Giants
Salomone Giants.com: Giants vs. Browns: 10 things to watch for
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-vs-Browns-10-things-to-watch-for/8834c5de-a99f-4d65-a633-e5ff0a603c7a
Kratch NJ.com: Which Giants could be surprise roster cuts? | Mailbag
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/which_giants_could_be_surprise_roster_cuts_mailbag.html
QB
Traina Inside Football: Eli Manning Would “Glove” to Cut Down on Fumbles
https://insidefootball.com/eli-manning-wear-glove-vs-cleveland/
Schwartz NYP: Eli Manning’s preseason debut will feature a new look
http://nypost.com/2017/08/19/giants-will-have-eli-manning-in-the-lineup-monday-night/
Healy NYDN: Eli Manning will play into 2nd quarter for Giants on Monday
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-play-2nd-quarter-giants-monday-article-1.3425522
Stapleton The Record: Preseason or not, Giants' Eli Manning ready to get in the game again
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/08/19/preseason-not-giants-eli-manning-ready-get-game-again/582912001/
Raanan ESPN NY: It's the little things that matter to Giants' Eli Manning in preseason
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/244991/its-the-little-things-that-matter-to-giants-eli-manning-in-preseason
Eisen Giants.com: Eli can test drive new offensive targets vs. Browns.
http://m.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Eli-can-test-drive-new-offensive-targets-vs-Browns-/c09e7aa1-6211-4239-bcce-637aa62ed078
Rock Newsday: Eli Manning always makes a point to coach up his receivers
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-always-makes-a-point-to-coach-up-his-receivers-1.14076903
Canavan AP Albany Times Union: Manning eager for his preseason debut
http://timesunion.com/sports/article/Manning-eager-for-his-preseason-debut-11945124.php
Duggan NJ.com: What does Giants rookie Davis Webb think of Eli Manning's plan to play until he's 40?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/what_does_giants_rookie_davis_webb_think_of_eli_ma.html
RB
Duggan NJ.com: Paul Perkins takes Ben McAdoo's criticism in stride
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/giants_rb_paul_perkins_takes_ben_mcadoos_criticism.html
Serby NYP: Nine teams in seven years: I’ve been everywhere, man
http://nypost.com/2017/08/19/nine-teams-in-seven-years-ive-been-everywhere-man/
WR
Steelers Depot: Giants Sign Former Steelers’ Wr Canaan Severin
"The Giants got a firsthand glimpse at Severin’s abilities when they opened their preseason campaign against the Steelers on August 11th. Severin caught two passes for 24 yards in the matchup but also had a couple of drops, which likely played a role in his departure from the Steelers’ organization..."
http://www.steelersdepot.com/2017/08/giants-sign-former-steelers-wr-canaan-severin/
RT
Healy NYDN: Giants O-lineman Michael Bowie charged with domestic assault
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-o-lineman-michael-bowie-charged-domestic-assault-article-1.3426046
Schwartz NYP: Giants lineman charged with domestic assault and battery
http://nypost.com/2017/08/19/giants-lineman-charged-with-domestic-assault-and-battery/
SS
Healy NYDN: Giants Insider: Landon Collins talks celebrations, Eli gloves up
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-landon-collins-talks-celebrations-eli-gloves-article-1.3425947
Rock Newsday: Landon Collins is full speed ahead for next preseason game
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/landon-collins-is-full-speed-ahead-for-next-preseason-game-1.14076823
NFL
Volin Boston Globe: BEN VOLIN I SUNDAY FOOTBALL NOTES
What to do with Garoppolo? Ex-GM: Pats should keep him
“Quarterbacks that you think can do it, who go out on Sundays and win for you, you can’t lose them,” said Scot McCloughan.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/08/19/this-nfl-executive-would-keep-jimmy-garoppolo-even-means-franchise-tagging-him/urYo1UjhVqq7tFFuYp8CQP/story.html
Myers NYDN: Want to see Bill Belichick angry? Talk about the Jets
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/bill-belichick-angry-talk-jets-article-1.3425769
ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: Cardinals look 'sluggish,' sloppy in preseason loss to Bears
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/08/19/arizona-cardinals-game-chicago-bears-nfl-saturday/583318001/
Moore AZ Central: Carson Palmer can't find receivers down the field -- it's a problem
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/08/19/moore-carson-palmer-cant-find-receivers-down-field-its-problem/583350001?hootPostID=d4d8c10797bc5a74d5526f06b34ff9d1
Somers AZ Central: Cardinals' young inside linebackers struggle against Bears
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/08/19/cardinals-young-inside-linebackers-struggle-against-bears/584029001/
Odegard Cardinals.com: Tyrann Mathieu Becomes Badger In Loss To Bears
