Friday Reading

Giants

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants' roster projection includes fullback, surprise at tight end
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/52353/giants-roster-projection-includes-a-fullback-and-surprise-at-tight-end

RV SNY: Giants have high expectations heading into training camp
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/giants-have-high-expectations-heading-into-training-camp/243328242

Giants.com: 30 Questions in 30 Days: Underrated players at Training Camp
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/30-Questions-in-30-Days-Underrated-players-at-Training-Camp/b62b5838-c274-469f-9bdf-cbafde0c9b76

Giants.com: 30 Questions in 30 Days: Undrafted rookies to watch
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/30-Questions-in-30-Days-Undrafted-rookies-to-watch/b62b5838-c274-469f-9bdf-cbafde0c9b76

QB

Raanan ESPN NY: Rookies Davis Webb, Evan Engram are spending summer break on the practice field
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/52401/its-been-almost-all-business-for-davis-webb-and-evan-engram-this-summer

TE

Kratch NJ.com: Giants roster countdown, No. 22: Can TE Rhett Ellison help transform offense?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/07/giants_roster_countdown_no_22_can_te_rhett_ellison.html

DE

Leonard NYDN: JPP doesn’t mind Dak guarantee, says Giants' goal is Super Bowl
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/jpp-doesn-mind-dak-guarantee-giants-goal-super-bowl-article-1.3343485

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul reacts to Cowboys' Dak Prescott's NFC East guarantee
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/07/heres_what_giants_jason_pierre-paul_thinks_about_c.html

Schwartz NYP: Jason Pierre-Paul: Giants can be Super Bowl contenders
http://nypost.com/2017/07/21/jason-pierre-paul-giants-can-be-super-bowl-contenders/

Heyman Newsday: Jason Pierre-Paul says Giants 'can be as good as we want to be
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jason-pierre-paul-says-giants-can-be-as-good-as-we-want-to-be-1.13813511

Giants.com: Fact or Fiction: Predictions for OV & JPP
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Fact-or-Fiction-Predictions-for-OV--JPP/91e072c6-5e14-4cdc-84ac-dbca44002a09

NFL

Wilner AP Wash Post: Coaches, players continue adjusting to lighter camps
“It is huge,” Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo explains about the importance of continuity. “I mean look, there have been times where I have had this position and the staff has changed one or two spots, and you do spend some time teaching the coaches exactly what you want if they haven’t been in your system. We try to do a very good job of it, the communication to me to the coaches, to the players, has to be exact or else it doesn’t come out right.
“I mean every once in a while I say to the guys, ‘Look, we are in graduate school now. We are there, so we are going to put in something a little bit more complex.’ And that was the graduate thing last year. We built on it and I think it helped the guys to do it that way rather than to throw it all on them.”
Is everyone in graduate school?
“Well,” Spags adds, “we are only in graduate school in certain things. You have the freshmen and the sophomores (too).”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/coaches-players-continue-adjusting-to-lighter-camps/2017/07/20/16750c6e-6db7-11e7-abbc-a53480672286_story.html?utm_term=.aabed857d101

Davis USA Today: Ranking NFL rosters by team: Why the Patriots didn't finish No. 1
"16. New York Giants (16.1): This team could be a microcosm of QB Eli Manning — wildly uneven. The secondary, D-line and receivers are all elite or at least borderline. But the linebackers, special teams and running back situations leave this team looking quite lopsided."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/07/20/ranking-nfl-rosters-team-patriots-falcons-steelers/489976001/

Banks Patriots.com: 15 teams with potential mojo problems as training camps open
http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/07/20/15-teams-potential-mojo-problems-training-camps-open

ARIZONA
AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals sign RB Chris Johnson to 1-year deal
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/07/20/arizona-cardinals-signing-chris-johnson-1-year-deal/496865001/

Somers AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals defense: 3 pressing questions as players report to training camp
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/07/20/arizona-cardinals-defense-3-pressing-questions-players-report-training-camp/497305001/

Kaye AZ Sports: Rucker: Nkemdiche ‘determined to prove a lot of people wrong
https://arizonasports.com/story/1180799/rucker-nkemdiche-determined-to-prove-a-lot-of-people-wrong/

ATLANTA
Prisco CBS Sports: Matt Ryan explains exactly what happened in the Falcons' Super Bowl collapse
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/matt-ryan-explains-exactly-what-happened-in-the-falcons-super-bowl-collapse/amp/

Ledbetter AJC: Countdown to Camp: Day 6 – Schraeder a mainstay at right tackle
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2017/07/21/countdown-to-camp-day-7-schraeder-a-mainstay-at-right-tackle/

BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Ravens place fifth-rounder Jermaine Eluemunor on non-football injury list
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/91661/ravens-place-fifth-rounder-jermaine-eluemunor-on-non-football-injury-lis

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Sean McDermott on first camp with Bills: ‘My hand will be on the back of this team at all times’
http://buffalonews.com/2017/07/20/sean-mcdermott-first-camp-bills-hand-will-back-team-times/

CAROLINA
Newton ESPN Charlotte: Evolution of Cam Newton, offense top priority for Carolina Panthers in 2017
http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/25916/evolution-of-cam-newton-offense-top-priority-for-carolina-panthers-in-2017

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: McCaffrey-Stewart-Samuel running back trio a nightmare for opposing defenses
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article162666948.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers release ‘Blind Side’ tackle Michael Oher after he fails physical
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article162732648.html

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
7/20/17, 2:40 PM
Panthers gave Trai Turner a 4-year $45M extension, including $20.5M gtd, per source, averaging $11.25 per year. Next a free agent at 28.

