Tuesday Reading

Giants

RB

Giants.com: 30 Questions in 30 Days: Paul Perkins' numbers
What numbers should we expect from running back Paul Perkins?
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/30-Questions-in-30-Days-Paul-Perkins-numbers/1accefd4-6408-4635-a229-cfe5413dd121

Duggan NJ.com: Giants roster countdown, No. 31: Can RB Orleans Darkwa finally get his shot?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/07/giants_roster_countdown_no_31_can_rb_orleans_darkw.html

TE

Willis NYP: Giants legend raves about ‘unbelievable’ spiritual successor
http://nypost.com/2017/07/17/giants-legend-raves-about-unbelievable-spiritual-successor/amp/

S

Kratch NJ.com: Giants roster countdown, No. 32: Will hard-hitting safety Nat Berhe have a spot?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/07/giants_roster_countdown_no_32_will_hard-hitting_sa.html

NFL

Orr NFL.com: NFC East training camp preview: Key issues, players to watch

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New York Giants "Most important position battle: Right tackle.Much like the Raiders, the Giants seem to have everything they need except for stability at the right tackle position. The Giants will likely open the job up to D.J. Fluker, Bobby Hart and rookie Adam Bisnowaty in camp and let the trio fight it out for a starting gig next to guard John Jerry. While it's not the sexiest training camp battle, these three will be routinely tested by Jason Pierre-Paul and Olivier Vernon, making this a trial by fire worth watching. Newcomer to watch: WR Brandon Marshall.Marshall arrived to much fanfare, essentially replacing Victor Cruz as the team's No. 2 wideout. He gives the Giants' attack a far different dimension than it's had in years past, though he does not fit the typical mold of a receiver who has excelled in the Mike McCarthy-style offense before. Marshall has posited himself not only as a receiving threat, but a mentor to the team's young receiving duo of Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard. By the end of training camp, we'll have a sense how that scenario might work out. Looming camp question: How will rookie Evan Engram fit into the offense? Engram has been compared to players all over the spectrum, which makes his role in training camp all the more interesting. The Giants essentially run an 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on nearly every play, which means the tight end must be a stellar blocker in order to sell the possibility of a run. That wasn't one of Engram's strong suits coming out of college. This is one of the reasons the club acquired Rhett Ellison in free agency. But in order to make this system work at its full potential, something has to give. Engram's fluidity in protection drills could be the key to this summer."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000819804/article/nfc-east-training-camp-preview-key-issues-players-to-watch

Davis USA Today: Ranking NFL receivers by team: Odell Beckham, Brandon Marshall make Giants most dangerous

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"1. New York Giants: Odell Beckham Jr. has never had fewer than 90 catches, 1,300 yards or 10 TDs in a season. The hype is more than justified. Fellow WR Sterling Shepard caught 65 passes and scored eight times as a rookie. Now mix in WR Brandon Marshall, a red zone force who's basically a tight end, along with first-round TE Evan Engram, who's basically a wideout given 4.4 speed that probably makes him the fastest guy in the bunch. This aerial assault could be unrelenting."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/07/17/ranking-nfl-receivers-tight-ends-odell-beckham-brandon-marshall-giants-no-1/477509001/

ARIZONA
Urban Cardinals.com: 30 touches for David Johnson? Maybe. Likely not
http://blog.azcardinals.com/2017/07/17/30-touches-for-david-johnson-maybe-likely-not/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Atlanta Falcons 2017 Countdown to Camp: Day 10 – The psychological hurdle
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2017/07/17/atlanta-falcons-2017-countdown-to-camp-day-10-the-psychological-hurdle/

BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Joe Flacco: Danny Woodhead gives Ravens missing receiving threat
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/91625/joe-flacco-danny-woodhead-gives-ravens-missing-receiving-threat

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Months after losing assistant GM Brandon Beane to Bills, Panthers fire GM Dave Gettleman
http://buffalonews.com/2017/07/17/months-losing-assistant-gm-brandon-beane-bills-panthers-fire-gm-dave-gettleman/

CAROLINA
Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers’ firing of Dave Gettleman catches some players, coaches by surprise
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article161745398.html

Fowler Charlotte Observer: Mister Richardson, Panthers fans deserve more explanation than ‘because I said so’
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article161835378.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Highs and lows from Dave Gettleman’s time as Panthers GM
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article161872373.html

Jones SI.com: Jerry Richardson Firing Dave Gettleman Isn't the Answer For the Panthers
Firing GM Dave Gettleman could prove to be a legacy-defining moment for Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson.
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/07/17/carolina-panthers-dave-gettleman-jerry-richardson

CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears rookies getting a head start on training camp
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-rookies-start-camp-early-20170717-story.html

