Saturday Reading

Giants

Raanan ESPN NY: Eli Manning solid and steady, Odell Beckham quiet but effective at Giants training camp

"Underdog who has a legit shot to make roster: DL Jordan Williams
He’s more than just the awesome first name. Williams has been a play-wrecker this summer. He’s flashed a quick first step and strong pass-rush ability. This is what the Giants' defense needs, a lineman who can provide pass rush from the interior. Williams has a legitimate chance.
Williams, 24, was undrafted in 2015 out of Tennessee. He has spent parts of the past two seasons with the Dolphins and Jets. He dropped weight this offseason and “feels faster.” It’s showing on the field. He had three tackles and a sack in the preseason opener, when he thought he looked more comfortable. He’s a player to watch as the preseason progresses."

"Solid and steady 2: G Adam Gettis
The second-team guard doesn’t receive a ton of notoriety. He doesn’t have the pedigree or size of offseason signee D.J. Fluker, but it doesn’t seem to matter. If one of the Giants’ starting guards was injured right now, Gettis might be the first choice to step into that role. He’s been among the most consistent offensive linemen this summer, even if he did miss a practice earlier this week with an eye problem and left practice early Friday with what appeared to be a minor ankle injury."

http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/244962/eli-manning-solid-and-steady-odell-beckham-quiet-but-effective-at-giants-training-camp

Salomone Giants.com: Sideline View: Practice observations (8/18)
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Sideline-View-Practice-observations-818/af491bb7-dc36-4c8e-8270-637aa23813d8

Duggan NJ.com: Giants LB depth remains a concern | Practice report
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/giants_linebacker_depth_remains_a_concern_practice.html

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants Practice Report: August 18, 2017
https://insidefootball.com/new-york-giants-practice-report-august-17-2017-2/

Traina B/R: New York Giants Preseason Week 2 Matchup Preview
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2727857-new-york-giants-preseason-week-2-matchup-preview

QB

Eisen Giants.com: Eli primed to lead stacked offense to success
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Eli-primed-to-lead-stacked-offense-to-success-/6576273b-c710-46e1-b0d6-ba13acc70616

O'Connor ESPN: A Giants title in 2017? Hey, it'd be peak Eli (again)
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20368907/eli-manning-new-york-giants-ready-again-us-bet-2017-nfl-super-bowl-lii

Leonard NYDN: Geno Smith on preseason performance: ‘I could have been better'
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/geno-smith-preseason-performance-better-article-1.3423794

Serby NYP: Davis Webb starting to look the Giants’ QB of the future
http://nypost.com/2017/08/19/davis-webb-starting-to-look-the-giants-qb-of-the-future/amp/

Stapleton APP: Giants rookie quarterback ‘stealing reps,’ striving for perfection
http://www.app.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/08/18/giants-rookie-quarterback-stealing-reps-striving-perfection/104734344/

Canavan AP NJ Herald: Add rookie Davis Webb into the fight for Giants backup QB
http://www.njherald.com/article/20170817/AP/308179754

RB

Duggan NJ.com: Journeyman RB Draughn hopes to settle down with Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/journeyman_rb_shaun_draughn_hoping_to_settle_down.html

WR

Cyrgalis NYP: Tavarres King knows not being center of attention can pay off
http://nypost.com/2017/08/19/tavarres-king-knows-not-being-center-of-attention-can-pay-off/

Kratch NJ.com: Giants add 2 WRs: 6 things to know on Eagan, Severin
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/giants_sign_2_new_wideouts_6_things_to_know_about.html

TE

Kratch NJ.com: Why does Adams feel faster? 'Knowledge and comfort'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/jerell_adams_giants_2nd_year_progression.html

Eisen Giants.com: What will Evan Engram bring to second preseason outing?
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/What-will-Evan-Engram-bring-to-second-preseason-outing/06751df2-1519-465c-93e0-c42d81ad4050

OL

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants' Mike Sullivan: We're going only as far as O-line takes us
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/77410/giants-mike-sullivan-were-going-only-as-far-as-o-line-takes-us

Duggan NJ.com: Sullivan: 'We're going to go as far as our O-line goes'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/giants_oc_mike_sullivan_were_going_to_go_as_far_as.html

Rock Newsday: Giants’ Mike Sullivan pinpoints O-line as key to offense
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-mike-sullivan-pinpoints-o-line-as-key-to-offense-1.14073781

LG

Traina Inside Football: Justin Pugh: O-line Still Heading in the Right Direction
https://insidefootball.com/new-york-giants-practice-report-august-17-2017-2/

