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Defenderdawg : 6/20/2017 8:15 am
Giants

Raanan ESPN NY: New York Giants added weapons this offseason to help Odell Beckham Jr.
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/52210/new-york-giants-added-weapons-this-offseason-to-help-odell-beckham-jr

Raanan ESPN NY: Several Giants stood out this spring, and here are 18 of them
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/52225/sterling-shepard-evan-engram-b-j-goodson-among-18-giants-spring-standouts

Giants.com: Cover 3: Key takeaways from the offseason
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Cover-3-Key-takeaways-from-the-offseason/7771c585-1a09-4148-a4b6-db302d5eb8d9

Traina B/R: Winners and Losers of New York Giants' Offseason so Far
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2715007-winners-and-losers-of-new-york-giants-offseason-so-far

Traina B/R: Realistic Expectations for New York Giants rookies
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2716519-realistic-expectations-for-new-york-giants-rookies

Kratch NJ.com: Rating Giants' undrafted rookies: Which underdog has best shot to make the club
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/06/rating_giants_undrafted_rookies_which_underdog_has.html

Kratch NJ.com: Giants mailbag: Ereck Flowers' 5th-year option, 2017 schedule talk
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/06/giants_mailbag_ereck_flowers_5th-year_option_2017.html

QB

Traina Inside Football: 2017 New York Giants Training Camp Preview: Josh Johnson
https://insidefootball.com/2017-new-york-giants-training-camp-preview-davis-webb-2/

Traina Inside Football: 2017 New York Giants Training Camp Preview: Davis Webb
https://insidefootball.com/2017-new-york-giants-training-camp-preview-davis-webb/

RV SNY: Davis Webb doing everything he can to learn Giants offense
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/davis-webb-doing-everything-he-can-to-learn-giants-offense/237408864


RB

Rock Newsday: Giants’ Wayne Gallman getting grip on playbook through repetition
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-wayne-gallman-getting-grip-on-playbook-through-repetition-1.13743563

Joyce Rocky Mount Telegram: Draughn preaches belief at Deloach camp
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/Professional/2017/06/18/Draughn-1.html

WR

Giants.com: Do the Giants have the NFL's best WR trio?
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Do-the-Giants-have-the-NFLs-best-WR-trio/61e4068c-b193-4407-9dd0-c8e118ea4132

Kratch NJ.com: Odell Beckham believes Giants' wideouts will be 'a lot of trouble' for defenses
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/06/odell_beckham_believes_giants_wideouts_will_be_a_l.html

TE

Traina Inside Football: 2017 Training Camp Preview: TE Jerell Adams
https://insidefootball.com/preview-josh-johnson/

Traina Inside Football: 2017 Training Camp Preview: TE Rhett Ellison
https://insidefootball.com/preview-rhett-ellison/

Traina Inside Football: 2017 Training Camp Preview: TE Matt LaCosse
https://insidefootball.com/preview-matt-lacosse/

OL

Fennelly NY Sports Day: Giants’ Offensive Linemen Turn to Boxing to Improve Hand Speed
https://www.nysportsday.com/2017/06/19/giants-offensive-linemen-turn-to-boxing-to-improve-hand-speed/

RT

Duggan NJ.com: Giants rookie Bisnowaty getting 'right' at new position
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/06/giants_rookie_adam_bisnowaty_getting_right_at_new.html

DT

Schwartz NYP: Giants DT looks past the mixed messages: It's now my time
http://nypost.com/2017/06/19/giants-dt-looks-past-the-mixed-messages-its-now-my-time/

