Tuesday Reading

Giants

Willis NYP: Old-school Giants champions have this advice for 2017 squad
http://nypost.com/2017/07/24/old-school-giants-champions-have-this-advice-for-2017-squad/

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants O vs. D: Key Training Camp Battles
https://insidefootball.com/offense-vs-defense-key-battles-watch-new-york-giants-training-camp/

Kratch NJ.com: Giants camp cuts? These 11 veterans could be on bubble
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/07/giants_training_camp_cuts_these_xx_veterans_could.html

Traina B/R: 8 Players on New York Giants' 2017 Roster Bubble
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2723284-8-players-on-new-york-giants-2017-roster-bubble

RV SNY: Giants: Key players to watch this summer
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/giants-key-players-to-watch-this-summer/244105942?

Glauber Newsday: Giants and Jets begin training camp at polar opposites of NFL spectrum
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/giants-and-jets-begin-training-camp-at-polar-opposites-of-nfl-spectrum-1.13820161

Giants.com: Cover 3: Bold Predictions for 2017
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Cover-3-Bold-Predictions-for-2017/aef205d9-6318-489d-b9d2-d84a7636ea18

Coach

Raanan ESPN NY: Changes coming for Giants in Year 2 of Camp McAdoo
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/52480/changes-coming-for-giants-in-year-2-of-camp-mcadoo

QB

Iyer TSN: Giants QB battle: Davis Webb ready to be the guy behind Eli
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/davis-webb-geno-smith-new-york-giants-backup-qb-training-camp-batle-competition-eli-manning/tk7bgxlj9jpd1v60hliq1bztc

WR

Duggan NJ.com: Giants roster countdown: No. 9 WR Brandon Marshall
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/07/giants_roster_countdown_no_9_can_wr_brandon_marsha.html

Duggan NJ.com: Giants roster countdown: No. 11 WR Sterling Shepard
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/07/giants_roster_countdown_no_11_can_wr_sterling_shep.html

Raanan ESPN NY: To elevate his game, Sterling Shepard picks Odell Beckham's brain
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/52465/to-elevate-his-game-sterling-shepard-picks-odell-beckhams-brain

Schneier 247 Sports: The most heated Giants training camp battle is in the slot
http://nyg.247sports.com/Bolt/The-most-heated-Giants-training-camp-battle-is-in-the-slot-105434945

Schwartz NYP: Giants receiver gets arrest cleared up in time for camp
http://nypost.com/2017/07/24/giants-receiver-gets-arrest-cleared-up-in-time-for-camp/

Kratch NJ.com: Driving while impaired charge against Giants' Roger Lewis dismissed, court says
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/07/roger_lewis_giants_drunk_driving_arrest.html

RT

Schwartz NYP: Meet the Giant who wears his Judaism on (and under) his sleeve
http://nypost.com/2017/07/24/meet-the-giant-who-wears-his-judaism-on-and-under-his-sleeve/amp/

LG

Kratch NJ.com: Giants roster countdown, No. 10: LG Justin Pugh
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/07/giants_roster_countdown_no_10_will_lg_justin_pugh.html

DE

Magliocchetti Inside Football: 2017 Training Camp Preview: DE/LB Stansly Maponga
https://insidefootball.com/2017-training-camp-preview-de-stansly-maponga/

NFL

Tucker SOE: CHIEFS, PANTHERS SET SCARY PRECEDENT
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/244107030/kansas-city-chiefs-carolina-panthers-fire-gm

Seifert ESPN: NFL coaches skeptical on benefits of chip-generated game-day data
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20116303/nfl-head-coaches-skeptical-chip-generated-game-day-player-data-pete-carroll-sean-payton-dan-quinn

ARIZONA
McManaman AZ Central: Training Day: Cards DB Tyrann Mathieu knows pressure is on
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/07/24/arizona-cardinals-training-camp-monday/505585001/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons remain optimistic about reaching new deal with Freeman
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-remain-optimistic-about-reaching-new-deal-with-freeman/ASCoa5SdzE4gPHFs37B6HL/amp.html

