full Offseason In Washington
http://redskins.com/news/article-1/Ronald-Patrick-Taking-Advantage-Of-Full-Offseason-In-Washington/7b3a5cd3-197a-4bd7-ad37-3f5cef78565f

Keim ESPN Washington: Redskins ease Jonathan Allen into defense, but expect fast progress
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/76320/redskins-ease-jonathan-allen-into-defense-but-expect-fast-progress

Testfatsion Washington Post: Dogs and ballers: High school teammates Josh Norman and D.J. Swearinger reunite in Washington
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/05/26/dogs-and-ballers-high-school-teammates-josh-norman-and-d-j-swearinger-reunite-in-washington/?utm_term=.79d0a9eb5d7a

AP Wash Post: Redskins sign final draft pick, injured CB Fabian Moreau
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-sign-final-draft-pick-injured-cb-fabian-moreau/2017/05/26/35aee6b2-422f-11e7-b29f-f40ffced2ddb_story.html?utm_term=.00188c19dabb


Draft

Jhabalva Denver Post: Jalen Robinette’s reps release statement amid academy review; Air Force Secretary has final say
Robinette’s graduation, commissioning was placed on hold by Air Force Academy
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/05/26/jalen-robinette-statement-air-force-academy/

Burke SI.com: 2018 NFL mock draft: First look at next year's class of top prospects
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/05/02/nfl-mock-draft-top-2018-college-prospects?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Former Giants News

Schnitzer NYP: Brandon Jacobs: Jim Harbaugh knows nothing about football
http://nypost.com/2017/05/26/brandon-jacobs-jim-harbaugh-knows-nothing-about-football/

History

Jones SI.com: How much would 10-minute overtimes have changed the past five years of the NFL?
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/05/24/nfl-overtime-stats-rule-length-ties-playoff-seeding?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Jenks Seattle Times: Seahawks legend Cortez Kennedy wore No. 96. In 1992, he wore No. 99, and here’s why.
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/cortez-kennedy-and-his-1992-season-in-memory-of-jerome-brown-he-was-playing-for-him-as-well-as-for-himself/?

Boling News Tribune: After 20 years of heartache with his autistic twins, a Seahawks legend (Curt Warner) finds some peace
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/dave-boling/article152730884.html

Pinto NYT: Pickup Basketball With a Backup Quarterback
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/25/nyregion/metropolitan-diary-pickup-basketball-with-a-backup-quarterback.html

Ryman Mil JS: New book 'Baptism by Football' recounts critical year for Packers, Green Bay
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/05/26/packers-green-bay/336361001/

Giants Birthdays 5-27

Izel Jenkins CB W- 1993 NYG 1993 5-27-1964

Andy Nelson SS TR-BAL 1964 NYG 1964
5-27-1933
Klingaman Bal Sun: Former Colts star Andy Nelson gets surprise for his 84th birthday
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baltimore-colts/bal-former-colt-andy-nelson-gets-surprise-for-his-84th-birthday-20170526-story.html