http://azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Tyrann-Mathieu-Becomes-Badger-In-Loss-To-Bears/900d7e72-a90a-47a5-a52a-8dcdaa568545
Urban Cardinals.com: Despite Pick Miss, Brandon Williams Stands Out
http://azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Despite-Pick-Miss-Brandon-Williams-Stands-Out/1b615618-c1a5-4c84-b0f9-a02341d6af58
ATLANTA
AJC: Falcons sign tackle Pasztor, release Lucas
https://cmgajcatlantafalcons.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/img_4164.jpg
McClure ESPN Atlanta: Owner Arthur Blank: Falcons have 'fastest defense in the NFL'
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/68661/owner-arthur-blank-falcons-have-fastest-defense-in-the-nfl
BALTIMORE
Eisenberg Ravens.com: Lots of Concerning Questions Surrounding Ravens Offense, and They're All Fair
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Eisenberg-Lots-of-Concerning-Questions-Surrounding-Ravens-Offense-and-Theyre-All-Fair/b206963b-5528-4756-bcf6-b40d85eb9644
Lee Baltimore Sun: Ravens center Jeremy Zuttah has few words about his return, his role
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-center-jeremy-zuttah-tight-lipped-about-role-20170819-story.html
Lee Baltimore Sun: Despite some ‘head scratchers,’ Ravens inside linebacker Kamalei Correa enjoyed ‘a pretty good game’
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-linebacker-kamalei-correa-ups-and-downs-20170819-story.html
Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: 'The Big Brother' of the Ravens, Albert McClellan proves his worth on and off field
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-mcclellan-ravens-20170818-story.html
Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Ravens coach John Harbaugh says team interested in ex-LB Zach Orr as scout or coach
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20387750/baltimore-ravens-coach-john-harbaugh-said-team-interested-bringing-back-retired-zach-orr-scout-coach
Lee Baltimore Sun: Ravens cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey and Robertson Daniel missing from Saturday’s practice
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-practice-without-cornerbacks-marlon-humphrey-robertson-daniel-20170819-story.html
BUFFALO
Maiorana Rochester Democrat & Chronicle: Bills backup O-lineman Groy a Secret Superstar, and there's data to prove it
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2017/08/19/buffalo-bills-ryan-groy-center-backup/563157001/
CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Ugly offense, turnovers set tone for Panthers against Titans despite moments of hope
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article168211037.html
Newton ESPN Charlotte: Christian McCaffrey's explosiveness stands out in Panthers' loss
http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/26660/christian-mccaffreys-explosiveness-stands-out-in-panthers-loss
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Rookie Austin Duke working toward redemption after tough opener
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article168230332.html
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Thomas Davis gets blunt about a Panthers’ defense that lacked an edge at Tennessee
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article168227802.html
CHICAGO
Finley Chicago Sun Times: Another pick for Bears’ Glennon, but a TD, too, in win vs. Cardinals
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/another-pick-for-bears-mike-glennon-but-td-too-in-win-vs-cardinals/amp/
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Mike Glennon underwhelms as Bears hold on for 24-23 preseason win over Cardinals
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-cardinals-spt-0820-20170819-story.html
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears will be patient as Mike Glennon continues to search for consistency
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-biggs-bears-patient-with-mike-glennon-spt-0820-20170819-column.html
Haugh Chicago Tribune: Mike Glennon has done nothing to deserve Bears' starting quarterback job
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-bears-mike-glennon-haugh-spt-0820-20170819-column.html
Potash Chicago Sun Times: Jonathan Bullard, Bears’ ‘D’ take another step forward vs. Cardinals
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/jonathan-bullard-bears-d-take-another-step-forward-vs-cardinals/
CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: How much concern about Bengals' defense?
https://uw-media.cincinnati.com/amp/583947001
Terrell ESPN Cincinnati: Bengals have talent, but defense has reason to be concerned
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/245047/bengals-have-talent-but-defense-has-reason-to-be-concerned
CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Who should start at QB for the Browns now that camp is over? Hey, Mary Kay!