NFL


Brooks NFL.com: Cam Newton, Mike Vick among best QB prospects I've scouted
"4. Eli Manning, Ole Miss
Drafted: First overall, 2004, San Diego Chargers(traded to Giants).
The two-time Super Bowl MVP checked all of the boxes during the pre-draft process as a four-year starter chiefly responsible for reviving the Ole Miss program during his tenure.
The rock-solid pocket passer displayed plenty of arm talent and passing skills as a classic drop-back thrower, but Manning's high football IQ, winning pedigree and clutch reputation made him one of the top quarterbacks in the class. Not to mention, he was football royalty and well-equipped to handle the responsibilities associated with being a franchise quarterback after watching his dad (Archie) and brother (Peyton) shoulder the burden.
As a pro, Manning has delivered the goods as a two-time Super Bowl champion with a handful of epic moments that showcased his confidence and composure as one of the best big-game players at the position. In addition, he has been a model of stability with 199 consecutive starts heading into the 2017 season.
Now, Manning is certainly a turnover machine (three-time league leader in interceptions) and a streaky passer (59.7 percent completion rate for his career), but he is a proven winner in the playoffs (8-4) and that matters in a league where quarterbacks are primarily judged on rings."
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000815791/article/cam-newton-mike-vick-among-best-qb-prospects-ive-scouted

Grossman SI.com: Will a hologram of Tom Brady be the next NFL innovation?
https://www.si.com/tech-media/2017/06/15/hologram-technology-nfl-tully-banta-cain?utm_campaign=si-nfl& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_medium=social& xid=socialflow_twitter_si

ARIZONA
AZ Sports: Cardinals rookie Krishawn Hogan wants to get the little things right
https://arizonasports.com/story/1149320/cardinals-rookie-krishawn-hogan-wants-to-get-the-little-things-right/

ATLANTA
Fielder Fox 5 Atlanta: Intriguing international talent on Falcons roster
http://www.fox5atlanta.com/sports/262413791-story

Ledbetter AJC: Q& A with Falcons quarterbacks coach Bush Hamdan
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/with-falcons-quarterbacks-coach-bush-hamdan/0J3SdCcS8XDhJvDt4XcU1L/

Ledbetter AJC: Falcons QB Matt Ryan to keep grinding through prime of his career
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/ryan-keep-grinding-through-prime-his-career/yvSMavUD0pnvktqS0GokJM/

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens news, notes and opinions on wide receiver competition, Keenan Reynolds, Darren Waller
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-news-notes-and-opinions-on-wide-receiver-competition-keenan-reynolds-darren-waller-20170618-story.html

Ravens.com: Ravens confident in offensive line, still open to adding players
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Confident-in-Offensive-Line-Still-Open-to-Adding-Players/4eb60360-a9a2-4c5a-91be-4a1f46be4204

Bal Sun: Ravens Lorenzo Taliaferro has embraced his position switch from running back to fullback
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-lorenzo-taliaferro-has-embraced-his-position-switch-from-running-back-to-fullback-20170615-story.html

Preston Bal Sun: At this point, Ravens need to hope for one healthy tight end
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-ravens-column-0620-20170619-story.html

Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens rookie cornerback Marlon Humphrey unlikely to be used in slot
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-rookie-cornerback-marlon-humphrey-unlikely-to-be-used-in-slot-20170619-story.html

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Sean McDermott impressed with Tyrod Taylor's leadership during Bills' offseason workouts
http://buffalonews.com/2017/06/19/sean-mcdermott-impressed-tyrod-taylors-leadership-bills-offseason-workouts/

Skurski Buffalo News: Andre Holmes jumps out to early lead in Bills' wide receiver race
http://buffalonews.com/2017/06/18/andre-holmes-jumps-early-lead-bills-wide-receiver-race/

Skurski Buffalo News: CB Leonard Johnson shows the fight of a 'little Tyson,' Bills coach Sean McDermott says
http://buffalonews.com/2017/06/19/cb-leonard-johnson-shows-fight-little-tyson-bills-coach-sean-mcdermott-says/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Five things we’ve learned about Kelvin Benjamin’s shape, Michael Oher’s future, more
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article156865999.html

CHICAGO
Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Chicago Bears pour resources into quarterback during busy offseason
http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4705671/bears-pour-resources-into-quarterback-but-are-they-better