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Patience a virtue Bears will need with Mike Glennon and Mitch Trubisky
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-quarterbacks-bears-campbell-spt-0716-20170715-column.html

Campbell Chicago Tribune: How Kyle Long's return from injury will be important for Bears' offensive line
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-offensive-line-bears-camp-preview-spt-0717-20170716-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Why Eddie Goldman's growth is a major key to Bears' defensive line strength
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-defensive-line-bears-camp-preview-spt-0717-20170716-story.html

CINCINNATI
Cosenza Cincy Jungle: Bengals top training camp storylines: enough depth at tight end?
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/7/17/15975360/bengals-training-camp-depth-tight-end

DALLAS
Farrar B/R: Expectations Higher Than Ever, Dak Prescott Set to Shine as NFL's Next Great QB
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2721429-expectations-higher-than-ever-dak-prescott-set-to-shine-as-nfls-next-great-qb.amp.html

Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: Ezekiel Elliott's off-field incidents only increase odds he won't be on field to start Cowboys' season
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/07/17/ezekiel-elliott-facing-issues-cowboys-prepare-open-season-without

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: Broncos not burdened by high expectations as training camp approaches
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/broncos-not-burdened-by-high-expectations-as-training-camp-approaches/457411022

DETROIT
Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Time for Detroit Lions to make Matthew Stafford NFL's highest-paid QB
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/07/17/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-contract/485239001/

Alter Detroit Free Press: Wood dismayed with Calvin Johnson situation, invites him to Lions camp
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/07/17/rod-wood-calvin-johnson-detroit-lions/484599001/

Rogers Detroit News: After 2016 struggles at nickel, Lions hope for change
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/07/17/struggles-nickel-lions-hope-change/103780180/

GREEN BAY
Spofford Packers.com: Countdown to Camp: Packers know where they stand up front
http://packers.com/news/article/countdown-to-camp-packers-know-where-they-stand-up-front-ff423b6d-40a0-46c5-9f82-b198997babad

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans tackle Chris Clark looks for improvement after surgery
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-tackle-Chris-Clark-looks-for-improvement-11294410.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Wells ESPN Indianapolis: Colts want (a healthy) Andrew Luck to have single-digit interceptions
http://www.espn.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/20725/colts-want-a-healthy-andrew-luck-to-have-single-digit-interceptions

JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jaguars 90-man roster breakdown: Defensive tackles
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-90-man-roster-breakdown-defensive-tackle-abry-jones-malik-jackson-sheldon-day/454709477

O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars Position Preview: New roles for Jack, Posluszny at linebacker
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-07-17/jaguars-position-preview-new-roles-jack-posluszny-linebacker

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Henne Chargers.com: 2017 Training Camp Preview: Quarterbacks
http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/07/17/2017-training-camp-preview-quarterbacks

Williams ESPN LA: Mike Williams' health status a storyline to watch for Chargers
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/20736/mike-williams-health-status-a-storyline-to-watch-for-chargers

Henne Chargers.com: Evaluating the Offensive Line with OL Coach Pat Meyer
http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/07/17/evaluating-offensive-line-ol-coach-pat-meyer

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Thiry LA Times: Rams' Todd Gurley aiming to have bigger impact on field, in community
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-rams-todd-gurley-20170717-story.html

Gonzalez ESPN LA: Talks between Rams, Trumaine Johnson were destined to go nowhere
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/34293/talks-between-rams-trumaine-johnson-were-destined-to-go-nowhere

Gonzalez ESPN LA: Rams won't have long-term success until they solidify offensive line
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/240717/rams-wont-have-long-term-success-until-they-solidify-offensive-line

MIAMI
George Palm Beach Post: Bring it on! Gase relishes chances to topple powerful Patriots
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/football/bring-gase-relishes-chances-topple-powerful-patriots/nTTQzzNtSW3wGKUNe1aWxO/

Makrides Palm Beach Post: Laremy Tunsil bright spot on Dolphins’ O-line
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/laremy-tunsil-bright-spot-dolphins-line/NOQ1E85IVuBQ6PUc4RhDrK/

MINNESOTA
Goessling ESPN Minnesota: Movement Miyagi' believes NFL should think differently about preparing players
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/240664/movement-miyagi-believes-nfl-should-think-differently-about-preparing-players

Young Vikings.com: Harrison Smith Both Teacher & Student of Vikings Defense
http://m.vikings.com/news/article-1/Harrison-Smith-Both-Teacher--Student-of-Vikings-Defense/036a3023-38c0-439f-b596-38152940d5d4

NEW ENGLAND
Mahoney Boston Globe: Here's a look at the new faces on the Patriots
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/07/17/here-look-new-faces-patriots/pSrmQRBfFYqMKqIvyZYjuJ/story.html

