Monday Reading

Giants

QB

Kratch NJ.com: Giants training camp 2017 position battles: Will Geno Smith revive career as backup QB?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/07/giants_training_camp_position_battles.html

RB

Duggan NJ.com: Giants roster countdown, No. 13: Can RB Paul Perkins build on his rookie season?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/07/giants_roster_countdown_no_13_can_rb_paul_perkins.html

G

Magliocchetti Inside Football: 2017 Training Camp Preview: G Jon Halapio
https://insidefootball.com/2017-training-camp-preview-g-jon-halapio/

NFL

Klemko MMQB: NFL Training Camps Begin, And So Does Competition for the Toughest Non-QB Job
Our guest columnist is in Arizona to watch the first team hit the field and reports on the camp battle for the Cardinals cornerback position opposite Patrick Peterson. Plus more notes on moving a team to Los Angeles from a man who should know, an opinion on the Michael Vick hair flap and the keys for the 15 best teams heading into the season
https://www.si.com/mmqb/2017/07/24/nfl-training-camps-cardinals-rams-chargers-robert-klemko-guest-mmqb

Davis USA Today: 2017 NFL record projections: Patriots headed for perfect 16-0 season?
"NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys (11-5): The league should be ready for Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott — assuming he isn't suspended — this time around; that celebrated O-line is breaking in two new starters; and the defense could be a hot mess. Still, there's no denying this club's offensive firepower. The Cowboys play four of their five November games at home, a good point to make a move in the standings.
New York Giants (10-6): They open with four of six on the road. Survive that stretch and maybe establish some semblance of a ground game to complement their aerial weapons, and the Giants could contend for the division.
Philadelphia Eagles (9-7): The offensive line is intact, and Carson Wentz has some fancy new weapons. But the defensive front seven better dominate, or else that shaky secondary could be fatally exposed. Back-to-back West Coast games in December hurt.
Washington Redskins (5-11): The questions about Kirk Cousins' future will be on constant loop. And he may not enjoy the present all that much after losing two 1,000-yard receivers."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/07/24/nfl-record-projections-predictions-patriots-cowboys-raiders-steelers/500328001/

Barnwell ESPN: The NFL's 25 most outsized contracts
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20086567/the-nfl-25-best-big-money-contracts-adjusting-position-2017

ARIZONA
Urban Cardinals.com: An early look at the depth chart spots
http://blog.azcardinals.com/2017/07/23/an-early-look-at-the-depth-chart-spots/

Urban Cardinals.com: Cardinals Blogs | Fitz plays for a ring and “wide open” CB spot
http://blog.azcardinals.com/2017/07/23/fitz-plays-for-a-ring-and-wide-open-cb-spot/

Urban Cardinals.com: No Tears, Great Play At End For Larry Fitzgerald
http://azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/No-Tears-Great-Play-At-End-For-Larry-Fitzgerald/dd0bca08-4b82-41f3-a58e-e75385b15ad

Weinfuss ESPN AZ: John Brown shows he's healthy, bigger during first Cardinals practice
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/126582/cardinals-john-brown-shows-hes-healthy-bigger-during-first-camp-practice

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: 5 bold predictions for the Falcons defense 
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/bold-predictions-for-the-falcons-defense/EqJYTfba3loZaw9PsFiuXM/

McFadden Falcons.com: Falcons' 2017 rookie profile: Duke Riley reunites with Deion Jones to provide speed at linebacker
http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-rookie-profile-Duke-Riley-reunites-with-Deion-Jones-to-provide-speed-at-linebacker/19f00672-a399-4af3-b3a5-e2ad8a7168da?qwr=fullsite_temporary

BUFFALO
Brown Bills.com: Bills Today: Beane and McDermott plan steady dialogue with Pegulas
http://buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-Today-Beane-and-McDermott-plan-steady-dialogue-with-Pegulas/4d760fc0-39cf-4608-91a0-527cb3671500

Maiorana Rochester Democrat & Chronicle: Bills' Tyrod Taylor finds himself having to prove he's a franchise QB
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/2017/07/23/buffalo-bills-tyrod-taylor-franchise-quarterback/490092001/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers quarterbacks analysis: Here’s what you can expect from Cam Newton in 2017
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article163109628.html

