Thursday Reading

Giants

Traina B/R: New York Giants Players Most Likely to Be Cut Before 2017 Season
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2716520-new-york-giants-players-most-likely-to-be-cut-before-2017-season

Patricia Traina (@Patricia_Traina)
6/21/17, 1:11 PM
FYI: NFLPA lists the Giants with $7,574,498. That reflects all the new tranx made the last few weeks. Amount had previously been $9,557,127.

Offense

Leonard NYDN: 5 underdogs to watch on Giants offense
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/5-underdogs-watch-giants-offense-article-1.3265698

QB

Kratch NJ.com: Eli Manning, Giants spared in-season headache as memorabilia fraud trial delayed
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/06/eli_manning_giants_spared_in-season_headache_as_me.html

Leonard NYDN: Eli Manning’s game-worn memorabilia trial postponed by judge
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-game-worn-memorabilia-trial-postponed-judge-article-1.3267117

Baumbach Newsday: Eli Manning memorabilia trial delayed indefinitely
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-memorabilia-trial-delayed-indefinitely-1.13753294

WR

Traina Inside Football: 2017 Training Camp Preview: WR Odell Beckham Jr
https://insidefootball.com/preview-odell-beckham-jr/

DT

Tomlinson Giants.com: Dalvin Tomlinson Rookie Blog: Welcome to the NFL
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Dalvin-Tomlinson-Rookie-Blog-Welcome-to-the-NFL/8ca9a7cf-3ca1-47b0-bcd8-7ebc1d31b842



NFL

Freeman B/R: Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: The NFL's Floyd Mayweather Problem
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2716416-mike-freemans-10-point-stance-the-nfls-floyd-mayweather-problem

Breer MMQB: COLIN KAEPERNICK NEEDS TO SPEAK UP
Silent all offseason, the unemployed quarterback has created a vacuum that is being filled with tweets, opinions and teams wondering just how committed he is. Here's why Kaepernick should speak up. Plus notes on the rookie QBs, Derek Carr’s contract and the NFL link to the NBA champ
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/06/22/colin-kaepernick-police-tweet-nfl-free-agent

Burke MMQB: It Will Soon Be Nitpicking Season for 2018 Draft QBs
Plus, a new way to think about roster depth, a rookie receiver shows off at Lions camp, and could we see 7-on-7 football in the Olympics?
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/06/21/nfl-draft-2018-quarterback-qb-flaws-sam-darnold-josh-allen-josh-rosen-luke-falk-lamar-jackson

Barnwell ESPN: A tanking guide to the NFL, and a warning
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19652764/tanking-nfl-advantages-disadvantages-worth-new-york-jets-cleveland-browns-2017

Harrison NFL.com: Bill Belichick tops 2017 NFL head coach power rankings
"20) Ben McAdoo, New York Giants
Heckuva head-coaching debut in 2016 for McAdoo, who faced a difficult task in replacing a man who won two Super Bowls for Big Blue. McAdoo took largely the same nucleus Tom Coughlin had -- along with welcome free-agent additions Damon Harrison, Olivier Vernon and Janoris Jenkins -- and went 11-5. Change a few baaaaaad drops into receptions, and maybe the playoff game goes differently at Lambeau. McAdoo got through to his players, boat tripsaside, and now must prove he can handle larger expectations."
http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000816560/bill-belichick-tops-2017-nfl-head-coach-power-rankings

La Canfora CBS Sports.com: Expect the NFL's coaching carousel to be stocked with retreads in 2018
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/expect-the-nfls-coaching-carousel-to-be-stocked-with-retreads-in-2018/

Orr NFL.com: NFL's most, least balanced offensive play-callers
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000816875/article/nfls-most-least-balanced-offensive-playcallers

Kelly The Ringer: The Surprisingly Solid History of Old Wide Receivers
An NFL player on the wrong side of 30 switching teams may seem like an ominous sign, but recent history suggests wideouts like Eric Decker who do so can continue to thrive
https://theringer.com/eric-decker-wide-receivers-age-30-switching-teams-bb7ed39b3cec