Rock Newsday: Justin Pugh eager to win a Super Bowl with Giants
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/justin-pugh-eager-to-win-a-super-bowl-with-giants-1.14072655

LT

Sullivan The Record: All eyes on Ereck Flowers, Giants' most important player
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/columnists/tara-sullivan/2017/08/18/sullivan-all-eyes-ereck-flowers-giants-most-important-player/579295001/

Defense

Kratch NJ.com: Will Giants' B.J. Goodson be a 3-down linebacker? | 6 important Steve Spagnuolo notes
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/will_giants_bj_goodson_be_a_3-down_linebacker_6_im.html

Rock NYP: Giants defense hopes off-field chemistry translate to on-field success
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-defense-hopes-off-field-chemistry-translate-to-on-field-success-1.14074618

Leonard NYDN: Giants Insider: Spags keyed in on overall depth and health at LB
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-spags-keyed-depth-health-lb-article-1.3423973

DT

Pflum SB Nation: Steve Spagnuolo: Dalvin Tomlinson Has Taken “Big Jump”
https://www.bigblueview.com/2017/8/18/16171434/2017-ny-giants-defense-steve-spagnuolo-landon-collins-dalvin-tomlinson-romeo-okwara

DE

Rock Newsday: Giants’ Romeo Okwara passes judgment on ex-ND teammate DeShone Kizer
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-romeo-okwara-passes-judgment-on-ex-nd-teammate-deshone-kizer-1.14074362

MLB

Rock Newsday: Giants’ B.J. Goodson brings some fire to the ‘Mike’ position
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-b-j-goodson-brings-some-fire-to-the-mike-position-1.14074071

CB

Cyrgalis NYP: Giants’ up-and-coming D-back looks to add depth to secondary
http://nypost.com/2017/08/18/giants-up-and-coming-d-back-looks-to-add-depth-to-secondary/

ST

Kratch NJ.com: Projecting NYG ST | Munson over Herzlich?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/projecting_giants_top_special_teams_contributors_c.html

NFL

Vrentas MMQB: The Women Who Are Changing the Face of the NFL
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/08/16/themmqb-women-nfl-coaches-training-camp-bills-falcons-jets-49ers-vikings

Mays The Ringer: Getting open is football’s most relatable skill, and also one of its most complex. So we asked the experts: What distinguishes the NFL’s best route runners from its novices?
https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/nfl/2017/8/18/16167668/route-running-technique-jordy-nelson-keenan-allen-cole-beasley

Taylor NFL.com: Vernon Hargreaves, T.J. Watt among rising defensive players
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000830381/article/vernon-hargreaves-tj-watt-among-rising-defensive-players

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Blank: Falcons are ‘no one-year wonder’
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/blank-falcons-are-one-year-wonder/OOaKeFCX9TLTY3TdvnhK2H/amp.html

Ledbetter AJC: Wes Schweitzer to start at right guard against Steelers
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/wes-schweitzer-start-right-guard-against-steelers/S819sIwhJHqlGMTmoF5Q7M/amp.html

BALTIMORE
Walker Baltimore Sun: Five things we learned from the Ravens' 31-7 win over the Miami Dolphins
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-dolphins-five-things-20170817-story.html

Hensley ESPN Baltimore:
Ravens' Josh Woodrum inspired by brother with Down syndrome
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/244886/ravens-josh-woodrum-inspired-by-brother-with-down-syndrome

Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Ravens add another name into the fullback competition and he's a defensive lineman
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-ricard-20170818-story.html

Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Maxx Williams flashes speed and big-play potential, a welcome development for Ravens
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-maxx-williams-20170818-story.html

Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Ravens' signing of center Jeremy Zuttah is another move aimed at stabilizing shaky offense
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-zuttah-ravens-folo-20170818-story.html

Walker Baltimore Sun: Former Ravens linebacker Zachary Orr retires again
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-zachary-orr-retires-again-20170818-story.html

Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Ravens kicker Justin Tucker makes big play, then gets grief about it from teammates
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-tucker-fumble-recovery-20170818-story.html

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Bills notebook: Sean McDermott sticking with Tyrod Taylor, a plan to address penalties, run defense on point so far
http://buffalonews.com/2017/08/18/bills-notebook-sean-mcdermott-sticking-tyrod-taylor-plan-address-penalties-run-defense-point-far/

Skurski Buffalo News: Sean McDermott says Tyrod Taylor will remain the Bills' starting quarterback
http://buffalonews.com/2017/08/18/sean-mcdermott-says-tyrod-taylor-will-remain-bills-starting-quarterback/