Morrissey Chicago Sun Times: Will Mitch Trubisky have to be saved from John Fox?
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/will-mitch-trubisky-have-to-be-saved-from-john-fox/

Kratch NJ.com: Ex-Rutgers fullback Michael Burton settling in with Bears after Lions release
http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2017/06/michael_burton_bears_rutgers_football_camp.html

CINCINNATI
Terrell ESPN Cincinnati: Andy Dalton growing into role as father of two, elder statesman on Bengals
http://www.espn.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/27091/andy-dalton-growing-into-role-as-father-of-two-elder-statesman-on-bengals

Cosenza Cincy Jungle: Bengals rookie running back Joe Mixon “looks like a beast” in practices
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/6/18/15823058/bengals-rookie-running-back-joe-mixon-beast-practices

Phelps Cincy Jungle: Cedric Ogbuehi and Jake Fisher continue to receive offseason praise
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/6/19/15815182/cedric-ogbuehi-jake-fisher-receive-offseason-praise

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Will Myles Garrett and Corey Coleman be full-go at the start of Browns training camp? Hey, Mary Kay!
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/06/will_myles_garrett_and_corey_c.html

Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal: Versatile Browns rookie Jabrill Peppers has special teams coordinator Chris Tabor thinking about Josh Cribbs
http://www.ohio.com/sports/browns/versatile-browns-rookie-jabrill-peppers-has-special-teams-coordinator-chris-tabor-thinking-about-josh-cribbs-1.775463

DALLAS
Archer ESPN Dallas: Dallas Cowboys offseason full change for their defense
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4760230/dallas-cowboys-offseason-full-of-change-for-their-defense

Machota Dallas Morning News: Way-too-early Cowboys 53-man roster projection: whose stock rose after OTAs, minicamp?
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/06/19/way-early-53-man-roster-projection-cowboys-players-rookies-force?

Dallas Morning News: Ex-Cowboys scout: Dak Prescott working on the weakness the Giants exploited last year to beat him 
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/06/19/ex-cowboys-scout-dak-prescott-working-weakness-giants-exploited-last-year-beat

Machota Dallas Morning News: Why, unlike fans, Cowboys have supreme confidence in 'machine-like' Kellen Moore as their backup QB
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/06/17/unlike-fans-cowboys-supreme-confidence-machine-like-kellen-moore-backup-qb?

Dallas Morning News: Dez Bryant on how rookie Chidobe Awuzie, Jourdan Lewis have impressed him
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/06/19/dez-bryant-offseason-best-wrs-dbs-ever-competed-awuzie-lewis-impressed?

DENVER
Wolfe Denver Post: Broncos 53-man roster projection following spring workouts
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/19/broncos-53-man-roster-projection-2/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: 5 position battles to watch in Detroit Lions training camp
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/06/19/detroit-lions-position-battles/407987001/

Schwartz SB Nation: The Lions are giving Greg Robinson the chance to be more than a ‘draft bust’
https://www.sbnation.com/2017/6/16/15815752/detroit-lions-greg-robinson-trade-draft-bust-win-now-mode

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions DE Anthony Zettel: 'Everybody has a little more trust' in me
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/06/18/anthony-zettel-detroit-lions/406949001/

GREEN BAY
Reischel Mil JS: Packers' Ty Montgomery looks to build on success at running back
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/06/16/packers-ty-montgomery-looks-build-success-running-back/102930834/

Hodkiewicz Packers.com: Davante Adams focused on what's in front of him
http://packers.com/news/article/davante-adams-focused-on-whats-in-front-of-him-920f6392-bf77-4c09-9eab-70a70a6b0319

Demovsky ESPN GB: Revitalized Damarious Randall ready to be the 'star' in Packers' defense
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/77639/revitalized-damarious-randall-ready-to-be-the-star-in-packers-defense

HOUSTON
Barshop ESPN Houston: Houston Texans add questions at QB by drafting Deshaun Watson
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/67252/houston-texans-add-questions-at-qb-by-drafting-deshaun-watson