Ledbetter AJC: Julio Jones set to return to action
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/julio-jones-set-return-action/4io0hpNIVE0FdNX0hcD1gP/amp.html

Ledbetter AJC: Falcons hope McKinley’s ready for third exhibition game
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/falcons-hope-mckinley-ready-for-third-exhibition-game/MmlYzDRn7dJMGapAWSlrBN/amp.html

Schultz AJC: Dwight Freeney is only a last-resort option for Falcons
http://jeffschultz.blog.myajc.com/2017/07/24/dwight-freeney-appears-to-be-only-last-resort-option-for-falcons/

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens news, notes and opinions: Thoughts about Joe Flacco, conditioning tests and free agents
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-ravens-news-notes-and-opinions-20170723-story.html

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Bills notebook: Boldin, 3 D-linemen visit; Washington pleads not guilty
http://buffalonews.com/2017/07/24/bills-notebook-boldin-3-d-linemen-visit-washington-pleads-not-guilty/

Skurski Buffalo News: Training camp countdown: 3. How many new starters will there be on the offensive line?
http://buffalonews.com/2017/07/24/training-camp-countdown-3-many-new-starters-will-offensive-line/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers questions swirl around Mike Shula, a middle-aged defense, Newton and Kuechly
http://charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article163322818.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers GM Marty Hurney fires longtime pro scouting director, sources say
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article163350768.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers TE Greg Olsen makes decision on training camp holdout, source says
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article163359138.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Task for Carolina’s defense in camp? Get angry, and stay angry
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article163329998.html

CHICAGO
Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Meet Mark Sadowski: the South Sider who runs Bears’ college scouting
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/meet-mark-sadowski-the-south-sider-who-runs-bears-college-scouting/amp/

Pompei B/R: Jordan Howard Isn't Taking His Foot off the Gas After Monster Rookie Season
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2719150-jordan-howard-isnt-taking-his-foot-off-the-gas-after-monster-rookie-season.amp.html

Thompson Chicago Tribune: Victor Cruz: 5 things to know about the Bears receiver
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chicagoinc/ct-victor-cruz-chicago-inc-spt-0725-20170724-story.html

CINCINNATI
Marcum Cincy Jungle: Report: Giovani Bernard will be cleared for start of Bengals training camp
https://www.cincyjungle.com/platform/amp/2017/7/24/16019556/giovani-bernard-cleared-start-bengals-training-camp

DALLAS
Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Talkin’ Cowboys: Five takeaways from Day 1
http://star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article163430038.html

Moore Dallas Morning News: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott must toe fine line with teammates' off-field chaos, so here's his plan
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/07/24/cowboys-qb-dak-prescott-must-toe-fine-line-teammatesoff-field-chaos-plan

Moore Dallas Morning News: Dez Bryant on his love and devotion to the Dallas Cowboys: "I feel like nobody reps the star more than me."
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/07/24/dez-bryant-love-devotion-cowboys-feel-like-nobody-reps-star

Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Latest details on Cowboys cutting Lucky Whitehead, warrant for arrest from June shoplifting charge
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/07/24/report-warrant-cowboys-wr-lucky-whiteheads-arrest-connection-june-shoplifting-charge

Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: What message do Cowboys send by cutting Lucky Whitehead? Not one aimed at Ezekiel Elliott
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/07/24/message-cowboys-send-cutting-lucky-whitehead-one-aimed-ezekiel-elliott-start

Brandon George (@DMN_George)
7/24/17, 2:31 PM
First-team DL has Tyrone Crawford at left DE and DeMarcus Lawrence at right DE. Cedric Thornton and Maliek Collins at DTs.

