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Defenderdawg : 6/15/2017 7:55 am
Giants

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants Practice Report: Mandatory Minicamp Day 2
https://insidefootball.com/new-york-giants-practice-report-minicamp-day-2/

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants get a taste of their Odell Beckham-Brandon Marshall dream
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/52168/giants-get-a-taste-of-their-odell-beckham-brandon-marshall-dream

Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
6/14/17, 10:25 PM
Unsung Giants with strong springs now in good position heading into training camp: B.J. Goodson, Matt LaCosse and Michael Hunter

Duggan NJ.com: Giants injury updates: Justin Pugh, Ereck Flowers, Evan Engram, D.J. Fluker
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/06/giants_injury_updates_justin_pugh_ereck_flowers_dj.html

Offense

Eisen Giants.com: Coaches agree, Giants' offense is loaded with options
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Coaches-agree-Giants-offense-is-loaded-with-options/46b7ae32-3358-45db-a214-c448c9fac632

Kratch NJ.com: How can Flowers' physical gains help? | Sullivan notes
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/06/mike_sullivan_ereck_flowers_giants.html

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants Offense Experimenting with New Looks
https://insidefootball.com/new-york-giants-offense-experimenting-new-looks/

Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
6/14/17, 10:19 PM
Giants worked on lot of red zone and goal line stuff today, especially with @ShaneSmith821 at FB. @Davis_Webb5 + @Wanye_Kanye also did well

Patricia Traina (@Patricia_Traina)
6/14/17, 10:12 PM
I think Tye might need a break to stick. I think one of Darkwa/Draughn might be in trouble too

QB

Raanan ESPN NY: Eli Manning shrugs off Giants' drafting of QB as only he can
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/76440/eli-manning-shrugs-off-giants-drafting-of-qb-as-only-he-can

Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
6/14/17, 10:21 PM
Webb has looked comfortable and appears in control of everything #Giants are throwing at him. Really surprised he's done this well so soon.

RB

WFAN: Paul Perkins On WFAN: Giants Working Hard To Turn Around Run Game
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/06/14/paul-perkins-giants-run-game/

WR

Vrentas MMQB: Odell Beckham Jr. Wants to Silence the Critics
https://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/06/14/nfl-odell-beckham-jr-new-york-giants-minicamp?utm_campaign=si-nfl& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_medium=social& xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Leonard NYDN: How Odell Beckham Jr.’s new favorite read can help him mature
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-jr-s-new-favorite-read-mature-article-1.3247905

Myers NYDN: Why it’s unlikely Odell Beckham Jr. will be a Giant For Life
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-jr-giant-life-article-1.3247978

Braziller NYP: Brandon Marshall endorses Odell’s jab at the media
http://nypost.com/2017/06/14/brandon-marshall-endorses-odells-jab-at-the-media/

Tasch NYDN: Brandon Marshall approves of Odell Beckham’s cleats
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/brandon-marshall-approves-odell-beckham-cleats-article-1.3247582

TE

Stapleton The Record: The moment that convinced Evan Engram he belongs with Big Blue's big-time players
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/06/14/giants-rookie-engram-belongs/395995001/

Rock Newsday: Giants offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan is ‘very excited’ about Evan Engram
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-offensive-coordinator-mike-sullivan-is-very-excited-about-evan-engram-1.13737941

OL

Rock Newsday: Giants’ offensive line wants to change narrative that it is team’s weak link
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-offensive-line-wants-to-change-narrative-that-it-is-team-s-weak-link-1.13738066

LG

Traina Inside Football: Justin Pugh Says Offensive Line Has High Goals for 2017
https://insidefootball.com/justin-pugh-ol-high-goals/

LT

Braziller NYP: The Giants’ weak link is sick of the bad rap
http://nypost.com/2017/06/14/the-giants-weak-link-is-sick-of-the-bad-rap/

Defense

Rock Newsday: Giants believe their defense can be elite
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-believe-their-defense-can-be-elite-1.13737526

Salomone Giants.com: Spags recruits Antonio Pierce for coaching assist
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Spags-recruits-Antonio-Pierce-for-coaching-assist/1357b7d4-95bb-4704-884c-c56e3106a3ee

DT

Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
6/14/17, 10:28 PM
Also believe Jay Bromley and Robert Thomas have accepted challenge with Dalvin Tomlinson + now Corbin Bryant coming aboard.

