Thursday Reading

Giants

Raanan ESPN NY: Backup QB competition among things to watch at 2017 New York Giants training camp
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/52347/backup-qb-competition-among-things-to-watch-at-2017-new-york-giants-training-camp

Traina B/R: New York Giants: Over/Under Predictions for 2017 Season
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2721930-new-york-giants-overunder-predictions-for-2017-season

Traina Inside Football: Patricia Traina and Ed Valentine (Big Blue View) are joined on this episode by former New York Giants linebacker and current team broadcaster Carl Banks to begin previewing the upcoming Giants training camp story lines and expectations
https://insidefootball.com/new-york-giants-big-blue-chat-podcast-no-123/

Offense

Giants.com: Giants Insider: OC Mike Sullivan
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Giants-Insider-OC-Mike-Sullivan/a5507b04-6f11-457c-9443-22d2f41da129n

QB

Schneier 247 Sports: Video: Re-watch all of Eli Manning's 63 touchdowns since 2015
http://nyg.247sports.com/Bolt/Video-Re-watch-all-of-Eli-Mannings-63-touchdowns-since-2015-103687312

WR

Traina Inside Football: Odell Beckham Jr. Faring Better than Some Other Rising Stars
https://insidefootball.com/3571-2/

CBS NY: VIDEO: Giants’ Dwayne Harris Talks Beckham, Season Expectations, More
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/07/19/dwayne-harris-giants/

TE

Salomone Giants.com: Giants coaches and legends buzzing about rookie tight end
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-coaches-and-legends-buzzing-about-rookie-tight-end/ef04d1c7-9c45-4eab-a95a-524e246aa9a5

LG

Magliocchetti Inside Football: 2017 Training Camp Preview: OL Adam Gettis
https://insidefootball.com/2017-training-camp-preview-adam-gettis/

LT

Duggan NJ.com: Giants roster countdown: No. 25 LT Ereck Flowers
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/07/giants_roster_countdown_no_25_will_lt_ereck_flower.html

Defense

Giants.com: 30 Questions in 30 Days: Defensive stats breakdown
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/30-Questions-in-30-Days-Defensive-stats-breakdown/67e2fe9d-66da-4fae-8d3b-25b221d51c72


NFL

Sando ESPN: The GOAT Index: NFL coaches, execs rank best QBs since 1978
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20096209/nfl-coaches-execs-rank-best-quarterbacks-modern-era-2017

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Ex-Pahokee High and FSU standout Anquan Boldin searching for another shot at an NFL title
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-sp-nfl-anquan-boldin-20170718-story.html

ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: Three burning questions for Arizona Cardinals offense
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/07/19/three-burning-questions-arizona-cardinals-offense/493235001/

Benoit MMQB: 24 Hours With ... Patrick Peterson, the NFL’s Only Shutdown Cornerback. (Just Ask Him)
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/07/19/patrick-peterson-arizona-cardinals-24-hours-themmqb

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Countdown to Camp: Day 7 – Jake Matthews’ improvement plan
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2017/07/20/countdown-to-camp-day-7-jake-matthews-improvement-plan/

Pompei B/R: Draft-Night Darling Takk McKinley Is 'Having Fun and Living the Dream
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2721727-draft-night-darling-takk-mckinley-is-having-fun-and-living-the-dream.amp.html

BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Breshad Perriman knows what it will take to earn Joe Flacco's trust
http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/36984/breshad-perriman-knows-what-itll-take-to-earn-joe-flaccos-trust

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Former Panthers GM Marty Hurney is back, promising things will be different this time
http://charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article162361923.html

Person Charlotte Observer: At this dysfunctional time in Panthers history, Marty Hurney 2.0 right man for GM job
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article162552318.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Latest update on Cam Newton’s shoulder rehab encourages Panthers’ Ron Rivera
http://charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article162495358.html

CHICAGO
LeGere Chicago Daily Herald: Chicago Bears top pick QB Mitchell Trubisky agrees to 4-year deal
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170719/chicago-bears-top-pick-qb-mitchell-trubisky-agrees-to-4-year-deal