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/08/who_should_start_at_qb_for_the.html
Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal: Get to know Browns rookie Myles Garrett (Part 1): A rising star determined to stay humble amid fame, fortune
https://www.ohio.com/akron/sports/browns/get-to-know-browns-rookie-myles-garrett-part-1-a-rising-star-determined-to-stay-humble-amid-fame-fortune
Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal: Get to know Browns rookie Myles Garrett (Part 2): A quiet pacifist aiming for greatness in a violent sport
https://www.ohio.com/akron/sports/browns/get-to-know-browns-rookie-myles-garrett-part-2-a-quiet-pacifist-aiming-for-greatness-in-a-violent-sport
DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: Why you should be delighted by Dak and concerned by Cowboys' backup QB
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/08/19/worried-cowboys-fans-quarterbacks
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys still backing Kellen Moore but his poor play ‘to be talked about’
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article168246047.html
Martinez Fort Worth Star Telegram: Dak Prescott would like to welcome you to the Cooper Rush fan club
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article168246962.html
Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys rushing attack holds own without Ezekiel Elliott
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article168224402.html
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Cowboys' defense wasting golden opportunity to develop nose for takeaways
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/08/20/cowboys-defense-wasting-golden-opportunity-develop-nose-takeaways
Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Jaylon Smith: Today was a remarkable day
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article168246897.html
Dallas Morning News: Cowboys teammates react to Jaylon Smith's debut: Looked like he hadn't missed a step
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/08/19/locker-room-reaction-teammates-excited-future-jaylon-smith-looked-like-missed-step
Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Brothers Rod and Jaylon Smith play on the same team for the first time
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/08/19/blessing-cowboys-smith-brothers-play-team-first-time-ever
DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: QB competition over? Paxton Lynch fails to “take the reins” in preseason start vs. 49ers
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/19/denver-broncos-san-francisco-49ers-preseason-game/
Klis 9News Denver: LYNCH PLAYS WELL BUT SIEMIAN'S BETTER AS BRONCOS DEFEAT 49ERS, 33-14
http://www.9news.com/article/sports/lynch-plays-well-but-siemians-better-as-broncos-defeat-49ers-33-14/73-465699755
Jhabalva Denver Post: Broncos rookie offensive tackle Garett Bolles struggles in second preseason start
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/19/broncos-49ers-notes-von-miller/
Kosmider Denver Post: Broncos run defense shows marked improvement during second preseason game
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/19/broncos-run-defense-improvement/
DETROIT
Monarrez Detroit Free Press: It's a shame we won't see promising Jake Rudock after preseason
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/08/19/detroit-lions-jake-rudock/583413001/
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' stock watch: Marvin Jones on the rise in win over Jets
https://amp.freep.com/amp/583938001
Rogers Detroit News: Marvin Jones’ progress pays off in touchdown catch
https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/104768362
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Cornelius Washington stars as Detroit Lions top New York Jets in NFL preseason
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/08/19/detroit-lions-cornelius-washington-new-york-jets/583231001/
GREEN BAY
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Mike McCarthy's message, much like Packers' place atop NFC North, stays consistent
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-packers-nfc-north-biggs-spt-0820-20170819-column.html
Demovsky ESPN GB: From Davon House to Davante Adams to Kevin King, Packers 'pay it forward'
http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/40027/from-davon-house-to-davante-adams-to-kevin-king-packers-pay-it-forward
Demovsky ESPN GB: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers looks sharp in surprise appearance
http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/40063/packers-aaron-rodgers-looks-sharp-in-surprising-preseason-appearance
Cohen Mil JS: Notebook: Packers rookie Taysom Hill flashes poise in directing winning drive
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/08/20/notebook-packers-rookie-taysom-hill-flashes-poise-directing-winning-drive/583955001/
Dougherty Mil JS: Packers' secondary shows shutdown potential
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/08/20/dougherty-packers-secondary-shows-shutdown-potential/584012001/