MLB

Schwartz NYP: Screaming LB is enticing peek at how fearsome Giants defense can be
http://nypost.com/2017/06/14/screaming-lb-is-enticing-peek-at-how-fearsome-giants-defense-can-be/?

Braziller NYP: Giants middle linebacker getting tutored by Antonio Pierce
http://nypost.com/2017/06/15/giants-middle-linebacker-getting-tutored-by-antonio-pierce/

Rock Newsday: B.J. Goodson settling in at middle linebacker for Giants
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/b-j-goodson-settling-in-at-middle-linebacker-for-giants-1.13737370

Kratch NJ.com: B.J. Goodson's bid to be Giants' starting middle linebacker gets strong endorsement
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/06/bj_goodsons_bid_to_be_giants_starting_middle_lineb.html

DB

Salomone Giants.com: Secondary aims to be even better in 2017
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Secondary-aims-to-be-even-better-in-2017/782be8b6-a384-466d-b325-54356d29b8f3

S

Braziller NYP: Landon Collins is aiming way higher than another Pro Bowl
http://nypost.com/2017/06/14/landon-collins-is-aiming-way-higher-than-another-pro-bowl/?

Stapleton The Record: Landon Collins has Giant goals, among them his chase for gold (jacket
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/06/14/landon-collins-has-giant-goals-among-them-his-chase-gold-jacket/398243001/

Raanan ESPN NY: Landon Collins uses Seattle's Earl Thomas as a motivational force
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/52162/landon-collins-uses-seattles-earl-thomas-as-a-driving-force-for-success

Duggan NJ.com: Giants' Landon Collins coming for Seahawks' Earl Thomas' spot as NFL's top safety
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/06/giants_landon_collins_coming_for_seahawks_earl_tho.html

Rock Newsday: Landon Collins’ sweet tooth impeding weight loss process
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/landon-collins-sweet-tooth-impeding-weight-loss-process-1.13737112

Traina Inside Football: Landon Collins Eyes Greatness
https://insidefootball.com/landon-collins-eyes-greatness/

PK

Rock Newsday: Next test for Giants rookie kicker Aldrick Rosas will come in preseason game
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/next-test-for-giants-rookie-kicker-aldrick-rosas-will-come-in-preseason-game-1.13737429

NFL

Freeman B/R: Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Odell Beckham Deserves More from the Giants
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2715406-mike-freemans-10-point-stance-odell-beckham-deserves-more-from-the-giants

Breer MMQB: ADRIAN PETERSON BELIEVES. DO YOU?
It’s too early to say if the ex-Viking will find his footing in New Orleans, but his new teammates swear the veteran running back still has the juice. A look at Peterson’s next chapter, plus notes on an emerging Dolphins star, a Lion-sized loss and a subtle but significant change for those in stripes
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/06/15/adrian-peterson-new-orleans-saints-nfl-minicamp-notebook

Kelly The Ringer: Finding the Next Great NFL Rivalry
https://theringer.com/nfl-rivalries-potential-ea6c7064c436

Loechner PFF: NARRATIVE STREET: DOES A FLASHY NEW TEAMMATE REALLY HELP?
The narrative: WRs without a strong running mate get a boost with a legit secondary weapon
https://www.profootballfocus.com/fantasy-football-narrative-street-does-a-flashy-new-teammate-really-help/

Graziano ESPN: Ranking Super Bowl champs' offseasons: Is Patriots' 2017 best ever?
"13. 2007 New York Giants Super Bowl title: XLII
Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan retired following the Giants' Super Bowl upset of the unbeaten Patriots. Edge rusher Osi Umenyiora suffered a season-ending injury during the offseason. The team traded tight end Jeremy Shockey, who was in the coaches' doghouse anyway, to the Saints and lost Reggie Torbor, Kawika Mitchell, William Joseph and Gibril Wilson in free agency. The positives included a draft that brought in Kenny Phillips, Terrell Thomas and Mario Manningham. And the 2008 Giants posted the best record of any Tom Coughlin Giants team ever at 12-4 before losing to the division-rival Eagles in the playoffs."
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19625209

Science Daily: Concussion effects detailed on microscopic level
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170613163304.htm