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Can unestablished receivers group jump-start Bears offense, help new QBs?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-wide-receivers-bears-camp-preview-spt-0719-20170718-story.html

DALLAS
Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Stephen Jones on Tony Romo-less camp: ‘hasn’t sunk in yet’
http://star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article162360523.html

Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: J Garrett on Ezekiel Elliott: 'someone we believe very strongly in as a person & as a fb player'
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/07/19/jason-garrett-ezekiel-elliott-zekes-someone-believe-strongly-person-football-player

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Dallas police suspend Elliott investigation into alleged fight
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article162573393.html

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Jaylon Smith working with rest of rookies before training camp
http://star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article162498118.html

Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL)
7/19/17, 9:10 PM
More news on Jaylon Smith per source. Recent tests show increased nerve regeneration. If continues, could see full return in the 6-9 months.

DENVER
Legwold ESPN Denver: Devontae Booker 'more ready' this time to compete for No. 1 RB spot
http://www.espn.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/26710/devontae-booker-more-ready-this-time-to-compete-for-no-1-rb-spot

Jhabalva Denver Post: Broncos’ defense enters camp with renewed focus, a little “sugar"
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/07/19/broncos-defense-enters-camp-focus/

DETROIT
Rogers Detroit News: Competition robust for Lions' strongside LB spot
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/07/19/competition-robust-lions-starting-strongside-spot/103827890/

GREEN BAY
Demovsky ESPN GB: Geronimo Allison to miss 2017 opener for violating substance abuse policy
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20105753/geronimo-allison-green-bay-packers-suspended-one-game

Hodkiewicz Packers.com: Countdown to Camp: Nick Perry ready for encore
http://packers.com/news/article/countdown-to-camp-nick-perry-ready-for-encore-d127bbee-684a-49c2-b4e8-00a2866dd362

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Mike Devlin on guard Jeff Allen: 'I think he's out to prove a point'
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Mike-Devlin-guard-Jeff-Allen-Prove-a-point-11300098.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Indianapolis Star: Andrew Luck's recovery? 'Status quo'
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/07/19/andrew-lucks-recovery-status-quo/491651001/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars Position Preview: Stakes high for fourth-year receivers
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-07-19/jaguars-position-preview-stakes-high-fourth-year-receivers

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Source: Jaguars bringing in former Pro Bowl TE Gary Barnidge for workout
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/amp/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/source-jaguars-bringing-in-former-pro-bowl-te-gary-barnidge-for-workout/457876035

O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler arrested in St. Petersburg
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-07-19/jaguars-defensive-end-dante-fowler-arrested-st-petersburg

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jaguars 90-man roster breakdown: Cornerbacks
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-90-man-roster-breakdown-cornerbacks-training-camp-battles-positional-overview/455497664

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Williams ESPN LA: Chargers deep enough at WR to withstand absence of Mike Williams
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/20769/chargers-deep-enough-at-wr-to-withstand-absence-of-mike-williams

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Woike LA Times: As reports conflict, Chargers first-round pick Mike Williams' injury situation unclear
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-williams-back-20170719-story.html

Williams ESPN LA: Chargers deep enough at WR to withstand absence of Mike Williams
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/20769/chargers-deep-enough-at-wr-to-withstand-absence-of-mike-williams

Williams ESPN LA: Casey Hayward says numbers back up claim to best NFL CB title
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/20760/casey-hayward-says-numbers-back-up-claim-to-best-nfl-cb-title

MIAMI
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Countdown to training camp: Do Dolphins have enough o-line depth to withstand injuries?
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-countdown-20170719-story.html

NEW ENGLAND
McBride Boston Globe: Mike Gillislee and Rex Burkhead bring youth and fresh wheels to Patriots’ run game
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/07/19/mike-gillislee-and-rex-burkhead-bring-youth-and-fresh-wheels-patriots-run-game/TJqRydddAQl0DJlv0BewhP/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots' CB duo of Stephon Gilmore and Malcolm Butler has great potential
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4804176/patriots-cb-duo-of-stephon-gilmore-and-malcolm-butler-has-great-potential?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