McBride Boston Globe: How the Patriots will put to use Brandin Cooks’s speed and versatility
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/07/17/how-patriots-will-put-use-brandin-cooks-speed-and-versatility/PZxAo68tOQtdjRYNAnBoCI/amp.html

NEW ORLEANS
Nola.com: 5 things to know from Saints GM Mickey Loomis' appearance on Dunc & Holder
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/07/5_things_to_know_from_saints_g.html

OAKLAND
Williams NBC Bay Area: Former North Dakota State Star Gets Second Chance With Raiders
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Former-North-Dakota-State-Star-Gets-Second-Chance-With-Raiders-434967623.html

PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Expect Doug Pederson to continue to be aggressive on fourth down
http://www.phillyvoice.com/expect-doug-pederson-continue-be-aggressive-fourth-down/

Hofmann Phillyvoice: What they’re saying about the Eagles: Don’t expect much from Nelson Agholor
http://www.phillyvoice.com/what-theyre-saying-about-eagles-dont-expect-much-nelson-agholor-news-roster-depth-chart/amp/

PITTSBURGH
Bradford Timesonline: Steelers cling to their traditions, like off-site training camp
http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/steelers-cling-to-their-traditions-like-off-site-training-camp/article_300fd6f0-6b1d-11e7-b905-73da619c7121.html

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Le'Veon Bell, Steelers unable to reach long-term contract agreement before deadline
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/07/17/leveon-bell-contract-extension-pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp-franchise-tag/stories/201707170115

Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: Time is running out on the Steelers and Le'Veon Bell
http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/24233/steelers-standoff-with-leveon-bell-hits-final-hours

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Lack of change in running back market an issue for Le’Veon Bell’s agent
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/07/17/Steelers-Le-Veon-Bell-franchise-tag-deadline-Adisa-Bakari/stories/20170717008

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers’ QB in 2018? Here are three scenarios ..
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article161737033.html

SEATTLE
Dugar Seattle PI: Seahawks' secret strengths? Deep passing, run stopping
http://m.seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Seahawks-secret-strengths-Deep-passing-run-11294234.php

TENNESSEE
Wyatt The Tennessean: Breaking Down the Running Back Position for Titans
http://titansonline.com/news/article-4/Breaking-Down-the-Running-Back-Position-for-Titans-/ad9b2707-fa37-446e-a65e-3a058f3ad2ca

Glennon Nashville Post: Sharpe sees ‘fun’ in Titans receiver overhaul
http://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/tennessee-titans/article/20867758/sharpe-sees-fun-in-titans-receiver-overhaul

WASHINGTON
Jones Wash Post: Perspective | For Redskins, Kirk Cousins remains a franchise quarterback at arm's length
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/07/17/for-redskins-kirk-cousins-remains-a-franchise-quarterback-at-arms-length/

Breer SI.com: Kirk Cousins Has All the Leverage Now
The Washington Redskins haven’t treated Kirk Cousins like a franchise quarterback, but their year-to-year contracts have paid him like one—while giving him all the leverage going into the future  
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/07/17/kirk-cousins-washignton-redskins

Clarke Wash Post: Bruce Allen says Kirk Cousins camp wasn’t responsive ‘despite repeated attempts
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/07/17/redskins-president-bruce-allen-says-cousins-camp-wasnt-responsive-despite-repeated-attempts/?utm_term=.746e074d2c66

Brewer Wash Post: First, Bruce Allen made the Kirk Cousins situation bad. Then, he made it worse.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/first-bruce-allen-made-the-kirk-cousins-situation-bad-then-he-made-it-worse/2017/07/17/e259d444-6b1f-11e7-b9e2-2056e768a7e5_story.html

Maske Wash Post: The Niners likely won’t be the only team trying to pursue Kirk Cousins next offseason
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/sports/wp/2017/07/17/the-niners-likely-wont-be-the-only-team-trying-to-pursue-kirk-cousins-next-offseason/

Barnwell ESPN: Time to trade Kirk Cousins? How Washington blew it
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20089114/kirk-cousins-washington-redskins-become-first-qb-repeat-franchise-tag-player

Draft

Zierlein NFL.com: Top 11 college football defensive linemen to watch in 2017
http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000820039

History

Stuart Football Perspective: Most Valuable QBs: Ken O’Brien vs. Dan Marino (1985)
http://www.footballperspective.com/most-valuable-qbs-ken-obrien-vs-dan-marino-1985/

Giants Birthdays 7-18

Jerry Kimmel ILB D10-Syracuse 1986 NYG 1987 7-18-1963
Dick Shiner QB TR-PIT 1970 NYG 1970 7-18-1942