ARIZONA
Odegard Cardinals.com: Budda Baker Returns To The Cardinals
http://azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Budda-Baker-Returns-To-The-Cardinals/819d2609-23d3-4725-be75-d3a3807e8f36

ATLANTA
AP AJC: Garland, Schweitzer taking shared path to Falcons' RG battle
http://www.ajc.com/news/local/garland-schweitzer-taking-shared-path-falcons-battle/ATJfe74TU9Zl7gkiRMd4gP/

McClure ESPN Atlanta: Dwight Freeney tells Dan Quinn he's ready for comeback; Falcons won't commit just yet
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/67940/dwight-freeney-tells-dan-quinn-hes-ready-for-comeback-falcons-wont-commit-just-yet

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Jeremy Maclin on joining Ravens: 'Baltimore made the most sense'
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-minicamp-0615-20170614-story.html

Caplan Bal Sun: Yanda says he'll be ready for start of Ravens' regular season
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-yanda-says-he-ll-be-ready-for-start-of-ravens-regular-season-20170614-story.html

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Bills minicamp notebook: Cardale Jones a clear fourth string, Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde working well together, Day Two odds and ends
http://buffalonews.com/2017/06/14/bills-minicamp-notebook-cardale-jones-clear-fourth-string-jordan-poyer-micah-hyde-working-well-together-day-two-odds-ends/

Carucci Buffalo News: Jonathan Williams gets a small taste of what it will be like as Bills' No. 2 running back
http://buffalonews.com/2017/06/14/jonathan-williams-gets-small-taste-will-like-bills-no-2-running-back/

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: After Cam Newton talks trash, Panthers defense comes up with testy, effective response
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article156101214.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Next for Panthers’ Kawann Short after huge deal? ‘Work like I’m ... trying to earn one’
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article156187044.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers CB James Bradberry’s Wednesday: Interception, happy update on wrist
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article156115824.html

CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: John Fox encouraged by heightened competition at Bears minicamp
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-john-fox-encouraged-competition-spt-0615-20170614-story.html

Finley Chicago Sun Times: Sports
‘You don’t think the same’: Concussion floored Bears’ Leonard Floyd
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/you-dont-think-the-same-concussion-floored-bears-leonard-floyd/

Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Can Nick Kwiatkoski continue the Bears’ strong linebacker tradition?
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/can-nick-kwiatkoski-continue-the-bears-strong-linebacker-tradition/

Waack Chicago Tribune: Rehabbing rookie Eddie Jackson eager to show Bears what he can do
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-eddie-jackson-bears-development-spt-0615-20170614-story.html

CINCINNATI
Terrell ESPN Cincinnati: Bengals' second practice ends with injury to wide receiver Cody Core
http://www.espn.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/27055/bengals-second-practice-ends-with-injury-to-wide-receiver-cody-core

CLEVELAND
McManamon ESPN Cleveland: Browns QBs in positive frame of mind, but not ready to claim the position
http://www.espn.com/blog/cleveland-browns/post/_/id/22341/browns-quarterbacks-in-positive-frame-of-mind-but-not-ready-to-claim-the-position

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Hue Jackson put DeShone Kizer 1st in QB rotation because 'I've got to see him with good people'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/06/hue_jackson_put_deshone_kizer.html

Lesmireses Cleveland Plain Dealer: DeShone Kizer makes incredibly persuasive case for why he shouldn't play
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/06/deshone_kizer_makes_incredibly.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Myles Garrett limps out of Browns minicamp practice with left foot injury; extent unknown
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/06/cleveland_browns_top_pick_myle.html

DALLAS
George Dallas Morning News: Cowboys WR Cole Beasley says he's not concerned his hamstring has bothered him for 7 months now
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/06/14/cowboys-wr-cole-beasley-says-concerned-hamstring-bothered-7-months-now

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Jonathan Cooper works as first-team left guard for Cowboys
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article156250279.html

DENVER
Klemko MMQB: Census of an NFL Roster
Just how diverse is a typical NFL locker room? We surveyed 51 members of the Denver Broncos on the subjects of class, race, religion, upbringing, politics and more
https://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/06/15/nfl-team-survey-player-upbringings-race-class-2016-election