CHICAGO
Finley Chicago Sun Times: Entering Year 3, Bears’ John Fox talks QBs, a rebuild and his future
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/entering-year-3-bears-john-fox-talks-qbs-a-rebuild-and-his-future/

Finley Chicago Sun Times: ike Glennon tries not to sweat future, but it’s ‘just being a human’
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/starting-job-in-hand-bears-qb-mike-glennon-tries-to-stay-in-the-now/

CINCINNATI
Owczarski Cin Enquirer: Bengals' 5 camp questions: When will Eifert, Bernard play?
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/07/23/bengals-5-camp-questions-when-eifert-bernard-play/465396001/

CLEVELAND
Lemerises Cleveland Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns have changed half their starters from 2016 training camp, improved at every spot
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/07/cleveland_browns_have_changed.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns RB Isaiah Crowell hires super agent Drew Rosenhaus to help him get paid in contract year
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/07/browns_rb_isaiah_crowell_hires.amp

Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns training camp 2017: Defensive line preview
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/07/browns_safety_jabrill_peppers.amp

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns rookie SS Jabrill Peppers avoids missing any camp by signing 4 yr. $10.3M deal on eve of rookies reporting
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/07/browns_safety_jabrill_peppers

DALLAS
Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Dak Prescott has made Tony Romo’s absence a footnote at camp
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/article163221183.html

Moore Dallas Morning News: A torpedo's coming for Ezekiel Elliott, whose off-field issues won't stay off the field long
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/07/23/torpedos-coming-cowboys-rb-ezekiel-elliott-whose-field-issues-stay-field-long

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Jerry Jones: NFL has no domestic violence case against Ezekiel Elliott
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/article163225413.html

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys want to lock up Zack Martin long term in camp
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article163216308.html

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Jerry Jones views Jaylon Smith as first-round pick going into camp
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article163206943.html

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: No. 4 in Broncos' camp countdown: New man in charge
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/no-4-in-broncos-camp-countdown-new-man-in-charge/458802714

Jhabalva Denver Post: Round 2: Stakes high as Broncos quarterbacks (again) vie for starting job
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/07/23/broncos-qb-competition-training-camp-trevor-siemian-paxton-lynch/

DETROIT
Rogers Detroit News: Who will emerge for Lions after Abdullah, Riddick?
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/07/23/who-emerge-lions-after-abdullah-riddick/103938354/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Jaelen Strong lighter, quicker heading into pivotal season
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Jaelen-Strong-lighter-quicker-heading-11308527.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Bremer Herald Bulletin: Colts Camp Preview: Veteran Vinatieri returns to lead new-look special teams
http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/colts-camp-preview-veteran-vinatieri-returns-to-lead-new-look/article_7f9cdbc0-6ffd-11e7-8a22-ffad0fe689c6.html

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Position Preview: Questions at O-Line entering camp
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-07-23/jaguars-position-preview-questions-o-line-entering-camp

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Gonzalez ESPN LA: For Rams to thrive, Sean McVay must not let his youth define him
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/34328/for-rams-to-thrive-sean-mcvay-must-learn-fast

MIAMI
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Countdown to training camp: Can Ajayi handle workload of being a featured back for a full season?
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-countdown-20170722-story.html

Perkins Sun Sentinel: Countdown to training camp: Will this be the season Parker plays up to his full potential?
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-countdown-20170723-story.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Mike Zimmer says Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater likely to start camp on PUP list
http://www.twincities.com/2017/07/23/vikings-mike-zimmer-says-teddy-bridgewater-likely-to-start-camp-on-pup-list/

Krammer Minn Star Tribune: Vikings hope early start helps rookies have fast start
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-hope-early-start-helps-rookies-get-off-to-fast-start/436198133/

Minium Virginia Pilot: A Q& A with former ODU star Taylor Heinicke as he prepares for Minnesota Vikings training camp
https://pilotonline.com/sports/college/old-dominion/football/harry-minium/a-q-a-with-former-odu-star-taylor-heinicke-as/article_db63564f-cebb-5f62-bb6d-27348d0da2e4.html

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings hold 1st training camp since 2006 without Adrian Peterson Latavius Murray, Dalvin Cook top candidates at RB
http://www.twincities.com/2017/07/23/vikings-latavius-murray-dalvin-cook-vie-to-replace-adrian-peterson-at-rb/