George Dallas Morning News: Cowboys DE David Irving takes responsibility for failed drug test: 'I thought I was hitting a second puberty'
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/07/24/cowboys-de-david-irving-takes-responsibility-failed-drug-test-thought-hitting-second-puberty

George Dallas Morning News: Cowboys CB Nolan Carroll takes responsibility for DWI arrest: 'It's a learning experience'
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/07/24/cowboys-cb-nolan-carroll-takes-responsibility-dwi-arrest-learning-experience

DENVER
Legwold ESPN Denver: Broncos exec John Elway agrees to 5-year deal to stay in Denver
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20148210/denver-broncos-executive-john-elway-agrees-five-year-deal

Jhabalva Denver Post: Former Bronco David Bruton is retiring from the NFL — for his health and others
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/07/24/david-bruton-retiring-broncos-redskins/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions need big contributions from rookie class to contend
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/07/24/detroit-lions-rookie-class/503920001/

Rogers Detroit News: Lions search for backups to add bite to DT unit
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/07/24/lions-search-backups-add-bite-dt-unit/103953702/

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: 'Energized' Packers GM Ted Thompson puts best foot forward
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/07/24/energized-packers-gm-ted-thompson-puts-best-foot-forward/506059001/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Akeem Hunt: 'I can surprise a lot of people'
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Akeem-Hunt-I-can-surprise-a-lot-of-people-11335320.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Ex-Ravens linebacker Zach Orr visiting Texans
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Ex-Ravens-linebacker-Zach-Orr-visiting-Texans-11339693.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Insider: Colts' Ballard tackles Geathers, safeties and more
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/07/24/colts-chris-ballard-tackles-clayton-geathers-safeties-and-more/505515001/

Bremer Herald Bulletin: Colts Camp Preview: Makeover produces deep, versatile DL group
http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/colts-camp-preview-makeover-produces-deep-versatile-dl-group/article_2d60ff16-70cb-11e7-9722-2f8b5b049552.html

JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jaguars News & Notes: New players with ties to the new regime, Williams joins unfortunate list
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/amp/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/five-offseason-additions-with-ties-to-the-jaguars-coaching-staff-and-front-office/458973837

O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars Position Preview: Expensive free agents, high draft picks lead DL
http://jacksonville.com/jaguars/sports/2017-07-24/jaguars-position-preview-expensive-free-agents-high-draft-picks-lead-dl

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: Jaguars' Bouye talks about adapting to new teammates, cornerback injuries
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/amp/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-cornerback-aj-bouye-discusses-cornerback-injuries-younger-teammates-before-training-camp/459137900

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Answers for Dorsey firing scarce, but Clark Hunt provided hints … if you listened closely
http://kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article163421278.html

McChesney KC Star: Chris Jones among Chiefs to start training camp on physically unable to perform list
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article163402753.html

Teicher ESPN KC: All eyes will be on Patrick Mahomes II at Kansas City Chiefs camp
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/239539/attention-will-be-on-patrick-mahomes-ii-at-2017-kansas-city-chiefs-camp

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Woike LA Times: Chargers to work out Robert Griffin III
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-griffin-20170724-story.html

Williams ESPN LA: Robert Griffin III would offer Chargers a backup QB with mobility
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/20853/robert-griffin-iii-offers-backup-qb-with-mobility-for-chargers

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Gonzalez LA Times: Rams need better draft results to turn franchise around
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/34339/rams-need-better-draft-results-to-turn-franchise-around

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Reasons Miami Dolphins and Jarvis Landry haven’t exchanged proposals on contract extension
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article163245948.html

Habib Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins DT Jordan Phillips must shed rep of being consistently inconsistent
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/07/24/miami-dolphins-dt-jordan-phillips-must-shed-rep-of-being-consistently-inconsistent/

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Countdown to training camp: Will Charles Harris be a major contributor in his rookie season
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-countdown-20170724-story.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Koa Misi won’t be ready for the start of Miami Dolphins training camp which affects a battle for a starting OLB job
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article163432313.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings backup quarterback Case Keenum relishes extra reps
http://www.twincities.com/2017/07/24/vikings-backup-quarterback-case-keenum-relishes-practice-reps/