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans rookie runner D'Onta Foreman learning 'how to be a pro'
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-rookie-runner-D-Onta-Foreman-learning-how-11227691.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Dougherty Texans.com: Texans "expecting big things" of Benardrick McKinney
http://houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-expecting-big-things-of-Benardrick-McKinney/d2187f19-ce40-4343-9a1a-5863bcfe8e37

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Why you shouldn't sleep on the Colts in 2017
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/06/18/why-you-shouldnt-sleep-colts-2017/401066001/

JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jaguars Mailbag: Who has breakout potential? How many cornerbacks will make the roster?
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-mailbag-who-has-breakout-potential-how-many-cornerbacks-will-make-the-roster/450133600

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jaguars defensive coordinator Todd Wash: Dante Fowler has matured a lot
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-defensive-coordinator-todd-wash-dante-fowler-has-matured-a-lot/450009180

Reid Florida Times Union: Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette ready to put on pads, work his way up depth chart
http://jacksonville.com/jaguars/sports/2017-06-18/jaguars-rb-leonard-fournette-ready-put-pads-work-his-way-depth-chart

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Woike LA Times: Chargers mailbag: How has new Coach Anthony Lynn changed the team's culture?
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-mailbag-20170619-story.html

Williams ESPN LA: Los Angeles Chargers forging new identity under Anthony Lynn
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/20658/los-angeles-chargers-forging-new-identity-under-anthony-lynn

DiGionnova LA Times: While injuries hurt the Chargers' receiving corps, they helped Tyrell Williams
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-tyrell-williams-20170618-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Gonzalez ESPN LA: Rams GM Les Snead senses 'authentic chemistry' with Sean McVay
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/34099/rams-gm-les-snead-senses-authentic-chemistry-with-sean-mcvay

Klein LA Times: Rams rookie receivers could push second-year pros for playing time
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-receivers-20170619-story.html

MIAMI
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins will keep working — in their own different ways — during six weeks before training camp
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-20170616-story.html

Perkins Sun Sentinel: WR Drew Morgan hoping to be next long shot to make Dolphins' roster
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-20170618-story.html

Habib Palm Beach Post: Was 2016 blip on radar or beginning of end for Miami Dolphins LB Koa Misi?
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/06/19/was-2016-blip-on-radar-or-beginning-of-end-for-miami-dolphins-lb-koa-misi/

MINNESOTA
Vensel Minn Star Tribune: A dozen Vikings takeaways after team wraps up spring practices
http://m.startribune.com/a-dozen-vikings-takeaways-after-a-dozen-practices-this-spring/429392273/

Goessling ESPN Minn: How Mike Zimmer is changing in fourth year as Vikings coach
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/77637/how-mike-zimmer-is-changing-in-fourth-year-as-vikings-coach

Tomasson Twincities.com: Bulked-up Vikings DE Danielle Hunter primed to battle for starting spot
http://www.twincities.com/2017/06/16/bulked-up-vikings-de-danielle-hunter-primed-to-battle-for-starting-spot/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: New England Patriots reloaded with authority in hopes of a repeat
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4803713/new-england-patriots-reloaded-with-authority-in-hopes-of-a-repeat

Reiss ESPN Boston: Here's why the Patriots increased incentives for Rob Gronkowski, Patrick Chung
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4803790/no-hard-line-negotiations-as-patriots-willingly-increase-contract-incentives

Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts/notes around Patriots & NFL (Pats talk dad lessons, Chung's incentives, Mitchell, Brady etc.)
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4803774/among-lessons-bill-belichick-learned-from-his-dad-team-is-bigger-than-you?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