Wolfe Denver Post: Broncos minicamp Day 2 observations: Von Miller is still Von Miller, Justin Simmons’ leaping INT, more
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/14/broncos-minicamp-day-2-observations-von-miller-is-still-von-miller-justin-simmons-leaping-int-more/

Essery Mile High Report: Demaryius Thomas is enjoying the new offense
http://www.milehighreport.com/2017/6/14/15806772/demaryius-thomas-is-enjoying-the-new-offense

Wolfe Denver Post: Broncos defense in “reset” mode, Brandon Marshall’s sore Achilles, more
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/14/broncos-defense-reset-mode/

Jhabalva Denver Post: Broncos K Brandon McManus signs RFA tender worth $2.75 million
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/14/broncos-brandon-mcmanus-signs-rfa-tender/

DETROIT
Seidel Detroit Free Press: Besides cash, what do Detroit Lions have to offer Matthew Stafford
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2017/06/15/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-contract/397948001/

Rogers Detroit News: Agnew’s playmaking could help him climb Lions’ ladder
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/06/14/agnews-playmaking-help-climb-lions-ladder/102857934/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Insider: It’s a crowded field for Detroit Lions defensive line
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/06/15/detroit-lions-defensive-line/398221001/

GREEN BAY
Wood Mil JS: Guarded optimism for Murphy moving inside
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/06/15/guarded-optimism-murphy-moving-inside/396786001/?

Silverstein Mil JS: Randall, Jones catching McCarthy's eye
http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/361961120/0/milwaukee/packers~Randall-Jones-catching-McCarthys-eye/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans Bill O'Brien will be more 'hands-on' in in 2017
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Bill-O-Brien-will-be-more-hands-on-in-in-11220394.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Tom Savage works to bond with Texans receivers
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Tom-Savage-works-to-bond-with-Texans-receivers-11220199.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans assistant Wes Welker impresses DeAndre Hopkins
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-assistant-Wes-Welker-impresses-DeAndre-11220720.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Duane Brown skips entire Texans minicamp, posts workout video
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Duane-Brown-skips-entire-Texans-minicamp-posts-11221058.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Wilson Houston Chronicle: J.J. Watt ready to make that first contact
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/J-J-Watt-ready-to-make-that-first-contact-11220706.php?cmpid=twitter-premium

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts observations: Donte Moncrief owns the day
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/06/14/colts-observations-donte-moncrief-owns-day/395666001/

Holder Ind Star: Can Colts' Hilton go from good to great?
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/06/14/colts/389526001/

JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jags QB Bortles heading back to California to work on throwing motion, sick of being below average
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-qb-bortles-headed-back-to-california-to-work-on-throwing-motion-sick-of-being-below-average/448947005

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Chris Snee on what Jaguars OL can expect from Pat Flaherty: Adjustments to players' strengths
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/chris-snee-on-what-jaguars-ol-can-expect-from-pat-flaherty/394997455

Reid Fla Times Union: Jaguars DE Yannick Ngakoue ready to meet bigger objectives after successful rookie season
http://jacksonville.com/jaguars/sports/2017-06-14/jaguars-de-yannick-ngakoue-ready-meet-bigger-objectives-after-successful

KANSAS CITY
Tolentino KC Star: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes focusing on learning, consistency during minicamp
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-schiefs/article156218919.html

Kerkhoff KC Star: Chiefs newcomer Bennie Logan came recommended
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article156225184.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
ESPN: Philip Rivers says he still has years left in NFL, wants to one day be HS coach
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19634710/philip-rivers-los-angeles-chargers-not-shutting-soon

DiGionnova LA Times: Two tight ends are better than one for Chargers
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-camp-20170614-story.html

WillIsms ESPN LA: Gus Bradley settling in as defensive coordinator for Chargers
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/78196/gus-bradley-settling-in-as-defensive-coordinator-for-chargers

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams' Tavon Austin continues his steady progress from wrist surgery
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-camp-20170614-story.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: New. Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase admits mistakes, giving him greater cred with players
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article156171289.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Buzz on Dolphins receivers, position change and Wednesday mini-camp notes
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article156143309.html

Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins see promising results from Tannehill and Ajayi's offseason work
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-20170613-story.html

George Palm Beach Post: Kenny Stills welcomes Dolphins leadership role
http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/sports/football/dave-george-kenny-stills-welcomes-dolphins-leadership-role/ewApqpiDZvpzZw0I6sxShJ/