Klassen Setting The Edge.com: The Tangible Value of NFL Sacks
http://settingedge.com/sackskilldrives

ARIZONA
Urban Cardinals.com: Winding Journey To NFL For Krishawn Hogan
http://azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Winding-Journey-To-NFL-For-Krishawn-Hogan/43000ebc-2a6d-4a2b-99ad-5efa61cefad8

Kaye AZ Sports: Cardinals rookie Crowley trying to put on weight, transition into NFL
https://arizonasports.com/story/1154166/cardinals-rookie-lucas-crowley-trying-to-put-on-weight-transition-into-the-nfl/

Somers AZ Central: Working from home worked out for Cardinals safety Budda Baker
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/06/20/working-home-worked-out-cardinals-safety-budda-baker/410064001/

ATLANTA
Culpepper AJC: Falcons’ Freeman on Super Bowl: ‘If I would have stayed in the game, I would have got MVP’
http://www.ajc.com/sports/falcons-freeman-super-bowl-would-have-stayed-the-game-would-have-got-mvp/RTiGkzGHP1bjjsm8LRC6aJ/

Ledbetter AJC: Allen: Defense ‘is going to be amazing’
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/allen-defense-going-amazing/WSeEBNuqevUc62xOPPl4iJ/

BALTIMORE
Grathoff KC Star: Jeremy Maclin says he played with a torn groin last season with Chiefs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article157323609.html

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Bills cornerback Kevon Seymour winning over head coach with personality and play
http://buffalonews.com/2017/06/21/bills-cornerback-kevon-seymour-winning-head-coach-personality-play/

CAROLINA
Henson Panthers.com: Dave Gettleman: "I feel like this is 2015 all over again"
http://panthers.com/news/article-2/Dave-Gettleman-I-feel-like-this-is-2015-all-over-again/545a4bb2-f51b-4f78-b671-f3161d97218e

Person Charlotte Observer: Could Greg Olsen’s desire for salary to match stats lead to training camp holdout?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article157400959.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers rookie tackle Taylor Moton looked up to Julius Peppers – as a 1st-grader
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article157412534.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears Q& A: Surprise cuts, wide receiver group, Ka’Deem Carey’s future and more
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-jordan-howard-wide-receivers-bears-mailbag-20170621-story.html

Joniak Bears.com: Cohen motivated by those who doubt him
http://chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cohen-motivated-by-those-who-doubt-him/9c17e8db-047d-42a0-a5d6-6c25070708fc

CINCINNATI
Cosenza Cincy Jungle: Bengals Mailbag: Finding an identity, Nick Vigil’s progress, possibilities at tight end
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/6/21/15835090/bengals-mailbag-identity-nick-vigil-progress-possibilities-tight-end

Winklejohn Dayton Daily News: With a contract year coming, Burfict’s numbers don’t lie
http://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/with-contract-year-coming-burfict-numbers-don-lie/Bxtszo6AVqN9X7grmVtERI/

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: QB Tony Romo’s exit makes Jason Witten more reflective
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article156718069.html

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron: TE additions will help me reach potential
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/06/21/detroit-lions-eric-ebron/415233001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: How invested are Lions in OTs Greg Robinson, Cyrus Kouandjio?
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/06/22/detroit-lions-greg-robinson-cyrus-kouandjio/413618001/

GREEN BAY
Spofford Packers.com: Lane Taylor isn't changing his ways
http://packers.com/news/article/lane-taylor-isnt-changing-his-ways-7a54dafc-7545-4eea-a116-c0d50e490992

Ryman Mil JS: Packers' Guion arrested in Hawaii on DUI charge
http://www.packersnews.com/story/news/2017/06/21/packers-letroy-guion-arrested-hawaii-dui-charge/417709001/