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers interim GM Marty Hurney wastes no time handing out a contract extension
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article162691448.html

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Why Bears' future depends on hard reset at quarterback
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-quarterbacks-bears-camp-preview-spt-0720-20170719-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: How new faces could spark secondary revival for Bears
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-cornerbacks-bears-camp-preview-spt-0720-20170719-story.html

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears starting safety spot up for grabs opposite Quintin Demps
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-safeties-bears-camp-preview-spt-0721-20170720-story.html

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns training camp 2017: Linebackers preview
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/07/cleveland_browns_training_camp_152.html

Browns.com: Browns wowed by versatility of Jamie Collins, will find spots to 'cut him loose'
http://clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-wowed-by-versatility-of-Jamie-Collins-will-find-spots-to-cut-him-loose/1a2b0e20-58dd-4901-b4f8-6d7f84c09447

DALLAS
Archer ESPN Dallas: Test shows nerve continues to improve for Cowboys' Jaylon Smith
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20112562/test-shows-nerve-cowboys-linebacker-jaylon-smith-left-leg-continues-regenerate

Machota Dallas Morning News: Cowboys player profiles: Why Byron Jones is confident in Jeff Heath as a starting safety
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/07/20/cowboys-player-profiles-byron-jones-confident-jeff-heath-starting-safety

DETROIT
Rogers Detroit News: Glasgow’s guard up as Lions’ Tomlinson, Dahl challenge
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/07/20/glasgows-guard-lions-tomlinson-dahl-challenge/103856062/

GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Packers cook up an even better tight end trio with Bennett, Kendricks, Rodgers
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/07/19/packers-cook-up-even-better-tight-end-trio-bennett-kendricks-rodgers/485206001/

Demovsky ESPN GB: Green Bay Packers should exit 2017 camp with new starting CB or two
http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/39217/green-bay-packers-should-come-out-of-camp-with-new-starting-corner-or-two

HOUSTON
Sidhu Texans.com: Mike Vrabel: Ready to lead Texans defense
http://houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Mike-Vrabel-Ready-to-lead-Texans-defense/c74c1186-1c4f-454b-8722-23bc1774a589

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans safety Andre Hal: 'I wasn't playing how I was supposed to play'
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-safety-Andre-Hal-I-wasn-t-playing-how-I-11302756.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Bowen Colts.com: 2017 Running Back Outlook Offers Colts Intriguing Possibilities
http://colts.com/news/article-1/2017-Running-Back-Outlook-Offers-Colts-Intriguing-Possibilities/09df3471-7c62-4e03-8355-2eb21f91997d

JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jaguars 90-man roster breakdown: Safeties
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-90-man-roster-breakdown-safeties-training-camp-battles-positional-overview/455504279

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: First-round pick Patrick Mahomes signs contract with Chiefs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article162758343.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Williams ESPN LA: Philip Rivers confident in Chargers' depth at wide receiver
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/20782/philip-rivers-confident-in-chargers-depth-at-wide-receiver

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams add third quarterback to roster, agreeing to terms with veteran Dan Orlovsky
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-orlovsky-20170720-story.html

Gonzalez ESPN LA: Aaron Donald's contract could dominate Rams training camp
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/34216/aaron-donalds-contract-couldd-dominate-rams-training-camp

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Confidence Mike Pouncey’s hip will pass muster is high as training camp nears
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article162828628.html

Makrides Palm Beach Post: Roy Miller works out for Dolphins ahead of training camp
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/roy-miller-works-out-for-dolphins-ahead-training-camp/MjB8cW1aqEgWQqvyIz7bBN/

MINNESOTA
Murphy Twin cities.com: Vikings coach Mike Zimmer on optimism, regrets and why he believes he didn’t lose the locker room
http://www.twincities.com/2017/07/20/vikings-coach-mike-zimmer-on-optimism-regrets-and-why-he-believes-he-didnt-lose-the-locker-room/

Goessling ESPN Minn: In 2017, Minnesota Vikings remaking offense for post-Adrian Peterson era
http://www.espn.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/23061/in-2017-minnesota-vikings-remaking-offense-for-post-adrian-peterson-era

NEW ENGLAND
McBride Boston Globe: Kony Ealy is a low-risk addition to Patriots' pass rush
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/07/20/kony-ealy-low-risk-addition-patriots-pass-rush/zNuKEj2Jnmx7tIzps1CZ7O/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints place Travin Dural, Devaroe Lawrence on active/non-football injury list
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/07/saints_place_travin_dural_deva.html