Skurski Buffalo News: Five free agents Bills could consider if LT Cordy Glenn's injury situation doesn't improve
http://buffalonews.com/2017/08/18/five-free-agents-bills-consider-lt-cordy-glenns-injury-situation-doesnt-improve/

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Will the No. 6 receiver please stand up? What I’m watching during Panthers-Titans
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article167973797.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Can James Bradberry make Panthers fans forget that other No. 24?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article167883587.html

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Mike Glennon, Bears' 1st-string offense eager to wash away sour taste
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-mike-glennon-bears-cardinals-spt-0819-20170818-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears RB Jordan Howard suffers eye injury, will miss preseason game at Arizona
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0819-jordan-howard-eye-injury-bears-20170818-story.html

Potash Chicago Sun Times: Bears LB Danny Trevathan: No doubt in my mind I’ll be ready for Week 1
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-lb-danny-trevathan-no-doubt-in-my-mind-ill-be-ready-for-week-1/

Chicago Sun Times: Bears sign LB Kelvin Sheppard, waive LB Hendrick Ekpe
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-sign-lb-kelvin-sheppard-waive-lb-hendrick-ekpe/

CINCINNATI
Owczarski Cin Enquirer: Westerman trying to find a role on Bengals reshaped line
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/08/18/christian-westerman-trying-find-role-cincinnati-bengals-reshaped-line/581143001/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: DeShone Kizer still in mix to start season, Danny Shelton aiming for opener and more Browns buzz
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/08/on_deshone_kizer_myles_garrett_1.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: DeShone Kizer says Joe Thomas is 'probably pretty accurate' in saying he's not ready
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/08/deshone_kizer_says_joe_thomas.amp

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns' Danny Shelton expected to miss 3-6 weeks with his knee injury, per report, meaning opener is in jeopardy
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/08/danny_shelton_expected_to_miss.amp

DALLAS
Archer ESPN Dallas: Is Cowboys' long, strange trip ending or just beginning?
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/244832/is-cowboys-long-strange-trip-ending-or-just-beginning

Archer ESPN Dallas: With California camp over, Cowboys notice Dak Prescott's improvement
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/77390/with-california-camp-over-cowboys-notice-dak-prescotts-improvement

Stevenson Fort Worth Star Telegram: Ezekiel Elliott won’t be playing when Cowboys face some of NFL’s best run defenses
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article168046627.html

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Broncos’ preseason game vs. 49ers a “make or break” audition for QBs?
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/18/broncos-vs-49ers-quarterback-audition/

Jhabalva Denver Post: John Elway likes the two quarterbacks he has. And he really likes his new offensive line
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/17/john-elway-likes-two-quarterbacks-new-offensive-line/

Jhabalva Denver Post: A conversation with Steve Atwater: Talking big hits, a new role and his assessment of No Fly Zone
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/17/conversation-steve-atwater/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: It's early, but Greg Robinson could solve Detroit Lions' problem at LT
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/08/18/greg-robinson-2017-detroit-lions/580831001/

GREEN BAY
Hodkiewicz Packers.com: Rookie Kevin King has never been afraid to work
http://packers.com/news/article/rookie-kevin-king-has-never-been-afraid-to-work-e8303ca8-da1f-4190-bef2-1f3dd8885d91

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' WRs in spotlight with DeAndre Hopkins, Braxton Miller, Will Fuller sidelined
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-DeAndre-Hopkins-Will-Fuller-Braxton-Miller-11943009.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: With Texans' offensive line shaky, guard Xavier Su'a-Filo expects 'best year yet'
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/With-Texans-offensive-line-shaky-guard-Xavier-11943705.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Wells ESPN Indianapolis: Andrew Luck's absence has Colts searching for answers, identity
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/67732/andrew-lucks-absence-has-colts-searching-for-answers-identity

Doyel Ind Star: Out of the factory, into the Colts backfield for Troymaine Pope
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2017/08/18/doyel-out-factory-into-colts-backfield-troymaine-pope/576989001/

Spears Ind Star: Colts miss out on center Jeremy Zuttah
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/08/18/colts-miss-out-center-jeremy-zuttah/580377001/

JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS PRESEASON STOCK WATCH: ALLEN OFFERS PROMISE IN LOSS TO BUCS, IVORY FAILS TO PRODUCE BIG RUNS
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mobile/article/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-preseason-stock-watch-allen-offers-promise-in-loss-to-bucs-ivory-fails-to-produce-big-runs/77-465185108

Bianchi Orlando Sentinel: UCF legend Blake Bortles could go from Jaguars starter to being cut
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/open-mike/os-sp-saturday-circus-mike-bianchi-0820-story.html