McBride Boston Globe: Here’s an early breakdown of the New England Patriots’ 53-man roster
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/06/17/here-early-breakdown-patriots-man-roster/N1E5lB0oqLQB9vkthV75qL/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Duncan Nola.com: Mark Ingram might be unappreciated by fans, but the Saints love, respect their 'Alpha' back
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/06/mark_ingram_might_be_unappreci.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Saints tackle Zach Strief, still rock-solid heading into 12th year in NFL, happy to take Ryan Ramczyk under his wing
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_f269d22a-5446-11e7-a9f3-57af71ba55e9.html?utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter& utm_campaign=user-share

Teope Nola.com: Saints sign veteran center Chris Watt
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/06/saints_sign_veteran_center_chr.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Obum Gwacham, coming off of injury, finally feels natural at defensive end as he prepares for Saints' competition
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_202c3bce-550c-11e7-b6b6-6b9c19a2a7af.html

Teope Nola.com: Saints rookie Marshon Lattimore in good hands during break before training camp
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/06/saints_rookie_marshon_lattimor_1.html

OAKLAND
Gutierrez ESPN Oak: Oakland Raiders added firepower to already-potent offense this offseason
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/78201/oakland-raiders-added-firepower-to-already-potent-offense-this-offseason

PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Five Eagles players who did not impress during spring practices
http://www.phillyvoice.com/five-eagles-players-who-did-not-impress-during-spring-practices/

Fierro Allentown Morning Call: Despite accuracy issues, Eagles QB Carson Wentz coming along just fine
http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/eagles/mc-eagles-carson-wentz-0618-20170618-story.html

Shorr-Parks NJ.com: Nelson Agholor has been Eagles' best receiver this offseason, but can it translate into next year?
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/06/nelson_agholor_has_been_the_eagles_best_receiver_a.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles rookie NFL player comparisons: Derek Barnett
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-rookie-nfl-player-comparisons-derek-barnett/

PITTSBURGH
Fowler ESPN Pitt: Why Bell, Steelers should be motivated to work out long-term deal
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19672867/why-leveon-bell-pittsburgh-steelers-motivated-work-long-term-deal-nfl-2017-free-agency

Adamski Pitt Tribune Review: From top-10 pick to mentor, Darrius Heyward-Bey relishes role with Steelers
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/12421795-74/from-top-10-pick-to-mentor-darrius-heyward-bey-relishes-role-with-steelers

SAN FRANCISCO
Maiocco 49ers webzone: Joe Williams set to eventually unseat Carlos Hyde
http://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/106822-maiocco-joe-williams-set-eventually-unseat-carlos-hyde/

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers draft pick Trent Taylor: a short receiver who grows on you
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-draft-pick-Trent-Taylor-a-short-receiver-11231429.php& cmpid=twitter-premium

McGee NFL Spinzone: San Francisco 49ers: George Kittle pushing to be starting tight end
https://nflspinzone.com/2017/06/19/san-francisco-49ers-george-kittle-starting-tight-end-push/

Barrows Sac Bee: ‘There were times I was dead tired’ -- 49ers’ DeForest Buckner looking forward to more rest
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article156937904.html

TENNESSEE
Kuharsky ESPN Nashville: Tennessee Titans added major athleticism, upside at wide receiver
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/67247/tennessee-titans-added-major-athleticism-upside-at-wide-receiver

Wolf The Tennessean: Titans' Eric Decker: 'I've learned so much' from Peyton Manning
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/06/19/titans-eric-decker-ive-learned-so-much-peyton-manning/410396001/

WASHINGTON
Steinberg Washington Post: Redskins officials really, really love Kirk Cousins. Just ask them.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/06/19/redskins-officials-really-really-love-kirk-cousins-just-ask-them/?utm_term=.f08376297576

Steinberg Washington Post: Doug Williams has high, high praise for Redskins third-string QB Nate Sudfeld
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/06/19/doug-williams-has-high-high-praise-for-redskins-third-string-qb-nate-sudfeld/?utm_term=.118d61a9ef4a

Czarda Redskins.com: Redskins Hope Ryan Grant Takes Advantage Of More Opportunities
http://redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Hope-Ryan-Grant-Takes-Advantage-Of-More-Opportunities/07e7809f-ddc0-48f9-ae7f-7fc14fb9c468

Draft

QB
Kosmider Denver Post: Josh Allen will soon realize an NFL dream born on a small-town farm. The Wyoming quarterback has big plans in the meantime.
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/18/josh-allen-nfl-dream-wyoming-quarterback/

History

RIP Larry Hayes Giants LB 1961
Hayes played collegiately at Vanderbilt and spent 5 seasons in the CFL with Ottawa before coming to the NFL with the Giants in 1961.