HOUSTON
Solomon Houston Chronicle: Hard to argue with Brock Osweiler's comments on Texans stint
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/article/Hard-to-argue-with-Brock-Osweiler-s-comments-on-11236468.php

Barshop ESPN Houston: Texans counting on 'diverse' RB group to keep Lamar Miller fresh
http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-texans/post/_/id/19853/texans-expect-competition-from-diverse-rb-group-in-2017

McClain Houston Chronicle: John McClain's Texans' breakdown: Wide receivers
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/John-McClain-s-Texans-breakdown-Wide-receivers-11235809.php

JACKSONVILLE
Fla Times Union: Jaguars claim OL Demetrius Rhaney off waivers from Rams
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-06-21/jaguars-claim-ol-demetrius-rhaney-waivers-rams

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams continue to reduce roster, waive defensive back Brian Randolph
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-ram-bvian-randolph-20170621-story.html

MIAMI
Habib Palm Beach Post: Focus,’ shmocus? Miami Dolphins believe G Jermon Bushrod gets unfair rap
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/06/21/focus-grade-misses-mark-miami-dolphins-clearly-rate-g-jermon-bushrod-higher/

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: Patriots sign former Jets linebacker David Harris
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/06/21/patriots-david-harris/008K5bMxB3OuB8oNfbSxyL/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: How David Harris will fit in with the Patriots' linebackers
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4803853/did-the-patriots-need-david-harris-probably-not-will-they-take-him-absolutely

NEW ORLEANS
Erickson NO Advocate: Willie Snead wants to prove he's more than just a possession receiver for the Saints
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_bcb1e3ba-55d7-11e7-bbbe-fbb805faf3e6.html

Teope Nola.com: Taveze Calhoun eyes making impact after developing on Saints practice squad
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/06/taveze_calhoun_eyes_making_imp.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: After 'fresh start' in Detroit, Rafael Bush returns to Saints as veteran leader
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/06/saints_rafael_bush.html

NEW YORK JETS
Cimini ESPN NY: Ex-Jets still travel on Foxborough shuttle, seeking Super Bowl glory
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/69528/ex-jets-still-travel-on-foxborough-shuttle-seeking-super-bowl-glory

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders, Derek Carr close in on $25-million-a-year deal
http://sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-Derek-Carr-close-in-on-11237698.php

Gehlken LV Review Journal: Gabe Jackson the next extension on Raiders' radar once Derek Carr deal is completed. Shouldn't be long for latter.
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders-qb-derek-carr-close-to-contract-extension/

Martin Raiders.com: From Africa To The NFL, Oakland Raiders Linebacker Andy Mulumba Has Overcome A Lot Of Hardship
http://raiders.com/news/article-1/From-Africa-To-The-NFL-Oakland-Raiders-Linebacker-Andy-Mulumba-Has-Overcome-A-Lot-Of-Hardship/facfe04e-8544-4b64-be36-f69a70174788

PHILADELPHIA
Fierro Allentown Morning Call: How the Eagles' running back by committee system might work
http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/eagles/blog/mc-how-the-eagles-running-back-by-committee-system-might-work-20170621-story.html

McManus ESPN Phil: Encore performance? LeGarrette Blount could run wild with Eagles
http://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/21198/encore-performance-legarrette-blount-could-run-wild-with-eagles

Fierro Allentown Morning Call: Stability in defensive backfield should provide stability overall for Eagles
http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/eagles/mc-eagles-defensive-backs-0621-20170621-story.html

PITTSBURGH
Adamski Pitt Tribune Review: Young Steelers tackle Hawkins making up for lost time
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/12426424-74/young-steelers-tackle-hawkins-making-up-for-lost-time

Kozora Steelers Depot: Four Potential Replacements For Daniel Mccullers
http://www.steelersdepot.com/2017/06/four-potential-replacements-for-daniel-mccullers/