Reid Florida Times Union: Jaguars’ starting defensive front got overmatched by Buccaneers
http://jacksonville.com/jaguars/sports/2017-08-18/jaguars-starting-defensive-front-got-overmatched-buccaneers

Reid Florida Times Union: Jaguars bringing in competition for kicker Jason Myers
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-08-18/jaguars-bringing-competition-kicker-jason-myers

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Before he was promoted to GM, Brett Veach put Patrick Mahomes on Chiefs’ radar
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article168028227.html

Kerkhoff KC Star: Look for running game, turnovers in Chiefs’ second preseason game
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article167957627.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Woike LA Times: Chargers and Saints joint practices prove to be a study in NFL diplomacy
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-report-20170818-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Jared Goff finally will get to play in front of hometown fans
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-raiders-20170818-story.html

Hammond LA Daily News: Sean McVay’s history shows Rams can’t afford to be pass-happy on offense
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20170818/sean-mcvays-history-shows-rams-cant-afford-to-be-pass-happy-on-offense

LA Daily News: Right side of Rams’ offensive line under a microscope against Raiders
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20170818/right-side-of-rams-offensive-line-under-a-microscope-against-raiders

Gonzalez ESPN LA: A question with no real answer: 'Any update on Aaron Donald?'
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/34846/a-question-with-no-real-answer-any-update-on-aaron-donald

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Jay Cutler has shown he can do it right. Now the Dolphins want him to do it fast.
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article167966037.html

Habib Palm Beach Post: The faster Jay Cutler ran Miami Dolphins’ offense, the better the results
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/08/18/the-faster-jay-cutler-operated-miami-dolphins-offense-the-better-the-results/

Habib Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins’ Davon Godchaux is what Jordan Phillips was supposed to be
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/08/18/forget-the-bench-miami-dolphins-davon-godchaux-closes-in-on-starting-role/

Salguero Miami Herald: What makes sense: Miami Dolphins approach to adding a MLB
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article167976322.html

MINNESOTA
Krammer Minn Star Tribune: Vikings look listless in loss to Seahawks
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-look-listless-in-loss-to-seahawks/441069193/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Dalvin Cook shows flashes, but Vikings’ defense struggles early in loss at Seattle
http://www.twincities.com/2017/08/19/dalvin-cook-shows-flashes-but-vikings-defense-struggles-early-in-loss-at-seattle/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings miss 2 secondary starters more than 2 starters on offensive line
http://www.twincities.com/2017/08/18/vikings-miss-2-secondary-starters-more-than-2-starters-on-offensive-line/

NEW ENGLAND
CBS Boston: Belichick: Falcons’ 28-3 Lead Didn’t Factor Into Patriots’ Offseason
https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2017/08/17/exclusive-belichick-reflects-28-3-impacted-patriots-offseason/

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots notebook: Rookie DE Derek Rivers tears ACL, according to source
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/08/patriots_notebook_rookie_de_derek_rivers_tears_acl_according_to_source

Reiss ESPN Boston: How Patriots could fill void left by Derek Rivers' injury
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4804852/4804852

Reiss ESPN Boston: Identifying potential DE trade targets for Patriots around the NFL
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4804869/identifying-potential-de-trade-targets-for-patriots-around-the-nfl

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Players put faith in Saints' intercession on medical staff issue
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/08/saints_trust_issues_column.html

Teope Nola.com: Saints' Manti Te'o relished opportunity to see familiar faces among Chargers
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/08/saints_manti_teo_relished_oppo.html

Williams ESPN LA: Now healthy, Saints LB Manti Te'o reunites with Chargers
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/21237/now-healthy-saints-lb-manti-teo-reunites-with-chargers

NEW YORK JETS
Willis NYP: It's now or never for Christian Hackenberg
http://nypost.com/2017/08/18/its-now-or-never-for-christian-hackenberg/

OAKLAND
Gehlken LV Review Journal: John Pagano feeling at home among Raiders’ football family
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/john-pagano-feeling-at-home-among-raiders-football-family/

Barber Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Raiders' Connor Cook falling behind in QB race
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/sports/7320449-181/barber-raiders-connor-cook-falling?