Vensel Minn Star Tribune: For Vikings' oft-injured Antone Exum, it's been one thing after another
http://m.startribune.com/for-vikings-oft-injured-antone-exum-it-s-been-one-thing-after-another/436407893/

Krammer Minn Star Tribune: With rookie Rodney Adams, Vikings at a point of new returns
http://m.startribune.com/with-rookie-rodney-adams-vikings-at-a-point-of-new-returns/436409563/

NEW ENGLAND
Borges Boston Herald: Patriots' path to NFL title repeat is harder than you think
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/07/borges_patriots_path_to_nfl_title_repeat_is_harder_than_you_think

Reiss ESPN Boston: Brian Belichick, DeMarcus Covington join Patriots' 'farm system' for coaches
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4804246/brian-belichick-demarcus-covington-join-patriots-farm-system-for-coaches

McBride Boston Globe: Rookies have tough task in making Patriots roster
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/07/24/rookies-have-tough-task-making-patriots-roster/Vs9zFz2HEp256lwYbIdPSM/story.html

Bishop MMQB: NFLThis is 40: Tom Brady Leading the Way for Athletes Aging Over the Hill
As he reaches a milestone birthday, Tom Brady is establishing himself as lead sensei of ageless wonders—across all sports—who have much in common with the Patriots’ quarterback.
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/07/24/tom-brady-new-england-patriots-birthday-40-years-old

Reiss ESPN Boston: Dont'a Hightower, Alan Branch to open training camp on PUP list
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4804257/donta-hightower-alan-branch-to-open-training-camp-on-pup-list?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Kurkjian Boston Herald: At linebacker, Patriots have one of their weaker units
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/07/at_linebacker_patriots_have_one_of_their_weaker_units

Price Boston Sports Journal: Report: Pats in talks with veteran CB Brandon Flowers
https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2017/07/24/report-patriots-talks-veteran-cb-brandon-flowers/

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints' Willie Snead will report to training camp despite lack of contract
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/07/willie_snead_contract_holdout.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints hope Ryan Ramczyk or Khalif Barnes impress at left tackle before moving Andrus Peat
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/07/saints_left_tackle_replacement.html

Underhill NO Advocate: Hau'oli Kikaha expected to be 'good to go' for Saints training camp
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_6a35aa52-709b-11e7-bf94-f3294f49247c.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Michael Mauti re-signs with Saints on one-year deal after offseason surgeries
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/07/michael_mauti_re-signs_with_sa.html

OAKLAND
Gehlken LV Review Journal: Raiders’ Gareon Conley still under investigation as training camp begins
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders-gareon-conley-still-under-investigation-as-training-camp-begins/

PHILADELPHIA
Duffy Eagles.com: Inside The Scouting World's Neverending Chase For Talent
http://philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Inside-The-Scouting-Worlds-Neverending-Chase-For-Talent/8bc86313-e1b9-4792-a18e-8e30cc67225b

Berman Phil.com: Doug Pederson explains why Eagles released WR Dorial Green-Beckham, CB Dwayne Gratz
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-doug-pederson-dorial-green-beckham-dwayne-gratz-20170724.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles practice observations: Highlights from Day 1
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-training-camp-carson-wentz-matt-mcgloin-dane-evans-20170724.html

Murphy Phil.com: Pederson's development of Wentz matters more than Eagles' wins and losses
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/doug-pederson-carson-wentz-development-philadelphia-eagles-wins-losses-20170724.html

Berman Phil.com: Eagles QB Nick Foles adjusting to life as a backup
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-nick-foles--adjusting-to-life-as-a-backup-carson-wentz-doug-pederson.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: So there's nothing wrong with Jordan Matthews' knee, but he's not practicing?
http://www.phillyvoice.com/so-theres-nothing-wrong-jordan-matthews-knee-hes-not-practicing/amp/