Cohen Mil JS: Trevor Davis takes step backward in Packers' punt-return derby
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/08/19/trevor-davis-takes-step-backward-packers-punt-return-derby/583989001/
HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Tom Savage keeps momentum going against Patriots
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Tom-Savage-keeps-momentum-going-against-11944946.php
McClain Houston Chronicle: Tom Savage excels in Texans exhibition
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Tom-Savage-excels-in-Texans-exhibition-against-11945025.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Deshaun Watson has up-and-down night against Patriots
http://m.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Deshaun-Watson-has-up-and-down-night-11945039.php
Creech Houston Chronicle: No quarterback crisis for these Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/dialcreech/amp/No-quarterback-crisis-for-these-Texans-11944980.php
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' D'Onta Foreman continues to impress in preseason action
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-D-Onta-Foreman-continues-to-impress-in-11945206.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Bruce Ellington has productive outing for Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/amp/Bruce-Ellington-has-productive-outing-for-Texans-11944998.php
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' defense displays a knack for big plays in win over Patriots
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/amp/Tom-Savage-excels-in-Texans-exhibition-against-11945025.php
McClain Houston Chronicle: Safety competition on display in Texans' win over Patriots
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Safety-competition-on-display-in-Texans-win-over-11945163.php
INDIANAPOLIS
Green Indianapolis Star: Andrew Luck’s secret pain: Timeline of an injury Colts hid for more than a year
https://indystar.com/amp/523709001
JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars Insider: Fournette or not, run game needs to find better stride
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-08-19/jaguars-insider-fournette-or-not-run-game-needs-find-better-stride
O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars Notebook: Fournette, Lee confident they will be ready for Week 1
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-08-19/jaguars-notebook-fournette-lee-confident-they-will-be-ready-week-1
KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs’ run game shows promise amid quarterbacks’ big night
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article168237562.html
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Williams ESPN LA: Chargers may have found a pass-rusher in Chris McCain
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/21246/chargers-may-have-found-a-pass-rusher-in-chris-mccain
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams show promise in 24-21 victory over Raiders
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-raiders-20170819-story.html
Thiry LA Times: Rams' Todd Gurley looks more like his old self with increased workload against the Raiders
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-rams-report-20170819-story.html
Hammond LA Daily News: John Fassel happy to help out Rams in every way
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20170819/john-fassel-happy-to-help-out-rams-in-every-way
MIAMI
Hyde Orlando Sentinel: Dolphins' Davon Godchaux overcomes bullets, threats, Mulberry Street
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-hyde-davon-godchaux-20170819-story.html
Salguero Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins add LB Rey Maualuga
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article168173967.html
MINNESOTA
Krammer Minn Star Tribune: Case Keenum improves standing as Vikings' No. 2 quarterback
http://m.startribune.com/case-keenum-improves-standing-as-vikings-no-2-quarterback/441095183/
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings rookie center Pat Elflein makes strides in bid to start
http://www.twincities.com/2017/08/19/vikings-rookie-center-pat-elflein-makes-strides-in-bid-to-start/
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings’ Mackensie Alexander takes break from media blackout, says must ‘focus’
http://www.twincities.com/2017/08/19/vikings-mackensie-alexander-takes-break-from-media-blackout-says-must-focus/
NEW ENGLAND
Howe Boston Herald: Stars Tom Brady and Rob Gronwkowski play, but Rex Burkhead shines brightest in preseason loss to Texans
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/08/stars_tom_brady_and_rob_gronwkowski_play_but_rex_burkhead_shines_brightest
Reiss ESPN Boston: Six years later, Rex Burkhead's bond with Jack Hoffman remains big part of his life
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4804898/six-years-later-rex-burkheads-bond-with-jack-hoffman-remains-a-big-part-of-his-life
Massaroti Boston Magazine: Will Bill Belichick Ever Fire Tom Brady?