NEW ORLEANS
Triplett ESPN NO: Drew Brees' allegiance to Saints takes drama out of extension talk
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/26760/drew-brees-allegiance-to-saints-takes-suspense-out-of-extension-talk

OAKLAND
Williams NBC Bay Area: Raiders' Penn Motivated by Super Bowl Dreams
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Penn-Motivated-by-Super-Bowl-Dreams-435402313.html

Mano SJ Mercury News: Derek Carr: Khalil Mack could rack up 30 sacks next season
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/07/19/derek-carr-khalil-mack-could-rack-up-30-sacks-next-season/

PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles training camp preview: Defensive tackle
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-training-camp-preview-defensive-tackle/

PITTSBURGH
Starkey Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The time is now for the $100 million Steelers offense
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/joe-starkey/2017/07/19/steelers-offense-2017-le-veon-bell-contract-ben-roethlisberger-retiring-martavis-bryant-return/stories/201707200030

Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: Steelers' Le'Veon Bell: My value extends past ground game
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20107892/leveon-bell-pittsburgh-steelers-value-goes-rushing-production

SAN FRANCISCO
Killian SF Chronicle: Is Kirk Cousins paving a path to 49ers?
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Is-Kirk-Cousins-paving-a-path-to-49ers-11300719.php

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks Countdown to Training Camp: Will the offensive line be better in 2017?
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-countdown-to-training-camp-will-the-offensive-line-be-better-in-2017/

TAMPA BAY
Auman TB Times: Tickets for Bucs-Patriots game in high demand
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/tickets-for-bucs-patriots-game-in-high-demand/2330824

TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: Breaking Down the Tight End Position for Titans
http://titansonline.com/news/article-4/Breaking-Down-the-Tight-End-Position-for-Titans/e422b8a5-bb4c-45fb-aa85-92a8a6d701ae

WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Washington: Third tag wouldn't be a charm for Kirk Cousins, Redskins
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/31916/third-tag-wouldnt-be-a-charm-for-kirk-cousins-redskins

Jones Washington Post: Training camp position battles: Redskins have options at outside linebacker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/football-insider/wp/2017/07/19/training-camp-position-battles-redskins-have-options-at-outside-linebacker/

Draft

Kaplan/Klemko MMQB: What three former Alabama stars who didn’t have lucrative NFL careers think about their former coach’s annual eight-figure salary
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/07/19/nfl-alabama-draft-nick-saban-salary-marquis-johnson-nico-johnson-barrett-jones

RB
Thamel SI.com: Saquon Barkley's freak-show legs carry Heisman hype and Penn State's title hopes
https://www.si.com/college-football/2017/07/19/saquon-barkley-penn-state-heisman-trophy-campaign

LT
Miller B/R: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook: Scott Frantz Is an NFL-Caliber Talent
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2722583-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-scott-frantz-is-an-nfl-caliber-talent

OLB
Zierlein NFL.com: Anthony Averett, Tarvarus McFadden lead top CFB CBs to watch
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000820645/article/anthony-averett-tarvarus-mcfadden-lead-top-cfb-cbs-to-watch

History

MSG Networks: PEOPLE TALKING SPORTS
CARL BANKS’ STORY ABOUT AN 'OUT COLD' LAWRENCE TAYLOR
http://www.msgnetworks.com/videos/carl-banks-story-about-an-out-cold-lawrence-taylor/

Giants Birthdays 7-20

Dave Hatchcock DB TR-GB 1967 NYG 1967, NYG IR 1968 7-20-1943

Ron Stone RG RFA-DALLAS 1996 NYG 1996-2001 7-20-1971

Jacquain Williams OLB D6-South Florida 2011 NYG 2011-2014 7-20-1988