Ford Phil.com: Corey Clement looks for an opening in Eagles backfield
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-corey-clement-wisconsin-legarrette-blount.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Eagles rookie WR Shelton Gibson getting the hang of the offense
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-shelton-gibson-nfl-training-camp-wide-receiver-roster.html

PITTSBURGH
Bittner Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Antonio Brown is putting the pressure on Le'Veon Bell to sign his contract
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/07/24/le-veon-bell-contract-negotiations-antonio-brown-steelers-training-camp-saint-vincent/stories/201707240136

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ roster projection: Doomsday for past draft picks
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/amp/49ers-roster-projection-Doomsday-for-past-11339985.php

SEATTLE
Dugar Seattle PI: Seahawks 2017 position previews: A loaded defensive line
http://m.seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Seahawks-2017-position-previews-A-loaded-11339866.php

Dugar Seattle PI: Seahawks have CB spot up for grabs, so who will snatch it?
http://seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Is-rookie-Shaquill-Griffin-poised-to-earning-11340333.php

TENNESSEE
Wells ESPN Nash: After addressing big needs, Tennessee Titans get to see how pieces fit
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/67397/after-addressing-big-needs-tennessee-titans-get-to-see-how-pieces-fit

Wyatt Titans.com: Breaking Down the LB Position for Titans
http://m.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Breaking-Down-the-LB-Position-for-Titans/2ac42088-fbcf-4244-9aa7-e2e254f238bd

Wolf The Tennessean: Logan Ryan: Titans' revamped secondary 'a bunch of alpha dogs'
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/07/24/logan-ryan-titans-revamped-secondary-a-bunch-alpha-dogs/505341001/

WASHINGTON
Steinberg Washington Post: The Redskins eventually will run out of heroes from the ’80s
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/07/24/the-redskins-eventually-will-run-out-of-heroes-from-the-80s/?utm_term=.6b6ca1ff25ae

La Canfora CBS Sports: One insider reveals the long-term contract Redskins should have offered Kirk Cousins
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/one-insider-reveals-the-long-term-contract-redskins-should-have-offered-kirk-cousins/amp/

Testfatsion Washington Post: Fate brings Pete Robertson to the Redskins following a devastating back injury
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/07/24/fate-brings-pete-robertson-to-the-redskins-following-a-devastating-back-injury/?utm_term=.7bce346ec8e8

Draft

Wallace B/R: CFB Stars Who Will Need to Change Positions to Succeed in the NFL
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2723381-cfb-stars-who-will-need-to-change-positions-to-succeed-in-the-nfl.amp.html


Life

Rathborn Mirror UK: Tottenham star Harry Kane shows off kicking power with 50-yard field goal at New York Giants practice facility
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/tottenham-nfl-harry-kane-giants-10864727


History

Tulsa Sports Extra: Former TU football standout Willie Townes dies at age 74
Former Cowboys starting DE was with the Giants in training camp in 1971
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/tusportsextra/former-tu-football-standout-willie-townes-dies-at-age/article_524e795b-e002-5d39-9612-56b9c608ba0c.html

Mays The Ringer: Let’s Look Back at Ndamukong Suh Totally Wrecking People in College
https://theringer.com/amp/p/a9d81f415ca

Giants Birthdays 8-25

Robert Douglas FB W-TB 2007 NYG 2007 8-25-1982

Kenny Hill SS TR-OAK 1984 NYG 1984-1988 8-25-1958

Bruce Maher SS TR-DET 1968 NYG 1968-1969 8-25-1937

Jameel McClain MLB/RLB W-BAL 2014 NYG 2014 8-25-1985

Brandon McManus PK W-IND 2014 NYG Training Camp 2014 8-25-1991

Kent Wells NT W-WAS 1990 NYG 1990 8-25-1967