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/article/2017/08/20/will-bill-belichick-ever-fire-tom-brady/
Reiss ESPN Boston: Tom Brady ends night on a high note in return to Super Bowl site
http://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4804909/tom-brady-ends-night-on-a-high-note-in-return-to-super-bowl-site
Howe Boston Herald: Patriots notebook: Rob Gronkowski a surprise participant in preseason play
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/08/patriots_notebook_rob_gronkowski_a_surprise_participant_in_preseason_play
Guregian Boston Herald: Houston Texans defense has potential to slow Patriots
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/08/guregian_houston_texans_defense_has_potential_to_slow_patriots
Guregian Boston Herald: Patriots are living on the edge with very thin defensive end depth
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/08/guregian_patriots_are_living_on_the_edge_with_very_thin_defensive_end_depth
NEW ORLEANS
Teope Nola.com: Saints 'encouraged' by rookie Ryan Ramczyk's work against Chargers pass rushers
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/08/saints_encouraged_by_rookie_ry.html
Erickson NO Advocate: Unbroken and unbowed, Manti Te'o is trying to come back stronger with Saints
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_c26323ac-83c5-11e7-9925-d3bf616b4506.html
NEW YORK JETS
Cannizzaro NYP: Jets aren’t good enough to give Christian Hackenberg a real shot
http://nypost.com/2017/08/20/jets-arent-good-enough-to-give-christian-hackenberg-a-real-shot/amp/
OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders’ starting offense mostly click in loss to Rams
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/amp/Raiders-starting-offense-mostly-click-in-loss-11945217.php
Gehlken LV Review Journal: A brief, productive start for Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch in front of home fans.
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders/marshawn-lynch-sharp-in-brief-raiders-debut/
Gehlken LV Review Journal: Raiders' defense showed Saturday it still has plenty of work to do.
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders/raiders-show-mixed-results-in-preseason-loss-to-rams/
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders’ Mack sacks Goff for defense top play of game
http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/amp/Raiders-Mack-sacks-Goff-for-defense-top-play-11945214.php
PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery is behind, mentally
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-wr-alshon-jeffery-behind-mentally/
McLane Phil.com: Derek Barnett poised to eat into Vinny Curry's playing time
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-derek-barnett-vinny-curry-playing-time-jim-schwartz-defensive-line-20170819.html
PITTSBURGH
Scifo AP News Tribune: Steelers' Bryant eager to return to field after suspension
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article168230252.html
Marczi Steelers Depot: Film Room: Vintage Cameron Heyward Returns
http://www.steelersdepot.com/2017/08/film-room-vintage-cameron-heyward-returns/
Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Porter was right in his assessment of Watt, Harrison
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/08/20/Joey-Porter-T-J-Watt-James-Harrison-rookie-sacks-Jarvis-Jones-linebacker/stories/201708200107?pgpageversion=pgevoke
SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers lose laugher to Broncos, thanks to comedy of offensive errors
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/amp/49ers-lose-a-laugher-thanks-to-comedy-of-11945204.php
Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers notes: Hoyer, starters flop against Broncos backups
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article168244437.html
Inman SJ Mercury News: 49ers sloppy in opening act at home
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/08/19/49ers-sloppy-in-opening-act-at-home/amp/
Barrows Sac Bee: Longtime teammates Beathard, Kittle provide punch in 49ers’ listless performance
http://sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article168253217.html
SEATTLE
O'Neill My Northwest: What we learned: Seahawks WR Kasen Williams is making this team
https://sports.mynorthwest.com/325929/what-we-learned-seahawks-wr-kasen-williams-is-making-this-team/
Bell News Tribune: Four options for Seahawks at LT after Fant’s injury, only 2 of them seem decent
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-insider-blog/article168198327.html
TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Simeon Rice takes time to work with Bucs defensive ends
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/simeon-rice-takes-time-to-work-with-bucs-defensive-ends/2334434
TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Marcus Mariota praises depth after key Titans miss win over Panthers
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/08/19/marcus-mariota-leads-titans-10-0-lead-vs-panthers/559965001/
Vingan The Tennessean: Titans' Logan Ryan glad to 'create chaos,' redeem himself from poor preseason debut
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/08/19/titans-logan-ryan-redeems-himself-poor-preseason-debut/583500001/
WASHINGTON
Clarke Washington Post: Starting offense again spins its wheels in Redskins’ 21-17 loss to the Packers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-fall-to-packers-21-17-as-starting-offense-again-spins-its-wheels/2017/08/19/95da8e9c-8451-11e7-b359-15a3617c767b_story.html
Jones Washington Post: First-team problems: Redskins offense still has a long ways to go
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/redskins/first-team-problems-redskins-offense-remains-a-work-in-progress/2017/08/19/624ef6fa-8526-11e7-ab27-1a21a8e006ab_story.html
Brewer Washington Post: This Redskins offense remains very much a work in progress
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/this-redskins-offense-remains-very-much-a-work-in-progress/2017/08/19/9a3dac30-8451-11e7-b359-15a3617c767b_story.html?utm_term=.f2b38ac32cd0
Schreifels Redskins.com: Samaje Perine Puts Together Strong Home Debut
http://redskins.com/news/article-1/Samaje-Perine-Puts-Together-Strong-Home-Debut/4fe9e436-e350-4562-8149-97f534e62f3d
Keim ESPN Washington:
"The issues with the Redskins' run blocking stem from all over this summer. At times the starters all have missed a block that's led to a loss or a bad run. The tight ends need to help more, too. And the Redskins' play-action game hasn't been successful at all; that has to be a big part of their offense. They've shown zero rhythm in their passing game – even when the protection has given quarterback Kirk Cousins time."