Lieser Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach Gardens’ Avery Young working toward Dolphins’ roster spot
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/06/14/palm-beach-gardens-avery-young-working-toward-dolphins-roster-spot/

Lieser Palm Beach Post: Ndamukong Suh: Hall of Fame on my mind, but more work remains
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/06/14/ndamukong-suh-hall-of-fame-on-my-mind-but-more-work-remains/?ecpm=pbp_social_twitter_sports_sfp

Lieser Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins’ Walt Aikens working exclusively at cornerback now
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/06/14/miami-dolphins-walt-aikens-working-exclusively-at-cornerback-now/

MINNESOTA
Graff Twincities.com: Vikings backup QBs Case Keenum, Taylor Heinicke ready to do battle
http://www.twincities.com/2017/06/14/vikings-backup-qbs-case-keenum-taylor-heinicke-ready-to-do-battle/

Vensel Min Star Tribune: Did his concussion last year make Joe Berger reluctant to suit up for another season? Actually, it was the opposite.
http://www.startribune.com/vikings-joe-berger-puts-retirement-on-hold-david-morgan-asserting-himself/428530953/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Inspired Vikings DE Everson Griffen says new goal has a nice ring to it
http://www.twincities.com/2017/06/14/inspired-vikings-de-everson-griffen-says-new-goal-has-a-nice-ring-to-it/

NEW ENGLAND
McBride Boston Globe: DJ Foster still looking for an opening in Patriots' backfield
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/06/13/foster-still-looking-for-opening/Jzysx0OHHuWMEr32jqQFqN/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Brandin Cooks: 'Fame in my life is not something I strive for'
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/239265/brandin-cooks-fame-is-my-life-is-not-something-i-strive-for

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Saints passing game struggles, and other offensive minicamp observations
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/06/new_orleans_saints_offensive_m.html

Underhill NO Advocate: Saints minicamp Wednesday: Rookie Marshon Lattimore has big day, more
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_bde60748-5140-11e7-92a1-2b2560a56da8.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints' Mark Ingram wants to be more productive even with Adrian Peterson around
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/06/mark_ingram_adrian_peterson_sa.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Willie Snead optimistic and hopeful that he signs long-term deal with Saints before season
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_96adedae-513f-11e7-993b-ebe0140e75a7.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints' Andrus Peat expecting 'breakout year' with more comfort at left guard
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/06/saints_andrus_peat_guard.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints center Max Unger targeting Week 1 return after May foot surgery
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/06/saints_max_unger_week_1.html

Nola.com: Saints' Mitchell Loewen has 'more to prove to myself' heading into Year 2
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/06/saints_mitchell_louwen_has_mor.html

Morale Nola.com: Saints 2nd-year cornerback De'Vante Harris makes most of extra reps in minicamp
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/06/saints_2nd-year_cornerback_dev.html

NEW YORK JETS
Popper NYDN: Matt Forte insists that Jets aren't tanking
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/matt-forte-insists-sign-jets-aren-tanking-article-1.3248064?

Serby NYP: Meet the Jets’ rookie ‘Wild Man’ who’s dreaming of sacking Brady
http://nypost.com/2017/06/14/meet-the-jets-rookie-wild-man-whos-dreaming-of-sacking-brady/?

OAKLAND
Durkin SJ Mercury News: Raiders notebook: One rookie misses practice while another stands out
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/14/raiders-notebook-one-rookie-misses-practice-while-another-stands-out/

Gehlken LV Review Journal: Raiders returner Cordarrelle Patterson turns heads on offense
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders-returner-cordarrelle-patterson-turns-heads-on-offense/

McDonald SJ Mercury News: Raiders’ Cordarrelle Patterson is catching on as receiver
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/14/raiders-cordarrelle-patterson-is-catching-on-as-receiver/

Gehlken LV Review Journal: Sebastian Janikowski wants to keep kickin’ as a Las Vegas Raider
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/sebastian-en -wants-to-keep-kickin-as-a-las-vegas-raider/

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Eagles practice observations: Wentz deals; Agholor goes deep; Douglas struggles
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Philadelphia-Eagles-Carson-Wentz-Nelson-Agholor-Rasul-Douglas.html