In the Giants then earliest home opener ever vs the St. Louis Cardinals, Hayes blocked a end zone punt and recovered it for the Giants only score in a 21-10 loss. He also recovered a fumble by the Cowboys Don Perkins on a kickoff return that set up a score, a bright spot in a stunning loss to Dallas. As the season progressed and the Giants fortunes improved, Hayes contributions on special teams were important to the Giants. He was a spirited performer continually exchanging "swings and pushes" vs the Eagles in a key Giants victory.

Following the 1961 season Hayes was sent to the Rams where he played two more seasons.
http://legacy.com/obituaries/tennessean/obituary.aspx?n=larry-gene-hayes& pid=185827545& referrer=0& preview=false

Costello NYP: Larry Grantham, Super Bowl champ for Jets, dies at age 78
http://nypost.com/2017/06/19/larry-grantham-super-bowl-champ-for-jets-dies-at-age-78/

Langford Fort Worth Star Telegram: Tony Liscio, who helped pave way for Cowboys’ first Super Bowl title, dies at 76
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article156898864.html

Tanier B/R: NFL Nostalgia: Ranking the best offenses in NFL history
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2713599-nfl-nostalgia-ranking-the-best-offenses-in-nfl-history

PF HOF: City Council of Philadelphia to honor Emlen Tunnell
http://www.profootballhof.com/city-council-of-philadelphia-to-honor-emlen-tunnell/

Kendall Canton Rep: The Lions roar in ’34: build championship character
http://www.cantonrep.com/sports/20170618/lions-roar-in-34-build-championship-character

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Lavar Arrington OLB W-Wash NYG 2006 6-20-1978
The ESPN article on the Dallas defensive makeover...  
Dan in the Springs : 6/20/2017 5:25 pm : link
is a joke, imo. This is a quote:
[/quote]They lost seven starters or key contributors to their defense in Barry Church, Brandon Carr, Terrell McClain, Morris Claiborne, J.J. Wilcox and Jack Crawford to free agency and did not make any major free-agent additions... ...They are hoping for improvement from Jaylon Smith (last year’s No. 2 pick who didn’t play as a rookie) and are banking on the growth of other young players. [/quote]

Then they grade it the offseason's moves as a B-, basically because they've altered their "strategy" to focus on youth development instead of high-priced free agents. C'mon man! They haven't altered anything - they've been restricted to relying on youth because they've had next to no cap space available to them.
Interesting how Dallas has identified Dak's weakness...  
Dan in the Springs : 6/20/2017 5:29 pm : link
and say it was exposed by the Giants: passing from the pocket. The Giants are actually very good at controlling the edges of the pocket and not giving Dak a chance to roll out. My guess is more of the same. The article said that Dak misses high when throwing from the pocket. Sounds good to our safeties!
The Washington article on Cousins...  
Dan in the Springs : 6/20/2017 5:37 pm : link
shows that at least some on the team understand his importance. Too bad that it may be too little, too late. Interesting that they compared the show of love to Josh Norman (invited to Snyder's house) and then tried to make it clear that media comments are the equivalent.

Also - in the quotes they consistently mentioned that they were trying to show their love via dollars based on the offer made to him. It's as if they are trying to convince the fans that they are making their best effort, as opposed to working directly with Cousins.

All I can hope for is that Cousins is smart and plays for free agency again. Let Washington figure out how to keep him at FA prices or franchise him again for unreal dollars just to face the same situation again a year later.
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