History
Myers NYDN: QBs, FATHERS & SONS: Phil Simms details how he overcame alcoholic father to find success in NFL and fatherhood
http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/sports/football/phil-simms-details-overcame-alcoholic-dad-find-success-article-1.3425635
Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' glory years began with Bud Grant's arrival
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-glory-years-began-with-bud-grant-s-arrival/441091113/
Archdeacon Dayton Daily News: Reminiscing with the NFL’s first black quarterback
"By 1953, the Texans had become the Baltimore Colts and that led to another mettle-testing moment during a game with the Washington Redskins. As Knight recounted in her book:
Redskins owner George Preston Marshall, who for decades refused to have a black player on his roster, ended up standing behind Taliaferro during team introductions that day.
“N——- should never be allowed to do anything but push wheelbarrows,” he said loudly.
Taliaferro heard him and ended up dumping a wheelbarrow load of points on the ‘Skins.
“I went out that day,” Taliaferro laughed, “and scored three touchdowns.”
http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/sports/tom-archdeacon-reminiscing-with-the-nfl-first-black-quarterback/bNh0UqHSr92fDQC0moj9rJ/
Haugh Chicago Tribune: Brian Urlacher hopeful about Mitch Trubisky, Bears and his Hall of Fame chances
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-haugh-bears-brian-urlacher-spt-0820-20170819-column.html
Giants Birthdays 8-20
Billy Campfield RB W-PHI 1983 NYG 1983 8-20-1958
Scott Eaton LCB D8-Oregon State 1967 NYG 1967-1971 8-20-1944
Greg Jackson SS/FS D3-LSU 1989 NYG 1989-1993 8-20-1966
1) Despite the extension they gave him, John Jerry is more of a backup talent than starter and is not the sort of player who should not have to compete for his job
2) I can't speak for practices, which are not always the best measure, but Fluker looked the better of the better of the two in game 1
3) Jerry liability in the run is huge. He is a major liability. Fluker could add something much needed here. Lack of running game has set this offense back majorly. Like having 2 downs to convert instead of 3 and routinely forcing unfavorable down and distance.
I'm not saying Fluker should win the job, but lack of competition for Jerry is puzzling. Competition makes people better, and our Oline needs to get a lot better.