McLane Phil.com: Carson Wentz on the money at Eagles workout
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/Eagles_Carson_Wentz_quarterback_on_the_money_at_workout.html

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' Carson Wentz: Media's focus on his mechanics is 'nature of the game'
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/428538293.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Wendell Smallwood eager to take on bigger role in Eagles offense
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/428534953.html

Bowen Phil.com: Jason Peters' new deal likely to send ripples down the Eagles' o-line
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/Eagles_Jason_Peters_Lane_Johnson_new_deal_likely_to_send_ripples_down_the_o-line___Les_Bowen.html

Fierro Allentown Morning Call: Alex McCalister is bigger and hoping to make Eagles stronger
http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/eagles/mc-eagles-alex-mccalister-0614-20170614-story.html

PITTSBURGH
Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva still struggles adjusting to 'civilian life
http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/24022/steelers-villanueva-still-struggles-adjusting-to-civilian-life

Mueller Timesonline: Steelers counting on Jerald Hawkins as versatile depth piece
http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/steelers-counting-on-jerald-hawkins-as-versatile-depth-piece/article_46505d88-510d-11e7-a0cd-63985334b9cb.html

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Steelers defensive lineman Tyson Alualu working his way back from calf injury
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/06/14/tyson-alualu-injury-calf-steelers-minicamp-cam-heyward-stephon-tuitt/stories/201706140158

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Could T.J. Watt start as a rookie?
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/06/14/t-j-watt-contract-steelers-minicamp-joey-porter-james-harrison-bud-dupree/stories/201706150033

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Stocked with young talent, Steelers will try more man coverage
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/06/15/Steelers-defense-secondary-pass-coverage-Keith-Butler-Senquez-Golson-Coty-Sensabaugh-Cameron-Sutton-Brian-Allen-Carnell-Lake-Artie-Burns-Sean-Davis-zone-man-to-man/stories/201706150051

Mueller Timesonline: Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell's quiet impact shouldn't be taken lightly
http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/steelers-cornerback-ross-cockrell-s-quiet-impact-shouldn-t-be/article_51458f42-5059-11e7-b6e5-2300035f5ef6.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Lynch SF Chronicle: Impressions from the 49ers’ last day of minicamp
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2017/06/14/impressions-from-the-49ers-last-day-of-minicamp/

Branch SF Chronicle: Heck of a honeymoon: 49ers raving about Kyle Shanahan
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/Heck-of-a-honeymoon-49ers-raving-about-Kyle-11220974.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

AP NYT: Kyle Shanahan Heartened by 49ers' Progress, and a Chance to Relax
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/14/sports/football/kyle-shanahan-49ers.html

Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers notes: Hoyer, receivers to get together during summer break
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article156169004.html

Branch SF Chronicle: Rookie DC Robert Saleh eager to prove 49ers made strong hire
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/Rookie-DC-Robert-Saleh-eager-to-prove-49ers-made-11219729.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Branch SF Chronicle: Shanahan: 49ers LB Foster should be ‘more than ready’ for training camp
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/Shanahan-49ers-LB-Foster-should-be-more-than-11220241.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

SEATTLE
Bell News Tribune: Tyler Lockett almost as impressive as Earl Thomas in recovery; Dion Jordan has another surgery
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-insider-blog/article156084119.html

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Michael Bennett: Seahawks 'can't win' without Russell Wilson
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19635063/seattle-seahawks-defensive-end-michael-bennett-defends-quarterback-russell-wilson

Booth AP: Sherman says there was no request for trade from Seahawks
http://pro32.ap.org/article/sherman-says-there-was-no-request-trade-seahawks

John Clayton My Northwest.com: Seahawks, Kam Chancellor face hurdles in getting extension done
https://sports.mynorthwest.com/296497/clayton-seahawks-kam-chancellor-face-hurdles-in-getting-extension-done/

TAMPA BAY
Laine ESPN TB: Jameis Winston enjoys rare connection with Mike Evans
http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/17240/bucs-jameis-winston-enjoys-rare-connection-with-mike-evans

AP NYDN: Sweezy adding edge to Buccaneers' young, improving O-line
http://www.nydailynews.com/newswires/sports/sweezy-adding-edge-buccaneers-young-improving-o-line-article-1.3248207