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers have six NFL-caliber tight ends; they could keep three or four
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article157375554.html

Williams NBC Bay Area: Niners' Reid is Getting a Chance to Excel
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Reid-is-Getting-a-Chance-to-Excel-429916653.html

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks mailbag: How will Seattle divide carries at running back between Lacy, Rawls, Collins and Prosise?
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-twitter-mailbag-how-will-the-team-divide-carries-at-running-back-and-other-questions-about-eddie-lacy-and-alex-collins/

Clayton My Northwest.com: Clayton’s offseason wrap-up: Seahawks’ depth at running back, receiver should yield stiff competition
https://sports.mynorthwest.com/299734/claytons-offseason-wrap-up-seahawks-depth-at-rb-and-wr-should-yield-stiff-competition/

TAMPA BAY
Bassinger TB Times: Jameis Winston's completion percentage: Don't worry about it
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/jameis-winstons-completion-percentage-dont-worry-about-it/2327958

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Does Titans receiver Tajae Sharpe have tenuous grasp on roster spot?
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/06/21/does-titans-receiver-tajae-sharpe-have-tenuous-grasp-roster-spot/414927001/

WASHINGTON
Clarke Wash Post: Sonny Jurgensen won’t join Redskins’ booth for road games, but isn’t retiring just yet
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/06/21/sonny-jurgensen-wont-join-redskins-booth-for-road-games-but-isnt-retiring-just-yet/?utm_term=.88b2e192dadc

Keim ESPN Washington: Derek Carr's deal highlights new reality for Redskins, Kirk Cousins
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/239737/derek-carrs-deal-could-raise-redskins-cost-for-kirk-cousins-if-he-demands-it

Holmes Redskins.com: Outside Linebackers Coach Chad Grimm Follows In Father's Footsteps
http://redskins.com/news/article-1/Outside-Linebackers-Coach-Chad-Grimm-Follows-In-Fathers-Footsteps/69c5956c-8c4e-4d54-a78f-2c2456ba1a7d

CFL

Seifert ESPN: Duron Carter, DaVaris Daniels among best NFL prospects in CFL
http://www.espn.com/cfl/story/_/id/19688578/updating-best-2017-nfl-prospects-cfl-duron-carter-davaris-daniels-chris-rainey-bryan-burnham

Draft

Defense
Goodbread NFL.com: 17 for '17: Defensive CFB players who will be NFL stars
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000816863/article/17-for-17-defensive-cfb-players-who-will-be-nfl-stars

DL
Aschoff ESPN: The SEC's best defensive line duos in 2017
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/129587/the-secs-best-defensive-line-duos-in-2017

History

Rohan MMQB:
The Playoff Bowl: The Worst Kind of Garbage Time
For a decade, the NFL staged an exhibition to determine third place. Vince Lombardi famously called it “a hinky-dink game,” while others just labeled it the Losers’ Bowl or the Toilet Bowl. But it still played a significant role in shaping the sports landscape of the 1960s
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/06/22/nfl-playoff-bowl-garbage-time

Kaplan MMQB: History of NFL Goal Posts: Excitement & Danger
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/06/21/history-nfl-goal-posts

Brandt NFL.com: Gil Brandt's greatest NFL tackles of all time
http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000816586

Giants Birthdays 6-22

Fred Benners QB D8-SMU 1951 NYG 1952 6-22-1930
Dallas Morning News: The five greatest quarterbacks in SMU history
4. Fred Benners -- Benners led SMU to one of its greatest wins in school history -- an upset over ranked Notre Dame in 1951. He passed for more than 300 yards and four touchdowns. The New York Giants selected him in the NFL Draft.
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/smumustangs/2017/06/05/five-greatest-quarterbacks-smu-history

Ron Lumpkin DB D12 ASU 1973 NYG 1973 6-22-1951

Kurt Warner QB W-STL 2004 NYG 2004 6-22-1971