Curtis The Ringer: The L.A. Coliseum, Home of the Rams, Is the Best Stadium in the Whole NFL
https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/nfl/2017/8/14/16141724/rams-los-angeles-coliseum-best-stadium
ATLANTA
King MMQB: Life on the Edge of The 53
Four years into his NFL career, Joe Vellano has been cut, re-signed, cut again, cut the day after his home burned down, signed in the middle of the playoffs, and has taken the field in three conference title games and a Super Bowl. Today, he is like hundreds of other players in across the NFL right now, fighting for one of the final spots on a roster
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/08/20/end-roster-training-camp-battles-joe-vellano-atlanta-falcons
BUFFALO
Rimback Burlington County Times: Never bet against Bills wide receiver Rod Streater
http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/sports/high-school/nj/schools/burlington-township/never-bet-against-bills-wide-receiver-rod-streater/article_6ab53e0e-8511-11e7-8ff6-0f8ef8f70e9a.html
INDIANAPOLIS
Green Indianapolis Star: Andrew Luck’s secret pain: Timeline of an injury Colts hid for more than a year
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/08/16/andrew-lucks-secret-pain-timeline-injury-colts-hid-more-than-year/523709001/
Holder Ind Star: Insider: Colts get a Texas-sized dose of reality vs. Cowboys
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/08/19/indianapolis-colts-get-texas-sized-dose-reality-vs-dallas-cowboys/581904001/
Crawford Indianapolis Star: Pagano says Colts will take long look at Stephen Morris, quarterback situation
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2017/08/19/does-stephen-morris-deserve-chance-play-colts-first-team/583877001/
JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS PLAYERS DISCUSS 'FRUSTRATING' OUTING AGAINST THE BUCCANEERS, NEW QB COMPETITION
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/amp/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-players-discuss-frustrating-outing-against-the-buccaneers-new-qb-competition/465562592
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS CORNERBACK AARON COLVIN MORE WORRIED ABOUT STAYING HEALTHY, WINNING GAMES THAN HIS CONTRACT
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mobile/article/amp/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-cornerback-aaron-colvin-more-worried-about-staying-healthy-winning-games-than-his-contract/465647298
KANSAS CITY
Kerkhoff KC Star: A healthier Phillip Gaines looks to make an impression
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article168227912.html
NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Dion Lewis delivers for Patriots, while Malcolm Butler struggles
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4804926/dion-lewis-delivers-for-patriots-while-malcolm-butler-has-his-struggles?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Kyed NESN: Tom Brady Warns Opposing Defenses About Patriots’ Offensive Potential
http://nesn.com/2017/08/tom-brady-warns-opposing-defenses-about-patriots-offensive-potential/amp/
OAKLAND
Kawakami The Athletic: The Raiders defense still looks bad, the offense might cover it up, and other things we learned from their exhibition loss to the Rams
https://theathletic.com/86883/2017/08/20/the-raiders-defense-still-looks-bad-the-offense-might-cover-it-up-and-other-things-we-learned-from-their-exhibition-loss-to-the-rams/
PHILADELPHIA
Bowen Phil.com: No running joke - Eagles' Staley and Stoutland say everything will fall into place
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/no-running-joke-eagles-staley-and-stoutland-say-everything-will-fall-into-place-20170819.html
Domowitch Phil.com: Eagles special teams czar Dave Fipp starting from scratch
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-david-fipp-special-teams-coordinator-20170819.html
SAN FRANCISCO
Kawakami The Athletic: What Kyle Shanahan sounds like when he's mad and other things we learned from the 49ers' exhibition loss to the Broncos
https://theathletic.com/86830/2017/08/20/kawakami-what-kyle-shanahan-sounds-like-when-hes-mad-and-other-things-we-learned-about-the-49ers-exhibition-loss-to-the-broncos/
1) Despite the extension they gave him, John Jerry is more of a backup talent than starter and is not the sort of player who should not have to compete for his job
2) I can't speak for practices, which are not always the best measure, but Fluker looked the better of the better of the two in game 1
3) Jerry liability in the run is huge. He is a major liability. Fluker could add something much needed here. Lack of running game has set this offense back majorly. Like having 2 downs to convert instead of 3 and routinely forcing unfavorable down and distance.
I'm not saying Fluker should win the job, but lack of competition for Jerry is puzzling. Competition makes people better, and our Oline needs to get a lot better.
It seems to me that the Giants brought Fluker in to compete with Jerry at RG, but that he hasn't done enough in the short time he's been here to justify elevating him above Jerry. Could be he's simply not that good, even compared to a mediocre guard like Jerry.
1) Despite the extension they gave him, John Jerry is more of a backup talent than starter and is not the sort of player who should not have to compete for his job
2) I can't speak for practices, which are not always the best measure, but Fluker looked the better of the better of the two in game 1
3) Jerry liability in the run is huge. He is a major liability. Fluker could add something much needed here. Lack of running game has set this offense back majorly. Like having 2 downs to convert instead of 3 and routinely forcing unfavorable down and distance.
I'm not saying Fluker should win the job, but lack of competition for Jerry is puzzling. Competition makes people better, and our Oline needs to get a lot better.
The only thing Fluker has looked good doing is the bull rush - he has a lot of bad snaps where he just watched things (or didn't even see them) go by him -- Jerry is by far the better Guard of the two of them and much more versatile