Romano TB Times: Vernon Hargreaves, Brent Grimes anchor Bucs secondary
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/vernon-hargreaves-brent-grimes-anchor-bucs-secondary/2327285

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Marcus Mariota says overcoming 'mental obstacle' next step in recovery
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/06/14/marcus-mariota-says-overcoming-mental-obstacle-next-step-recovery/397642001/

Wolf The Tennessean: Former Jets receiver Eric Decker visits Titans
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/06/14/former-jets-receiver-eric-decker-visiting-titans-per-reports/389739001/

WASHINGTON
Jones Washington Post: Kirk Cousins’s experiments and other observations from the Redskins’ final offseason practice
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/06/14/kirk-cousinss-experiments-and-other-observations-from-the-redskins-final-offseason-practice/

Whyno AP Wash Post: Agent for RB Matt Jones wants Redskins to release him
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/agent-for-rb-matt-jones-wants-redskins-to-release-him/2017/06/14/2ff5951c-5108-11e7-b74e-0d2785d3083d_story.html

Allen Wash Post: "We're pretty cool": Trent Williams on sitting with Odell Beckham Jr. at the NBA Finals
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/06/14/were-pretty-cool-trent-williams-on-sitting-with-odell-beckham-jr-at-the-nba-finals/

Keim ESPN Washington: Hall accepted pay cut to stay with Redskins
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19636436

Draft

Miller B/R: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook: Is Ezekiel Elliott the Best RB in the NFL?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2715634-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-is-ezekiel-elliott-the-best-rb-in-the-nfl

Goodbread NFL.com: 17 for '17: Top players who stayed in college in 2017
http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000812026?campaign=tw-cf-sf84113551-sf84113551

Goodbread NFL.com: 17 for '17: Offensive players who will be NFL stars
http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000815006

Goodbread NFL.com: 17 for '17: Impact transfers
http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000813002?campaign=tw-cf-sf87247069-sf87247069& sf87247069=1

History

Lynch Newsday: James Hall, former Yankees, Giants public address announcer, dies
"The Giants presented him with a Super Bowl ring after they defeated the Patriots in the 2007 season and honored him during the last regular-season home game in 2016 for his role in the organization that dated back to 1977."
http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/james-hall-former-yankees-giants-public-address-announcer-dies-1.13737362

Condotta Seattle Times: Former Seahawks punter Rick Tuten dead at 52
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/former-seahawks-punter-rick-tuten-dead-at-52/

Edholm Yahoo Sports: Who has fewest receiving yards for every NFL team? It's a weird list
"New York Giants& #8232;Fullback Merwin Hodel, minus-15 yards
Hodel is a long-forgotten player who lasted a mere two games with the Giants during their only losing season in a 15-year stretch from 1949 to 1963. In his first action, Hodel rushed five times for 11 yards and caught one pass for minus-5 in a blowout loss to the Eagles. His next game, a 14-10 loss to the Steelers, resulted in one touch: a catch for minus-10. The Giants had seen enough at that point. And that’s how you arrive at a career with minus-4 yards from scrimmage. Sorry, Merwin."
https://sports.yahoo.com/fewest-receiving-yards-every-nfl-team-weird-list-164119301.html

Giants Birthdays 6-15

Raul Allegre PK W-IND 1986 NYG 1986-1991 6-15-1959

Will Peterson LCB/RCB D3-Western Illinois 2001 NYG 2091-2005 6-15-1979

Jack Rizzo RB UDFA-Lehigh 1973 NYG 1973 6-15-1949

David Wilson RB D1-Virginia Tech 2012 NYG 2012-2013 6-15-1991
Oh, Patti, you owe me a new keyboard!  
Klaatu : 6/15/2017 8:24 am : link
Quote:
Receiving the brunt of the criticism last year were the two young tackles, Ereck Flowers on the left side and Bobby Hart on the right. Both struggles with their technique, particularly in ass protection, leaving frustrated fans pining for the Giants to make a splash in free agency despite having limited cap resources to do so.


Although, when you think about it, they do need to do a better job protecting Eli's ass.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 6/15/2017 9:01 am : link
the Stapleton article on Engram is good.
Interesting that Peters got a contract extension...  
Dan in the Springs : 6/15/2017 9:51 am : link
in Philly. Read the article about the ripples that sends through their OL and what it means. Philly spending a lot of money on their OT's now.
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