Farmer LA Times: Raiders' Sean Smith arrested, charged with assault in Pasadena
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-raiders-sean-smith-arrest-20170817-story.html

PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Derek Barnett will have significant role on Eagles' defense this season
http://www.phillyvoice.com/derek-barnett-will-have-significant-role-eagles-defense-season/

Ford Phil.com: Is the Mychal Kendricks revival for real, or just an August flash in the pan?
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/philadelphia-eagles-mychal-kendricks-revival-august-interception-buffalo-bills-20170818.html

Shorr-Parks NJ.com: Is this a hint Eagles' Sidney Jones will play in 2017?
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/08/is_this_a_hint_eagles_sidney_jones_will_play_in_20.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown won't play in the Steelers' second preseason game
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/08/18/Rookie-quarterback-Josh-Dobbs-running-back-James-Conner-preseason-Falcons/stories/201708180158?pgpageversion=pgevoke

Zeise Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Steelers' red-zone offense needs to improve dramatically
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/zeise-is-right/2017/08/18/steelers-red-zone-offense-statistics-rankings-improvement-ben-roethlisberger/stories/201708180152?pgpageversion=pgevoke

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Le'Veon Bell nixed a five-year contract his agent had agreed on
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/08/18/LeVeon-Bell-contract-agreement-rejection-agent-five-years-12-million-franchise-tag-post-gazette-exclusive/stories/201708180164?pgpageversion=pgevoke

Dulac Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Steelers hope stronger outside pass rush can make up for weaker secondary
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/08/18/pittsburgh-steelers-outside-linebackers-pass-rush-tj-watt-james-harrison/stories/201708180169?pgpageversion=pgevoke

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: Who’s No. 2? Rookie C.J. Beathard among 49ers storylines vs. Broncos
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article167997102.html

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Solomon Thomas: Almost too good to be true
http://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/49ers-Solomon-Thomas-Almost-too-good-to-be-11943511.php

SEATTLE
Bell News Tribune: Fant’s major leg injury a damper for otherwise sharp Seahawks
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article168153327.html

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Seahawks LT George Fant suffers season-ending ACL injury
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20383798/george-fant-seattle-seahawks-suffers-season-ending-acl-injury

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Seahawks' Blair Walsh: Gestures at bench prompted by Vikings' taunts
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20384957/seattle-seahawks-kicker-blair-walsh-says-ex-minnesota-vikings-teammates-taunted-him

TAMPA BAY
Benoit MMQB: Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 Things You Need to Know
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/08/17/tampa-bay-buccaneers-training-camp-season-preview-jameis-winston-mike-evans-desean-jackson-dirk-koetter

Auman TB Times: Gerald McCoy: Bucs defense wanted to 'set the tone' vs. Jaguars
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/gerald-mccoy-bucs-defense-wanted-to-set-the-tone-vs-jaguars/2334283

Laine ESPN TB: Bucs can't be as patient with Nick Folk as they were with Roberto Aguayo
http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/17855/bucs-next-kicker-needs-shorter-leash-than-aguayo

TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: Panthers LB Luke Kuechly Impressed by Titans, Walker
http://titansonline.com/news/article-4/Panthers-LB-Luke-Kuechly-Impressed-by-Titans-Walker/5622c8ca-3554-4b04-a556-0ff4fcf66256

WASHINGTON
Jones Washington Post: Five Redskins players with something to prove in Saturday’s game versus the Packers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/08/18/five-redskins-players-with-something-to-prove-in-saturdays-game-versus-the-packers/?utm_term=.67134295ab49

Clarke Washington Post: The Redskins face an NFL-wide question: Are they practicing hard enough?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/the-redskins-face-an-nfl-wide-question-are-they-practicing-hard-enough/2017/08/18/b2f2cf9c-840d-11e7-b359-15a3617c767b_story.html?utm_term=.d6da80d57d6d

Clarke Washington Post: Josh Doctson, Ryan Anderson say they feel fine; status for Saturday’s preseason game TBD
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/08/18/josh-doctson-ryan-anderson-say-they-feel-fine-status-for-saturdays-preseason-game-tbd/?utm_term=.975d61bf1482

Testfatsion Washington Post: The Insider
Junior Galette’s injuries have taught him patience. Now he’s preaching that to Redskins fans.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/08/18/junior-galettes-injuries-have-taught-him-patience-now-hes-preaching-that-to-redskins-fans/?utm_term=.411d8d4858a9

Draft

Miller B/R: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook: Is Josh Rosen the Next Colin Kaepernick?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2727745-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-is-josh-rosen-the-next-colin-kaepernick

History


Giants Birthdays 8-19

Morten Andersen PK FA-ATL 2001 NYG 2001 8-19-1960

Bruce Kimball G FA-Toronto 1982 CFL 1982 NYG 1982 8-19-1956

David Patten WR FA-Albany Arena Football League 1997 NYG 1997-1999 8-19-1974

Clyde Powers SS D5-Oklahoma 1974 NYG 1974-1977 8-19-1951