NEW YORK JETS
Ripple NYDN: Jets first-round pick Jamal Adams signs rookie contract 
http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/sports/football/jets/jets-first-round-pick-jamal-adams-signs-rookie-contract-article-1.3343393

OAKLAND
Williams NBC Bay Area: Raiders May be Without Conley When Camp Opens
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-May-be-Without-Conley-When-Camp-Opens-435632083.html

PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles training camp preview: Linebacker
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-training-camp-preview-linebacker/

Bowen Phil.com: Secondary looms as Eagles' primary concern
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/secondary-looms-as-eagles-primary-concern-malcolm-jenkins-sidney-jones-rasul-douglas.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: A doctor's opinion of Sidney Jones' likelihood of playing in 2017 and returning to 100 percent
http://www.phillyvoice.com/doctors-opinion-sidney-jones-likelihood-playing-2017-and-returning-100-percent/amp/

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Charlie Batch: Steelers in camp won't show ill will for no-shows
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/07/20/charlie-batch-steelers-training-camp-latrobe-2017-le-veon-bell-contract-alejandro-villanueva-holdout/stories/201707200153

Mueller Timesonline: Special teams is Steelers' biggest area for improvement
http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/special-teams-is-steelers-biggest-area-for-improvement/article_65cb4e0a-6d75-11e7-8505-3f6d7cd573bc.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers training camp preview: Witherspoon to start at CB?
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article162630398.html

Williams NBC Bay Area: Former Browns Cornerback Could be Big Help to 49ers
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Former-Browns-Cornerback-Could-be-Big-Help-to-49ers-435627363.html

SEATTLE
Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Seattle Seahawks look to move past offseason drama at 2017 camp
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/25984/seattle-seahawks-look-to-move-past-offseason-drama-at-2017-training-camp

Cook Geekwire: Seahawks coach Pete Carroll’s tech dream: Holographic robot players so the real ones don’t get hurt
https://www.geekwire.com/2017/seahawks-coach-pete-carrolls-tech-dream-holographic-robot-players-real-ones-dont-get-hurt/amp/

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks camp countdown: Will a healthy Russell Wilson bring back the running game?
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-training-camp-countdown-will-a-healthy-russell-wilson-bring-back-the-running-game/

Dugar Seattle PI: Seahawks QB Trevone Boykin cleared on probation violation
http://seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Seahawks-Trevone-Boykin-cleared-on-probation-11302749.php

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Good to be bad? Dirk Koetter's call for bold, brash Bucs
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/good-to-be-bad-dirk-koetters-call-for-bold-brash-bucs/2331036?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Wash: Washington Redskins' 2017 camp could be last one with Kirk Cousins
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/31846/washington-redskins-2017-camp-could-be-last-one-with-kirk-cousins

Testfatsion Wash Post: Motivated to make roster, Redskins D-lineman Joey Mbu trains with ‘legends’ this offseason
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/07/20/motivated-to-make-roster-redskins-d-lineman-joey-mbu-trains-with-legends-this-offseason/?utm_term=.888257100738

Draft

RB
Jeremiah NFL.com: First Look: Scouting Penn State RB Saquon Barkley
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000820450/article/first-look-scouting-penn-state-rb-saquon-barkley

WR
Jeremiah NFL.com: First Look: Scouting SMU WR Courtland Sutton
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000820916/article/first-look-scouting-smu-wr-courtland-sutton

S
Zierlein NFL.com: Derwin James leads top 8 CFB safeties to watch in 2017
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000820986/article/derwin-james-leads-top-8-cfb-safeties-to-watch-in-2017

Former Giants News

Wooden All 22: Rashad Jennings in talks with Packers, Lions, Ravens, Rams, Dolphins
https://www.all22.com/nfl/rashad-jennings-packers-lions-ravens-rams-dolphins

History

Townsend Dallas Morning News: Emmitt Smith's response to experts who try to devalue his career? 'At the end of the day, 18,355 speaks for itself'
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/07/19/emmitt-smiths-response-experts-try-devalue-hiscareer-end-day-18355-speaks

Jhabalva Denver Post: Terrell Davis believes attitude toward longevity among HOF voters starting to shift
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/07/20/terrell-davis-believes-hof-voters-attitude-shifting/

Turney NFL Journal: Long Distance Kickers
http://nflfootballjournal.blogspot.com/2017/07/long-distance-kickers.html?

Giants Birthdays 7-21

David Carr QB W-CAR 2008, W-SF 2011 NYG 2008-2009, 2011-2012 7-21-1979

Dan DePalma WR W-NYJ 2011 NYG PSQ 2011-2012 7-21-1989

Bob Hyland C/LG TR-CHI 1971 NYG 1971-1975 7-21-1945

Larry Mallory S FA-Memphis WFL 1976 NYG 1976-1978 7-21-1952