Craig Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' C.J. Ham is fighting for one of football's least glamorous jobs — fullback
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-c-j-ham-is-fighting-for-one-of-football-s-least-glamorous-jobs-fullback/436199843/

Graff Twincities.com: Vikings’ Pat Elflein hopes to improve the offensive line
http://www.twincities.com/2017/07/23/vikings-pat-elflein-hopes-to-help-improve-the-offensive-line/

NEW ENGLAND
Guregian Boston Herald: Loaded Patriots still face tough questions
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/07/guregian_loaded_patriots_still_face_tough_questions

Kurkjian Boston Herald: There’s a brand new look to Patriots running backs this season
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/07/there_s_a_brand_new_look_to_patriots_running_backs_this_season

Bedard Boston Sports Journal: Cooks is here for one reason: to bring the chunk
https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2017/07/23/cooks-is-here-for-one-reason-to-bring-the-chunk/

Almquist Boston Globe: Harris will bolster Patriots' linebacking corps
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/07/23/harris-will-bolster-patriots-linebacking-corps/5AgQF6jkc0RxI3hCQR4KcO/story.html

PHILADELPHIA
Sielski Phil.com: With Eagles set to return, it's time to bone up on the staples of training camp
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/mike_sielski/mike-sielski-eagles-training-camp-howie-roseman-carson-wentz-20170723.html

Berman Phil.com: Eagles release CB Dwayne Gratz; place DT Beau Allen, CB Sidney Jones on non-football injury list
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-release-dwayne-gratz-beau-allen-sidney-jones-injured-20170723.html

Bowen Phil.com: Decision on Eagles' Mathews unlikely before August
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/decision-on-eagles-mathews-unlikely-before-august-20170723.html

PITTSBURGH
Bradford Timesonline: Bubble Boys: Three Steelers veterans who will need to impress at training camp
http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/bubble-boys-three-steelers-veterans-who-will-need-to-impress/article_1e94bb40-6fd5-11e7-a8f0-a34477cb2e96.html

Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: Antonio Brown wants Steelers to extend 'special piece' Le'Veon Bell
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20140434/antonio-brown-says-pittsburgh-steelers-need-special-piece-leveon-bell-reach-goals

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks training camp countdown: Will return of Earl Thomas fix all that ailed the defense down the stretch?
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-training-camp-countdown-will-return-of-earl-thomas-fix-all-that-ailed-the-defense-down-the-stretch/?

Baker Seattle Times: Guaranteed contracts in the NFL? This is a battle for Richard Sherman
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/guaranteed-contracts-in-nfl-this-is-a-battle-for-richard-sherman/

TAMPA BAY
Auman TB Times: As training camp looms, Jameis Winston starts throwing
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/as-training-camp-looms-jameis-winston-starts-throwing/2331234

TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: Breaking Down the D-Line Position for Titans
http://titansonline.com/news/article-4/Breaking-Down-the-D-Line-Position-for-Titans/e8b6d9ad-b59b-4fad-aaa8-b058e9de6242

WASHINGTON
Jones Washington Post: Redskins 53-man roster projection entering training camp
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/07/23/redskins-53-man-roster-projection-entering-training-camp/?utm_term=.05a76dbf0732

History

Scalzo Canton Repository: SUNDAY SPECIAL: Time passes, but Don Sutherin’s Rose Bowl-winning kick lives on
"Sutherin was an eighth-round draft pick by the Giants in 1958 and signed for $10,500.
“That doesn’t sound like much money today, but back then it was a lot of money,” said Sutherin, who got a $5,000 signing bonus and gave $2,500 to his mother.
After his first season, the Giants’ defensive coordinator, Tom Landry, approached him about moving to safety, a position he had never played. Sutherin gave it some thought, but decided he would rather stay at cornerback. "Two days later, I was traded to Pittsburgh,” he said, chuckling."
http://www.cantonrep.com/sports/20170724/sunday-special-time-passes-but-don-sutherins-rose-bowl-winning-kick-lives-on

Giants Birthdays 7-24

Dale Markham T W-KC 1980 NYG 1980 7-24-1957

Roscoe Ward CB W-BUF 1976 NYG 1976 7-24-1952